Move Along

(name that tune)

Jordan and I have been considering a move to Utah for some time now, actually since last winter. But we had decided not to because our heart is really for the youth in Lake City and because we didn't see any real reasons to move except for selfish ones (winters here are harrrrrrd). About 2 weeks ago the subject came up again as Jordan's job didn't look promising for the winter and this past Saturday when our car REALLY broke down, it pushed us to really make a decision. We have come to love Lake City and I have learned to be so content here, which is ironic. God has provided many amazing relationships and ministry opportunities. But our priorities are a little different now as we have a child to care for and raise and perhaps more in the future. So as of the end of August ( I know, so soon!), we'll be relocating our little family to Utah where we'll stay with my parents for a while to save some money and get our feet on the ground. Last night we said goodbye to the youth group and that was ridiculously hard, but I am excited to see where God leads us next.

How am I feeling about all this?
Scared, sad, excited, relieved....I've been wrestling with many mixed emotions this past week. One night I spent all night wrestling with it and could not for the life of me fall asleep. So I stayed up and prayed through many things and God revealed some things in my life that I had been unaware of. Such as...I have loved serving the youth group and have cared more about loving them than I have cared about loving Jesus and serving Him. They have become an idol in my life but the fact that it was ministry kept it hidden from me. I am humbled as well, because we'll be going from a really nice, beautiful apartment in a small town in the gorgeous Rocky Mountains to living in my parents basement (not that we won't enjoy it! we will, it's just SO different)...

This is something we're still learning as new parents, putting the future of our child before our selfish wants and desires and making decisions that further the Lord's kingdom, not our own kingdom. It's also known as carrying our cross and dying to ourselves daily.

Visit from the Grandparents

Last week we enjoyed a visit from Jordan's parents. They loved meeting Adelaide and she loved them. We had a great time all around and loved catching up with them as we only see them about once or twice a year. Here are a few pictures from their visit:

About to go garage sale-ing...


Getting some big smiles out of Adelaide.

Rocking out to rockband...

This was right before we left on our first date alone while the grandparents watched the baby for us. It was great!

"Tummy time" according to Adelaide:

the many faces of...

baby Adelaide:

her sneeze face.

her poop face.

her sad face.

her amused face.

Instead of a Show

I hate all your show and pretense

The hypocrisy of your praise

The hypocrisy of your festivals

I hate all your show

Away with your noisy worship

Away with your noisy hymns

I stop up my ears when you're singing them

I hate all your show

Instead let there be a flood of justice

An endless procession of righteous living, living

Instead let there be a flood of justice

Instead of a show

Your eyes are closed when you're praying

You sing right along with the band

You shine up your shoes for services

But there's blood on your hands

You've turned your back on the homeless

And the ones who don't fit in your plan

Quit playing religion games

There's blood on your hands

Let's argue this out

If your sins are blood red

Let's argue this out

You'll be white as the clouds

Let's argue this out

Quit fooling around

Give love to the ones who can't love at all

Give hope to the ones who got no hope at all

Stand up for the ones who can't stand at all

I hate all your show

Instead of a show

I hate all your show

:jon foreman:

Goodmorning Mr Bear

We woke up to a bear eating our garbage yesterday morning. He had visited us twice during the night already and this time we couldn't seem to scare him off...here are some lousy attempts at capturing him:

The screen and flash didn't mix well. Unfortunately right after this picture was attempted my camera batteries died...so unfortunate because I had the greatest close up shot of the bear eating our garbage.
by the time I got new batteries the bear had finally backed away and was retreating. It's rare to see a bear in the daylight especially this close up...

there he is between the rails....and there is some of his breakfast :D

catching up

So stinkin cute....

Headed out to watch Jordan's softball game...

After her second bath...

Her first 4th of July...
So exciting....I know.

The seesters at the parade!

Jordan leading the youth float...so hardcore. and AMAZING!

Turkey legs! He's been waiting all year.

Our 2 computers broke the week before Adelaide was born so that is why I haven't been updating much, but Susanna is here visiting for the weekend so I am taking advantage of her...I mean her computer.

The 4th of July is the biggest day of the year in Lake City. We started the day with the parade just to watch the youth group float in which Jordan had a blast rocking it out down the highway (pictures will come later). After spending some time in the park and eating turkey legs we headed back home so I could take a much needed nap. We are now passing the time until the street dance and fireworks begin.

It has been great having family in town, both Abi and Susanna were able to come visit and meet Adelaide. We've also been busy visiting with lots of old friends who are in town for the weekend.

Adelaide is now 2 1/2 weeks old and is seriously the easiest baby ever. She sleeps ALL the time unless she is eating. And she's already smiling when she's awake and I'm talking to her. She smiles first thing in the morning after eating and it's so adorable. Her hair is definately still red but it has lightened up a lot and is exactly the shade of Jordan's. Her cheeks have lost some of their chubbiness but they're still very chubby (and cute). I can't believe how much she has changed in these few weeks already and I love every moment.

That's about it for now...she just threw up everywhere so I'm going to go give her a bath...