Quist Family Reunion at Strikers

You are God..

You alone are the Lord.  You made the heavens, even the highest heavens and all their starry host, the earth and all that is on it, the seas and all the is in them.  You give life to everything, and the multitudes of heaven worship You (NEH 9:6)
Took this one night while waiting for the sun to set.  Love how the sun breaks through all the clouds.  Love how God speaks to my heart in moments like this.

Cedar Point Summer vacation celebration

Last day of school

So I hope to get some pictures up of the kids on their last day of school.  They have had such an amazing year.  They have grown up so much this year.  Tyler brought home an amazing faith statement this year.  He profoundly declared that he believes, "God is God of the universe.  He created the whole thing with his hands and his voice.  If that didn't happen the world would be dark.  The world would have no light.  I am glad I have a God who did that.  I am glad I have a God who can do that and so much more."    Each of the Children at ACS make a time capsle of their faith journey and are given the gift of this at 8th grade graduation.  What an amazing gift. 
We are so blessed that our children can grow spiritually, accademically and physically in the same school.  Their are no words to describe how my children's lives have been impacted for the Lord by being surrounded with Chrisitan teachers and friends on a daily basis.  I am so thankful!! 

Thinking warm thoughts on a snowy day

Sounds of the House

I love listening to my kids singing and blasting Christian music in the basement!!  Love listening to my kids singing at the top of their lungs to it.  Love listening to the words they make up if they aren't quite sure what they are.  Somehow their version is just as good.

Luke 19:40
"I tell you," He replied, "if they keep quiet the stones will cry out."

Let us never be silent about our love for our Creator!!
 

Not Mr. Mc Gregor

Erin says, "Quick!! send Murf out he can scare the rabbits out of the garden."  Tyler says, "Erin let me handle this."  He grabs some gloves and the hose nozel and off he goes....And then I hear him yell in from the yard at Erin who's on the deck, "Awe he's so cute and little.  DON'T let Murf out Erin." Erin says, "They may be cute but they eat everything."  Tyler says, "Well Erin we have lots to eat in the fridge and he only has the garden.  I think we should just let him have it."...... 

My attempt at a picture

 

 

 

 Think I need to hire someone.

Spring like weather in March

Happy Easter

 

Grandpa's cages

When asked how did you learn to hit the ball like that? Tyler answers, "I learned at my Grandpa's cages."
Thanks Grandpa for letting Tyler use your cages. He was 8/8 with on base hits tonight at practice.
Reminds me of a funny story... totally true... and if you know my Dad, even funnier..... I remember as a kid my dad built a pitching machine to use in the backyard. He built it out of spare parts. My guess is, it was a lawn mower engine and a wheel barrel wheel. The ball went through a piece of PVC pipe and the wheel propelled it. On the first trial run it flung a baseball all the way across the highway into a field (about 3/4 of a mile). I remember my Dad's comment, "hmmm ..... that went a little further then I thought." "Not sure I brought another ball."

Sister coach

Tyler started baseball practices. The girls wanted to ride along since some of their friends from school are there watching their siblings. Erin said to Tyler on the way home, "Tyler you just have to swing and hit the ball as hard as you can to the fence." Tyler reply's, "Erin, it looks easier than it is."
I giggled...

God's team

Things have been busy, busy around here, and I love it!! Sometimes I just giggle when I look at all the things I have to get done in a day. My calendar is full of so many things I need to get done. I marvel at the blessings and responsibilities the Lord has given to me and our family. The kids have participated in many activities and I enjoy finding special moments to teach them through something they can relate to.

Quote of the day, "I figured out today, sometimes you have take the ball to the hoop and just score the basket. I would like to pass but it isn't always the best option."~Erin Kruithoff

Couldn't have said that one better.... I smiled when she said it because the Holy Spirit whispered to my heart. Teaching MOMENT!! Yes my dear...not only in basketball but in life.

We talked a little about basketball and life. We need a team (other Christians) and they need us. We all have to pull our weight in order for the team to work. Sometimes God throws us the ball. He wants us to do something with it. Even take a shot, just to discover, we could make the basket from what looked like an impossible angle. He wants us to work hard even when we are tired. Passing although it may seem like an easier option many not always be the best one. You are a very important player in God's team. He has blessed you with talents and gifts and you need to use them. Savor your time outs to the very end. For it is then that you will get the instruction from your Coach to finish the game.

"I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race." 2 Timothy 4:7

Blessing to you today as you play with all you might and fight the good fight.

Good choices

Not sure about other mom's but many days I feel like I speek but am not really heard. As our children grow I hear myself repeat, "Make good choices." almost as often as I say "Be careful with that." or "You are gonna fall." Today as the kids were playing with the little neighbor kids, I hear Tyler say, "If I was your Mom I would tell you to make a good choice about that. That is not a very good choice." I needed that today!! Thanks Lord for having me take the trash out at just the right moment today, so I could walk into that conversation. :0)

Psalm 71:20-21

Though you have made me see troubles many and bitter, you will restore my life again. From the depths of the earth you will again bring me up. You will increase my honor and comfort me once again.

Go Grandma Go!!

Skiing behind the pontoon boat actually worked. We all had our doubts but everyone got up. The kids even talked grandma into skiing around the lake. Go Grandma Go!!!!

Pontoon fun