National Marriage Week

You probably didn't know there was such a week, but there is...so Happy Marriage Week! Here is how we kicked-off the week...kissing on the Polk County Court House Steps at noon. Check out more fun ideas at www.GreatMarriagesAndFamiliesinIowa.com!

The simple times of a young little Pine.

Miya's 1st day of Kindergarten -

Pictures to come...promise...but I had to share her cute story when I picked her up from school:

"So, did you meet any new friends?" - Mom

"Of course!" - Miya

"Great! How did you meet them...at recess or lunch?" - Mom

"At class...I tapped her on the arm and said, what is your name?...do you want to be my friend? She said yes." - Miya

Oh the simple times of a young little Pine.

Check here if you would like to be my friend.

"What a Cute Room!"

This morning, Miya and I went to one of my friend's house. We had never been there before, but as we entered, we were taking off shoes and coats right inside the door. We stepped out of the way as others were entering as well into a little 'sitting room' near the front door. Miya looks around curiously and says, "what a cute room!" How funny is my 3 year old daughter who notices "cute rooms"!!!

FINALLY!

I know that some people are really annoyed that I haven't done a blog for some time now! I'm sorry to have dissapointed any of you! I don't really have much to say, exept...life is great! Here are a few recent pics of my chica!

I am thankful for...

JESUS!!!!!
Mexico in only 3 days!
Thursday Family Nights
Miya Karin dances
Derek Edward kisses
Friends who call just because they care
Spinning class early Thursday mornings
A job that is a calling and ministry
Brothers and a sister
A house that is cute and fun
Lazy dog Gizmo
The work years ago coming to life today
Today
Miya/Mommy Days

THANK YOU GOD FOR YOUR MANY BLESSINGS!

Faith Cripples Fear

Beth Moore - Living Beyond Yourself:

Isaiah 50:9
"It is the Sovereign LORD who helps me. Who is he what will condemn me?"

Romans 8:31
"If God is for us, who can be against us?"

Oh, Beloved, we have nothing to fear. The pitful powers of this world are nothing compared to the armies in heaven fighting on our behalf. Fear cripples faith, but never forget - just as quickly, faith cripples fear. Whether fear or faith prevails depends on the commander we're saluting.

Friends

Proverbs 17:17
A friend loves at all times

Ecclesiastes 4:10
If one falls down, his friend can help him up. But pity the man who falls and has no one to help him up!

I just wanted to say word-up to my friends!