Happy Valentine's Day

Deal blog readers, Happy Valentine's Day. May the love of the Lord bring you joy. p.s. Aren't those pretty roses? Thanks, Kevin for my beautiful flowers and the chocolates. I love you more than words. I am so glad I get to spend Valentines Day with you! (our first in 6 years together)..

Lent

Next Wednesday is Ash Wednesday and it marks the beginning of the season of Lent, which is concidered the most important season in Christianity. It is the beginning of a 46 day long period, ending on Easter Sunday. Traditionally, Lent is thought to be 40 days and 40 nights, but it hardly ever ends up that short. Due to the equinox and leap years, the time that is Lent varies every year. Most Christians decide to fast during this time, whether it be from tv or chocolate, everyone is encouraged to sacrifice something to remember -no, to celebrate the sacrifice Christ made on the cross. This year, I have decided to fast. I am giving up all food and taking only water from sun up to sun down. After sunset, I will fast Daniel-style. Fruits and veggies only. During this time of sacrifice, I am praying for a breakthrough. A spiritual breakthrough and a financial breakthrough. I am praying for Divine direction. I am doing what I feel called to do, to honor the Lord. I encourage everyone to get out of their comfort zone this year, and fast something. (my first fast 6 years ago was from chocolate over Lent, last year I fasted "my" time and read the Bible -cover to cover- over Lent). Celebrate your salvation by honoring the Lord. In the book of Matthew, Jesus calls us to give, pray, and fast. I pray the goodness of the Lord would surround you every day and that you would be moved in a mighty way. In Him, Julie

SuperBowl Party

Sorry this is a little late, but as you can see by my last post, we left Monday for Tahoe. So I didnt get a chance to share some pictures of our Superbowl party. Our dear friends, the Brucias came over, as did Kevin's dad Tim and his wife Ann, and our buddy Dan and his sweet girlfriend Jenna. We had an aboundance of food, and a great time. We are blessed with good friends.

Kevin and I

Kevin and Kayden

Justice and I

The Brucia Family

Dan and Jenna

Justice and Kayden and her "other brother" Kellen. These kids play so well together!

Tahoe Getaway.

To celebrate Kevin's 30th birthday, and, kind-of, Valentines Day, we went to South Lake Tahoe overnight on Monday. We prayed for no snow, so that we could get home safe and in tie to pick Justice up from preschool. Praise God, there was only a tiny flurry, not even really worth mentioning.
Here are a couple pics from our quick trip:

We love staying at the Stardust..

Here is Kev and I outside the Riva Grill after dinner.

We were just being goofy, but I actually really like this picture.

On the way home, we stopped at a turnout to get a good pic of the Lake

We were blessed that it didnt snow while we were there. It made getting home safe and easy.

Kevin and I at Bridal Veil Falls on the way home.

The Lord Provides

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Amen! So today, when Kevin and I walked into the sanctuary and got our programs, I noticed that there was something attached via paperclip. Let me just tell you how amazing God is: it is a new wristband! Not quite the same as the one that I had, but meaningful nonetheless. It is dark blue and has the words "Bear Creek Church BREAKTHROUGH 2010". Isn't it just like God? I don't know if you remember or not, but the reason I fasted earlier this year was for spiritual breakthough. So I am going to wear this new wristband now as a reminder that God ALWAYS provides, and that if I continue to seek Him, He will provide the breakthrough I am so despitately longing for. The picture is of the wristband on Kevin. Thanks for your prayers. God is ever faithful.

Finally Free!!!!

I am finally free to write my blog posts from anywhere and everywhere. Yes, I got the blogger app for my iPhone. I knew this thing would eventually come in handy! So be prepaired, faithful readers, I am on the move and ready to write!!

RIP BBB

I am in mourning. Yes, mourning. Mourning of my Blood Bought bracelet......

I have been wearing that special red rubber bracelet for almost 3 years now.

And today it broke. I have taken it off a couple times, and today I tried to take it off because the lady who was doing my manicure wanted to rub lotion on my arms. And when I went to take off my precious bracelet, it BROKE. It snapped. It is unfixable and unwearable.

I must say, I am definately a smidge more devastated than I originally thought that I would be.

If anyone knows where I can get a new one, please email me:  mrsjuiekent@yahoo.com

First Day Of Preschool!

Today, Kevin’s 30th Birthday, was also Justice very first day of Preschool! She is attending St. Peter’s in Lodi. We are excited for her, but also a little sad. Our girl is growing up. Aawww…… When we went to drop her off, I didn’t even cry! Matter of fact, I haven’t cried at all.

Justice picking out what clothes she wants to wear to her first day of school!

Justice all dressed and ready to go.

Justice inpatiently waiting for mom to take a picture. She took her new blanket to school for show-and-tell.

Birthday Boy Daddy and Justice outside the school.

Mommy and Justice walking to her classroom.

Jus standing outside the door to her Preschool classroom.

Justice outside the school. What a big girl she is!

Jan 30 @ Dillon Beach

I guess all it needed was a little reboot. Pictures finally uploaded for January 30, 2010 at Dillon Beach. Sorry it took me so long to post them! Enjoy!

Me with Justice and Kayden at the beach.

Poppy, Grammy, and Bubbo on the sunporch.

Justice and Kayden playing in the sand.

Our camp!

My beautiful family, complete with Bronx!

Drake, Kayden, Grammy, Bubbo, Me, Kev, Justice, Logan, Stephanie and Sierra

Kayden getting his feet wet!

This is my FAVORITE Daddy & Kayden picture!

Justice with her sand castle.

Kayden Noah. I just love this face. He was eating his first ever Rice Krispy Treat!

Beautiful sunset, take 1.

Beautiful sunset take 2.

Happy 30th To You!

My computer seems to be not wanting to upload any pictures. So frustrating! It would be nice to share the rest of the Dillon Beach pictures...

But I’d like to take this opportunity to wish my completely wonderful husband, Kevin, a happy 30th Birthday! (Too bad I can't post an embarassing baby pic!)

Dear Hubby,
You are such an amazing person. Your love for God, for me and our children is evident in everything you do. Thank-you for being my partner through this adventure called life. I am so blessed to spend eternity with you. I know that today won’t be the greatest of birthdays, because of work, but I do know that I will do my best to make it up to you on Monday when we escape the hustle and bustle to Tahoe to celebrate!
I love you with my whole heart and each day I thank the Mighty Creator for bringing us together.
143,
~Whif