Annual family day

One of my favorite days of the year... Family day.   The day we celebrate forever family and give thanks that Tristan is ours!   This year he chose Chuckee Cheese and "the bike store" otherwise known as Walmart.   

Now to make this little boy a big brother so we can continue this tradition with a second child. 

Prayer sticks

This last weekend we got to spend the day at my sister-in-laws beautiful home celebrating the births of three of her four adorable children.  Sitting at her dining table I was inspired by her prayer sticks.  

 I began to realize that we treasured our prayer time at bedtime but we were guilty of missing prayer with our meal times.  Shame on me.  This is something I grew up doing and something I have fond memories of.  Something I vowed to do with my children and yet we got caught up in the hub bub of busy life and quick eating.  Let's face it... Tristan is usually on to course number 2 by the time Luke and I are sitting down.   

So let's just say I was more than inspired by these prayer sticks.  Let them be a reminder to talk to God not only at the end of our day but throughout our day.  

Photography by Tristan

Tristan got a hold of my phone at took the liberty of snapping a few pics.  Looking through them I found a couple I just couldn't delete because they were of things that were important to him and worth sharing...enjoy the photography of a 3 1/2 year old.

I have to say...I'm impressed with his eye to see things in a new way.