Asilomar

Every year we get to go the ocean in Monterey for a family reunion. Grandpa and grandma spoil us for 4 fabulous refreshing days. No cooking or cleaning. Surrounded by family who loves to be with eachother. It is a slice of heaven for my soul. This year the boys loved playing with Stuart, Philip and Amy. They enjoyed little Alex. We played at the beach. Went to the Dennis the Menace park. We had a talent show, too!

The Bo Update

Today Bo is in Sacramento filling our paperwork to officially start a 12 week job working in a prison in Susanville. He will be working with his dad, brother, and a friend re-wiring the prison. God is the provider. Bo has been looking for work since November. Every week God provides just what is needed. It is amazing to pray and trust and watch God move. The last 8 months have been a lesson in faith. When God says the things he says in the bible about always providing and not to worry. To trust him in all things. That He will never leave or forsake. All His beautiful words are true and powerful. I would have never volunteered to be in this place because it is hard and not easy. But as I sit and write I am in awe of God's love and promise to take care of His children. Sometimes the hardest places in life are the best because you are helpless and totally dependent on the God who can. I have learned so much about faith. That it really does grow the more you need to trust. Please pray that powerful things would happen as Bo works in the prison, as he works alongside his brother, father, and a friend who is a new believer. Pray for the boys and I as Bo will be gone a few days a week. God's timing, His plans, His purposes are always better then what I want for myself. I am excited about this new adventure and what is to come!!! Thanks for your prayers.

Haircuts

Nothing like a shaved head. How about 4 shaved heads.

Some fun Pics

Ruffus and Josh enjoying a nice day and our new garden. We are growing: watermelon, tomatoes, squash, cucumber, spinach, carrots, strawberries, and broccoli.

Over the Rainbow

This beautiful rainbow blessed us so much It was so bright and huge. God is so awesome!!!

S'mores

The other night we BBQ and enjoyed some s'mores. We just love them s'mores!!!

All Dressed Up

We had a beautiful Easter morning in our new house. We all woke up and got dressed in our Sunday best and took some pictures. The boys got to hunt for eggs all over in our new big yard. I think this was the best Easter yet. A week ago we made up some food bags to give to homeless people and today as we pulled into church we saw someone holding a sign. The boys all wanted to take food over to him. So we all walked over and gave him food. Then on the way back to the car the boys said we should give him some money, too. So we gave him a few dollars as well and invited him to church. But it gets better. In the food package I wrote a verse on paper Ephesians 3: 16-19. After a few songs, the man comes up to me and lets me know he got the note and was very thankful and started to leave. I told Tyler to go ask him to stay for church. Tyler invites him to stay and he did the whole service. God is awesome!!! I love watching the boys get excited about helping people and showing them Gods love at the same time. Happy Easter!!!!