Sunny Sunday Shots

The kids looked pretty spiffy today for church, and, on our way out, of course, Jonas decided he wanted to climb the wall in the parking lot. So-- I decided to take advantage of the beautiful weather and happy children and take some pictures:) We then headed over to REI where we spent our dividend and enjoyed the coupon---Jason got new Chacos and two new dry-bags for kayaking:) Can't wait for summer vacation!!
We've had quite a week here, folks....drama drama drama. Little lass has decided nursing is not her thing anymore, so I have been pumping and pumping and pumping. I do not love my pump. I love my daughter. And for her, I will do anything...including pumping. UHG UGH UGH!!!! So....that's where we are right now. My house is a MESS, and I shouldn't even be writing this post right now because I have so much else to do, but I needed a little repose. Church was wonderful today. I cannot tell you how THANKFUL I am for Bethlehem. There are HUGE transitions and changes coming, and it will be exciting to see how God works---What rich blessings He continues to pour out on our congregation---the sermon today made me laugh and cry (and I would encourage you all to listen to it even though JP is talking to our church, it really does apply to all churches:) I am so excited to be at a place where God is moving and ministry is vibrant and thriving---I know that these days are precious gifts to myself and my family because seasons at a church can change, and I know they will...but in the meantime I will rejoice! Piper talked today (among various other things) about how so much of what we deal with in life is not directly talked about in Scripture---whether or not he should continue preaching at BBC is not in the Bible or whether we as a church should split into 3 churches or remain as one is also not in the Bible, but we do know that the the Bible is crystal clear on what we should do when we don't know what to do: PRAY. Seek His face. God hears and just as he revealed his will in Acts 13:1-4 to the early church about sending Saul and Barnabas out, he will do it again. What an encouragement! So many of our decisions are not good or bad, clean or unclean----and in many cases, both options can seem plausible and often good choices. Praise the Lord that he directs our steps and is faithful through it all.
Anyway, enjoy the photos. And yes, Freya seems to like her headbands....as long as they stay up--occasionally we hear a squawk from the backseat notifying us that it has, in fact, slipped over her eyes, and that my friends is simple intolerable.