Thanks for Everyones Help!

Our thursday morning "mommies" Bible Study is hosting an Easter Egg Hunt Thursday morning at the Thille park. It is an outreach opportunity to minister to the mommies in the community! It should be really fun!
Today we went around the neighborhoods and passed out flyers for the event. All the mommies and babies came out, afterwards we had a chance to play and relax under the shade!
Thanks for all your help ladies! Pray that God will give us opportunites to fellowship, pray and invite these women to Easter Service!

Uganda Benefit Show!

So John hosted a benefit show last night to raise money for his trip to Uganda. He will be leaving a week from this Tuesday (please pray for them!)We had such a great night. It was a very intimate setting and a very unique and eclectic group! Take My BackPack (Jeff Lawhead and Diana) performed first and they were amazing. They had such a smooth sound and really set the tone for the night! Then john performed who did amazing (as always) and the boys had a good time playing on the stage for a little while:) then John's good performing buddy Jeremy and his band "The Taradactyles" played. They were awesome! We are just so grateful for all the love and support that was shown there. We were able to raise over $400 Praise God!! the boys were pretty out of hand most of the night... but then there were moments like this
thanks to all who came out to support this beautiful cause and please keep these men in your prayers as they travel to speak truth and love into these pastors. That God's holy spirit would be present in equiping these pastors with the tools to transform the hearts and lives of the ugandan people!

Our Day with "K"

we had the privilege today of playing with our good friend Kirstianna! Her mommy called me this morning and needed someone to watch her for the day so she could get some last minute things done at work (before she has this new baby boy). We already had plans to play with our Friends Micah and Elton at Clubhouse so She came along too. It was really good practice to see what life would be like with three! Not bad, but probably because she was an absolute dream. She followed directions, was quiet and sweet and she even went pee pee on the potty. We had a really good day with her and look forward to many more Kirstianna visits:)

colorful fun today!

Fun activities we found online!

clear jello and food coloring
afterwards we mashed it all up & played with it
markers, coffee filters, and water
cornstarch and water...Coolest Texture ever!

naughty naughty boy!

so I Caleb got in trouble twice during his nap time today for getting up and putting books and toys in his bed! Tonight I thought we wouldn't have a problem...I was wrong. I checked in on him around 9:15pm and found what was 40 books (no exaggeration, I counted)! I pulled him out of his room and sat him down, he knew what was coming and after looking at that face I couldn't do it. I made him put each individual book back on the shelf and he had to go to bed with nothing (we usually let him have one book). What can I say the boy loves to read :)

Blessed Evening

Last week we had the privilege of spending dinner with one of the most wonderful older couples in our church family. They are the most encouraging, joyful pair we have ever met. Without fail, every Sunday, they come up with a hug and a kiss and let us know how grateful they are for us and how truly gifted John is in music and worship, which we don't often hear from older couples. We had the honor of sitting, sharing a meal and listening to their journey through life so far. They have quite a story to tell and so much wisdom to give. John and I have waited for this moment for a long time!
We shared with them where we are right now in our journey and our hopes for a clear destination and purpose, but as we listened they reminded us that it really is not the destination that we need to dwell upon (not speaking eternally) but the journey it takes to get there. That is our story! That is where Christ teaches, trains and equips us, on the road!
It has given me a true sense of peace and joy in realizing that where we are right now is exactly where we need to be for this season. That though it may seem like this season is long and feels never ending....it is only for a season :) Praise God that we do not have to worry about our future but that we focus on our present and He will take care of the rest!
"Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight." Proverbs 3:5

Silly Week with Family

We had such a good week with John's sister Becky and her beautifully large family :)
Me being "Miss Anal MeGee" learned to let the mess go and enjoy the time with family. My boys are at an age where they truly love being near their cousins. Today I found Jack wrestling (gently) with Jonah in the bedroom which was so sweet to watch. Caleb is obsessed with Naiah, which is a little weird but at this age is completely innocent and I was able to play and interact a lot with all of them. We did so many fun things together (tractor rides, park days, chuck e cheese, movies, bounce house, bike riding,zoos, baseball games) and Aunt Becky took so many pictures, that I hope to get a copy of (wink wink)! I truly wish they lived closer (meal time is way more fun). But we have to say good bye tomorrow in hopes we will see them soon. I thank God for family and the bond that He created to be so natural and sweet (unlike these pictures)







You are welcome Becky & Susan, that I didn't post your funny face pic :)

Family Fun!

Today we went to the Zoo! It was such a nice day to go to Santa Barbara :) Most of the animals were actually awake and visible which was a big shock! It was good family time.

Benefit For Erik

 

One of John's buddies that he plays a lot of shows with was injured in a snowboarding accident, so they put on a benefit for him last night at JJ Brewsky's in Camarillo. It looked like a big success, I wished I hadn't taken the boys with me (they were bouncing off the walls)but it was a very successful night!

KIDS ARE HERE!

So John's sister Becky and her 5 kids are in town this week! My boys have never been happier. I don't even see them for half the day cause they are off playing. They are having such a good time with them. The house gets messy fast but all the laughter around here is totally worth it:) So far the only shots I have gotten are of Little Ella. More to come I'm sure!