Hibernating

I haven't posted in a while, but I am ready to get back in the saddle again.  Here is a little recap:  We spent Thanksgiving in Virginia, celebrated 11 years of marriage, Christmas at home, Christmas Recital,   basketball practice, Pinewood derby, School stuff, playing in the snow, and keeping warm.  That is pretty much it.

 Daniel and I hiked up a mountain that was a quick walk away from Kevin's home in VA.

 Rachel always amazes me as she performs, and loves it.

 Lots of snow, making forts, playing backyard hockey, throwing snowballs, trying to enjoy this white stuff.

 Noah is wanting to do school, has such a focus and such a fun kid!

Don't look behind you!

Now that we are well into the new year, there is a  lot to look forward to!  We will be getting a new nephew in March and a nephew or niece in May.  We have trips planned to Cape Cod, and Disney World later in the year.  The kids are physically growing, we have had lots of leg aches and going through clothes like crazy, but I think Kevin and I have grown in a deeper way in the last few months.  We have been doing a Bible Study at church about seeing the Bible in the Light of our Redemption.  We are continuing learning about the Kingdom of God and how it is to walk in that Kingdom now.  It is such a blessing to teach the Bible, because we learn so much.  I have been learning from this book Destined to Reign by Joseph Prince, about grace.  How much God loves us and what lengths He took to make us sons and daughters, to be not just forgiven, but to have the power and authority to walk on this earth in a victorious life.  The more we study and know about God, the deeper our love for Him grows.  I am very thankful in this journey, and look forward to coming to a greater realization who God is in my everyday life.