WHEN the rain comes....

"Come on, let's go back to God. He has torn us, so that he may heal us.

He hit us hard,

but he'll put us right again.

In a couple of days we will feel better.

By the third day he'll have made us brand-new,

Alive and on our feet,

fit to face him.

We're ready to study God,

eager for God-knowledge.

As sure as dawn breaks,

so sure is his daily arrival.

He comes as rain comes,

as spring rain refreshing to the ground."

Hosea 6:1-3 The Message

cattle call

I live out in the country, and so I drive by a lot of dairies. BUT, I have never seen a herd of cattle swarming around a piece of earth moving equipment before. I had to turn around and check it out again and luckily I had my handy-dandy camera! A few of the cows were even licking the front-loader, which reminded me of my niece who has a tendency to lick the oddest things!

Disneyland, Part 2

This little boy kills me! Look at him!! He is adorable.

What could be better than churros and swords!!

More swords!!!

Disneyland, Part 1

The boys were ready to go as soon as they woke up!! It is so hard to teach patience to little boys!!

Travis is such a pansy when it comes to the kiddie rides that go in circles. He gets sick!! So it is up to mommy to brave Fantasy Land.

Going to Disneyland is one of my most favorite things to do!!

Lazy Dayz

I love Saturday afternoons like this! Everyone crashed out (in our bed).
Including the dog (yes, she is sleeping on the couch)! I didn't have the energy to drag her off, and was just so happy for the peace and quiet.

So I (being happy as a clam), curled up on the couch and watched the movie "Catch Me If You Can". Ahhhhhh!!!!!

Wiiiiiiii!!!!!!!!!

Our Christmas present to the boys this Christmas was a Wii. This is usually what they look like in the evenings playing with daddy. Luke has gotten really good at boling, and has made pro status, which means he gets to play with a "sparkly" ball. Both the boys call getting strikes "stripes".

10 Years!!

Travis and I just celebrated our 10 year wedding anniversary. We were blessed to go back to Disneyland, which is where we spent our honeymoon.

Ten years ago! Happy-go-lucky and not a care in the world.
Ten years later! A little worn-out, not quite so carefree; but, blessed by our Lord, healthy, and with two beautiful little boys (who tagged along on the trip).

I continue to pray that we can tackle whatever the Lord throws our way. That He will give us the strength to move forward and to rely completely on Him. I also pray that we can hide His word in our hearts, and remember the life lessons He has taught us. May the Lord bless all you friends and family this coming year.