Children in God's eyes

As I get many loving messages of congratulations from family and friends about our pregnancy, I got one message that said this: "A baby is such a powerful reminder of God’s continual pouring out of his Goodness and Grace into our fallen world."

Wow, what a beautiful and true statement. I agree and hope to remember these words. I'm thankful I have a woman in my life who sees children in this powerful light.

Funny call

I just have to post this because I laughed so freaking hard that I wanted to share. This lady's humor and spirit remind me of my grandma with a little whiskey added....http://www.boreme.com/boreme/funny-2007/ellen-gladys-hardy-p1.php

In the Grand Rapids Press!

Here's a live audio article (click here) with pictures that features the farm we're a part of. Groundswell Farm is here in Zeeland (a nearby town) and we just happened to be working the day the paper came out to do their article. It's always fun to go out and watch Jilliann get dirty with her friends. She also helps out a lot and we always take a look at the pigs- Sweet Pea and Babette.

My life is narrated

by lovely Jilliann. "Mama showa(shower) all-done." "Mama no shoes." "Mama no nigh-nigh....Jilliann no nigh-nigh....Baby Peyton nigh-nigh." Wait, who's sleeping? Oh, yeah, we're temporarily raising a 4 month old for anyone out of the loop. Peyton is a family member's daughter who was in need of a home and she'll probably be staying with us for at least 3-4 more months. Jilliann has been both doing great and getting really jealous and clingy. I'm more tired, but mostly due to getting up in the night and running around all day while also pregnant. Yep, we're having another baby! This is very exciting and we're really happy. All this crazy news hit us about our family growing in different ways on the very same day. If Jillann could understand that to narrate it, I'm sure she would give one of her signature, "Whoa!"'s.

A true camper

Creek Fest
Jilliann has done so well camping the couple times we've been able to this summer. She entertains herself with opening and closing the tent, going in and out and pretending to sleep. She's good at knowing the fire is hot and slept well through the night. I love camping with her, as she is so calm and mellow in nature. She's content and happy to look at the squirrels and eat on a picnic table. It was such a great time as a family to be able to have idle time together and I'm hoping for more this year!
Hoffmaster State Park