Mom....it's not what you think :>)

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Some pics from our recent walk with the Gonzales crew to our little piece of country in the city, the beautiful Wissahickon.

The Birthday Boy

The Birthday Boy
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Josiah had a wonderful 4th birthday party on Saturday. Thanks to Noah and Luke for coming over. His sister informed him that he would not turn 4 until he blew out the candles :>) He was so excited that it was 'his' birthday and 'his cake'. Click on the picture to see more pics.

His Bro enjoyed the cake too :>)

Give me a kiss mom :>)
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Dr. Perkins breakfast with the kids

dr perkins
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We were blessed to have Dr. Perkins, one of our heroes of the faith, stay with us for a weekend this March. It was an awesome experience. He is 'famous' in christian circles, yet humble. He is a man of great wisdom, that dropped out of school in third grade. He is 76 years old, but he would read his bible with us at breakfast and be fired up (and preachin')by 7am. He has suffered much for the kingdom, and yet is full of joy. I don't think we will grasp the impact he has had until we reach heaven. I was asked to introduce him for the conference. As I regflected on this I realized what an impact he has had on my life. His teaching of the three R's was highly influential in the purchase of our house and the neighborhood we live in. His ministry in MS caused me to re-evaluate my life and change my entire career path...and best of all, my wife and I became really good 'friends' at a ministry he helped start in Canton, MS (we even got engaged there :>)).

I think what the prophet Jeremiah said of King Josiah applies to him as well; "He defended the cause of the poor and needy, so all went well. Is that not what it means to know me declares the Lord?" Dr. Perkins is a man who knows and loves and lives for his savior, Jesus Christ.

Evie's first birthday

I think I like this cake thing:>)

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Toby's 7th Birthday party!

Look at those brave young knights and maidens ready to slay the dragon....which was Daddy. For some reason my wife loves to create birthday parties that involve 9 children with swords pummeling me:>). The kids sure had a blast ( I did to). Thanks to those who came. Check out more photos on the flickr link.