Love this game!

Matthew getting ready to rebound (his opponent snoozing). Michael driving to the hoop. 

So we have found a sport that all three boys LOVE. Basketball. And I love it too because it is inside (we live in Oregon :) Lots of strategy. Lots of running. It's a match. Paul says in the book of Colossians:          

"And whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him."
All in the name of Jesus means basketball, too. Stay humble boys. Work hard. Rejoice in victory. Be good losers. Share the ball. Encourage your teammates.  Don't give up. And remember that two H's that Papa taught you: Hustle and Have fun!

Virtual Virtuosos

Michael and Matthew had their first violin recital this past saturday. What a joy for us to see them perform on stage! Matthew had a small solo to the song, "Ode to Joy". He smiled at the audience the whole time, not skipping a beat. Michael was positioned further in the back so our view was limited, but from what I could tell, he was spot on. What JOY you bring to our hearts.
Great job boys!

A New Day

I finally did it. I started a BLOG. Miracles do happen. We are fasting and praying this week. Seeking the LORD with all our hearts. There is a worship song that keeps coming to me today, a song that I'm echoing in prayer....

I am empty but I know your love does not run dry.
You are my day, You are my night.
You are my love and all of my life.
You are the love I need, You are the air I breathe
You are My Love, My Life, always forever.
I would lay down my life, just to be by your side
You are My Love, My Life, always forever.

Michael and Matthew are just home off the bus. I hear footsteps up the stairs. Noah is thrusting his beenie kitty named Zola in my face to get my attention :)

Here we are on New Year's Day doing our first ever family run. In Roseburg.  Stomping through the snow. Ipods in hand. Joy in or hearts. A new Year. A new Day.

Welcome 2011.