Faith Festival

When I begin to feel overwhelmed, it is always good to sit back and inventory all the little blessings God has slipped into our lives.  They add up to an incredible amount of praises and I am so thankful for God's faithfulness.  One of those little, actually huge blessings, is the kids' school--Mt. Moriah Christian School.  They have been such an amazing well of support for our family.  In addition to taking in our kids and ministering to them as they face all of these transitions, I feel as if they have adopted our family and really encouraged us in our ministry. 

This past weekend the school celebrated the school's theme this year with their "Faith Festival."  In addition to be an awesome night of praise, Ella and I were given a really cool opportunity to share what faith looks like to us.  I hope you check it out.  My little diva did an incredible job!

The Browns go to Washington

On our way to visit Virginia this last time (how funny it is to be visiting Virginia and not the other way around!) we decided to take a small, side-trip...ok, more like a large, out-of-the-way side-trip. We thought it would be cool to introduce our kids to their own nation's capital before we took them to a different nation's capital.  We spent the day (a very long day!) taking in all the free sights Washington D.C. has to offer.  I have to say D.C. is a pretty cool place to visit even though the only souvenirs we took home were sore feet and random collections of acorns and flowers Ella kept pocketing. 

 Aren't they cute? 

 Momma and her kiddos.

 Ella taking a break from walking...she is such a monkey!

 Of course we had to include a picture of a panda!

 I want you to appreciate that this picture was taken without anyone falling into the Potomac.

 We had to find Virginia..of course!

 I actually got Mike to stand in front of the camera..yea!

 A quick photo in front of the White House before being chased away by mounted horsemen...on the lawn...in front of the lawn...almost a half a football stadium away.  Its a shame some people have to ruin it for everyone.

October? Really?

How does time get away so quickly!

We moved in with my parents in Pennsylvania.  The kids began school at Mt. Moriah Christian School.  Mike began working doing upkeep at the cemetery (The job he did when were dating!) and working a day a week as a PE teacher at the kids' school.  I have been working as an aide and subbing when needed.  And BOOM...its October!!!  When did that happen?

God has richly blessed us with a bit of normal living here.  In addition to that, daily we are overwhelmed with the acts of kindness that continue to encourage us.  I continuously find myself at a loss for an appropriate way to thank those who have been so good to us.  Family has provided for us and loved on us....partners have given beyond my feeble understanding of what can be possible...and our Encouragement Group has surrounded us with love and support that has absolutely sustained us.  God is so good and He puts along side of us wonderful friends to see us through!

My toothless-wonder turned 7! 

Thanks to Grammy the kids are enjoying swimming lessons.