Family is a Blessing

We are so thankful to have Marks family here in Colorado. It is nice for the kids to get to know their grandparents, cousins and aunties. And the babysitting comes in handy too:) Every Sunday we go to grandmas for lunch and the girls always look forward to grandmas delicious chocolate cake! and I look forward to the break from cooking:) Ella has named Grandpa, "poppy" which is what I used to call my grandfather when I was little. Ella came up with it all on her own. They all love to go on walks, ride bikes and listen to Grandpa read story after story!

Countdown to Christmas

Yesterday we made a paper chain with 35 links because CHRISTMAS is 35 days away!! Every night we tear off a link.... The twins were pretty excited.

Let it Snow, Let it Snow, Let it Snow!

First dusting of snow in Golden, Colorado- Nov.14th

The Throne- from Valley of Vision

Thy throne of grace is the pleasure ground of my soul.
Here I obtain mercy in the time of need,
Here see the smile of Thy reconciled face,
Here joy pleads the name of Jesus,
Here I sharpen the sword of the Spirit,
anoint the shield of faith,
put on the helmet of salvation,
gather manna from thy word,
am strengthened for each conflict,
nerved for the upward race,
empowered to conquer every foe.

Help me to come to Christ
as the fountain head of descending blessings,
as wide open flood gate of mercy.

I marvel at my insensate folly, that
with such enriching favours within my reach,
I am slow to extend the hand to take them.

May I never give Thee rest until Christ is
the pulse of my heart
the spokesman of my lips,

the lamp of my feet.

Christmas Photo Shoot

Let me know which ones you like best for our Christmas card this year! Little Elijah really wasn't cooperating, so he is not in many...

Happy Reformation Day

My 3 little FAIRIES and PETER PAN enjoyed a beautiful night of collecting candy at Grandmas and Grandpas... The weather was gorgeous, the costumes were cute and the candy was plentiful. Here are a few captured memories from this years dress up day...

The Fuel Behind My Busy Days...

Coffee and my trusty planner/journal-

Every morning, after spending time in the Word, I pull out my trusty planner and review my day. I am a schedule maniac- everything has to be written down and lists are made. I LOVE my journal/planner from Starbucks- and I LOVE my cup of Joe....