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Miss Daphne Grace

 

        Our precious newborn

Ch..Ch..Ch..Changes!

As much as we long for the comfort of what we know and what feels safe, we serve a God who calls us to live a life of extravagance, extravagant love, passion, joy, and desire.
"Put out into deep water, and let down the nets for a catch."Luke 5:4
For the past few years, Ben and I have felt that life was good but we did not have a particular calling on our family or our lives. We had passion and love for the Jewish people and the Nation of Israel, but without being an International, there were very few places for that passion to be used. We felt comfortable but not passionate. We began praying and asking God to do something in our lives, something new. One of those new things will be taking place shortly. Ben has worked for our church for more than 12 years. In one week, he is leaving that position and will begin a completely different career. I am so proud of him; trusting God and letting go. It hasn't been an easy process, a bit painful and bittersweet. We feel peace, at least most of the time, and know our hope is not in what man can bring but in who our Savior is. I know Ben is going to succeed and we are praying that this is just the beginning of God revealing His passion, joy, love and desire in our lives.

I finished my first real knitting project this month. It only took me 6 months (I hope you can sense my sarcasm). I made a pair of leg warmers for Chloe. Gratefully, they fit and she loves them. She was able to wear them only once before the warm weather began. I was a little worried that the wool in the fabric would make them too itchy for my princess.

Chloe's 8th Birthday, Frasier Tubing Hill

We celebrated Chloe's 8th birthday in Frasier. I loved this birthday party because it was something mom and dad had fun doing too!

Elijah kept sticking his head in the snow every time we went on the magic carpet ride up the hill. He was a little bored with all the girls.

The kids posing at the top of the hill.

Chloe and Danika

Chloe and Avery

Buddy - all smiles!

The girls waiting for pizza.

We are still here!

For my dear family who still view this blog, I apologize for the delays in posting. Our goals of making a new entry every week last year only made it so far as maybe a few weeks. Here I am today with renewed energy to keep this up for out of town family. We love you all!

The Jesse Tree

The weekend before Christmas, Chloe and Elijah were a part of our church's Christmas production, the Jesse Tree. With 140 kids involved, this was quite the ensemble. Chloe had her very own line and participated in a dance while Elijah played the part of a cherub, along with another 33 other 4 to 5 year olds.

"The time came for the baby to be born. And she gave birth to her first born, a son" - Luke 2:6

Elijah enthusiastically waved his hands during the Sing, Gloria song.

We had a hard time getting a decent picture of Chloe because she was directly behind the mic stand. This will have to work.

Elijah smiling during rehearsal.

Chloe and Elijah at home still in their costumes. I can't seem to recall why Elijah is unhappy in these pictures.... I'm sure it will occur to me after I'm done with this post.

A Soccer Star is Born Elijah has almost completed his first season of soccer and the kid is in love.

Until Next Spring!

Micah is 2!

I'm not sure when it happens, when a child goes from babyhood to toddlerhood. Micah is still our baby and as you can see from the picture above, is very much attached to his mother. I love this picture. He is at the Denver Zoo, so upset that I would dare to leave him in that contraption.

Below are some pictures from the party. We had an Italian feast with family.

Micah didn't eat much of the food but he helped himself to lots and lots of Italian cookies.

He loved all the attention and can still be heard to this day singing "Happy Birthday to Micah".

And all the presents!!! He had lots of help from his brother and cousin, Ethan.

Pinata Time

We are so grateful for this precious boy that the Lord has entrusted with us. He is a smart little one. I am often told stories by Sunday school teachers and preschool teachers of his achievements, as if I don't already know (smile). He brings us great delight.