Jacob's trip to Africa ~ Part one

My release

The Lord is so kind to give us callings that make us cry with inadequacy

when we begin and sob with sadness when we are released.

Matchy matchy

Jacob just sent me this photo he took on his most recent adventure in Namibia.
I take pictures of kittens that match pillows, he takes pictures of elephants
that match trees. I told you we were essentially the same person.

Merit badges and goofiness

With Matt, even a simple photo shoot (a boy and the ten merit badges he earned at
tonight's court of honor) turns into something that involves a whole bunch of photos and
even more goofiness. He can't help it. He just loves life. And loves to mess with his mom. 

Luckily, I adore him. And his goofball self.

I'm sure proud of him. For the merit badges. Not the crazy faces.

Not so much

The cute older couple waiting in line with me at the store took a look at my cart,
took a look at me, and asked, "Oh, are you a teacher?"

July phone pics

This gorgeous girl of ours had her first voice lesson this month and holy bananas,
I could not believe what I heard coming from her. Her teacher is amazing
(I'm still in awe we were able to get in with her as I was told it was near impossible)
and I feel so excited to hear what is to come. How thankful I am to be a mom
and to experience such sweet moments with these chicklets of mine.

I just really, really love the sky.

Our kids are always devastated when we make them spend time in the break room of Jacob's office.

 Are you as excited as I am?! Probably not, that would be weird. But think what
this means for Namibia. Because these blackberries (right next to the one raspberry
bush that lived and is surely thinking seriously of bearing fruit) are obviously thriving.
If I can work such miracles on these berry bushes, imagine what Jacob can do in
Namibia next week. You're welcome for being such an inspiring couple.

I just told him to act natural.

Eye roll

But oh I seriously love him.

Island Park vacation ~ Day 5

Island Park vacation ~ Day 4