Saturday Church Service

Today we woke up to a white, frosty world.  About six inches of snow was on the ground and more was falling fast.  After breakfast, we all trooped out in the snow to play a bit although little feet got cold quickly so we didn’t stay out long! (Watch for snow photos coming soon in our next mini-update.)

We had no plans for today so we are thoroughly enjoying that “snowed in” feeling.  I had ingredients on hand to make some stew (which fitted in nicely with our cozy winter day) and afterwards, Joel and Mariah planned a church service for us.  I don’t think I’ve laughed so hard in a very long time!  Get ready . . .

Just before the service started, Mariah asked me to check the spelling on her sign she was making for the church.  It read, “Bap mist chrch.”  Maybe she’ll be a Baptist someday but we are currently not members of that denomination!

Hannah, Aliyah, Peter and I got ushered into the playroom where the rectangular cushions from our futon were arranged as pews.  They had a little table up on top of the futon as a pulpit.  Joel, dressed in his Sunday best, started out the service by telling the story of creation and Adam and Eve sinning, very accurately told!

Preach it, brother!

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Babies and Drums

Joel told us the other night that he was having two babies – one at the front and one at the back!  (NOTE: He was copying his sisters by putting teddy bears inside his shirt and must’ve been inspired by some friends we’ve been praying for that just had twins! 🙂 Just in case you… Continue Reading Babies and Drums

Birthday Boy

Our little boy is four years old!  We can’t believe it really . . . where have all those years gone?  He is a delight to our family and brings us much joy and laughter.  The latest “funny” was recently when we were saying Psalm 8 at bedtime.  When I had finished he asked, “Mom,… Continue Reading Birthday Boy