We have these friends. . . and they decided to get married. And we decided to help them celebrate.
So on Thursday, April 28, we packed up ourselves, and we packed up our brothers, and we headed to the airport. . .
Extraordinary Life
Mysterious Ways
We live in Newberg. In a cute little house. On a quiet little street. In a sleepy little neighborhood. Half an hour from church, half an hour from Eric’s parents, half an hour from my parents. The only thing that made sense about moving to Newberg was that it was as close to Eric’s job as Woodburn was.
I’ve lost track of how many people have asked us how we came to live in Newberg. Sometimes they ask why. And our answer has always been because God led us here. But we weren’t sure why either . . . ...continue reading
Gone Fishing
The big boss said to the little Boss (who happens to be bigger than the big boss), "Let's quit work an hour early and go fishing."
So they did.
(I'd say that's a pretty awesome boss.)
My Proverbs 31 Mom
Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies. (Proverbs 31:10)
My dad was the one looking, I wasn’t. I just came into this world and spent most of my years in it taking for granted the virtuous woman who is my mom.
Today’s her birthday. And I don’t take her for granted anymore. ...continue reading
Be Impulsive. Within Reason. Of course.
Scaring someone who's mowing the yard with a push mower is generally not a good idea. Especially not when you're wearing socks. Especially not when said yard is grassy, wet, and muddy.
But some impulses are irresistible. (Or at least they seem that way.) And the ensuring yelp and leap in the air are completely worth it. ...continue reading
