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She finished 1st place in her age group (14 and under) with a 1:05 time for a 10:34 mile place. She got to be embarrassed on stage too.<br />
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I did not fare so well. I came in last place for my age group of only 8 men! Haha! Oh well. At least we had some fun daddy daughter time.<br />
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He did end up getting some hitting in too.<br />
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And some blocking. He did a real nice job blocking.<br />
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It looked like they had a lot of fun. It looks like Andrew got into it!<br />
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I even got a little assistant coaching in too. That was a blast for me.<br />
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And for a first year program, the team wasn't in last place! That's a huge accomplishment.<br />
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Great job Andrew!Daddyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12445457481163525911noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3675864704410197687.post-52329679025423858382019-05-27T19:14:00.003-05:002019-05-27T19:14:59.837-05:00Captain MattMatt was a captain on his volleyball team this year. I think he loved every minute of it.<br />
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Just about the whole team had first year players.<br />
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So Matt was busy passing,<br />
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blocking,<br />
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setting,<br />
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and serving. I promise he didn't do it all. But the team started out a bit rough since he was only 1 of 2 returning players.<br />
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In the end, they played very well as a team. They got 3rd place in the league playoffs. Very nice job!Daddyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12445457481163525911noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3675864704410197687.post-1121491361674504202019-05-26T00:44:00.000-05:002019-05-26T00:44:37.223-05:00Romans 12:14-21<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Romans 12:14 Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse. 15 Rejoice with those who rejoice, and weep with those who weep. 16 Be of the same mind toward one another; do not be haughty in mind, but associate with the lowly. Do not be wise in your own estimation. 17 Never pay back evil for evil to anyone. Respect what is right in the sight of all men. 18 If possible, so far as it depends on you, be at peace with all men. 19 Never take your own revenge, beloved, but leave room for the wrath of God, for it is written, "VENGEANCE IS MINE, I WILL REPAY," says the Lord. 20 "BUT IF YOUR ENEMY IS HUNGRY, FEED HIM, AND IF HE IS THIRSTY, GIVE HIM A DRINK; FOR IN SO DOING YOU WILL HEAP BURNING COALS ON HIS HEAD." 21 Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good <br />
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<br />Daddyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12445457481163525911noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3675864704410197687.post-24654750653096343822019-05-14T17:23:00.001-05:002019-05-14T17:23:04.050-05:00Acts 20:35 and Philippians 1:21Here are some old videos of Matt reciting verses. We're still doing them!<br />
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Acts 20:35 "In everything I showed you that by working hard in this manner you must help the weak and remember the words of the Lord Jesus, that He Himself said, 'It is more blessed to give than to receive.'"<br />Philippians 1:21 For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain.<br />
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<br />Daddyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12445457481163525911noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3675864704410197687.post-77628365065291407072019-05-04T00:04:00.001-05:002019-05-04T00:04:48.210-05:00The Card ArtistI forgot to mention that Emery also makes cards now. They're pretty funny.<br />
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This was for my birthday. She can get a little snarky sometimes.<br />
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They are custom made and very fitting. This one was for Matt's birthday. She knew all of the things he likes - the shoes, the jeans, the chain, the bag, the muscles, the watch and the hat. She got it all spot on.Daddyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12445457481163525911noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3675864704410197687.post-64011340967125705062019-05-02T21:42:00.000-05:002019-05-02T21:42:19.637-05:00The ArtistEmery and her friends won a public art contest here in Benicia.<br />
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Her friends painted the 4 seasons in one tree. Emery did the summer season.<br />
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It's pretty cool that every time I drive by the high school, I see their art.<br />
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Great job Emz! And on top of this, she just got selected to do another project. What an artist!Daddyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12445457481163525911noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3675864704410197687.post-48687705342476912302019-03-28T20:21:00.003-05:002019-03-28T20:21:36.257-05:00Lee Family Retreat 2017-2018Well, it's almost time for our next Lee Family Retreat as I post about the last one! I have been bad about posting. Thankfully, it was not one of my goals for this year!<br />
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We went to Lake Tahoe this year and loved it! As usual, it was a fabulous time to reflect on God's work in our lives and marvel at Andrew's blond hair! Haha! Actually, I liked it. It's amazing to see the boys and girl spend hours reading God's Word, praying, examining themselves (pretty accurately), recognizing God's work in their lives and set new goals for the year. Praise God for His continuing grace.<br />
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We memorized some verses again for last year:<br />
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<li>Acts 20:35</li>
<li>Philippians 1:21</li>
