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July 4th


As we do every year, we spent the evening at church, watching fireworks all over Arnold. I didn’t really take pictures besides mine and Maggi’s mini photoshoot. We were showing off our half sleeves. After we got home and in bed, I got the pleasure of listening to more fireworks outside our open windows until I finally was able to drift off some time after midnight. Fireworks during the proper hours are great. But c’mon, after midnight in a subdivision? No thanks!

Liam showing off his tat
boy with patriotic painted tattoo
And Kai
little boy with hand painted 4th of july tattoo
Kingston wouldn’t stand still for a picture
jessica roberts
Evangeline did not look so impressed at that moment.
mom and newborn
And now, our cheesy photoshoot.
best friend
4th of july photoshoot
I’m feeling hated for my American pride
fourth of july photoshoot
best friends laughing
goodbye kisses
A big thanks to Merri Loving for putting up with us and taking our pictures!
July 5, 2013
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A new man


Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come. (2 Corinthians 5:17 ESV)

A month or two ago, Liam was showing me his “boo boo.” As he was showing me, his scab came off. As gross as that was, he then asked “Mommy, is there a new man under there?” I was a little confused and laughed at his question. “A new man?” “Yeah, is there a new man under my skin? Like at Autumn’s house.”  It was then that I realized the picture he was referring to.
picture on the wall

I tried to explain the picture and its meaning as best I could to a 4 year old. And that what the guy on the picture is doing is not what every person can literally do. Because that would be kind of creepy to see people start shedding their skin. And awkward. Anyway, I pray that Liam would understand the true meaning of the picture and that Christ would change his heart and make him a new man!

Trying to communicate what it means to repent and turn to Christ to an (almost) 5 year old and a 3 year old can be very difficult. But I know God can use my lame attempts for His glory! He doesn’t need me but I pray He uses me.
July 4, 2013