The Lyon Cubs: Kalena

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Thursday, July 10, 2014

Justin got to be in our city's production of Les Miserables. We loved watching him in it! I took the girls to see the show on opening night, another night took Andrew, and another night went with our friends. Andrew and I got to go back stage and meet the cast which was a blast. He especially loved meeting Gavrosh and Cosette since he sings all of their songs constantly. It was such a fun and memorable experience! We made some great friends too.

Friends!

Wednesday, July 9, 2014

SEVEN!

Kalena turned 7 on September 17th, 2013. It was a wonderful birthday. She got to pick out a cake and have it decorated exactly how she wanted it..She picked a chocolate cake with red roses on it. We had Elena and her family over and the girls all decorated button boxes.

Kalena loves gardening, sewing, reading and soccer. She was a star defender on the soccer team and even scored a goal this year. She is very close with her sisters and brother. They all love her very much, and look to her for help and cuddles. I am so thankful for what a hard worker Kalena is and how she is determined to get things right, no matter what it is. It is so fun seeing her big front teeth come in, and to watch her grow so tall! We love Kalena so much and thank God for the sensitivity He has placed in her. May He grow that to a level that can be used for caring for His people. Kalena, my 7 year old.... I love you with all my heart!

Blessed

As I look back on housing situations in the past for Justin and I, it is impossible not to see the providence of God. Currently, we have been so blessed by my sister's in-laws, and been given the opportunity to live in a wonderful duplex. It is not far from our life and friends. It has a front and backyard with a place we were able to put a tree fort and a fun swing. God has blessed us so richly in our housing needs ever since we were married. Early in our marriage we lived downtown and next door to my childhood best friend and her husband. Then we moved to LA. We stayed in motels for a bit and then were taken in by a couple at our church with a beautiful home and an in-law unit for us. We then were able to buy our house next door to our church. Grace Church is said to be the Disneyland of Christianity. It was amazing. The amount of joy, worship and fellowship that happened at our home next door to Grace was unbelievable. We named our second daughter Sara Grace. When we moved back, we were able to live just blocks from my parents, which is the home we were in when Katie was born. Then we moved next door to our amazing friends the Maclennans (I'm not making this up... It's unreal) then, we had to move and found a place we LOVED... and my sister and her husband moved in next door to us!!! This was the place we brought Andrew home to. What a whirlwind of blessing upon blessing. Just when we were feeling the urge for more space, my sister's in-laws called and offered to let us rent their 3 bedroom duplex within our budget.

(my favorite quote from Steve, my sister's father in law, "We are not on this earth to make money.")

So here we are, in a smallish town that we love, with a beautiful home we don't deserve. We have beautiful views of the mountains and the sunsets. I have no idea how long we will be able to stay here... but I do know this: God has and always will provide for us. We praise him and thank Him for such kindness, and we are at peace with...and are excited for...whatever he provides next.

Working hard or...

Exactly what part of your homework instructions is this?

Kids cooked dinner!

Tonight was the first time I was in an advisory only role during the making of dinner... the girls did it all. I was so proud of them! Waffle turkey sammies... Yum!