Christmas CountDown

Silas started eating solids this month. He doesn't get the "you can use your hands" concept yet :)
Squash, avocado, banana, rice cereal, apple sauce are his favorites thus far

Silas can pull himself up into a stand now! 7 months

Gingerbread Men Baking Day! I have such a great helper in the kitchen!

My side-kick Si

so delicious!

The tree-hunting clan 2011: McPherson's, Weber's, and Rose's

The Rose Family tree

Our Tree for 2011! Big thanks to Becky for finding it!

This month has been full of fun traditions and holiday cheer. Here are some pictures of our 'out-n-about' adventures as we countdown the days to Christmas!

Holiday Season is Approaching

Last week marked a kick-off to our holiday season as we went to my families "Christmas Open House" at Wight's Home and Garden in Lynnwood, WA. We saw lots of friends and family while enjoying wandering the beautifully decorated store. Niyah was the youngest attender which, of coarse, caused lots of smiles with her red and white Christmas attire.
Here are some pictures from the night:

As the holiday season is approaching we are excited to start our own traditions with this little one. Carey and I have been blessed with a heritage of traditions, and we look forward with anticipation to making our own God-centered traditions with our children.

Reformation Day- October 31st

We had our annual "Reformation Day" party last night.... fun times remembering the works of our great reformers! Carey put together a wonderful 'Reformation Trivia' PowerPoint for us all to enjoy learning about our church history.

Here are some of my favorite quotes from the man himself, Martin Luther:

*Grant that I may not pray alone with the mouth; help me that I may pray from the depths of my heart.

*Let the wife make the husband glad to come home, and let him make her sorry to see him leave.

*People must have righteous principals in the first, and then they will not fail to perform virtuous actions.

*Prayer is a strong wall and fortress of the church; it is a goodly Christian weapon.

*There is no more lovely, friendly and charming relationship, communion or company than a good marriage.

*You should not believe your conscience and your feelings more than the word which the Lord who receives sinners preaches to you.

And by the way, Happy 'All Saints Day' today, November 1st!

Memories at "The Ranch" '09

Every year we go on a road trip to "The Ranch" (as we call it). A beautiful setting on the east side of Mt Hood, Oregon. Acres of land to roam, beautiful sunrises to watch, and sweet fellowship with some dear friends make it out to be a memorable weekend each year. Here are some pictures from this years trip.

Niyah rolled over for the first time! This picture was taken right after she rolled in hopes she'd do it again.... nope, nice try mom.




Chillin' with daddy...


Going for a walk...


While at 'The Ranch' I was refreshed with times of Scripture reading in James and Romans (the next book for November study!) as well as finishing up my reading in 'Becoming God's True Woman'. I am encouraged with the faithfulness of the Lord to speak through His divine and inspired Word to a soul such as mine.

As a new mom of 3 1/2 months and a wife of 5 years I am reminded of the absolute necessity to remain soaked in the Scriptures on a daily basis. I know the demands of "life's circumstances" will be a challenge to manage as the years go on and children, Lord willing, fill our quiver. But in the midst of these challenges and demands of a growing family, it is the Lord who causes me to persevere and have a joy-filled spirit.

For...

The Word of the Lord is full of treasures worth discovering over a lifetime. It revives my soul and makes a weary heart secure. It provides Truth to a confused, depraved generation. It brings wisdom and insight into how I should mother my daughter and children to come. It encourages me as a wife to be the perfect helpmate for my husband and joyful submit to his leading in our home. It lays the sweetest foundation of the good news...the Gospel of Jesus Christ. And so much more!

So be filled, oh my soul, in the gift of grace spoken of in the precious story of Christ
"The Lord is my strength and my song, He has become my salvation." Ps. 118:14