Getting ready for the Father/Son Camp this weekend. We'd appreciate your prayers. I'm getting ready to move out for the weekend. :) Justin and I are both busy helping with that. I'm very excited to hear the speakers! Hopefully my lil' chickadees will be angels for me, so I can listen. :) I just finished "The Road to Unafraid" by Captain Jeff Struecker (the Saturday night speaker) Wow! I love books like that. I could hardly put it down. W/ Justin being in the military, I could relate to some things. Looking forward to hearing his testimony. You can check out the website for more information : www.fathersoncamp.org If you live in my area, please feel welcome to come hear the evening speakers...it's open to the public.
~~Treats anyone??? Mix 1 jar Planters Roasted Peanuts and 2 bags of candy corn. Yum!~~
Gotta go tackle my to do list~~
Thursday, October 30, 2008
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Here are some pictures from Saturday. They're probably not that interesting, unless your family. :)
Eric talks w/ his hands, eh?! He was expounding on somthing...not sure what. (Alien attacks?)
Eric (my bro-in-law), Becky (J's st.sister), and Alyssa (Becky's girly)
Eating...and more eating...
Gotta click on this pix to blow it up. Not sure what Max is doing in that one. Like the expressions... Ha!!!
And da, da, da, DAAAA!! Janeen The SAFTEY COMMISSIONER! All the local hunters were aware of her that evening! ;)
Becky, Carrie(J's sister), and Alyssa
Lots of nephews and neices! Autumn and Joshua
Madeline: the celebrity
Lots of hugs from all her aunties and Grandma
THE GRILLMASTERS..JUSTIN & JANEEN
Eric talks w/ his hands, eh?! He was expounding on somthing...not sure what. (Alien attacks?)
Eric (my bro-in-law), Becky (J's st.sister), and Alyssa (Becky's girly)
Eating...and more eating...
Gotta click on this pix to blow it up. Not sure what Max is doing in that one. Like the expressions... Ha!!!
And da, da, da, DAAAA!! Janeen The SAFTEY COMMISSIONER! All the local hunters were aware of her that evening! ;)
Becky, Carrie(J's sister), and Alyssa
Lots of nephews and neices! Autumn and Joshua
Madeline: the celebrity
Lots of hugs from all her aunties and Grandma
THE GRILLMASTERS..JUSTIN & JANEEN
Monday, October 20, 2008
Fun Weekend
Justin's family came down this past weekend for a cookout and hayride. We had a good time seeing everyone! Thanks for making the trip, ya'll!! :) We'll have to make it an annual event! Here's most of us, getting ready to go on a hayride.
I have lots more pictures to post, but I desperately need to go get my laundry started. (Mondays are my catch-up-on-everything day...) To be continued...
I have lots more pictures to post, but I desperately need to go get my laundry started. (Mondays are my catch-up-on-everything day...) To be continued...
Briggs and Madeline
Well, these two second cousins finally met! Tricia and I both had a little "secret" last Christmas...and here they are! Briggs and Madeline were due only a week apart, but ended up being 3 weeks apart. Briggs came a week early and Madeline a week late.
I think Briggs got a lot of Miller genes...in my opinion, he looks like his Daddy and boy cousins. :) Just adorable and such a buster! Madeline...I'm still not sure who she looks like. People tell me that they see Eva, my Dad, William and Justin in her. Combo kid, I guess.
[Great to "catch up" w/ you, Tricia!]
I think Briggs got a lot of Miller genes...in my opinion, he looks like his Daddy and boy cousins. :) Just adorable and such a buster! Madeline...I'm still not sure who she looks like. People tell me that they see Eva, my Dad, William and Justin in her. Combo kid, I guess.
[Great to "catch up" w/ you, Tricia!]
Friday, October 17, 2008
Some thoughts...
Big Hooray for Friday! We love the weekends around here!
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Justin was a good sport last night for the 3 minute photo session I've been meaning to do since William was born. :) So here are some photos of Daddy and Girly...and oh, when I went to bed last night, here's what I found...
...I took a picture, just because I'm so encouraged that my husband spends his time this way...It has seriously transformed (& continues to) his life!!
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I've been reading through Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians and 1 Peter the last couple of weeks. There's been some thoughts wizzing though my head and heart recently, so maybe writing them down, will help synthesize what I've been thinking about. Journalling has since fallen by the wayside, w/ the increase in our little tribe. But, to everything, there is a season, huh?!
As I've been reviewing what I've read, coupled with the world economy, the presidential election, the bent of our culture, and the whole scheme of events, I have just been sobered about my walk with the Lord, living out a godly marriage, and teaching my children in the ways of God. Some little phrases that have stuck out from what I've read are... "redeem the time"... "BEWARE..."..."be sober" In other words...make the most of your time! watch out! don't be deceived! be serious about life and the choices you make!
I've had several conversations recently, and the content of them was sober. Talking about fashion, new clothes, new cars, hair, vacations, etc...has paled somewhat to what we may be facing in the future... I'm wondering what my children will be facing in their lives, as well. Not saying that I've suddenly become pessimistic in my thinking about life, but just more serious about things. I've been awake so early in the mornings, and just start praying about situations and people. I suppose it's the Lord prompting me to pray more. And that's the time to do it...before my feet hit the floor running in the morning. :)
I read this on someone's blog the other day...:
"I don't get the feeling that raising luke-warm christians is going to cut it with what may lie ahead. And I don't get the feeling that raising children who know all the right things to do on the outside - and look christian - is going to help them anymore than just being plain unbelievers."
