Project 365, Week 15

It was a happy week to have Amanda back from South Dakota. The weather was spectacular and we're so enjoying watching all of nature come alive...the grass is green, the trees and flowers are boasting their blooms and the birds are diligently buildings their nests (but not in our front door wreath because we took it down! ;)

April 5

He’s so sad when he and the kids have to part. 

So happy to retrieve our girl from the airport after she'd been gone for 12 days.

We sat around the kitchen and heard stories and looked at pictures and videos from her trip. Overall she had an incredible experience.

April 6

Happy tulips from Easter.

We took advantage of amazing weather and hiked in the Nathan Hale state forest.

April 7

We toasted our DQ blizzards, celebrating one year of Teen Bible Quiz. Despite all odds, this little group has met weekly in all kinds of formats. The kids are dedicated and work hard each week memorizing. They've grown closer and I consider it an honor to spend time with them each week.

Our old town asked us to join soccer. Aiden was happy to step onto the field.

April 8

My only picture from the day. The glow of the setting sun was SO beautiful, despite all the commercial-ness happening.

April 9

Life! :)

April 10

Shaun and I spent the afternoon at the new office, working on the yard. The stream that runs through the property is such a fun bonus.

April 11

A full day that we kicked off at 8am with a family workout while watching church. Then we split for flag football, soccer, work at an apartment building and also the new office. Shaun and Aiden closed out the day with a brake job on the vehicle we'll road trip with.

 

Project 365, Week 14

Just like that, March is over...such a fast month this year! The warmer weather and signs of life everywhere are welcomed.

March 29

Everyday, without fail. His mercy and love are new every morning.

March 30

We spent some time at the new office...finalizing floor plans, etc. The boys got sidetracked talking about current events in the stock market.

March 31

Cousins at Bible Quiz, cousins at flag football...so blessed to have them in our lives weekly!

April 1

Thank you God for April in New England and new life.

April 2

Kim happens to be due the same day as Avery's birthday, so I'm reliving my own pregnancy with my first born during the exact same timeline.

April 3

Another fire to deal with the hundreds of branches in our yard.

Church!! :)

Our Easter family photo ends up being eclectic...this year was no different as Amanda finished up the Passion shows in Sioux Falls.

April 4

Easter Sunday!! Amanda, Maddy, Sarah together in South Dakota at church before their 7th and last performance.

For whatever reason, the photos from the day loaded backwards. It was AMAZING to have 40 people at the house, everyone thankful to be back together again in "normal'. The buzz of conversation and laughter filled my heart as it filled the walls.

The littles did an egg hunt and the bigs did a neighborhood scavenger hunt. A little controversy with the winning team but all agreed it was fun. :)

Let's Do 52...Looking Out

Looking Out...

 ...for each other and out the window. 

Also, bathrobes and books and slow mornings on a day off of school. :)