New Life

Romans 6:4

Therefore we were buried with Him through baptism into death,

 that just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father,

 even so we also should walk in newness of life.

2 Corinthians 3:5-6

 Not that we are sufficient of ourselves to think of anything as being from ourselves, but our sufficiency is from God, who also made us sufficient as ministers of the new covenant, not of the letter but of the Spirit; for the letter kills, but the Spirit gives life.

Friends and Ice Cream

    

Before our recent trip to Iowa, we got together with some of our long-time friends, the Alzen family  (Check out their blog on the sidebar!) at the best ice cream place in the world ... well, that might (just might) be an exaggeration ... but after you see some of my pictures, you may agree with me! 

   They are going through the process of adopting from Ukraine.  Nikolai came for a brief visit and we had the privilege of meeting him.  He is SO sweet!

- Mr. Alzen and Nikolai -

- The portions are HUGE! -

Ana Lise

- Tessa---or "Chessa", as Nikolai calls her :) -

- You wouldn't believe how FAST he ate all of that ice cream! -

   Proverbs 27:17

As iron sharpens iron, So a man sharpens the countenance of his friend.

Joy

Psalm 5:11

But let all those rejoice who put their trust in You; Let them ever shout for joy, because You defend them; Let those also who love Your name be joyful in You.

Nehemiah 8:10B

"Do not sorrow, for the joy of the LORD is your strength."

Visit to Iowa

We passed the weekend in Iowa with family
and what a blessing it was!

COUSINS

L-R

- Christian - Madison - Sophia - River - Jonathan -

- Madison and Sophia - Cousins - Exactly one year apart -

- Our newest cousin, Samuel - "Samo" -

- River -

- Paige -

LUNCH

- Boiling the corn -

- FAMOUS IOWA SWEET CORN! -

- Corn, Salad, and Ham Sandwiches -

- Oh so sweet! -

- Cutie Pie -

FOUR GENERATIONS

MOTHER AND DAUGHTER

Deuteronomy 7:9

Therefore know that the LORD your God, He is God,

 the faithful God who keeps covenant and mercy for a thousand generations

 with those who love Him and keep His commandments.

 

THE BOYS

AND

GRANDPA'S NEW MOTORCYCLE!

What a blessing! 

God gave this motorcycle to grandpa for FREE!

MORE PICTURES

- Grandma Great painted the picture that you see on the wall in this photo. -

- Grandma Great with her quilt. -

- Grandpa and "Harry Cat" -

- Best Buddies -

Glorify the LORD

Psalm 86:12

I will praise You, O Lord my God, with all my heart,

and I will glorify Your name forevermore.

John 17:5

And now, O Father, glorify Me together with Yourself,

with the glory which I had with You before the world was.

Just think, our FATHER glorifies what is worthy, and since our God is the ONLY being worth being glorified, His ultimate goal is to glorify HIMSELF. 

There and Back Again --- Photos*

FELLOWSHIP

The never-ending times of encouragement, fun and,
 last but not least,

that famous southern hospitality!

Our parting shot with the Nobles

Brooke and I

Georgia and Lily with their DELICIOUS dessert.

... Almost healthy! :) ...

Jonnie and "Jack-Jack"

Soccer at the Hill's

- Jesse - Sam - Nate - Anna -

JULY 4th - 2010

13 CIRCLES

Brianne, Jenna and I made four pies, nine pizzas and a plate of bread sticks...Yummy!

We also had salad to balance out the meal - doesn't it look better to have some color on your plate anyway?!?

Dressing...in the making.

PIZZA

The finished product!

THE BABY SHOWER

(For Eliana Hope Beach - see the Beach's blog for details)

Doesn't the table look beautiful?

Isn't she cute!

Mrs. Beach and Eliana

RANDOM SHOTS

Miss Audree and "King Asa"

"Jack-Jack"

Eliana

Gone a little bit too high for his own good! :)