Fire

We have a fire going near us that has burned 22,000 acres and is still roaring. Many of you have checked in on us. Thank you. We are fine. 

This was a picture from our front lawn two nights ago as the fire hit the ridge of the mountain. The distance is about 10 miles and for a split second you think, what if? 

Josh and I have moved 6 times in 5 years so our stuff has been pretty curated up until this point. Then we bought a house and had a second kid. Hello explosion of things we never knew we needed! 

What would we take if we were evacuated? The reality is, not much - clothes, important documents, Emerson's blankey, and whatever else is an immediate need. But the truth is, all the rest of it, I could let go - the house, the furniture, all of the stuff. 

While the fire raged today we went to our home church. It was a testimony service and I saw a glimpse of how powerfully God is moving in many people's lives. Afterwards I had some pretty powerful words spoken into me. Our true treasures right before me, ones that I don't have to worry will ever leave me, and that I carry in my heart always. 

"But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moths and vermin do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also." Matthew 6:20 

I'm going to sleep praying for the people battling that blaze and thanking Jesus for giving me eternal treasures. What a hope!  

Just Like That

Every year Josh's work shuts down for a week in July. This week is that week and I think it goes without saying that we are all enjoying him being home. We have no big plans but to do a little work on the house, work on that potty training with E, read some books to L, for me to catch up on some sleep, and for us to fold all that wretched laundry. Parteee animals! 

We went to the Science Center today for a few hours. Landon's first time. 

Every night when I'm nursing Landon before bed I'm hopeful that this is the night he is going to sleep through till morning and every night, so far, my dreams are crushed when I roll out of bed a time or two. To sleep train or to not sleep train?? 

But besides the lack of sleep, he has grown into the happiest little kid, readily giving smiles and coos. Just this last week he began rolling from stomach to back and moving himself forward by tucking his legs under his body. 

That first year growth is something. And just like that, he is 6 months old. 

Stepping Back and Stepping In

Well, we tried for a repeat photo but this was the best we could get. ;) How was your fourth? 

We went swimming and my little-big cousin, who is the best swim teacher, spent some time with Emerson. When she has been in the pool with us, she was timid and clingy, but with Uncle Noah she came alive! He had her jumping in the pool, putting her face under water, holding on to him while he swam. My flower bud truly blossomed under his tutelage. 

I guess sometimes you truly do need to step back so someone else can step in. 

Contrary to how Landon feels about the pool, we've been having a wonderful start to the weekend/Josh's vaca. 

Also, my husband is so hot! FILF!