AG Day

We had fun seeing lots of animals at the Ag(riculural) Day.
GoatsHorses


Ducklings

Chicks



Chickens

Annandel State Park Sunday Afternoon Hike

We had a fun hike at Annandel--definitely enjoying the rushing streams and waterfalls due to the recent rain.

The kids had fun climbing on old trees...and jumping off!





It was quiet and peaceful with the sound of rushing water to the right, and wild turkeys calling to us on the left.


Trey had lots of fun since he had boots on...although by the end he was sopping wet with water sloshing around inside his boots!
We found some neat waterfalls to explore.

How amazing is our Creator! We praise Him for His creativity.

Visit with the McAdams

We had a great visit with the McAdams--it was great to spend time together and go for a hike.

A Glimpse

Here's a glimpse into our day: the kids are playing together in the backyard, climbing trees, apparently Trey is a fisherman and is catching salmon for dinner (we are actually having salmon :), Maggie has all sorts of ideas for them. She has a well (bucket of water up in the tree), Lily is a traveler passing through.

Hanna helped Lily organize her room today, Lily drew a sketch of a horse for Hanna that she's going to paint for her big sister. Earlier, Hanna played marbles with Trey.

Trey's room is basically inaccessible as there is an enormous spiderweb made out of fishing line that spans from one wall to the other, and across the door! Trey decided to be Spiderman. Maggie helped print out a mask for him and I drew webs on red t-shirt with a big black spider on the chest. He hasn't change t-shirts ever since...day and night...even sleeps in it!

Lily sewed a doll for Trey that looks like a small, chocolate gingerbread man :) Today the doll is sporting jeans, also sewed by Lily for Trey. They keep working on more clothes for the doll.

Trey sat next to me as we both sketched and then painted a picture of him sleeping (from a photograph). We listed to a sermon from John MacArthur that I found in a drawer with old cassettes. This one was on "Making the Hard Decisions Easy" and my mother had written a note on it "Excellent for Guidelines." I told Trey, "This is a sermon where Mr. MacArthur is preaching."

Trey immediately lit up, "COOL! From the Bible?"

"Yes," I replied.

"Cool." Later on he asked if we could listen to another one :) Sweet moments. I've gotten lots of hugs from all 4. Just a glimpse into a slower week as we spend spring break together.

Now on a spiritual note: I've been learning about God's priorities being different for me than my priorities and remembering them. Jesus says, "But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness" (Matt. 6:33). I want to bring Him glory, do the work He has for me each day, not my own agenda. Please God, help me discern that. If I got a tatoo right now, it would be on the top of my wrist reading, "To live is Christ." I want to remember that each and every moment I am doing something. He must become greater.

Lily's game

Lily made this game to play for Carl's going away (when he went to Shepherd's Conference). This is a picture of me and the game was to pin the "You are my honey" love note into my hands!

Women's Retreat

A group of sisters-in-Christ had an encouraging and fun time at a retreat. I even did the zip line upside down!

With my friend Lynzie :)
We definitely got very silly and then the giggles started...two words--talent show :)

Legos

Trey has discovered Legos--it's what he's all about now! All day long!