Swim, Jackson, Swim

Jackson competed in Winter and Spring champs.

Swimming is a family event!

He swam hard! Always so proud of him!

1st in 50 free, 25 back and fly, and 2nd in 25 free!

7 year old High point earner!

Spring Champs:

1st and 2nd places for Jackson today, and he dropped time in every race.

Love my little swimmer!

Snipbits

Brian's parents were here for about a month. We enjoyed spending time with them, the extra time for dates, and are so thankful for all they did for us!!

Here are a few pictures of our time with them:
Being spoiled by Sharon

Jackson loved having Papa and Grandma watch him play basketball

All of us

Sunday morning donuts with Papa

Watching Jackson swim

:)

Lincoln loved playing with Grandma all by himself

Thankful for so many great memories with them!

#hartzeveryday2017 Week 7

Day 43: Our Grow Group to assemble blessing bags tonight. I loved how our children helped and prayed over these bags. It's a small way for us to #bekind and show God's love across our city. Lord, open our eyes and help us love like you.

Day 44: Special delivery for the boys' teachers and Valentine's for our friends! We are ready for tomorrow!

Day 45: Valentine's tradition!

Little surprises for my boys! All things Pokemon, which I don't understand at all! 

Day 46: I look forward to reading with this boy every other night!

Day 47: The best picture I got tonight, but they sure had fun playing together! 

 Day 48: Still loving my journaling Bible!

Day 49: Relationships matter!

It was a partying kind of day!

Memorizing Scripture V4:4

Genesis 15:1, NKJV, "Do not be afraid, Kyndra, I AM your shield, your exceedingly great reward."

A shield protects, intercepts/deflects attacks, guards, and is a line of defense. I am so thankful I that God is my shield. I have nothing to fear!

"You crush the enemy

underneath my feet

You are my sword and shield

Though troubles linger still

Whom shall I fear

I know who goes before me

I know who stands behind

The God of angel armies

Is always by my side."

#hartzeveryday2017 Week 6

Day 36: Lincoln helped Grandma make Playdoh!

Day 37: Blurry picture, but it makes my heart happy that we know and have neighbors that my boys love playing with!

Day 38: All Jackson wants to do is play basketball! I'm curious as to what he will love more as he gets older; swimming, basketball, or something else?

 Day 39: Special lunch for Jackson!

Day 40: Beautiful evening for some fishing!

Day 41: Rodan+Field perks! I'm SO blessed by this business!

New purse and shirt!

Day 42: Date night consisted of Wisconsin cheese curs and shopping for bedroom decor!

#hartzeveryday2017 Week 5

Day 29: Double date to see Tim Hawkins!

Day 30: Practicing 

Day 31: Twinning with some sweet students!

Day 32: Finally celebrating straight A's for Jackson!!

Day 33: Always fun to catch up with sweet friends!

 Day 34: Wearing my red for #nationwearred Day

  

Day 35: We figured we should have him to at least one home improvement project 

why he was here! :) 

Memorizing Scripture V4:3

Proverbs 3:3 "Let love (kindness) and faithfulness never leave you, bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart."

Pastor David is in the middle of a series on kindness, and I love what he said, "You can't build love and faithfulness; we must let it grow in Him and be empowered by the Lord."

This is also my prayer for my boys. I want to live this verse out daily so my boys can see what that looks like. I am going to need to surrender daily to Him and put aside my flesh.

I am overwhelmed by your affection. Thank you for the greatness and kindness of your love.- Bryan and Katie Torwalt