HE is changing her heart!!

I was so thankful for the reminder this week that the Lord is working in my sweet little girl's heart!! As we were walking through Kohl's the other day, Mika was not behaving very well. She was begging for a toy, not staying with me, and was not respecting me with her words. For a minute I was letting this behavior slide when the Lord so graciously pointed me to my laziness in not correcting her. I knelt down in front of her to whisper that her behavior was sin and she was not bringing glory to God. Normally, Mika would stop the behavior, but it would be obvious that her heart was not changed. This time was different, she immediately became very repentent and asked to hold my hand so she could stay with me. I was excited about the quick change. That night at dinner as we were telling daddy what happened, I thanked her for her quick change in behavior. She told me and Mark, "When mommy said I was sinning, God told me He wanted to change my heart, and my heart started beating hard and fast. That is why I stop acting bad." Mark and I just sat and stared at each other. We were both soooo grateful that the Lord is opening her eyes. We knew that could only come from Him. I need to be more faithful and quick to discipline her, but God is the one that is changing her. I am in AWE of HIM!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Mother's Day

I hope everyone had a great Mother's Day! My husband and kids sure made it special for me!! Before church, Makenzie made an omelet for me. She did a great job and made me feel very special!! The Lord was very gracious to remind me through several words during church that it was by His strength and grace that I can be the mom He created me to be and that He died for the mistakes and sin that I frequently make with and against my children. PRAISE GOD that He did not leave to do this awesome task alone. After church, we had a great lunch and they took me shopping for a tennis outfit to begin playing in the neighborhood tennis league. I was amazed how patient they were as I tried on many outfits. Not one complaint!! The day did not end there, they all sat and watch the finale of Amazing Race with me that evening. I think this was my favorite Mother's Day ever!! (I think I say that every year!!)

SPRING TRAINING!!!

Caleb began spring training last week for tackle football. He has played flag football for a few years, so he was ready for the next step. He starts tackling this week. Not sure whether I shoud start worrying yet!!

Mark and Caleb's Fishin' Trip

EASTER PFUN

EASTER!!!

We had a great Easter!! After Easter baskets and church, we picked up subs and had a picnic at the park. Mark and I hid Easter eggs for the kids and enjoyed watching them hunt. Makenzie and Caleb did not complain about hunting since there was lots of money hidden for them. We finished the picnic with a round of frisbee golf on an actual frisbee golf course, which was quite hard since it was on the side of a mountain!! We finished the evening having dinner with great friends.