Cory and I are heading to an Encounter God weekend retreat put on by our church next weekend.  It will be a time of digging deep and possibly uncovering areas that I need God to work on in me that I may not even be aware of.  Totally out of my comfort zone, but I can't believe how much I'm looking forward to it.  I NEED it.  I NEED to let God work in me and change me and mold me.  I'm so resistant to change.  I'm so stubborn.  I'm excited to see where God wants to work.  I won't go in with preconceived ideas about what I need to work on -it's all got to be God's ideas.  

  Our kids are just at a great stage right now and although I don't always acknowledge it, they are absolutely wonderful!  (Help me to remember that everyday, Lord!) 

  Bronwyn is about to lose another tooth and is very excited that she'll have a space this time. Her other adult teeth came in at the same time as the baby ones fell out so she's never had a gap before.  In grade one that's the "in" thing!  She's getting better at her violin which encourages her to practice more because what she's playing actually sounds like a song!  I LOVE hearing her learn and I hope that she continues to LOVE to learn.

  Ezra makes me so proud every day.  He makes great decisions, is patient and loves to learn too!  He puts together LEGO projects that are geared for 7-12 year olds and does 200-300 piece puzzles.  He's excited about learning to read as well.  He had his fifth birthday two weeks ago.

  Jonah is obsessed with his upcoming third birthday and asks only that he get a drum set!  Not sure if our nerves could handle that, but it's really hard not to want to grant his one and only wish!  We'll see.  He's such a loving little guy and blesses many people with his hugs, kisses and snuggles.  Then he has his rough and tumble, disobedient, stubborn and willful side that shines through often... such a study in contrasts, our little Jonah!

  Such is life with three kids.  Busy, LOUD, frustrating, LOUD, and absolutely the best life on earth!!