Enthusiasm

Peter said, “Therefore let all Israel be assured of this: God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, both Lord and Messiah.”

When the people heard this, they were cut to the heart and said to Peter and the other apostles, “Brothers, what shall we do?”

Peter replied, “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. The promise is for you and your children and for all who are far off—for all whom the Lord our God will call.”

With many other words he warned them; and he pleaded with them, “Save yourselves from this corrupt generation.” Those who accepted his message were baptized, and about three thousand were added to their number that day.

They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. Everyone was filled with awe at the many wonders and signs performed by the apostles. All the believers were together and had everything in common. They sold property and possessions to give to anyone who had need. Every day they continued to meet together in the temple courts. They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts, praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people. And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved.

Acts 2:36-47

This is the kind of enthusiasm I want to have for the Lord.
Why do we not have time for our Christian brothers and sisters?
Why do we not share EVERYTHING we have?
This says they got together every day.
This says they sold stuff to give.
I really need to think. Really.

And Speaking of...

Nannah and Papa's swing is usually a regular past time when we are visiting. Everyone loves it!

Our Sunday Pictures (Last Week)

Sunday Pictures at Nannah and Papa Joe's house usually end up on the swing.

Our Sunday Pictures (2 Weeks Ago)

Sorry I am so behind. I hope to do a lot of blogging this week. We will see how it goes!

I don't know why but there is something about this family picture that I like.It's different.

And we got to share some Sunday pictures with our good friends Cole and Savannah this week too! :-)

Our Sunday Pictures

We traveled this whole morning.
This is actually Sunday pictures from Sunday afternoon getting ready to go to evening worship.
They were so tired but great troopers!

Happy Birthday Chris!

How hard you work inspires me.

How much you care overflows my heart.

How handsome you are makes me weak in the knees.

How smart you are makes me so proud.

The patience of your heart brings calmness to mine.

The kindness of your smile makes my heart soar.

The laughter inside you makes my eyes twinkle.

The love you show makes my heart flutter.

The softness of your lips makes me stop in my tracks.

The strength of your embrace insures my safety.

Your commitment to the Lord brings joy to my days.

I love you Chris!
Happy Birthday!

Happy Birthday Hannah!

5 years ago today at 4pm we were holding Hannah for the first time in our arms.

(mainly Chris because I felt way too drugged up to hold her.)

Boy has our life changed since then.

Thank you Hannah for coming along and changing our lives.
You are a part of us and we love you so so much!
XOXOXO

1st Birthday
2nd Birthday
3rd Birthday
4th Birthday
(how did I not get a cake eating pic?)
One picture from each of the last 12 months.
My how she has grown right before our eyes.

Happy Birthday Baby Girl!
(Party Pictures should come soon!)

He Was Cold

so I gave him the coat off my back.
:-)

Our Sunday Pictures

And a Happy Fathers Day to the best Daddy ever!

We love you, Chris!(we had to bend down b/c Hannah took this picture. if we didn't you would see up our noses .. again.)

Playing Ball Inside!

If you have not played this with Justus yet you really should. There is one warning I will give you though - he is very serious about your feet touching. Very. Serious. :-)