Wednesday, May 9, 2007

Preview

I thought that I would give everyone a preview of our new prayer card picture. We haven't had one made since before Landon was born so it was about time. We are traveling for a month this summer thus the update. If you noticed, there were streaks in the first one I posted. Thanks to my friend Ruthanne we now have a decent picture. There are a few more at the bottom if anyone is interested.
We have had a very eventful few days since my last post. On Saturday Ethan and I had a little date to see the replica of Christopher Columbus's ship the Nina. He thought that it was pretty cool that he got to go on the ship that he had studied about in school. He thought it was cooler that we ate at Taco Bell on the way home.
On Sunday morning Ethan got sick. (Not from Taco Bell) By Monday night the whole family was out of commission. It was one of those times when you don't even argue about whose turn it is, you just try to prove that you are the sickest. Thankfully we are all better. When the baby gets sick it always adds a little more stress to the mix, we are proud that he is such a little trooper.
Through various situations in my life recently it is becoming more and more clear to me how important it is for God to be enough. I tend to rely on the people around me for my stability instead of depending first on God. This hits closer to home when you try to pass this on to your children. Please pray for us that we will instill such a love and dependence on God that all other relationships that they develop in their lives will pale in comparison to the friendship they have with Jesus.

19 comments:

Marty said...

Kayla,

You and the fam are GEORGEOUS!!!!

Great pics!

Love,
Marty

Kimberly said...

LOVE the new pics!!...and so true that the void can only really be filled by the Lord.

Betty said...

Nice pictures. We need an update too. Sorry to hear you were all sick. Hope it doesn't travel down the street.

Anonymous said...

Lovely, just lovely. Mmmm...just love the pic.

And may you find that delicate balance between the fact that God is enough and the fact that He has also created us as part of a body to need each other. I wish you tons of wisdom as you raise godly young men!

Making Memories 1999 said...

The pics are great!! Your boys are adorable!!!

I really like your last statement!! I want that for my children as well!! I have prayed over and again that our children will love Jesus at an early age!!! Thanks for your post!

Making Memories 1999 said...

Yes, we are coming to FL!!!! Coming down for the 50th Anniversary party for Pastor and wife. Also spending some time with Sis K!! Hope to see you and your family while we are in HS.

Tara said...

Kayla,
LOVE the pics. Thanks for the post. I know exactly what you mean about the tendency to depend on external relationships in lieu of nurturing the internal one with God. It's a continual choice we have to make.
You're one of my heros. I think you handle your "knocks" in life with tremendous grace.

BEAUTIFUL boys!
Love ya,
th

Derek Hickman said...

Ah, the spice of life! Good to see "Deanie" and family are good.

Hasta Luego Martin family!

Kelly S said...

Hey Kayla,

I love the new family picture - beautiful family. I would so love to see you again and have a chance for our kids to get to know each other. Read my comment on Tara's blog about a "getaway".

By the way, I too got to see you and Chenda and Angela in the archives. No fair! I wish I could have been there with you all.

I loved the last paragraph on your comment. I share your burden! That's my desire for my children. As we were saying on Julia's post, it's so comforting to know that we are not alone in this endeavor. When I start second guessing myself as a Mommy, I think back on my favorite verse, "I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go; I will guide thee with mine eye". What a promise to hold on too!!

Anita Marie said...

What a lovely family picture.

Mary Ellen said...

Isn't it fun trying to get pictures with four kids at that age? I'm just happy if all of mine have their eyes open and are looking in the general direction of the camera - forget all four with eyes open, looking and smiling. Your's did really great. All the ones you posted are so good - the one of all four boys doing all of the above - even the baby - is beyond adorable. I need to know your secret!!!

Julia said...

Kayla;

Don't tell Mary Ellen that your secret is duck tape. :)

Dittos on the lovely pictures. What a beautiful family.

So Barry knows your sweetie well enough to call him Deanie, a nick name that goes way back. hmmmm.

The Dickinsons said...

Happy Mother's Day Kayla! Love the new pics...ADORABLE!! Your boys are sooo cute! Enjoyed reading your post too, but I was sad to read about the sickness!

Love ya, Heather =)

Kelly S said...

Hey, do you think Harry Dingle is Harold?!!! Harry...Harold?(!) He's seeking revenge!

CHolden said...

I recognize the scene in this picture and I am suprised that the owners of that property on the end of the street allowed you to take pictures there. How much did you have to pay them? The lady of that house has been known to chase people off for "ruinin' maw flowers!" You are very brave. I did notice the grass was nicely trimmed though. I think the aforementioned lady keeps a pretty tight reign on her hubby too (he's the one who has to mow the grass and plant the flowers and clean the carport and trim the trees and wash the cars (I could go on...)).
Actually, they both are great people and both work very hard at keeping the end of Jordan Way looking beautiful...just don't mess with the flowers! Oh yeah, nice picture too. (Kristen told me I had to say that.)

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