Ash Wednesday

As a family we decided to participate in the "HUNGER CHALLENGE" with Kate's confirmation class. The kids were given the option of purchasing the Meal that we packaged, eating it for dinner after they had fasted all day to remind them of the sacrifice that God has given up for us.  Doug, Kate and I all prayed about it and during the day, said verses to keep us strong (even though our tummies were growling -- but such a great reflection on how easily we take for granted the plentiful amount of food that we have available for us) We ate our meal, and then attended Ash Wednesday services together that evening..."Remember you are dust, and to dust you shall return".

we needed a separate picture of our photographer (and the photo bomber in the back -- real funny Kate! )

Snowy day

 Backyard winter wonderland

 Kate and Ben

This was our biggest snow fall for the Winter season, and I love that the kids still want to go outside and play! It was a beautiful afternoon in the backyard of sunshine and mild temps.