<li>Romans 12:20-21</li>
<li>Romans 12:17-19</li>
<li>Romans 12:14-16</li>
<li>Isaiah 24:35</li>
<li>Hebrews 12:1-2</li>
<li>Psalm 37:4-6</li>
<li>Joshua 1:9</li>
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And read through some books of the Bible:<br />
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<li>Revelation</li>
<li>Matthew</li>
<li>Jonah</li>
<li>Job (parts of)</li>
<li>Esther</li>
<li>Nehemiah</li>
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Praise God for another good year. It's funny that the next Lee Family retreat is just 4 months away!<br />
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Hola friends and family!<br />
First of all thank you all for your prayers and financial support before and throughout my trip to Honduras. Without you guys I never would have been able to go or have the energy to power through. This was my first mission trip ever and my first time flying internationally so it was an impactful and profound experience for me.<br />
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Just a quick rundown first though. My dad and I went to the island of Roatan, Honduras, for a week from the 26th of December, 2018, to the 3rd of January, 2019. We went with the One Seventeen Project team, whom many know as the hosts of Love Vallejo. We stayed at Sandy Bay Children's Home Orphanage on the South West side of the island. The facility had separate boy's and girl's dorms as well as a school and large garden in a lower field. There were about 25 children total with about 11 boys and 14 girls, aging anywhere from 2 months to 18 years old. There were also 5 staff members there as well. While there, we served in multiple ways, from prepping lunch and dinner, to taking the kids on field trips. There was also a smaller all boys home we also visited a couple times. Almost all of the orphans we met were not there because their parents died or were necessarily neglectful. Instead, they were left by a parent, simply unwanted for one reason or another. As we heard it, this was because fornication often led to a woman becoming pregnant, the man leaving, and the women tries to remarry and her new spouse doesn't want the children from the previous relationship around. These children knew abandonment and hurt more than loss.<br />
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<li>On New Year's Day, we went out into the slums of Roatan, armed with gift packages filled with toys and necessities like toothbrushes and soap. Think operation Christmas child, just with 25 orphans and 17 "Americanos" handing out the packages. It was simply incredible to watch the joy that the Sandy Bay children showed handing out gifts to kids who had even less than they had. It was personally moving for me to see the conditions that these other families and children were living in.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<li>I was able to get to personally know one of the boys there named Angel, who was fifteen years old. We talked about our lives, and he was a Christian so I was able to encourage him and he me. It was simply amazing that even though we had nothing in common, our shared relationship with Christ led us to becoming fast friends and brothers. He is a funny kid who loves soccer and is very very fast.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<li>Earlier on New Year's day we, that is the one seventeen team, served the entire staff and children of the home by making them a special meal. We transformed the orphanage dining room into a fancy restaurant and we were the wait staff. Everybody enjoyed it, whether they were being served or serving themselves. It was a wonderful opportunity to show the Sandy Bay staff our gratitude for being hosted and to show the kids how much we loved them. Each child and staff member was written a personal letter from a team member encouraging them and sharing God's love with them as well.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<li>We also held some nightly devotions for the children. During this time we sang songs, then heard a short devotional from various team members. There were three sessions on three different nights, with my dad teaching the final message. The three lessons were divided into three sections: we are created in God's image, every man has sinned, and finally that Christ has redeemed us into his family. The kids had a lot of fun with the songs and the participation in the messages, and it was great to see the hear the kids being so involved and eager to listen to the message. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Finally, here are some things God showed me during my stay. God has shown me clearly my gift of communicating with children, whether they be six years old or my own age. He has shown me how I can use this gift for ministry and outreach. I saw in the trip to the slums how the children were so eager to give, really convicting me to not just give but to do so with a joyful and happy heart, knowing I can be content in what God has given me. Finally I saw the power of Christ, through his peace and love. Even though all these kids had hurt and been literally dumped off on the doorstep by their own parents and families, many of the older children, now saved, told me of their joy and happiness. They were so at peace with what Christ had done for them and His plan for them, it was such a vibrant example that there is nothing more powerful in this world than Christ's redeeming grace.<br />
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Once again thank you all for your support. Please continue to pray for me as I continue to follow God's path for my life. I also plan on continuing on working with one seventeen project this summer through their local summer ministry, and hopefully another missions trip. If you would like to learn more about the orphanage please visit this link, <a href="https://sblmroatan.net/">Sandy Bay Children's Home Website</a>.<br />
Love in Christ,<br />
Andrew Lee<br />
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<br />Andrewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16577525518871426108noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3675864704410197687.post-34592291660680245622018-11-07T15:41:00.000-06:002018-11-07T15:41:33.042-06:00VolleyballVolleyball seems to run in our genes. After Matt played volleyball last year, guess who made her team?<br />
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At first, Emery was worried that she wouldn't make the team. Then she was worried that she wouldn't make the A team (vs. the B team). Then guess who winds up starting?<br />
