Spring and a few other things

Spring has sprung here in Croatia! Everything is blooming and just beautiful. I love longer days and having the fresh air come through the windows. We just planted a little garden of things we've been missing- okra, butter beans, and pickling cucumbers just to name a few.

Life has been busy here in Croatia. We just finished up a wonderful missions conference with Dr. Smith. Kevin has recently started teaching English to many Croats who have shown interest. It has been a wonderful opportunity to share Christ. We are excited for the opportunities the Lord has given is to serve Him here.

Spring has also brought is a new little furry friend into our family. We welcomed little Cubbie into our heart and home. He is already house broken and has his passport and chipped. Cubbie has been very good for the most part. He is having to adjust to hearing us speak to him in English and broken Croatian. We love him.

Summer will be here before we know it. Yay!

A bunch of "stuff"

The last time I posted was before Christmas, and yes I realize that my Christmas background is still gracing my blog. That's okay because the tree in our house stayed up for a whole month after Christmas! We seriously waited for a package from the states for a month. It was from our church, so it was special and we wanted it to feel Christmasy when we opened it. Christmas was perfect this year, everyone got just enough I think. It was good.

February is quickly flying past us! I don't know where the time has gone. Lots of thingsare happening here in Croatia though and I hope to update more in the coming weeks. Our family has been busy with school and language school, and life in general. Life in Croatia is simple. We are not always running to this place and that like in America. Our town is small also, so there is not much to do anyway. I can't wait for it to warm up so the kids can go outside to play. They are ready for a change in their routine and the sun always changes grumpy moods.

On a sad note, the kid's kitten was killed a week ago. They were really upset for a few days because Tigress was their little friend to play with. I know we're only talking about a cat, but she was special to them. They are doing much better now and are looking forward to finding another furry friend. We are just waiting for the right time. (:

That's it for now. In the meantime, the background is changing and hopefully I'll update you guys a little more often.

It's almost Christmas!!! (wow)

I can.not.believe that Christmas is just around the corner! Really, where did our year go to? It seems like we were just digging into all of our Christmas decorations that had been stored away while we were on deputation.

Our tree is up and the house is slowly turning into a marvelous sight with signs of Christmas everywhere. This is my most favorite time of year and the kids as well. It's not about the getting and recieving, but remembering WHO this holiday is all about. I will be the first to admit that WE BELIEVE Jesus is the reason for the season.

I also believe in making memories with my kids... and yes they still believe{wink,wink}. Christmas is for having fun and I would never take that away from them. This year we are going to count down the days til Christmas with an advent calendar. I have always wanted to do this, but it never really worked out until now.

My idea:
25 stockings

25 scriptures leading up to the birth of Christ

Fun things to do:a treat, craft, something to bake or make, something to do for someone else

a Christmas movie each night: We loved watching 25 Days of Christmas when we lived in America. This year we are making our own line up. (:

This year my goal is to not STRESS OUT over Christmas. I found the neatest website here to tackle that.

I'm so glad I found these ideas this year!Hopefully you will find them helpful as well.

Good Preaching from our Pastor in CROATIA!

Our pastor came to visit us at the end of September in Croatia. This was his first time preaching with a translator. I think he did really well..... I'm a little biased though. (: I hope that you enjoy. Have a wonderful Wednesday!!

Sermons

Dare you not to shed a tear. [VIDEO]

WARNING: THIS WILL MAKE YOU CRY!! Don't forget your tissues.
This was just precious... I am praying that we would have an opportunity to do something like this for our kids!

Dare you not to shed a tear. [VIDEO]

Weekly ConnectionPoint

Blessed to be able to share what God is doing in Croatia through our family. Evangelism is slow in Europe, so we are thankful for each chance He gives us to witness for Him. Please take a look @ the Connection Point below and find out how you can pray for us and Croatia. (:
Weekly
ConnectionPoint

Our first field trip

I miss going to Graves Mountain in Virginia to the Apple Festival to enjoy "all things apple". Not to mention the spectacular Autumn views of leaves changing all around us! Well, today was our first field trip to Haus des Apfels in Austria. They had a restaurant, museum, and many different kinds of apples to choose from. We had a wonderful time when we finally got there. The food was okay... meats and cheeses and bread platter with other things as well. We didn't see the museum, the owners only spoke German, but the views were pretty awesome! On our way back home we stopped by the pump king stand and picked out some to decorate and cook with. I would share some pictures, but today I used my "nice" old camera that still uses film. I wanted good pictures and this camera hadn't been used in a while. So....... when I gets the film developed, I will share! LOL.