Happy Early Birthday

Last week we celebrated the all the babies turning 1 in our Bible study, minus one family who couldn't make it because of a sick child. They were all born within a few weeks of each other, some just a few days apart. It turned out to be a wonderful evening to be outside and all the kiddos had a blast except for Maeve who wasn't feeling so well. I think she is finally getting some more teeth.

The cupcakes came about from an idea I saw from www.annies-eats.com. The party was at 5pm, I decided at 2pm to make these. Having never made them before that was not such a good idea to start so late in the day. I think we would have missed the party if not for my friend Bobbi who came over to help make them. I think they turned out super cute.

Maeve decided to cry at her party.

She didn't even want her cupcake. Oh well, more for me!

I needed some thank you cards recently so I decided to make some.

The Last month or so In Pictures

Here are a few pictures of what we've been doing.

I April our photographer took some family photos out in the bluebonnets. More photos are posted on my facebook account.

A few weeks ago we went hiking at Bastrop State park with good friends.

Maeve was not excited about hanging out on my back. Evelyn loved her view, and was not to thrilled about walking when we put her down.

On Mother's day we had Maeve dedicated at church. Here is a family photo after. You can see how excited the kids were. I have a short video of the dedication but am having trouble downloading it. I know the grandparents are anxious to see.

I actually have more photos to share, but my computer tells me my "start up" disc is full and will not allow me to download anything else. When I get all that worked out I'll post more photos.

Maeve is almost walking. She will be 1 in June and just might be walking by then.

A Gabe Post: Self Criticism is Healthy

The video below is a well-played satire on most contemporary evangelical churches. It stings in its honesty. But I think it is healthy to recognize what part of our life is cultural and what part is unchanging. The Gospel is unchanged, the mode of its delivery is cultural. Christ's work on the cross for us is eternal, how we share it can be adapted to the culture in which we present it. I have no problem with social satire as long as the Gospel itself is not watered down.

Enjoy, and then think about what church might look in 10 years, and then ask yourself why you go to church. Is it for the experience or something more eternal?

http://vimeo.com/11501569