Phoning It In, Part 4

I hear the sound of Your voice

All at once, it's a gentle and thundering noise

Oh, God, all that You are is so overwhelming.

I delight myself in You,

Captivated by Your beauty.

I'm overwhelmed. I'm overwhelmed by You!

~Overwhelmed, Big Daddy Weave

Today, I am thankful for cell phones... Hooray for Steve Jobs and people like him with the God-given ability to figure all this stuff out!!  It's really amazing that this pocket-sized device serves so many valuable functions -- phone calls, texting, email, Bible plans, camera, photo editing, photo collage apps, photo storage, alarm clock, maps and navigation, reading blogs or books, PDF scanner, Facebook, google, internet, music playlists, podcasts, calculator, calendar, weather alerts, home alarm monitoring, notes and lists, budgets, bank app, Flipagram videos and slideshows, games, quick online shopping, diet and workout apps, flashlight, etc. - and it's become such a daily, commonplace thing that we mostly take it for granted! We can overuse them and be addicted, yes, but when we keep it in perspective, it's an impressive and fantastic tool that helps us to connect with the world rather than disconnect from it!

And now, in reverse chronological order, some random pics from my iPhone, just for fun!

The new Gilmore Girls watch party... in true Gilmore fashion with lot so candy, pizza, and Chinese food! :)

Miss K in her little Christmas hat. Preshface.

When Dad wears it, it's the "Bear Hat." He's a nice bear when he has it on, then one of the kids will take it off, and he'll roar and chase them! lol They get SO EXCITED about this game!!

The way he's sitting here is just cute to me. :)

Kyndal Faith (the lone girl with three older brothers) is in serious need of some Barbie dolls and girl toys... instead, she's decided to play with the iron statue of Pistol Pete as if it's a cute little doll. lol

Kinda sad, yet cute... the nurturing instinct is there whether there's a soft doll around or not! lol

The Wilsons joined me and Jenna for breakfast on Thanksgiving Eve... pumpkin French toast & breakfast casserole! :)

Here's Jenna cooking the French toast!

Our fifth annual Friendsgiving... YAY!! (My hand is up because I was trying to make sure I was in the selfie-timer picture, but I look excited and celebratory, so I like it!) lol

Karli's fall banner at the farmhouse!

The guys... I was in the kitchen and saw them all talking then turned toward them, and before I even said anything, Jeff had called the other guys over to pose with him because he knew what was coming! LOL

Lucy-fur. lol (I think... I get her and Pippa confused easily.)

Playing Headbands (kinda like CatchPhrase, but there are several categories to choose from and the phone videos everyone being crazy trying to get them to guess the word). =)

That's all for now. Yay for cell phones and for having a camera handy at all times!! :)

I believe there is a right and wrong, a time to live and die,

And the Bible is the blueprint that all men should live by.

I believe I'm not alone with my faith in Jesus Christ.

That is why all the more we will serve Him...

We have made our decision; we have staked our claim.

We have drawn a line in the sand, and we'll not be ashamed.

With the world behind us and the cross before,

By the grace of God, we will serve the Lord!

~Serve the Lord, Carmen