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Emery is surprisingly super competitive so I guess it makes sense that she ended up doing well.<br />
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Since it was her first year, I had to keep reminding her that she's still learning how to play the game when she was frustrated that she wasn't doing better. But I think she ended learning a lot and improving a lot too. Great job Emz!<br />
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Daddyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12445457481163525911noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3675864704410197687.post-5424907731439027272018-11-06T15:30:00.001-06:002018-11-06T17:08:05.694-06:00Happy Reformation Day!No, the boys and girl don't celebrate it. Thankfully, they at least recognize it though. For them, the 31st is all about the candy...and the costume.<br />
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Emery always has ideas. It's fun to see her creativity at work. She started her costume about 6 weeks BEFORE Halloween.<br />
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It involved lots of cardboard, pink paper and glue. Lots of glue. Do you know what it is?<br />
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Barbie of course! As usual, pretty amazing. Great job Emz!<br />
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And she looked absolutely hilarious walking around in her pink box with 2 skinny legs sticking out!Daddyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12445457481163525911noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3675864704410197687.post-6427514368391098712018-10-30T23:57:00.000-05:002018-10-30T23:57:01.409-05:00Fabulous FriendsOne of the highlights of our trip was seeing old friends. One of the benefits of having lived almost everywhere in the US is that God has blessed us with friends in Christ at just about every place.<br />
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Thanks to the Hughes for not only hosting us in Kentucky but also for the many years of incredible preaching, teaching, counsel and modeling of the Christian life. We learned so much from you in our early parenting years. Andrew was just a month or so old when we first came to sit under Jack's preaching. Crazy how time flies.<br />
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And thanks to the Bradleys for hosting us in Ohio! It was so great to meet Bennett for the first time! What a blessing it was to see how the Lord is continuing His work in you both after the years apart. It was truly gratifying to me and very healing too as your pastor to see how God used our brief time together in Albuquerque to bring such a deep and life long friendship in Christ.<br />
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Our summer vacation was a blast. And it only took me 4 months to finish blogging about it!Daddyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12445457481163525911noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3675864704410197687.post-21930643447636824792018-10-07T18:22:00.000-05:002018-10-07T18:22:03.973-05:00TorontoThe last stop on our trip was in Toronto. This was our first trip as a family outside the US. As we like to do in big cities that we've never been to before, we jumped on a big bus tour.<br />
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Strangely, Toronto didn't have much history. Several fires in the last century had burned down pretty much everything historical. So there were some random things like this car in the building!<br />
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And this building made with gold on the outside. I forgot to take a picture of it earlier but it's in between the other two buildings. It was just the windows that were gold plated.<br />
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And of course, we saw the hockey hall of fame. We're not hockey fans at all so we just drove by.<br />
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We took a little boat tour as well. And I must admit the view from the water was quite nice. Andrew thought so too.<br />
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We had grand designs to visit the St. Lawrence Market. It's the biggest or one of the biggest public markets in the world. We were excited!<br />
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But it was closed! So bummed!<br />
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We did some research about original Toronto foods. Did you know that about half of the people from Toronto are immigrants? It's grown so much in recent years as well. So when we looked up foods to eat in Toronto, we got lots of Pho and Thai foods. But we did find this butter tart as an original Toronto food. Emz wasn't that impressed though.<br />
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This picture just about sums up our trip to Toronto. Somehow it just didn't jive with us. We got doused by a couple of big thunderstorms. We were underwhelmed by the lack of history and the food that we did eat. In fairness, the boys and girl don't really enjoy any city. And this one seemed to not have much of any feel or character to it. It seemed so stale. I wanted to like it, but I couldn't. Oh well. We can't love every place. But it was a good experience to see some place different. We even had Korean food here that was very different too.<br />
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We first viewed it at night. It was all lit up with colors. Above is the Horseshoe falls. There was also a fireworks show. Fabulous.<br />
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Here are Emz and Matt at the American Falls. Not as great a view here on the US side, but man we were close. It was SCARY to be so high and so close, at least for a scaredy cat like me.<br />
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It wasn't just me who was scared. The next day we came back and saw the Falls in their daytime glory.<br />
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But the best thing of all was the Maid of the Mist. Here we are in our ponchos, pre-boat ride. We're ready!<br />
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Here come the Falls...<br />
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Nothing captures what it's like to get right up in the middle of the Horseshoe Falls. Nothing.<br />
