Each weekend Madison blocks off the streets surrounding the capitol building and hosts a farmer's market. We went this past Saturday morning. Here are some photos.
Monday, August 25, 2008
Saturday, August 16, 2008
Camping Out
We have considered camping with our family for a while. We thought we would try it in our back yard first. So this family night we camped out. Benjamin didn't make it, but everyone else slept in the tent all night. It was fun and I think it would be more fun at an actual camp sight, but I think Benjamin needs another year before we go and we definitely need some other sleeping gear! It was cool last night.
Our Budding Chalk Artists
Here are a few of the kids masterpieces in chalk (Noah drew a castle, Nathan drew himself and Madison drew Kit and Ruthie)...
Summer Olympics
Last Friday night we celebrated the opening of the Olympic games by eating Chinese Food and conducting our own opening ceremonies and games. We used sparklers for our torch, we marched in with different flags, we competed in cycling, javelin, balance beam, long jump, the 100 meter race and a relay. We had a medal ceremony complete with national anthems from Great Britain, France and the United States. Afterwards we watched the real parade of nations. It was so neat to see people from all over the world and to teach the kids that in heaven there will be people from every tongue, tribe and nation. We have continued this week to watch as Michael Phelps has captured 7 gold medals. We record the games at night and let the kids watch in the morning. Its a little more than the recommended viewing time for kids their age, but its not every year we get to watch the Olympics. We are having a lot of fun!
Friday, August 15, 2008
3 weeks?
Wow! Have we really only posted three times in the past three weeks? Time really flies. We're still here and God is still good. We've recently purchased a new CD called simply Psalms. It is produced by Sovereign Grace Music, whose music we really love. If you click on the logo above, you'll go to their site and be able to sample music from all their albums. We highly recommend Sovereign Grace Music to everyone. They are unmatched in their ability to combine sound doctrine and good music. Favorites around our home are Upward: The Bob Kauflin Hymns Project and Songs for the Cross-centered Life. Enjoy!
Thursday, August 7, 2008
Happy Birthday Kim
Kim
A cluttered counter; an overstuffed outgoing box;
toys strewn across the family room floor
a dishwasher waiting to be emptied;
some laundry’s done; but there will always be more.
The children are all vying for attention;
some laughing, some crying, and others under her feet
She looks at the clock; Mitch will be home soon,
And he’ll be wondering what there is to eat.
Sometimes she looks like a cook, a waitress,
and a busboy all rolled into one
Don’t forget her role as a counselor, psychologist,
and conflict manager…Her job is never done.
She’s a chauffeur and a social coordinator,
a teacher, a nurse, and secretary on the phone.
But none of these jobs define her at all,
for to us she’s the very heart of our home.
We’re thankful for all of the work that she does,
without her where would we be?
But more than what she does, it’s who she is
that makes her so special, you see.
Her laughter fills the house with the fragrance of joy,
her smile is contagious and addictive.
Each day she loves, cares and nurtures,
pouring out like a fine glass all she can give.
Everything about her makes me smile,
having her by my side brings fulfillment and joy.
I’m so grateful that God placed us together forever;
and made that girl to complete this boy.
But as much as we love her, God loves her more;
For His love far surpasses that of man
Nothing in all of creation, no power nor anything
could ever pluck her from His mighty hand.
No, it’s not what she does that describes or defines her,
though those things certainly play big part.
The best way that I can describe my precious wife
is to confess—that she’s the one who’s stolen my heart.
A cluttered counter; an overstuffed outgoing box;
toys strewn across the family room floor
a dishwasher waiting to be emptied;
some laundry’s done; but there will always be more.
The children are all vying for attention;
some laughing, some crying, and others under her feet
She looks at the clock; Mitch will be home soon,
And he’ll be wondering what there is to eat.
Sometimes she looks like a cook, a waitress,
and a busboy all rolled into one
Don’t forget her role as a counselor, psychologist,
and conflict manager…Her job is never done.
She’s a chauffeur and a social coordinator,
a teacher, a nurse, and secretary on the phone.
But none of these jobs define her at all,
for to us she’s the very heart of our home.
We’re thankful for all of the work that she does,
without her where would we be?
But more than what she does, it’s who she is
that makes her so special, you see.
Her laughter fills the house with the fragrance of joy,
her smile is contagious and addictive.
Each day she loves, cares and nurtures,
pouring out like a fine glass all she can give.
Everything about her makes me smile,
having her by my side brings fulfillment and joy.
I’m so grateful that God placed us together forever;
and made that girl to complete this boy.
But as much as we love her, God loves her more;
For His love far surpasses that of man
Nothing in all of creation, no power nor anything
could ever pluck her from His mighty hand.
No, it’s not what she does that describes or defines her,
though those things certainly play big part.
The best way that I can describe my precious wife
is to confess—that she’s the one who’s stolen my heart.
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