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Matt and I tackled our first DIY project for Oliver's nature themed nursery today. Nothing major, but a project for baby nonetheless. I'm sure you've seen the wooden letters covered in scrapbook paper. Well, I think they are super cute and because all it takes is some mod podge and the scrapbook paper of your choosing it seemed simple enough.  It wasn't too hard, but I've learned to never  expect something to turn out like it looks in the picture on Pinterest. Ha! Anyway, it turned out great and my husband was a champ for helping me by trimming all the paper around the letters. Here are some pictures... Supplies:  bottle of Mod Podge, foam brush, letters,  scrapbook paper,  and a box cutter before What to do: Trace each letter on the paper (if you trace it on the back make sure to flip it so that it looks right when you turn it over) Coat each letter with mod podge (one at a time) Attach the paper to the letter Remove excess paper (we used

I love my church family. God placed Matt and I (and now our soon to arrive son) in a community of people who we can join our lives with and work together with for the glory of God and the spread of the Gospel. It's incredible. That fact is fleshing itself out this week at Vacation Bible School. We have successfully completed two nights of VBS: Sports and I couldn't be more pleased with how everyone has pulled together to love on kids this week for the sake of the Gospel. It truly does take an army and I am humbled by the droves of people who have given up their time each night (and the time it took to prepare for the week) to make this happen. Anxious to see what God is going to do with this week. What seeds will be planted in the hearts of the children attending, what things God will teach adults who are helping, in what ways sanctification will happen in the lives of those involved, and whatever else our great God might have in store. I'm grateful that God has ble

Man, a lot has been going on around here! Time to do a little reflection on what the Lord is doing in mine and Matt's life together. This may be jumbled and random, but I think you'll keep up! VBS. Oh my. It's right around the corner and things are coming together. We are doing a sports theme this year based on the book "Don't Waste Your Sports" by C.J. Mahaney. It's shaping up to be a good year. With new ideas and new curriculum comes new challenges, but who's not up for a good challenge every once in a while, right? We have excellent  people working at VBS this year, as always, and I have no doubt God will accomplish His plan for His glory with those involved. I for one am looking forward to it! Matt's back. Not like, hey Matt left and now he's back, but his poor lower back and that stinking disc that has decided to rebel against design and slip out of place. Ugh. Watching my poor husband agonize every morning getting out of bed after a