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It was absolutely amazing. Every sense was being overwhelmed. All I could see were walls of water surrounding me. All I could hear was the thunderous roar of the 681,000 gallons of water pouring over the falls every second. The boat was shaking and the mist was soaking us with water. I could smell the water and taste the water. It really was a fully absorbed experience of the greatness of God. It was scary to be so close to so much power. God is truly magnificent.<br />
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Considering that we had just gone to the Ark and thought about how God sent the Flood to judge the earth, Niagara Falls brought a whole new insight into the terror and power of the flood waters filling the earth.<br />
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We survived!<br />
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The ponchos sure came in handy.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I was so impressed with Niagara Falls that I feel that every Christian should go and go on the Maid of the Mist. Preferably, you should go to the Ark first. But this has truly expanded my view of God and my amazement of His splendor!Daddyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12445457481163525911noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3675864704410197687.post-87244029195251727282018-08-22T17:09:00.002-05:002018-08-22T17:09:44.103-05:00Pro Football Hall of FameIn our travels, we just happened to be going right next to Canton, OH. Since Sandy kept bugging me about going to visit this place, I finally gave in. :)<br />
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Actually, I thought - why don't we make a quick stop and check out the Football HOF? After all, I have at least 2 future NFL linebacker prospects...<br />
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At least, I got to let out some steam after driving all day.<br />
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Emery is the spitting image of an NFL lineman. Haha! Just about her whole body fit (with plenty of room to spare) into the mold of the legs of a lineman!<br />
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We also got to admire some bling. This was my favorite Superbowl of all time. Go Raiders!<br />
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I wouldn't exactly call this the most inspiring place on earth.<br />
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But it was fun.Daddyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12445457481163525911noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3675864704410197687.post-26528290642734260862018-08-20T23:10:00.004-05:002018-08-20T23:10:42.460-05:00The ArkWe also visited the Ark by Answers in Genesis. It's a life size, biblical accurate yet creatively imagined (where Scripture is silent) Ark replica. It was INCREDIBLE.<br />
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The whole family was unanimous - this was one of the highlights of our vacation. First, off the sheer size of the thing blows you away. Clearly, all of the animals could fit on this ark.<br />
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Second, they did such an incredible job explaining the mechanics and science behind every aspect of life in the Ark including feeding, air flow, the physics of waves hitting the boat, lighting...you name it. We got a real sense of how Noah and his family lived for a year on the Ark, taking care of all those animals. Super cool.<br />
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Plus Emery got to ride on a camel for the first time ever.<br />
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Andrew wasn't about to be left out.<br />
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The grounds were lovely too. All in all, the Ark Encounter gave us a glimpse of what life might have been like on the Ark. It gave us a whole new appreciation for the wisdom of God to save Noah and his family and the animals through the Ark. Praise God for His grace.Daddyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12445457481163525911noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3675864704410197687.post-63743297155538625872018-08-04T22:39:00.002-05:002018-08-04T22:39:19.127-05:00The Creation MuseumBack in June, we took a vacation. One of our stops was the Creation Museum in Kentucky. Of course, I had to wear my Creation Museum shirt!<br />
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Mom even corralled one of her boys for a mother son pic.<br />
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The inside of the museum was better. It was a lot of reading and quite educational.<br />
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We did a lot of reading.<br />
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Well, one of us read faster than others and used his imagination a bunch.<br />
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We loved the dinosaurs, crazy insect exhibit and the iMax shows too. There was a lot of great stuff.<br />
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But it was special to know that we were a small part of making the Creation come to life. 10 years ago, we helped make this awesome, biblical and evangelical museum. Praise God!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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He passed!! Thank God! We now don't have to, I mean he now has freedom to drive himself to places. I don't know who's more excited - him or me! But I am very proud of him for working hard to pass. Phew! I got him a car to use - it's not his! Nothing like starting out with a car that's almost 20 years-old with no AC to make you appreciate things and work hard. He's already job hunting. Great job Andrew! Daddyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12445457481163525911noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3675864704410197687.post-13792770780558024002018-07-17T00:56:00.000-05:002018-07-17T00:56:03.177-05:00Freedom!How about that smile?!<br />
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The first thing Matt looked forward to after his braces came off, gum. At last, he can chew gum!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Wasn't Matt such a baby when he got his braces on? When did he start looking like a young man?! It happens to all of them I guess. Sorry for the gruesome close up of his bad teeth. 2 down with the braces, 1 to go.Daddyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12445457481163525911noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3675864704410197687.post-83693074257762518472018-07-14T14:53:00.002-05:002018-07-14T14:53:50.088-05:00Emery's TrackEmery has begun her track career!<br />
