RESOLVED

Paul and I just returned from the Resolved conference early Tuesday morning. We were blessed again by the refreshing spirit-filled preaching by men of God. While this conference is designed for young adults, it has been a huge source of encouragement to us over the last eight years. Paul attended the first conference with about ten young adults - this year over 100 people from Riverpark attended. While you can listen to these sermons on line (and I encourage you to do so at http://www.resolved.org/) there is a special dynamic Resolved produces of taking in the meat of the Word and digesting it with others.

This year's theme "The Church" is extremely pertinent to the generation today. Steve Lawson's message on what to look for in a church is something I think we'll start having our high school seniors listen to before they graduate. Dr. Lawson's second sermon on the future of the church can only be described as "glorious."

May you listen and be encouraged! What a great God we serve!

Starbucks party

Bekah Ruth turned double digits on Flag Day. We had a few friends over to help celebrate. The back row is Bekah, Bekah, Emily and Rachel.  Front row are the sisters :) - Jael, Naomi and Hannah.  Baby Miri was sleeping and Sarah was slaving in the kitchen making the beautiful cupcakes below. . .

 If there are two things Bek loves, it's bubble gum and coffee!  Sarah found this fun (but very time consuming) recipe for us to make.  They were delicious - can't go wrong with 10 eggs and a pound of butter!!

 You can find them at http://kimzkitchen.wordpress.com/2011/10/21/starbucks-frappacinos-cupcake-style/

Along with the yummy cupcakes, we had our own Barista (Tamara) come out and make fraps! Josh got a lesson in making drinks so I hope to have some homemade fraps this summer.

Swimsuit Edition

Childhood: the only time rolls coming out of your swimsuit are CUTE!!

Girls, girls, girls!!

Girls, girls, girls! To quote the song from Annie, "some women are dripping in diamonds, some women are dripping in pearls, lucky me, lucky me, look at what I'm dripping in - little girls!" While Miss Hannigan is not happy about her fate, I feel extremely blessed to be drippin' in girls! I chalk this up to the deep longing for the sister I never had . . .still getting therapy for that. Ha.

It is super fun to watch this little threesome enjoy each other. Their older sisters (and brothers) blessed them with a special tea party when they woke up from naps. The pictures say it all:).

Who doesn't love to dress up?!

Hannah Esther (7)

Naomi Deborah (6)

Jael Leah (4)

Jonathan even made special visual placecards for the special event!

Sarah and Bekah set a mean table and make a nice spread.

The Wonder Twins (Bekah-9 & Jonathan-11) even helped serve and entertain!

Re-reading Girl Talk with Sarah and Bekah reminded me of my vision and intentions with my six (!) daughters. "The Bible unfolds an exciting and important plan for mothers and daughters: to pass on the legacy of biblical womanhood that commends the gospel." What is this "biblical womanhood?" Mahaney defines is as "God's perfect design for women as revealed in the Bible." Frustrated with your daughter? Disappointed in your mother?  God has a purpose for your relationship and is all about redeeming relationships for His glory!