Misquoted lyrics, rubber stamps and life

It's been a while since I've posted an actual blog instead of just posting stuff that I found on the Internet. So tonight, it's time for an update!

Things with the new church plant (Freedom Church) are going good. We have right around three months until the start date of it. Tonight, we had a free concert in the park for those who wanted to come out. Everyone seemed to enjoy themselves. I've been heading up the communications side of things (graphic design, web, etc.) and have been having so much fun with that. John is running sound (and maybe playing guitar?) and designing a class for those who are newly saved. We can't wait for January 13th to get here. Check out our website, www.freedom-church.org, to keep updated on news and such. (We're also on Myspace and Facebook!)

And the latest news, is that I just signed up to be a Stampin' Up! demonstrator. Stampin' Up! is a company like Pampered Chef, Tupperware, MaryKay or whatever that does crafting workshops. I've always loved crafts and loved teaching people new techniques. It's my "me" time to be creative. Now, I can actually get paid to do my favorite hobby! Cool, huh? :o) I'm not sure how involved I'll be at the start since the kids are still young and they both aren't in school full time. We'll see. I have a lot on my plate already this year. I have to be careful how I juggle things. :o) So, if any of you are crafty and are looking for a fun girls night, call me (I promise I'll get my act together soon!). We'll have a party and the hostess gets some cool free stuff! Here are some previews of stuff made with Stampin' Up! stuff:







On the family front, things are also good. Ethan is loving school and Erin has turned into quite the charmer and quite the mimicker. We've been setting Ethan's alarm clock on the days that he goes to preschool. He wakes up to a CD playing softly. One of the songs is "Awesome God" (originally done by Rich Mullens but this is the kid version). I caught him singing it around the house the other day but the lyrics were different. "Our God is an awesome dog erased..." I about lost it I was a laughing so hard. (Translation: "Our God is an awesome God. He reigns..."

Anyway, that's the basics. John and I are doing good. We're still trying to figure out if we are moving or not and the logistics of that. It will come with time. Anyway, time for sleep!

-Rachel