Raising Arrows to Impact the World!



Psalm 127:3-5

Sons are a heritage from the LORD, children a reward from him.

Like arrows in the hands of a warrior are sons born in one's youth.

Blessed is the man whose quiver is full of them.

They will not be put to shame when they contend with their enemies in the gate.

And we are melting....

Nap time... Have I ever mentioned how crucial they are in our life? 

Walmart opened in the town next to ours and I thought how fun we will venture out and get some new plates.  My plans always seem to go astray.  It sounds so simple.  Get in the car, venture to the store, shop, and then head home, smiling faces and all.

Oh, let me wake up:)

I may have forgotten we had to stop and pick up Becky, run to the post office, make that two post offices, and we finally made it to Walmart an hour later.  I load the kids in the cart and head through the store.  I remember Walmart being cheaper, not true now.  I ended up deciding to wait and head to Fred Meyer after I dropped the girls off at volleyball. 

We head home, grab some food, and then off to volleyball.  Things were going great.  Hannah and Zech were in a silly mood, playing in the car.  We drop the girls off and hit Fred Meyer.  Hop out of the car, load up in a cart, and well you know me, I stop at the bank and by the time the last check is cashed, Hannah has hit full melt down. 

Everyone is starring.  I find myself negotiating with a two year old.  Knowing she is tired.  I mean really what was I thinking.  It takes all of my strength to strap her in.  Everyone looking at me as if I am kidnapping her.  We drive home and I take her straight to bed.  Wouldn't you know she is out cold in 5 minutes.  Surprise, surprise! 

Ah quiet!!!  Thank you Lord for helping me through this one.  I felt myself hit the edge in the middle of negotiation but, I made it.  I didn't go over!!!  God is so good!!!

Watch out world... We are on the move.

Sunday was the official launch date.  Zech has started crawling:)  Oh he would attempt to crawl, face plant it, even get on all fours, and then kerplop back in the same spot.  For the last week he would scoot backwards.  On Saturday he had figured out how to turn backwards and scoot to what he wanted.  It amazes me how quickly they learn.  But Sunday, oh crazy world, he took off worm style.  It is the funniest thing ever. Face plant butt in the air and push.  Then he just kept going until he reached his destination.  In this case it was the gate at the top of the stairs.  What is it with stairs and kids?!!!

I will try to post picts.

Family

Cousins
Little Lloyd
She is just to cute.
Zechy this is Mr. Potato Head
(Notice Zech trying to crawl.  He is moving backwards now and is twirling in circles til he get to what he wants. Any day now he will be taking off.)
Let's Play
Saying goodbye:(

Surprise I am sitting up on my own!!!

Utah

We have been having a blast in Utah!  Home sweet home to me.:)
I can't believe how beautiful it is up at my parents place.  God's country I am sure of it.  The lakes are minutes away, the scenery is supurb, and the fun had with my family is priceless.

Here are just a few of the fun things we have been doing:
Hannah riding the Tricycle.

More Papa More.

My little Dare Devil

Let's explore Papa

Did I mention the view?

Brook is growing up so fast.

I just love this picture.

Family Day

Playing Patty Cake
Family Day


I want to play.

"You can't catch me"


Playing with bubbles!


Now that the older kids are going all different directions we are starting a family night on Sunday evenings!
It was hard for the kids to grasp but once we started we had a blast.
Zechariah is so adorable.  He just looks deep within your eyes and smiles!!!
He is alert and ready to take off crawling.  He coos and talks to you.  It is so cute.

Vacation Day 1- Redmond


Going Swimming at the Hotel