The Big Game

We are NOT fair-weather fans. :)

Yes, we love Brett and missed him lots at last night's game. Here's TJ's tribute to Brett - yes it's the wrong jersey, but it's the only one he could borrow. :)

The beginning of the game. Too bad the refs made some bad calls that ended up making the difference in the game.

The girls at the downstairs TV getting into the game. Sticky rice was our snack of choice.

TJ's Deer

Since moving from Guam to the states to attend Bible college here in the north woods, TJ has wanted to go hunting...but year after year, somehow it never happened. Finally, this year he was able to go with my two brothers and my dad. Opening day they all went out and God blessed my man with a lovely 200 lb doe! Both my brothers were able to get deer as well (Dad graciously gave up chances to shoot in order to let my brothers get deer...he's amazing.) :) Our freezer and my parent's freezer are now both packed with venison. Just thought I'd share the blessing.

Dad and TJ butchering Jonathan's deer - saved lots of money!

My Veteran...

As I reflect on Veterans Day and Thanksgiving Day, I am remembering how incredibly thankful I am that God brought my veteran home from Iraq safely! This is a little video my sister made for me the day my hubby was deployed.

So thankful...

Why is it that we focus on being thankful only during this time of year when God has showered us with blessings year round? I almost feel that is an insult to our Creator...kind of an, "Oh, and, by the way, thanks for everything you've done all year on our behalf. Amen" Anyways...

Just a few things I am so thankful for...

• My salvation - I am completely unworthy of God's love and forgiveness, yet He has showered me with both!
• The family God has blessed me with - two godly, patient parents and four amazingly awesome siblings (who put up with my bossiness over the years).
• My amazingly loving, supportive, understanding, patient, godly husband - I always dreamed God would bless me with a man like him...and He did.
• A wonderful place like Northland where I can serve the Lord with those of like minds and an eternal purpose.
• God's sovereignty - we don't yet know His will for our future, but we know He is working all things for the purpose of His glory.
• I'm thankful for God's hand in blessing TJ and myself with a sweet little baby girl whom we are so excited to meet in 8 weeks! We pray for her everyday.
• Food...I couldn't live without it - and God has never let me go hungry.
• My church family! I absolutely love Grace Baptist and the wonderful people there...and the Pastor God has given us. I miss it terribly whenever I'm gone.
• I'm so thankful for the Holy Spirit who works in my heart everyday whether or not I'm being obedient...I'm thankful that He has never given up on me.
• I'm thankful for music...it's just a little taste of heaven and a wonderful outlet for praise to our Creator.

I praise God for His kindness to us! And I hope He teaches me to be thankful everyday for big things and small things.

30 1/2 weeks...photo shoot.

Somehow he has managed to avoid gaining the sympathy weight. :)

Daddy loves Aria Hope Camacho!
Me and my bodybuilder hubby.
The only serious one he posed for. :)
Yep, he's been getting those weird cravings, too.