We’re finally back! Well, over the past few weeks we’ve actually been in town every day except last weekend. Ryan’s dad and Stef treated us to a fun weekend in McCall, Idaho.
You’ll never believe it…my computer and my camera pooped out on me at the same time! Now both are back (well, the camera went to a better place so we got a new one), and I’m enjoying taking lots of pictures of the kids.
We’ve had a great week so far. I’ve enjoyed my kids in a different way (not that I didn’t enjoy them before) and God’s been good to allow me to see my role as Mama in a new, refreshing way. I’m re-reading Feminine Appeal by Carolyn Mahaney. The chapter titled “The Blessings of Loving My Children” has a great chunk of truth I’ll share with you:
Carolyn writes “What words or images come to your mind when you think about your children? Are you inclined like I was to think: work, responsibility, sacrifice, burden, more work? Look at the words the psalmist used to describe children: heritage, fruit, reward, arrows. Then he followed with this exclamation: ‘Blessed is the man who fills his quiver with them!’ ”
I am asking God to help me see my children with His eyes - to be a Mama who sees them as my heritage, the fruit of my marriage, a continuous reward and a blessing, and as my little arrows. How precious these days are when they are young. And they are only young for a very brief time.
That said, I’ve had a very fun week loving on my kids. Here are some pictures to share with you (oh, and I updated our photo album with pictures from August, Sept and the trip to McCall - enjoy!).
Abigail - 4 months old
Gabe just woke up from a nap - sweet, sleepy head!
Little Miss Hannah Banana:
All three silly kids:
Check out the photo album for more pictures. Hope everyone has a great day!
