i was nervous and concerned when finley gave silas a small hand ax for Christmas. I was personally hoping Silas would never use it! What if he cut his hand...head...or someone else? well, last weekend Silas went out with Fin to chop wood. I thought Si was just watching his daddy till Silas knocked on the back door holding a log. "Look Mom, I chopped this myself!" Yep...with that little ax. Boys will be boys.
(i love this kid!)

snow day = FUN day! captured a few shots of the kids outside in the snow. maye maye couldn't live one day with out Elle and Silas!! we are all in love :)

We acquired a few guinea pigs over Christmas break. Thanks Pappy! So far they are adorable to look at...yep thats about it. I now give these furballs about 30 min every day...cleaning, feeding, cleaning, washing towells, poopy, messy...etc. Kids and i are pet starved around here so we'll take what we can get!

I have had the privilege of working with Craig Miller of Thirst No More on several occasions over the years. We have partnered with him on many of the mission trips that our student ministry has taken all over the world. He is currently located in the Dominion Republic and is leaving today to start assisting people in Haiti.

Here is a video in which he explains what is included in the the PAKs (Primary Assistance Kits) that he is personally delivering to the people in Haiti. $50 will provide all the materials as well as the means to transport them there. He is a man of God and a very trustworthy partner in this ministry to the people of Haiti. If you would like to bless a family, you can give to Thirst No More and Craig will pass it along.

Elle turned 6yr old on Dec 19th. WHERE DID THE YEARS GO?! She wanted a sleepover with all her sweet buds. We had some special events planned such as - Cheerleaders leading the girls in dance, a fashion show, making sugar cookies,and making headbands. We love you Elle bell. You are such a joy to our family. Happy Birthday!

we've had the funny realization lately that our two older children are taking strong after their same parent. elle is bubbly and energetic in the mornings and silas is like moving concrete blocks. silas on the other hand is playful and witty at night and elle turns into a dragon around bedtime. funny, how that's already apparent by the time they hit five. the jury is still out on maye, but my guess is that she too will be like her mama...especially since she digs the coffee and creamer in the mornings!

one of our very great friends has compiled an all-star cast to bring life an incredible blog entitled "Christmas Change." The tagline is 'a season of change, a lifetime of return.' be invited to join in not only reading but implementing within your family a grand way engage Christmas.

thought this was worth sharing...you never know when someone might see your phone and ask you a question about your savior!