risen

The phrase "He is Risen" struck me in a new way about 10 years ago when I spent a month teaching English  in Thailand.  One day I went to visit a large sleeping Buddha, where many of our Thai students went to worship.  As I walked around the cave/temple I saw the backside of the Buddha...and it was not finished.  I could see the brick and mortar that lay under all the ornate finishings of the front side.   

In that moment it struck me how profoundly different the God I worship is.  He is not made from human hands.  He is not immobile.  He is Risen!  He is alive and he has overcome death.  

Wow!  So much to celebrate!

"Christ is Risen"

"He is Risen Indeed"

things and stuff

Last week after a long telephone conversation I asked Hannah what she talked to her Grammy about.  She said, "tings and tuff" (translation - things & stuff).
I couldn't help but smile.

I thought I'd share some of the things & stuff going on around our house with you.


these sweet little baby feet are anxious to walk

dress-up is more fun when you have a real baby to practice on 

it turns out that wearing your sister's tutu around your neck makes it hard to crawl

the parade at Picnic Day was a highlight for our family

Toby had one great catch in the frisbee dog competition (don't ask about the others)

and well, diapers are becoming optional 

just kidding - but Peter is definitely becoming one difficult child to hold in place and get a diaper on.

What things & stuff are going on in your family?

siblings

A new point has been reached in Hannah & Peter's sibling relationship.

She has figured out how to put him to work!

See for yourself: