awana!

Audrey had the opportunity to participate in Awana this year thanks to our wonderful friends who took her each week. She had a great time! Last night was the final night for the year and it was filled with awards, treats, and balloons. Audrey finished her first book and completed an average of three sections each week. She worked hard! We're so thankful for this program and all the people who made it possible.

sunny day!

You just cannot beat a sunny day in Bellingham. And it was gorgeous yesterday!

Have you given your child unreservedly to the Lord for whatever He wills? O may He strengthen you to say YES to Him if He asks something which costs.
~Amy Carmichael

better than i could have imagined

I just feel blessed right now. I had the best weekend. God has given me a group of godly women that I admire, enjoy and love. And we had so much fun! I haven't laughed that hard in years. And I cried too - but that was ok. God is at work in my life and while there may be some tears in the process - I am ready for the refinement only He can bring. The fellowship was rich. These friendships are lasting. And I am just so blessed.

The kids had a great time. Patrick did a wonderful job. Audrey's bedtime prayer tonight:

Thank you God for a weekend with Daddy.
Thank you that Mommy is home.
And thank you for a whole weekend of unbalanced meals. :-)

Feeling refreshed and ready for a week ahead. And so thankful for how my Father cares for me.



photos by Jen Aune

i'm off!

Tomorrow morning, bright and early, I get to head off to Lopez Island with the women from my Bible Study group. My wonderful husband is holding down the fort. I'm excited, the kids are excited, and my husband is a brave, willing man.

Woo-hoo! Hoping all goes well so I can do this more often!

breakfast of champions

My little mini-me carb-addict starts his day off right!

audrey the artist

Our budding little artist painted a great picture a few months ago. And she was delighted this weekend when we framed it and hung it up. I'm sure it's the first of many!