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"These things I have spoken to you, so that in Me you may have peace. In the world you have tribulation, but take courage; I have overcome the world." John 16:33



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Sunday, April 29, 2012

Friends

This weekend was full of 'em........




 Alanna had, yet another, sleepover complete with a fort built with every blanket in the house..




 David and Evonne had friends over this afternoon.

  Two extra boys, two extra girls

 And one extra  little sister

 Eight kids, lots of energy, and lots of fun.






Sunday, April 22, 2012

Spring Comes to the PNW


Signs of spring in our yard that distracted me from pulling weeds this morning.








 




The Mallards
After a bit of preening,   Mr. Mallard was quite willing to strut his stuff for the camera
The Mrs............. not so much.








The camera is a Canon Rebel T1i. I used a 75-300mm telephoto for the ducks and all pictures are straight of the camera.




Ni Hao Yall



Saturday, April 21, 2012

Happy 11th Birthday, Scott!



It's been almost three years, but we still miss you, love, you, and keep you in our prayers, daily. There will always be a Scott sized hole in our family, but we will always cherish our time we had with you.  We look forward to sending you birthday and Christmas packages and welcome any other contact you need with us. We will ALWAYS love you, Little Man!


Sunday, April 15, 2012

ON THE ROAD AGAIN

Well, for people who don't like to travel, we've been doin' a lot of it lately!


Friday, not only did we go across the water, ...


we went over the mountains!


Mandy had to attend a conference for her graduate program that was held at a college on the other side of the state.  Unfortunately Mandy, like her mother, is directionally challenged, so Doug and I got to escort her to her destination.




I was not a lot of help, in getting us there and back.  I couldn't even program the GPS properly.  It kept telling us, "Turn left!", "Turn left!", and Doug kept saying that left isn't right (I knew that!).
 I was, however, able to act as photographer while Doug and I entertained ourselves all day, Saturday.


So after a night in a noisy hotel with the worst excuse for pillows I've ever seen, we dropped Mandy off at her conference, and went off to tour a wind farm.

It was fascinating even though it was very very windy, but I guess that just means they chose a good spot to put 149 windmills!

 This is the diameter of the bolts used.


 We even got to go inside, but we didn't get to climb the ladder.

Here is one of the blades.  They don't look quite as big when they're up in the sky!





 Doug and "Dexter" in the interpretive center.





So, Mandy got another graduation requirement out of the way, we got some alone time with our firstborn, and Doug and I had a good day doing something different.  

Now, since we have some traveling experience under our belts we feel qualified in giving some traveling advice......."Always bring your own pillow!"



Sunday, April 8, 2012

EASTER
















HE IS RISEN!



"Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead..." (1 Peter 1:3, NIV)






HE IS RISEN INDEED!




Jesus, Friend of Sinners by Casting Crowns

Jesus, friend of sinners, we have strayed so far away
We cut down people in your name but the sword was never ours to swing
Jesus, friend of sinners, the truth's become so hard to see
The world is on their way to You but they're tripping over me
Always looking around but never looking up I'm so double minded
A plank eyed saint with dirty hands and a heart divided

Oh Jesus, friend of sinners
Open our eyes to the world at the end of our pointing fingers
Let our hearts be led by mercy
Help us reach with open hearts and open doors
Oh Jesus, friend of sinners, break our hearts for what breaks yours http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B9Kcm2OAWNA
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And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to his purpose. (Romans 8:28)