Right when we get settled in OK...

Today Luke announced his resignation at FBCB. What a day. SOOO many mixed emotions. Sadness, fear, anger, and excitement. I wouldn't trade the past 14 months for anything - mainly b/c we have met so many wonderful people in B'ville! We have also learned a lot along the way about ministry and churches. What we would do differently next time. God has strengthened us, humbled us and refined us and continues to do so. I really feel like we are starting a new chapter in our lives. It definitely won't be easy and is not what we have chosen, but He is on the throne and has given us so many promises that keep our heads up and a smile on our faces. Come March 15th we will be heading home. Texas. Could be worst...
We covet all your prayers and all the encouragement you have given us!!!
We are claiming:
"Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which trancends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." Phil. 4:6-7

and

"He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the Lord, "He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust." Ps. 91:1-2

We are dwelling in His shelter.

Playing around

Below are some pics I got of the boys being goofy in front of Andrea's new Easter backdrop. They were cracking me up. I took about 200 pics because they just wouldn't stop. I got some good material for the slideshow I will play at their wedding!

Good Stuff

A few more pics of our evening with friends

My little man

Sugar Lover

Happy Valentines Day...2 days go

Quick trip to KC

I took the kids for a quick trip to KC to see my Aunt, Uncle, Cousins and Grandparents. We left Friday after school and got back Saturday night. I love going back to Kansas - brings back so many fun memories. My Aunt and Uncle and my Grandparents still live in the same houses as they did when I was little. I love that! I would love to find a home that Luke and I will stay in until "the end". The same house for my grandkids to come visit us in. I find comfort in that.

(I don't usually let my 2 year old walk in the middle of the street - we were at my Aunt and Uncle's who live out in the country. This was 1 of 5 pictures that I took all weekend! That's a record for me.)

Babysitting Baby Sam

Blue eyes











Olivia was showing baby Sam how to color with markers. Not a great idea.


He started out doing a great job. Not too much orange on the table.


Things started going south fast


Luckily they were washable and Sam wasn't too orange when mom picked him up!