I would say music is absolutely one of the most important ways I feel closest to God. Music stirs in my heart such a desire to know God more and to give Him everything that I am. The following song has been an incredible encouragement to me in the past day or so. I love the words of the last chorus that say:
What if my greatest disappointments or the aching of this life
Is the revealing of a greater thirst this world can't satisfy
What if trials of this life
The rain, the storms, the hardest nights
Are your mercies in disguise?
Monday, March 28, 2011
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Happy 5th Birthday Kaelynn!
Five years ago today at 2:00am our sweet little girl, Kaelynn Grace Kvernen, was born.
1 year old
2 years old
3 years old
4 years old
Today at 5 years old!
One of her presents from Andy and I was her very own Bible. She's been asking for one for a while so we thought her 5th birthday would be perfect. She loved it!
Last Friday evening we had a party with some of our family here. Grandma from Mpls. and Karrie and Justin and family were here. As well as Grandpa and Great Grandma Ruth. We had stuffed shells- Kaelynn's favorite meal, strawberries, spinach salad, and garlic bread. She chose a Hello Kitty cake with vanilla ice cream.
The girls table with Emma and Ava.
Kaelynn loves clothes and she got some very cute ones. She got this cupcake nightgown from Grandma in Mpls.
Look what she got from Auntie Katie, Uncle Rusty, and Declan. She loved the princesses, but wasn't sure about how they felt on her nails. Fun for in the house though!
Today she was supposed to celebrate at pre-school with cupcakes, but we are having a snow day from a GREAT winter storm last night. UUGGHHH!!!! Oh well. She'll celebrate tomorrow. She opened presents this morning and we have church activities tonight so she will celebrate with her friends at Cubbies.
On Friday evening she is having a friends party. The theme is Dora the Explorer and we have lots of fun Dora activities planned. It should be fun!
Happy Birthday sweet pea! We love you so much!
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Update!!!!!
Goodness! It's been almost 2 1/2 months since I've updated. I'm sorry, but it's just been difficult to give it the time right now. Life is on warp speed for us right now and it shows no sign of slowing down until school is out. I have taken maybe two or three pictures in the last 2+ months, and those were nothing special.
So what has kept us so busy? Well I directed a children's musical in February. It was a ton of fun and it went well. A few missed lines here and there, but the dancing and singing were awesome!!! What a blessing to have that opportunity.
We are in the midst of preparing for our church's Easter production which is an original Broadway-style musical written by Andy and his team. I have a speaking/singing part this year which adds on several extra rehearsals, but has been a learning experience and another great opportunity.
I am working 3-4 days a week and am going to be taking a long-term paraprofessional position at Connor and Carson's school starting mid- April through the end of the school year. I am excited about the position and am looking forward to being able to work with these students.
All of this on top of small group, kids choir, adult choir, AWANA, and worship team make for full weeks.
Oh yeah, and we have the most AWESOME kids in the world. We could not do all of this stuff if they were not so self-sufficient and self-entertained. They have been amazing during all of these rehearsals and meetings. They don't complain and find things to do (for the most part).
We had conferences for the boys this week and both of their teachers talked about how great they are. They are both excelling in school and are leaders in their classrooms. They both talked about how they make wise decisions and are model students! We know that this is truly a testament to what God has and is doing in their lives. We are so proud of them and I just had to give a little shout out to them........
Kaelynn turns 5 next week and I promise to get up some pics of her parties! Until then.........
So what has kept us so busy? Well I directed a children's musical in February. It was a ton of fun and it went well. A few missed lines here and there, but the dancing and singing were awesome!!! What a blessing to have that opportunity.
We are in the midst of preparing for our church's Easter production which is an original Broadway-style musical written by Andy and his team. I have a speaking/singing part this year which adds on several extra rehearsals, but has been a learning experience and another great opportunity.
I am working 3-4 days a week and am going to be taking a long-term paraprofessional position at Connor and Carson's school starting mid- April through the end of the school year. I am excited about the position and am looking forward to being able to work with these students.
All of this on top of small group, kids choir, adult choir, AWANA, and worship team make for full weeks.
Oh yeah, and we have the most AWESOME kids in the world. We could not do all of this stuff if they were not so self-sufficient and self-entertained. They have been amazing during all of these rehearsals and meetings. They don't complain and find things to do (for the most part).
We had conferences for the boys this week and both of their teachers talked about how great they are. They are both excelling in school and are leaders in their classrooms. They both talked about how they make wise decisions and are model students! We know that this is truly a testament to what God has and is doing in their lives. We are so proud of them and I just had to give a little shout out to them........
Kaelynn turns 5 next week and I promise to get up some pics of her parties! Until then.........
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