How do you find your happiness in the Lord?

In our Sunday school class this week, one of the discussion questions asked us how we daily make ourselves happy in the Lord. Funny enough, this was the question I was drawn to while the rest of the class wanted to skip over it. I loved the way the question was phrased. It is good to be reminded that we have a choice in our happiness. We have a decision to make every second of every day and that decision is in how we view God and how we view ourselves. As an American Christian, it is so hard not to compare yourselves to others and base your happiness on what you have or don't have. It is good to be reminded that God cares more about what's inside you than what is happening on the outside. Your shirt means nothing compared to your heart.

Quack, Quack

Our kids love their Duck shirts. Grandpa and Grandma, you should be proud!

Chloe's Soccer Pics

"This is a soccer ball."

Chloe and the Flat Flip Flops

Chloe and the Flat Flip Flops

When Chloe is at home playing, she loves to have a pair of flat flip flops on her feet. Because she does not own a pair according to her specifications, she wears mommie's. I'm not quite sure if it is the way it makes her feel big or the actual sound of the shoes that she prefers.

My Rock

"My salvation and my honor depend on God; He is my mighty rock, my refuge. Trust in him at all times, O people; pour out your hearts to him, for God is our refuge." - Psalm 62:7-8
(The above picture was taken at Nu'uanu Pali State Park in Hawaii by Jay Sekora).

Time With Family

"Puppy" - According to Elijah

Aunt Jenny brought Elijah home a t-shirt with a camel's front on the
front of the shirt and a camel's backside on the back. He insists that
it is a puppy... go figure!

Chloe and Elijah ready to go to Grandpa & Grandma's

They did well on both legs of the trip. The best part about going is seeing my Mom's face when we arrive. This year we stopped by her work. Her entire countenance lit up when she saw her grandkids. The worst part is saying goodbye. I try to make it as easy as possible for my Mom knowing that it is probably hardest on her. Our prayer is that we will be able to see each other more every year. Elijah called "goodbye" loudly to Grandma probably 20 times in the airport this year from the far side of security to where she could watch us walk away. It was pretty special.