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Look at that form! Ok, we're still working on the straight arms. But we're getting there!<br />
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She tried the 100. <br />
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But we found out that wasn't her race. She ran the 200. Her PR was 29.0.<br />
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She also ran the 400. Her PR was 1:13.65. That race TIRED her out!<br />
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But her favorite event was the triple jump. Her PR was 26'6". She got 2nd place in her league!<br />
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I think Emery had a great first season of track. She had fun with her friends and worked hard all season long. Great job Emz!Daddyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12445457481163525911noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3675864704410197687.post-55941461052415128332018-06-23T13:27:00.000-05:002018-06-23T13:27:01.641-05:00Father's DayI have had the joy and the privilege of being a father for 16 years now. It has truly been one of the hardest but most fulfilling blessings of God that I am so fortunate to have.<br />
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Ever since I was a teenager, I have looked forward to being a dad. I have looked forward to playing with my kids, to talking with them, to teaching them God's Word, to guiding them in the smallest things of life like how to talk to adults or how to play music or how to play team defense in basketball, to the bigger things of life like how to choose a career or how to be a generous person, to the biggest thing in life - how to love and live for Christ. Fatherhood has not disappointed. It truly is one of the most rewarding and satisfying and is the most fun thing to pour my life and heart into the souls of the boys and girl. I am starting to see the end of this phase of fatherhood as the boys and girl have become / are turning into the young men and young woman. It's so bittersweet to see them becoming independent and being proud of who they are growing into while at the same time, not wanting them to grow up and selfishly wanting them to be home with me as the boys and girl forever. Thank you God for allowing me to be a father and for being the perfect Father to me and to my children.Daddyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12445457481163525911noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3675864704410197687.post-26387124743543904592018-06-05T23:18:00.000-05:002018-06-05T23:18:07.873-05:00Track 2.0Did you see that track star?<br />
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Andrew ran track again this year. He ran the 100, 200, 4x100 and 4x400. It was a super fun season for Andrew. He even received a special recognition award for his attitude / work ethic. <br />
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Here he is winning in the 200. His PR this year was 23.95.<br />
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And look at that, at League Championships, his 4x400 team came in 1st place! They had Asian power. Great job Andrew!Daddyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12445457481163525911noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3675864704410197687.post-67376282098671504272018-05-30T00:10:00.001-05:002018-05-30T00:10:28.150-05:00Psalm 37:4-6It seems like such a simple thing. Delight yourself in the most delightful Person in the universe. Delight yourself in the One who never disappoints, never gets boring, and never gets stale. Delight yourself in the One who is always captivating, exciting, glorious, and cool. Truly, He is cool. He is awesome. And His awesomeness and everything else about Him is new every morning. <br />
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Yet, I am so easily distracted, so easily enchanted, so easily delighted by the creation rather than the Creator. I am so easily drawn to the things of the world. The things and people that always disappoint, always get stale, always get boring. When will I learn? By the grace of God, I will learn by the strength that He supplies.<br />
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Psalm 37:4-6 Delight yourself in the LORD; And He will give you the desires of your heart. 5 Commit your way to the LORD, Trust also in Him, and He will do it. 6 He will bring forth your righteousness as the light And your judgment as the noonday.Daddyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12445457481163525911noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3675864704410197687.post-1521452353646472352018-05-28T23:53:00.000-05:002018-05-28T23:53:13.762-05:00Back to Back Champion!Somehow, Emery got back to back championships in the same year, on the same day!<br />
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She won 1st place for her design and 1st place for the speed competition.<br />
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Her car was an Amazon box, and it barely got by in Heat 1.<br />
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Then in the semis, she moved on to the next round. The crowd was starting to get behind her!<br />
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She won it by a hair! Amazon PRIME! This was the first time she or the boys won. I couldn't get any of the other cars over the years to even place. But this year, Emz won both contests, the first time ever at our church. Great job Emery!Daddyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12445457481163525911noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3675864704410197687.post-53223301526655747752018-05-24T15:34:00.000-05:002018-05-24T15:34:03.527-05:00National Junior Honor SocietyAfter 3 semesters of straight A's, Matt got inducted into the NJHS.<br />
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Matt has definitely improved his study skills and habits this year. Great job Matt!<br />
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You can tell he's a teenager now, eh?!Daddyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12445457481163525911noreply@blogger.com0