Some good news and some bad news....

We accepted an offer on the house last Thursday! The purchaser has until this Thursday to remove all subjects. The inspection is coming up and I think things will go well.... but you never know!

Bad news: My parents had a fire in their house, and everything in the house is either burnt, melted or smoke damaged. It'll be quite a few months until they will be able to move back into their home. However, they have been taking it very well, all things considering... It's a good thing they had good house insurance. I know I'll be looking over my insurance again to make sure I have good coverage.

Matthew 13 Parable of the Four Soils:

"A farmer went out to plant some seed. As he scattered it across his field, some seeds fell on a footpath, and the birds came and ate them. Other seed fell on shallow soil with underlying rock. The plants sprang up quickly, but they soon wilted beneath the hot sun and died because the roots had no nourishment in the shallow soil. Other seeds fell among thorns that shot up and choked out the tender blades. But some seed fell on fertile soil and produced a crop that was 30, 60, and even a 100 times as much as had been planted. Anyone who is willing to hear should listen and understand!"

Jesus describes 4 types of soils:

the hardpath - those who hear about Jesus and don't understand

the rocky soil - those hear and receive it with joy, but wilt as soon as they have problems or are persecuted.

the thorny ground - those who hear and accept the Good News, but all too quickly the message is crowded out by the cares of this life and the lure of wealth. No crop is produced.

the good soil - represents the hearts of those who truly accept God's message and produce a huge harvest.

My soil is often thorny. Pray for me!

Yay!! I'm so excited I can hardly keep myself from jumping up and down! This weekend I finally put myself on a waiting list for a camera. I've ordered the Nikon D-80 with the 18-200 mm VR lens. The wait is really getting to me though and its only been a few days! Apparently this camera doesn't start shipping until September 15... and with the usual short supply of Nikon, this could mean an even longer wait. The good news is that I'm first on the waiting list for the camera (I think), and third for the lens. Now all I need is a good class so I can learn how to use it!!!!

The Open House was this weekend also. No news on this front. Apparently there was lots of interest and almost 30 groups of people coming through, however no offer... Our realtor remains optimistic though and ensures us that we are not priced too high. Tomorrow there is a realtor's tour in the morning and a showing in the afternoon. It's not easy to keep a house clean and keep packing up the kids for outings. Pray that our house will sell soon!

Haven't been too busy with scrapbooking. The house has been a big priority for us. I am however, looking forward to fall. I'll be going to the Creating Keepsakes convention in Bellevue (Seattle) and staying there for 3 whole sleeps! Jen, my SIL, will be going with me so it'll be a great bonding time. We'll also be meeting fellow scrapbooking friends from Lovebug, and having a grand ole girly time! I REALLY can't wait for this!! ...and I'd better have my new camera by then....

Also in November is the Ali Edwards classes at PE. I've signed up for her 2 album classes. Sonja and Anna will be there too, so it'll be another Lovebug Party!

AND... October 21st is the Lovebug Crop.... and these are always sooo much fun!

I see lots of Scrapbooking in my future!!!

Today's devotion: Matthew 11
Verse 29: Not even a sparow, worth only half a penny, can fall to the ground without your Father knowing it 30: And the very hairs on your head are all numbered. 31: So don't be afraid; you are more valuable to him than a whole flock of sparrows.

Verse 32: If anyone acknowledges me publicly here on earth, I will openly acknowledge that person before my Father in heaven 33: But if anyone denies me here on earth, I will deny that person before my Father in heaven.

Crazy Summer!!!


What a crazy summer it's been! Our home has a 'For Sale' sign on the front lawn. We've been talking about selling it for a while now, but we (ahem - Jonathan) finally decided to get 'our' butts in gear and finish up the renos. The Open House is this weekend, so I'm trying to get the house clean. My kids think I'm a big grouch.....

Signed up for CKC classes in Seattle today! Can't wait to enjoy 4 days of FUN away from home with my SIL and friends. WOOHOO!!! I can't wait for November!!!

Had lots of fun at the Lovebug crop last Saturday. I got to test out Anna's camera. Thanks Anna! I'll be getting one of my own soon to play with. YAY!!!!