Flashing Back... just 2 years.

Saw these and just couldn't get over how in just 2 years, my babies have grown up so much!










I remember he posed for this and asked me to take his picture :-)

Soccer 2011

This fall we took a break from baseball, and 3 members of the Haut House hit the soccer field.



Noah is coaching a YMCA team that both Isaac and Lauralyn are on.



Noah is also participating in an adult soccer league with some friends.



Both Isaac and Noah enjoy soccer... Lauralyn is another story.



I'm pretty sure we can cross soccer off her list of future careers (or hobbies for that matter).



But she is really cute prancing around the soccer field, avoiding the ball at all costs.


(This is one of the 1st and last times she got near a ball at a game ;-)



My guess is, we will have another soccer player in our family... but for now, the ball makes a decent pillow.

10 Years

Yes, we are still here. My lack of blog activity is a direct result of the busyness of the season. I do have some posts to catch up on... including the fact we celebrated our 10th anniversary a couple of weeks ago!





For 10 years we have been married. For 10 years we have lived in our house. Ten years sort of went by in a flash. I assume the next 10 years will be even quicker, which is slightly scary.





God has accomplished a great deal in our lives these 10 years. Growing us, stretching us, challenging us, blessing us. An abundance of blessings really, peppered with the occasional heartache. Plenty of character building, many lessons in loving one another and perseverance.



Ten years ago, I don't think I understood love. Or sacrifice. Both of these things came gradually in marriage, and went warp speed once children entered the picture. Love and sacrifice... living out the gospel at home (however living it much less gracefully and selflessly as I aught).



For our anniversary, we went away for 3 nights to a guest ranch in Georgia. The first long weekend trip without kids since Isaac came along. It was wonderful. And my darling husband was kind enough to give me a trip where horseback riding was a twice a day activity. (He actually really loved it).



Thank you, Lord, for giving me a marriage beyond my greatest dreams. A husband who is faithful, kind, generous, and even a little humorous... a man who loves me despite my craziness and selfishness. Thank you for blessing us with supportive extended family, and 5 children to love and hold on a daily basis. For giving us friendships and a church family that makes this small town home, a home we savor and enjoy. God, guide our steps as we set out on our 11th year, please continue to protect our marriage from apathy and discontent. Set our eyes on You and purpose us for Your glory. Amen