Happy Birthday Dous

While my parents were visiting we decided to do something we rarely can do with them - celebrate birthdays. We planned a last minute party to celebrate the girls' birthdays at Chuckie Cheese and invited some friends from church. Everyone had a great time, especially Jason. The men enjoyed a little basketball competition (if there is such a thing). A special thanks to all that came and made that evening a special night in our little girls' lives.

Washington D.C.

With 5 young children it is a rare thing for Jason and I to ever go on a trip by ourselves. However, my brave parents came for a visit and graciously watched our children while we enjoyed ourselves in our nation's Capital. The main purpose of the trip was to visit Capital Hill Baptist Church, pastored by Dr. Mark Dever. It was a great time spiritually where we could sit and reflect at the strengths this church family possessed and how we could grow from what we see them do in great strides.

Jason & I also did some sight-seeing accompanying by lots of walking, picture taking, purchasing souvenirs, and checking in on the kids. Through friendships at the church we were very thankful for our private tours of the Capital, West Wing, Eisenhower Building, Supreme Court, and Library of Congress (yes we were in the reading room).