Pledge of Allegiance - 2 year old style

You can watch Izzy saying hr Pledge of Allegiance here.  Don't be offended she is not actually holding a flag, but a feathery pink boa thing.  To her, anything can be flag if you are holding it up.  Sorry that these are sideways.



Also, the Christian flag, sort of...work in progress on the second half)



And a pledge to the Bible

Camping - Izzy style

Izzy received a camping gift from a friend of mine for her 1st birthay and she STILL loves it.  It is made by Little People, highly recommended if you need a gift for a girl.  Here is Izzy (and Daddy) in action.

Ragamuffins

So, this is a post that comes from a book that was introduced to me this past Fall.  "Journeys with the Messiah" by Michael Belk. (http://www.thejourneysproject.com)/  Michael is an amazing photographer and has taken his talent and turned it into these awesome pictures, followed with great story.  This one, "Ragamuffins," was one that stuck out to me today and I wanted to share.  The picture below is poor resolution, but if you go to the website, it is much better.

Accepting a gift with humility.

When Jesus said to His followers, “To enter the Kingdom of Heaven, you must come as little children”, I assumed He meant because of their innocence. Then, reflecting back on my time as a child and times I have watched my own or others playing, I could only conclude that “their innocence” was not the virtue to which Jesus was speaking.

Children were loved in the first century, but unlike children today, the world did not revolve around them – gifts for every occasion, birthday parties and trips to Disney World. Children were more humble, having fewer expectations than children today.

The Kingdom will be a gift to people who know they are not worthy of such a gift – “the poor in spirit” - the people who are not trying to impress others or position themselves where they will look good to the King. “Come as little children” means come to Him in humility, expecting nothing, knowing that grace and salvation come as His gift. A relationship with Christ is much more about the gift received than what we give up.

Take some time today to read and reflect on Mark 10:13-15.

Happy National Pancake Day!!!

You know it is National Pancake Day, right?  Well, it is...if you care.  We do...we are having breakfast for dinner....yum-o!

Wipe Out World Hunger

Over the weekend, The House and The Worship Center partnered together to package 125,000 meals for Haiti.  It was awesome and tiring, but who said helping others is always easy?  We had so many volunteers helping..a huge thank you to all those folks and those who could not be there, but donated money towards the meals.  We could not have done it without you for sure.  Here are some pictures from the event...yes, I know you are all jealous of our hairnets!!  Izzy had a wonderful time and actually was helping at times.

Izzy sporting the hairnet and standing on her spot.

Isabella and her buddy, Ryan Mac

Tamela

Go Roni!

Izzy and her "Aunt Katrin."  Yes, the tongue is out.

Chris and Sarah taping up the boxes the prepred meals go in.

Randy and Gloria came down from Pennsylvania

Honey and Isabella...CHEESE!

Disney on Ice

We were given Disney on Ice tickets....box seats even, so we had to take Izzy.  She LOVED it.  I don't think she took her eyes off the floor the entire time.  Yes, she is wearing her Minnie costume, because who doesn't want to look like Minnie for a this special event.  She made people smile all day wearing that thing...very cute.  And, we made it home in time for a nap and she was not taking it off, so she napped in it too.  Okay, Chris and I had a great time too....why do we love Disney so much, not sure.  We saw all the Princesses, Nemo, Incredibles and they did a cool thing on "It's a Small World."

 

Anyone else?

Christmas in the Northwest - Take 2

So, while we were in Nampa, we also visited my college roommate, Becca and her family.  Oh, what a special treat.  Owen and Izzy had a great time, and they even got to feed the horses.

Riley Jean as cute as can be.

Isabella had fun with Owen and his nerf gun.

Mmmmmm, fruit snacks

"All done..."

Feeding the horses.  It was stinkin cold, so we did not take many pictures.

Catching Up - Christmas in the Northwest

Howdy folks!  Wow, sorry it has been so long.  Let me catch you up with the craziness that has been going on.  Christmas was a whirlwind, but really nice to be with friends and family.  We visited Montgomery's in Nampa, Idaho and Field's in Pomeroy, Washington.  Isabella had the best time with cousins and seeing both sets of grandparents.  We are blessed to had two wonderful families.  Of course always hard to come back to the East coast...we are Northwesterners for sure. Waiting for God to open a door to take us back, until then we wait and be patient...Oh Lord, help me to be patient!

So I attach a few pictures that really don't do justice to everything we did, but you'll get the hint:)  Some of these are pre-Christmas/December timeframe, but too cute not to post:)  I can't help it.

Love this one.  Aunt Roni and Iz opening Thanksmas gifts...so cute.  We are pretty lucky to have Roni here and Izzy just loves having an Aunt here.

Gingerbread house time...hm, where did all the jellybeans go Izzy?  Let's just say we were missing quite a few candies that were suppose to go on the house:)

Advent house...she LOVED this.  Why wouldn't she, she got a piece of candy every time.

Abby and Isabella - these two had the best time playing

Scout, 6, Iz, 2, and Abby, 8.

Yes, it's real people...A BSU gun.  AND he is 6.  Go Scout, you da man.

Jud, Mom and me cookin in the kitchen

Having coffee at Brownstone...yum-o

The fellas searching for a puzzle of sorts...not completely sure, I was just there enjoying my delish mocha.  Ah, I could take one of those again anytime.  It is truely a treat.  They make their own chocolate and it is quite unique.  If you live in Nampa, you have to try it.

Mackenzie and Isabella hanging out.  I think they were "trying" to have a slumber party in the living room.

Iz got some tickle me Elmo gloves...oh the fun these have created.

Izzy loves music...this guitar is perfect for her.

Santa (Papa) and Iz

 

Mackenzie, Papa and Izzy

Scout, Papa and Abby

Jenee', Santa, and Brad

Abby, JeDonne, Papa, Tom and Scout

Jenee' and Brad...not sure Brad knows what he is getting himself into with this family:)

Isabella and Abby

Don't ask.

Okay, now we have to show the fur coat models.  Yes, Brad brought his fur coat because he didn't want to be cold up in the chilly Idaho.  AND, Mom had a fur coat, so we thought it was appropriate to have them both model their beauties, and beauties they were.

LOL, this makes me laugh everytime I see it.

Okay, more to come in another post from our trip...stay tuned.