The first place we visited was where my parents rented for several years before they finally bought a house on the other side of the city (the second picture). It was strange to see it all, and remember riding my bike up and down the block. The houses looked so different and more rundown than I remembered them.

A few other places we visited were the William Penn Fire Tower and the Pagoda on top of Mount Penn. From there we could see the whole city. It was a beautiful day to go site seeing and we had a great time.

Chesley and Kaden had fun getting the dancing started with Buddy’s nieces.

This last weekend we took a vacation and drove to Lancaster, PA for Buddy’s wedding. Karl was honored to be Buddy’s best man. They were room-mates at Bible School and I met him on our missions trip in Papua New Guinea. (That’s the same missions trip where Karl and I first met.) We had a great time getting to know Lindsay and catching up with Buddy. We love you guys!

Mom and Dad Haynes were married 25 years ago today! Happy Anniversary! We love you!

Ingredients:

1 Bucket, 2 Sponges, Soap, Hose, Car, 2 Boys, and a Sunny Day

Directions:

Mix soap and water in the bucket till bucket is full. Give each boy a sponge, turn on the hose, and have fun!

I was sitting inside when I happened to catch a glimpse of the sky out my window. I just had to run out and catch a few pictures!

It’s a warm day here in Michigan getting up to 62° F. We all put on our sunglasses and made a trip to the park. What a beautiful day!

Today Chesley asked me why all cars are Aleros. Curiously, I asked him why he thought that.

“Because we have an Alero, and Uncle Erick has an Alero…”

With a smile I told Chesley that yes, we do have an Alero, but Uncle Erick has a Camaro.

Around this time of the year I find myself replaying the story in this book called The Lamb.

In Old Testament times the Israelites had to bring a lamb to an altar to die in order to pay for their sin. But this was not a long term solution. They continually had to bring another lamb every time they sinned. But Jesus was the final lamb. No longer do we have to bring a lamb every time we sin. Jesus paid for all our sin. Jesus is the Lamb, our Lamb!

(For any of you who have never heard of this book, it is really great.)

I know you may be tired of the cold and longing for spring. But, last week I woke up to a fresh coat of snow on the ground and was once again in awe of the beauty of God’s creation.

He spreads snow like a white fleece, he scatters frost like ashes, He broadcasts hail like birdseed— who can survive his winter? Then he gives the command and it all melts; he breathes on winter—suddenly it’s spring!
Psalm 147:16-18