January Catch-Up

Note to self:  When you are intentional about goals, be intentional about blogging about it!  Here's the January report and family update:

We kicked off New Year's Eve with good friends and good cheer.  I love these gals because they are just so fun---trying new things and just getting out there and being spontaneous.   Husbands are on the side admiring us. :-)

 

We are noticing that Micah is becoming quite the artist.  His teacher now notices too.  Check out his homework for our Christmas customs.    Monday - our tree and our trainset.  Tuesday is a picture of fruit soup - a Ring traditional meal.  Wednesday - Our church service and Thursday - National Christmas tree.  Well done, Micah!

Afterschool on cold days, I don't go out like I used to in the summer because Tristan and I can't hack the cold...but the boys still do.  Spotted:  Two brothers imagining in their back yard.

Spotted----son #3 wearing something identical to his dad.  So cute!

Daddy is working OVERTIME alot this past month, most of the time until 10:30 at night and on weekends, too.  But that's okay we're staying busy.   Here we made starfish pretzels on a Saturday that daddy had to work.  Yummy with sea salt and mustard.

And mommy found a new table.  Yes, another one.  One of our 2013 goals is to have regular Sunday brunches.   This Pottery Barn table and six chairs (on Craiglist) was exactly what we needed because it extends to 10 people very comfortably and the kids can mess up the table and chairs to their hearts delight!

I feel like I've been living the good life with a few birthday celebrations at the Ritz Carlton Spa and a dinner at the Melting Pot, but I think my favorite has been a nice date with Patrick at the Wine Kitchen in Leesburg where you get to try reds, whites, and sparklings!

As far as ministry goals go, be careful what you ask for:  I've spoken three times already this month and I'm feeling really excited about what the Lord is doing in and through these talks.  Always humbled.  Interesting timing - our Shepherd group (our bible study group in the evenings) disbanded and so we're praying about next steps, whether it's the right timing now to lead one.   We were also asked to mentor some newlyweds.    God is faithful to give you His will but instead of asking, "What's your will for my life?"   The question should be "What's your will?"  The answer is so much more clear.  He will show you what He's already doing and align you with His activity.  He is good!