Up and running

We just had our computer "revamped" and I am elated with all the "new" things I can do. The down side is that I have to re-enter my favorites and some programs, but I'm not complaning.

Things are a little slow around here - but I like it.

With Halloween coming up, we are facing some different issues. I'd be interested to see all of your viewpoints on participation.

We saw our first snowflake - still trying not to accept it. Not yet!

The kids just finished the fall season of soccer. I think Brittyn is ready to try new things and Spencer can't wait till the Spring season. He is definately a sports fanatic. He would watch college and pro football all day if I let him. With the Big Ten channel, it is hard for ME to not watch. That is why it stays OFF until the weekend! Ok...so I watch a few volleyball games once in a while. :)

Brittyn has really taken off on her piano lessons. I have noticed a difference in her practice and her skill level. She enjoys it now.

Austin is growing so much. He is talking non-stop...and we can understand him. He talks well for a two year old....and he is still well-behaved. He love to play with Tittyn and Senser. He also likes to wrestle with Unca Shane and gives me, Kiwi, big hugs. He is such a joy to have around.

Guess I better get off this and get to downloading more files. Yikes!

" I feel so Good!!!

Those were Spencer's words just a few minutes ago. He had heard today that his neighbor and close friend , Madison, had accepted Jesus into her heart. He was excited! Tonight, during prayer, he thanked God for Madison's acceptance to heaven. After I prayed, he started crying. He said, " Mom , I WANT to understand, I just want to understand." So then we launched into looking up 1 John 5:10, and John 3:16 and Acts 16:31. Shane joined us a few minutes later and shared his testimony with Spencer. Shane and I knew Spencer was getting close, but tonight we could see that he DID understand what it means to be saved and asking for forgiveness for his sins because he knows he is a sinner. After he accepted Christ, he immediately said, "I feel so Good!!! The tears were just pouring down my face. He was shocked to see me crying until I told him they were Happy Tears. He then told his sister and dad and called both Grandparents. He will have to wait till tomorrow to call Madison. He can't wait. As he was laying back down to sleep, he said "mom, I can't wait to meet Jonah!" "Yes dear, Jonah will be there" "And Mom, I can see Matthew and Peter and even Jesus!" Yes dear, you will see every one of them." "Mom.... I still feel so great!! It was like a burden was lifted for him. We are so excited that our children will join us in Heaven and they both love God and want to serve Him. Spencer knows that Satan will try even harder to get him to sin, but Spencer said that he is ready for him. :)

Smile!!!

This is Spencer's BEFORE picture.





This is his AFTER Picture.






Brittyn now has a straw hole.







Austin is ready to swim and bike at the same time. The funny part is that you can't see the glove shoved on his left hand - like M. Jackson.

These were some pictures that Sam took of a storm that rolled through here about a month ago. I used one for my desktop. It is so amazing to wonder at the power of God. These were some pretty cool pictures. Even better standing out in it!

Brittyn and Spencer decided that they wanted to hide from me. It took me a little while to figure out that they
actually fit into the dryer. Crazy~~ Then Austin wanted to "help cook" dinner. He had to have the apron too. What a cutie!

More 4th of July

Spencer is "racing" his neighbor friend, Ethan, through this obsticle course. Spencer likened himself to a Gladiator.
Spencer was so excited to dunk Mike. Mike is one of our neighborhood firefighter friends. Spencer wants to be a Firefighter when he grows up. Just like Mike and Mr. Knowles. Mr. Knowles (Jeff) lives behind us and Mike hangs out next door to us. Spencer is fascinated by these men.
Brittyn dunked Mike without any "help". They were a little nervouse about getting too close to the tank 'cause they new Mike would "cool" them off.
As you can tell, we do alot of things together with our neighbors - the Clarks and the Browns. Last year we sat in our driveways (we had no grass)and watched the Kentwood Fireworks. This year we were able to sit in the grass and watch the Kentwood Fireworks and our neighbors across the street that had their own display of fireworks.
yes, it was a little chilly. But I'm learning that in Michigan, you never know what the weather will be.

Fourth of July

Brittyn and Spencer had the opportunity to ride in the Fire Chief's truck for the 4th of July parade. They were so excited. It was a long parade , and they were at the VERY end.
Here you see Madi, Brittyn, Spencer, Isaac, and Mr. Clark. Mrs.Clark snapped this shot while the other firefighters were helping to take down the flag from the ladders.
Here is the flag the was flown over the top of the parade. Pretty cool display! It was a huge flag!
Mike is one of our neighborhood firefighter friends. He had way too much fun "filling up" the dunk tank.Needless to say, you stand too close and you get really wet.