Becoming One with Nature

Our First Garden!

This summer we took out our over grown flower garden and planted some beans, peas, lettuce and carrots. The boys had a great time planting the beans and helping us get everything set up.

Finding a Bird with Uncle Jared
Jared and the boys were playing outside and found a lost little bird. He hung out with them for a while till they spotted his home and put him back in the tree.

Gofer Hunting with Grandpa Ener

Of course there is alwasy an adventure at Grandpa and Grandma Ener's house. This time the challenge was: Pocket Gofer catching! They were able to catch 2. The boys were very excited! Now Drew calls Grandpa and asks him if he would come and teach Daddy and Mommy to catch the moles. Yes. our yard is getting taken over and we have tried to catch them. Grandpas are just good I tell him!

Weddings, Wedding and Weddings!!

Jared & Amy

This summer came with some special weddings for us as family. First we celebrated with Jared as he said "I do" to Amy. Yes, that means we now have two Amy Mulvihill's. She is an amazing woman and I am proud to share names with her!


The wedding day was filled with God's amazing wonder as the clouds cleared for pictures. As as the ceremony drew near the clouds came in with a bang as rain and thunder roared. We heard God's Amen while Jared and Amy promised forever together.

I have to say that some would have been sad that the rain came, but if you were present at that place, you felt God's presence. He was showing his power, while we as family and freinds were reminded of His love for us and the power of His Cross. The wedding celebration was not just for Jared and Amy, it was the proclamation of HIS GOSPEL! Praise Him!!

What picture of His love for us...may we continue to always serve each other.

We love you both and are so honored to Welcome you to the family!!

Best Buddies!! Jay and Drew!


Mark & Krystal's Wedding!!


It was an honor too, to be apart of Mark & Krystal's Wedding. These two have an amazing story of love, grace and perseverance. They remind us a lot of our relationship. Not the length, but the heart of it! We love you two and will be praying for you as you journey this life together as one!

Love you Julie!!

Toads...Toads...and More Toads!

This spring has been filled with many fun days running around outside and enjoying the beautiful spring sun. It also means that our windows fill up with Toads. We started with 1 and now have 7! Last summer we ended with 12. The other night we had Shane Anna and Austin over and Shane took some great snapshots to show our fun night.



Check out the toads boys!!

Our precious Matthew...he is so big!! 21 months old aready.

Drew, my big boy. He will be 4 in November!

The night is never over until there is a game of kickball going on.

Immanuel-God is with Us!

We love decorating for Christmas. . . but mostly we love what Christmas represents. "His name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, Almighty God, Everlasting Father, the Prince of Peace." Isaiah 9:6.

As we decorate, fill our days with shopping we pray that Christ will not get lost from Chrsitmas. And we pray that all of you will see God's amazing love in sending His son for a world of sinners.

Reach up to our Lord, praise His name, for Great is His Faithfulness!

We pray that all of you see Jesus this Christmas season. May God's love, mercy,grace,Glory and faithfulness show you the power of Christmas. He sent His ONLY Son to earth for us, sinners. (John 3:16)

Merry Christmas everyone!!

Enjoying Fall!

What fun is raking leaves when you can't jump and play in them.

To jump in leaves right, Drew says you have to have a running start...

Jump with all your power...
...and keep your head up!

Then relax and enjoy!

Snow....already!

Who knew that just a day before Saturday we were playing outside in the sandbox...


Helping Dad trip trees...

and enjoing the fun fall weather...then

we woke up on Saturday to almost an inch of snow......

Can you believe it...it is only the second week in October!

We decided to enjoy the moment and play in the snow.

Drew's snow angel!!

Our new friend, Mr. Snowman!!

The boys chillin in the snow!

Good thing we are Minnesotians and can handle the snow!!

Matthew is Walking...with Mr. Hippo!

After weeks of Scooting...then crawling the bear crawl...Matthew is now getting more interested in the fact that he doesn't have to walk on all fours!

With the help of his Hungry Hippo Friend, Matthew is now getting around town!!