Top of the World....in Colorado

For Father's Day we traveled up Pikes Peak with Michael's dad. It was a wonderful time :) Click on any photo to enlarge.

Buzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

We used to buzz Allen's hair when he was 3-4 years old. Since then, he hasn't let us. He finally let us do it again - and I think he looks SO handsome! Not sure if he'll let us keep it up or not - but I'm enjoying seeing his beautiful green eyes. (The name Allen means handsome & peaceful. Thank you Lord that Allen lives up to his name!) Now all 3 males in the family have buzzed hair! So handsome!

Michael's New Business

Michael has been working hard on his new company, 703 Creative.

His web site is still a work in progress.

Check out his site and pass it on to anyone you know who might need web design.

Click here to visit his site:
703Creative

Life around our house

Allen is out of school for the summer & is officially a 3rd grader! He cried on his way home from his last day - he will miss his teacher and friends - just loved his class this year. His last few days at school were "around the world" & here's a photo of him as a Greek soldier.

We attended one of Judah's dear friend's birthday parties and the big hit was (not even the HUGE jumping blow up castle that was rented) but the nest of snakes found in the yard. Yes - even I held one!!!! (my first ever!)

Michael helped me hang up a shelf that I got with some birthday money. I've tried out several "arrangements" of stuff on it - still a work in progress.















The boys recently brought me a bouquet of lilacs from our yard. How sweet!


I buzzed Michael's hair recently - and we are trying to get Allen to let us buzz his for the summer. Just so much easier to care for!

Michael has started his own web design company (more on that in my next post)

Guess that's about all. Enjoy the photos - as always, click on any photo to enlarge.

Judah poses

I love Judah's little hip sticking out pose that he does when I take his picture. ;)

The 3 males had a water balloon fight on Sunday - and then I joined in with the hose and sprayer. We had a good time.

Judah LOVES to help me in the kitchen and always grabs "his" apron first thing and then does everything he can to help! So cute

Mother's Day 2009

We all went to church together (my folks joined us) and then to my parents for lunch. And then a relaxing afternoon. The boys made me the sweetest card and packed it in a box along with a toy and a lollipop :) so sweet!

Does God Hear Your Prayers?

Judah said to me the other day "Mom, I don't think God can hear my prayers." and I said "Why do you think that?" and he said "Because I don't hear Him answer me." What a great lead into a really good conversation about how we "hear" God answer our prayers and how His answer can be yes, no or wait. In addition to talking with parents and others about questions like this, here's a link to a great video I think is a helpful tool for kids learning about prayer http://astore.amazon.com/thewilliamss-20/detail/B000NJMJXY. I love our boys so much - and I love the questions they ask!