Vacation Memories

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A fun week indeed! When I stop and consider what is most important to me,my answer is quite obvious~ Family togetherness . Which is why this trip will be remembered in my heart forever. Not only my family, but Grandpa &Grandma, my Dad & Mom & my 3 siblings and nephews all together. What a HUGE blessing! 4 generations who love each other !

If you would ask the kids what they liked best about the vacation, they might say," mini golfing, or hiking or playing in the creek..." If you would ask Chris what he enjoyed most he would reply," sleeping in until 10 each morning, or being one with nature..." and for me I mostly just appreciated escaping everyday duties, being together with my own family and laughing with everybody. We had such a great time. So much to put into writingbut again many unforgetables written in my mind and heart. I am so very thankful!

Not Just For Today...

“So here’s what I want you to do, God helping you: Take your everyday, ordinary life—your sleeping, eating, going-to-work, and walking-around life—and place it before God as an offering. Embracing what God does for you is the best thing you can do for him.” Romans 12:1 TM
 This verse is so  completely convicting to me personally.  To keep myself in check with my purpose for why I do what I do and who I am serving. My desire is to pursue God  every single day, no matter what  . 

Summer Fun

This summer is going so very fast! So  few plans, yet finding plenty to keep us happy! That's my favorite kind of summer! June went by in a whirl! It started off with a week of dance rehearsals leading up to an amazing recital for dance. Both Moriah & Maddy  did a fantastic job! Then the following week we enjoyed being leisurely, hanging out with friends, swimming and going to the beach. We also went to High Seas VBS  which Moriah loved being with both friends  from our church & school  buddies!( she is our social butterfly). Our own VBS at  our church was awesome!!!   Joseph's Journey through Egypt  was amazing !   Chris and I, as well as Kristi and Greg were all leaders for "Egyptian families" .Those kids had an over-abundance of energy, enthusiasm and fun! Truly memorable! Can't wait for next year! God worked in so many young lives that week including Moriah   giving her heart to Jesus!  There is really no greater joy !
 We had a GREAT 4th of July! Different from most years in that we spent it with the Emrich's. We  ate and ate and ate the best 4th of July food possibile, nothing quite compares to Yoder family cooking! and then we got an amazing view of the city fireworks on top of  a parking garage downtown! Fun times! What's not to love about  celebrating our nations Independence!!!
So hard to believe we are half way through the summer, with so much to look forward to still! I love having my children  at home being silly, being  friends and for sure lots of memories being made in this small home!