where to start?

Oh my...time has sure been flying by. Things around our house have been busy, busy, busy. I am not even sure where to start. This is going to be one of those random posts - bear with me.

Let's see...um....

We enjoyed some time outside, hiking together. We always enjoy times like this so much.

We really need to do this more often! 

We celebrated the resurrection of our Lord!

(My beautiful kiddos - Easter Sunday!)

and then this...

I guess we shouldn't be surprised with 3 sisters in the house!  

(He keeps us smiling!) 

We delivered the first of many Journey Bags to the Department of Human Services. After my presentation speech, the social workers all clapped and thanked me. Truth is, without the generosity of so many believers this would not have happened. I have the honor of delivering the bags, but so many others have their reward in heaven - the many, many people who stuffed bags full of beautiful clothes, blankets, and thoughtful things. It was a humbling and exciting day! 

In the mist of all the other craziness we broke ground on the addition to the back of the house. (we are adding nearly 500 square feet) In an attempt to save money we are doing as much of the grunt work ourselves as is possible. Today we decided saving money is not all its cracked up to be....but, we pressed on and pushed through and got our part done. Now the rest is up to the professionals. 

After taking down our pergola - 

Dominic broke out our existing patio. He started with a sledge hammer and crowbar....

but quickly realized he needed a jack hammer. It was a lot of work - a lot! 

I love this picture. 

The three of them spent most of the day watching Daddy. 

  The forms are up. The concrete is being poured on Monday! 

You know you have great friends when they are willing to spend the day in the blazing sun demolishing the outside of your house! And tearing out your overgrown bush and shoveling 9000 pounds of dirt. Thanks Brent and Julie and kids! You're the best! 

I was blessed to be able to attend The Christian Alliance for Orphans Summit at Saddleback Church last week. But, that is a post for another day. Suffice it to say, I am still processing all that I learned and heard. What an amazing two days chock full of encouragement and support. To top it all off I got to meet Jami, the founder of The Forgotten Initiative, in person. It was truly the cherry on top! 

In all the busyness, Jesus is revealing Himself to me. He is ministering to my heart in the deepest places - I would not trade these days for anything. He is moving, friends. :) 

To God be the glory, great things He has done!