Y2K!!!

A whole decade of time, as we define it, is gone. 10 years ago, as i write this, everyone was holding their breath, wondering what would happen when the clocks & computers rolled to all zeros. We were all talking about then new millenium & what would happen in the 2000's. Do your remember?

I am amazed that very few people are talking about this being the end of a decade & the beginning of a new one. The end of the 2000's forces me to reflect on the past and then think about the next decade coming up. What impact do I want to have over the next 10 years? What does God want to see from me 10 years from now, when we turn to 2020?

Don't we all want to have a profound impact on the world in some way? Don't we all want to leave a legacy that really makes a difference? One thing I do know from my short 34 years here is this: if we don't take small baby steps forward each day, if we don't work towards a landmark/goal, NOTHING will EVER happen that is profound. We must plod along, every day, towards the mark that we feel God has called us to.

I wish I knew exactly what to say about my goals for 10 years from now. But I can't answer that right now. Personally, I for sure want to be living a more sanctified life, in close fellowship with God and his Son. Our children are a good goal to have on the radar. I want to see them living lives of service and submission to Christ. What beyond that? How can a best serve him? Show me God. Show us God.

Are you ready to hear him? If you are already razor focused and doing what he wants, keep going. Don't give up. At the same time, I think the end of a decade is a good time to fine tune your focus. Let's do it.

(btw, my son carson just asked: what's Y2K? funny how time changes things, huh?)

All in 24 hrs

Jada's first Christmas with our family.

Our readoption in the US! She's officially Jada Eyerusalem Rinkenberger.

Celebrating Jada's first birthday, (which is actually tomorrow).

Merry CHRISTmas

Let it snow!

Advent Conspiracy...love this idea!

It's been a while

Blogging hasn't been a priority lately...obviously. And honestly, I'm not sure how long I'm going to keep this up. I might be doing a montly highlight post from now on. :) Anyway, here's a quick recap of the last few weeks.

A "just because she's cute picture". :) Love this shirt from our sweet neighbors. It says "Little Sister".

To kick off the Holiday season we headed with all the Rinks to stuff stockings for those in the Military. I love that my kids get to "serve" and "give" and not just "get" during Christmas.

Another just because pic. After all she's why I started this blog. :)

The following week we headed to my parents for Thanksgiving. Bless my mom's heart. She hates turkey but made it for the rest of us. Actually, my dad grilled it. Yummy. Thanks for the great weekend Mom and Dad!

The little boys watching a movie.

The big kids playing a game. I know Bart is really not wanting to give this money to Ems. :)

After Thanksgiving we headed to a hotel for an extended family Thanksgiving. My kids talk about this year round and look forward to it so much.

Jada still has Giardia and couldn't swim. So sad. She LOVES the water. She was getting so excited just watching everyone splash and play.
So, Quinn, being the thoughtful guy that he is, brought a hand full of water to Jada so she could splash too. :)
Then, Daddy, being the fun one, took her into the water so she could splash and play a little without getting wet.

Fun with cousins.

And finally getting our tree. Kade informed me that our house is just really pretty boring. Not near enough decorations. I don't go all out, but we do get a real tree ever year and I guess that will have to do for now.

And one last just beacause. :)

Hope you all had a great Thanksgiving and I can't wait to get your card in the mail! ;) One of the highlights of my year, getting Christmas cards from friends and family. Love it!