It's a good thing to be cautioned, and sobered about life. Looking into the Scriptures (near) daily has helped me to see my need for re-focusing. What I'm here to do in this life, how I will teach and train my children. It's easy to get caught up in the "here and now" and forget about viewing all of life in light of eternity. It's easy for me to fear, instead of trust. It's easy for me to be deceived.
So, all this to say, I've been encouraged to:
"Redeeming the time, because the day are evil...see then that ye walk carefully, not as fools, but as wise..." Eph 5:15-16
"But the end of all things is at hand; be ye therefore sober, and watch unto prayer."
1 Peter 4:7-8
"Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil....walketh about, seeking whom he may devour." 1 Peter 5:8
"Wherefore gird up the loins of your mind, be sober..." 1 Peter 1:13
~~~~Happy Weekend Ya'll!~~~~
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Justin was a good sport last night for the 3 minute photo session I've been meaning to do since William was born. :) So here are some photos of Daddy and Girly...and oh, when I went to bed last night, here's what I found...
...I took a picture, just because I'm so encouraged that my husband spends his time this way...It has seriously transformed (& continues to) his life!!
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
I've been reading through Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians and 1 Peter the last couple of weeks. There's been some thoughts wizzing though my head and heart recently, so maybe writing them down, will help synthesize what I've been thinking about. Journalling has since fallen by the wayside, w/ the increase in our little tribe. But, to everything, there is a season, huh?!
As I've been reviewing what I've read, coupled with the world economy, the presidential election, the bent of our culture, and the whole scheme of events, I have just been sobered about my walk with the Lord, living out a godly marriage, and teaching my children in the ways of God. Some little phrases that have stuck out from what I've read are... "redeem the time"... "BEWARE..."..."be sober" In other words...make the most of your time! watch out! don't be deceived! be serious about life and the choices you make!
I've had several conversations recently, and the content of them was sober. Talking about fashion, new clothes, new cars, hair, vacations, etc...has paled somewhat to what we may be facing in the future... I'm wondering what my children will be facing in their lives, as well. Not saying that I've suddenly become pessimistic in my thinking about life, but just more serious about things. I've been awake so early in the mornings, and just start praying about situations and people. I suppose it's the Lord prompting me to pray more. And that's the time to do it...before my feet hit the floor running in the morning. :)
I read this on someone's blog the other day...:
"I don't get the feeling that raising luke-warm christians is going to cut it with what may lie ahead. And I don't get the feeling that raising children who know all the right things to do on the outside - and look christian - is going to help them anymore than just being plain unbelievers."
It's a good thing to be cautioned, and sobered about life. Looking into the Scriptures (near) daily has helped me to see my need for re-focusing. What I'm here to do in this life, how I will teach and train my children. It's easy to get caught up in the "here and now" and forget about viewing all of life in light of eternity. It's easy for me to fear, instead of trust. It's easy for me to be deceived.
So, all this to say, I've been encouraged to:
"Redeeming the time, because the day are evil...see then that ye walk carefully, not as fools, but as wise..." Eph 5:15-16
"But the end of all things is at hand; be ye therefore sober, and watch unto prayer."
1 Peter 4:7-8
"Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil....walketh about, seeking whom he may devour." 1 Peter 5:8
"Wherefore gird up the loins of your mind, be sober..." 1 Peter 1:13
~~~~Happy Weekend Ya'll!~~~~
Thursday, October 16, 2008
My 15.5 month old.
William has been carrying his "appa" (apple) around all day. Samuel and I have been trying to get him to say PUMPKIN...to no avail. It's an "APPA" according to William.
Pumpkin Adventure
The Goff Boys: ready for the Great Pumpkin Patch Adventure!
Hey! I made it into a picture! :) Madeline too!
William and his buddy, Russel
The Maze...
My friend, Britta, and her sweet little guy, Russel. The little boys were too cute! It's fun to watch them experience things for the first time.
Samuel is a seasoned veteran of the pumpkin patch. His first experience was at 15 months old. Out of all the orange pumpkins to pick from, he chose a dark green one. :) Samuel's been telling me he wants to make pumpkin pie this year. He tells me it would be very yummy. We're waiting for our giant pumpkin in the garden to finish turning orange. Then we'll bake it and make some pumpkin treats.
William liked to ride in the wagon and he was fascinated with the animals...especially the sheep and the turkeys.
Hey! I made it into a picture! :) Madeline too!
William and his buddy, Russel
The Maze...
My friend, Britta, and her sweet little guy, Russel. The little boys were too cute! It's fun to watch them experience things for the first time.
Samuel is a seasoned veteran of the pumpkin patch. His first experience was at 15 months old. Out of all the orange pumpkins to pick from, he chose a dark green one. :) Samuel's been telling me he wants to make pumpkin pie this year. He tells me it would be very yummy. We're waiting for our giant pumpkin in the garden to finish turning orange. Then we'll bake it and make some pumpkin treats.
William liked to ride in the wagon and he was fascinated with the animals...especially the sheep and the turkeys.
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