Compass

God has led us to a new church body in downtown Vancouver, just 5-10 minutes from home. It is called "Compass" and it is the first church plant off of Mosaic in Portland. We have been going for about a month now, and are feeling very at home. It is nice to attend church in a different way. . . together!!. We are excited to see how God will use us here in this community!

Thankful for Turkey

Annabelle and Ella were very patient as they watched and waited while we cooked Thanksgiving Dinner all day and finally ate around 5:00. Annabelle is of course posing for the picture, but Ella is clearly ready to get down to business! Chris cooked the meat I, the side dishes. We had a delicious cajun andouille sausage stuffed turkey breast (amazing!) and a tri-tip roast with mashed potatoes, salad, bread and made from scratch butternut-squash ravioli. It was a smaller group this year, just Chris & I and the girls and their Aunt Andi (Chris' sister).
Here are some things we are thankful for this year:

Health
God's provision via a brand new home!
10 years of marriage!
A new church home.
Aunt Andi moved to Portland.
Reconnecting with old friends.
Living across the street from good friends.
Getting to go to So. Cal. for Christmas (and yes...D-land!).
Sunday Ticket in HD with surround sound (Chris)
One potty trained, one more to go! (Amber)
Movies (Annabelle)
Halloween Candy (Annabelle)
Food (Ella)
A big sister to play with, and long hair to pull! (Ella)