365:219 - three brothers

365:219

It's so fun to see all three of our boys sitting together watching cartoons! Joshua was trying to get them all to smile but it didn't happen :)

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365:218 - swimming and sunset

365:218

This evening, we enjoyed some swimming (well, I enjoyed taking photos of the swimmers) and a little drive.

Samuel has been begging Joshua to take him swimming (which is ironic, because he usually screams bloody murder when he gets in the water). We made our way to The Master's College pool and Samuel was like a FISH! Once he got in, he was, with swimmies, dominating the pool! It was so fun to watch him enjoy himself and act like a "biiiig boy!"

After some swimming, we took a drive around Newhall with some Starbucks! We happened to be driving by a great view right when the sun was going down. It was much more gorgeous than this photo could even capture.

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365:217 - bikes

365:217

Joshua picked up a little trike from a children's consignment store for Benjamin since Samuel has one already and we're looking for more things for the boys to do outside! He loves it!

(8.05.14)

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365:216 - couch.

365:216

The pillows/cushions of our new couch.

(8.04.14)

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365:215 - my love and promises.

365:215

This is my husband and I love him. He's mine and God brought us together for amazing things! 

This night, the boys had gone to bed and we were admiring the dark blue sky painted with a beautiful promise from God. The rainbow was bold and  bright and I stood in amazement! "God's promise," I kept saying out loud. 

As I reflected on God's promise to never again cut off all flesh by the waters of the flood, I began to think of all the other promises that He has given to us in His Word. Promises like, 

“I will never leave you nor forsake you.” Hebrews 13:5

and

"No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it." 1 Corinthians 10:13

and

"Since, therefore, we have now been justified by his blood, much more shall we be saved by him from the wrath of God." Romans 5:9

I could go on and on. The Bible is so rich and deep and full of God's promises to those who love Him. 

Ok, back to my love. God has brought us together and has promised to continue working in us for His good pleasure and to complete the work that He has begun in us (Phil. 1:6). Marriage is not always a walk in the park, but I am thankful that God gave Joshua to me and me to Joshua to walk through this life together. I'm thankful for Joshua's heart to serve and love others. I'm thankful for his strong leadership and sense of conviction. I'm thankful for his tender-heartedness and his boldness for truth. I'm thankful for his love for family and raising strong men. I'm thankful that he is handy and that he is kind. I'm thankful that he is thoughtful. I'm thankful that he is a hard worker and that he provides well. I'm thankful for his promise to me to love me through thick and thin, sickness and health, submission and strong willededness (not a word, but it's obvious what I mean), happy times and stressful times. This guy really is the real deal. I'm blessed.

(8.03.14)

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365:214 - peace&quiet

365:214

This is Gabriel thoroughly enjoying the peace and quiet that came with a nap taken at the Whipp's house on Saturday afternoon!

(8.02.14)

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365:213 - laundry + treats

365:213

This week, our favorite landlords ever are on vacation and have asked us to watch their dog while they're away. In exchange for making sure Murphy is cared for, they've allowed us to do our laundry in their house! Already it has been such a blessing. Gabriel spit up all over me and I didn't almost cry thinking it would be over a week until I got my favorite top back ;) Not only have they allowed us to use their laundry, they also left us a goodie basket to enjoy while we do our laundry. It even included a magazine with a featured article on 56 tips when doing laundry! I thought that was quite fitting (and knowing them, they thought so too) :)

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