Happy Birthday Autumn

Autumn turned 5 years old last week. We had a wonderful day of celebration for her.

First thing in the morning she begged to open one of her presents.


In the afternoon we painted.


The evening brought more presents.


Autumn chose to celebrate her birthday at her favorite restaurant with dinner & ice cream.


Just before dinner, we had taken her to the Firehouse, at her request. The first thing they allowed her to do was sit in the big firetruck, in the driver's seat. Instead of being thrilled, she was terrified the truck was going to take off with only her in it. She begged "get me out of here". And then she pouted the rest of the trip, but Kya sure enjoyed it.


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The Great Romance

Did you ever notice we're the only planet with life
How the Earth is just far enough from the sun's light
Did you ever notice about the chain of life
From small to the greatest ones, we have all the might


How the Lord uses people to breathe his words
How Jesus lead a perfect life, how the Lord created the world

It's not all by chance, It's His great romance
Take the hand of the Holy One into this dance
It's not all by chance, It's His great romance
Take the hand of Jesus into this dance


Did you ever notice your bodies perfect design
How the Heart of can be broken when those you love are unkind
Did you ever notice how the greatest emotion is love
How we long to be held onto, How God is Love


It's not all by chance, It's His great romance
Take the hand of the Holy One into this dance
It's not all by chance, It's His great romance
Take the hand of Jesus into this dance







-Dale C 2008 (c)

Plans, Plans & More Plans!

Proverbs 19:21
Many are the plans in a mans heart, but the Lord's purpose will prevail.

Wow, that verse hit home today. Please pray for our family as we discern the Lord's voice on several things in our life right now. We are willing to do and be wherever the Lord would have us. We specifically could use prayer on the following decisions:

(1) Work for Dale
(2) Ministry Opportunities
(3) Our 5th child...will there be one? When? From where?

We are so open, so willing, we just need a nudge and some direction from the King!

Life is never dull and always exciting when you serve the King of the Universe.

More of the Princess

I just noticed I had these two precious photos also.



-This is Lily's favorite doll. He has to go everywhere with her.

A Tiny Princess

I am so proud to be her mamma. So elated each time I look at her or her pictures. She was the desire of my heart -- fulfilled by the King.






-17 months old and changing daily

Cute Kid Conversations

Some cute things have been said in my household lately that I thought I'd journal here.

Kya said to me at breakfast the other day: "Mom, you better start thinking about what you want to be when you grow old and die. Do you want to walk in heaven, do you want to roller skate in heaven, maybe be a waitress in heaven?"

This morning Autumn and I were waiting for the school bus. She grew impatient so we counted to 60. At each interval she kept saying "It no working. It no working." We get to 60 and she says "See it no work." I asked her then if she'd like to have a lesson on prayer. She rolled her eyes and grunted. I explained that God always answers your prayers. The answers are always "Yes, No, or Wait". I told Autumn we would pray for her school bus to arrive and see which answer the Lord gives. She rolled her eyes again. "Lord, please bring Autumn's school bus. Amen". As we said Amen, I saw the school bus coming down the street and excitedly said "Look, Autumn, this time Jesus said Yes." She just shook her head at me like I was crazy.

Kya says "Mom, we almost have 5 children." I replied "How is that Kya?" She says because we have 4 and that is almost 5. I asked her if she thought we should have 5 and she said "Maybe". I asked her if we adopt again would she like to adopt from China or Guatemala? "Guatemala, I want to adopt from Guatemala again." (pause) "But, MOM, right now nobody can adopt from Guatemala." (I was surprised she knew and understood that."

Later on we tell Dad the Guatemala story. Kya announces she wants to adopt her children from Guatemala and Autumn says "When I grow up I want 5 children. I want to adopt them from China. Here mom, put your ear to my heart. (I did so.) Mom, can you hear my 5 kids? They are waiting on me in China."

Crazy about You

Beautiful Beach, Beautiful Boy, I am crazy in love!