Update

Hi Everyone!

I've been keeping up with all my friend's blogs but have just not felt like blogging these past few weeks. Do you ever get like that? I get on....check to see if I have any new comments (always very exciting when there is one!)...and then the moment to write a new entry just...passes....right...by, to my delight at times.

We've been very busy. Two weekends ago we had several friends (21, including children) over for a full Seder meal and to dedicate Elle to the Lord. Mom surprised us by coming up and bringing my nieces, Macy and Abbi. It was a great time! Elle did amazingly well. John Hazlett, Nick and Mike Blake had special parts in the dedication, and our dear friend, Father Sam (Sammy), led the dedication. (Isn't that so cool!! Father Sam!!)

The dedication was so special. Gavin incorporated a prayer that I pray for the girls every morning, and other specific children in our lives, into the liturgy: that their hearts would long for and seek after His heart; their minds would long for and seek after His mind; and their spirits would long for and seek after His Spirit. Elle very sweetly took the salt of wisdom...and wanted more (that's a good sign, right?!:)) from Nick, the kiss of justice and compassion from Mike, and the oil of God's love from John.

This past weekend we had my dear cousin, Jason, his wife, Janet, and their two little ones, Anna and Ben with us for the weekend. We so enjoyed having them with us. Gavin and Jason are kindred spirits and I love Janet. It's a wonderful blessing being friends with my cousins in adulthood! We had a sweet time of hanging out, laughing a lot, enjoying the children playing together, Mojito's, wine, great food. We love slumber parties!!:) It's fun being able to put the kids down and stay up a few more hours hanging out.

We're off to NC this weekend to welcome Jenny home from her 11-month trip abroad!! I can't believe it's already been a year! We're SO excited to have Jenny back home with us! Yay!! We're throwing a big welcome home party for her on Saturday then bringing her back home with us on Sunday. I'll be sure to post some pics of her homecoming.

Lastly, I'm SO excited to tell you that my dear friend, Trish's book is out in store's tomorrow: He Loves Me, He Loves Me Not. I got my copy last week (advance order) and couldn't put it down. It's a great story about her journey and mishaps through love and faith. Whether you're single or married, you'll love this book. She's an amazing woman of faith, blessed with a husband that is equally amazing! Gavin and I love this couple and have been challenged and blessed by them for several years. It's funny, witty, insightful and a pure joy to read. I highly recommend this book for you and any girlfriends you know.

all my love, dear friends. I appreciate your friendship more than you know.