I've Always Hated Titles...

I think Blogger makes you have a title for your post. I've (Alisha) always hated titles. As an English major, I would type my entire paper and then come up with a title at the end, and usually it was the part I dreaded the most. Okay, that was a side note. Onto the update...

We have begun our second block of classes. We are still in Romans, but we now are both taking James too. Ben is also taking History of Missions and Islam. We are really being challenged in Romans to consider how all men are held accountable for their decisions and how all men know the truth. We are also overwhelmingly encouraged by Jesus Christ's obedience to God the Father to justify us and give us the opportunity to reign in life (rather than death). As believers, we are reigning now in life! While Adam's choice only led to death for all, Christ's decision has allowed us to have peace with God rather than enmity. We have the opportunity to spend 45 days in this 16 chapter book, and we are amazed that 45 days doesn't even seem like enough!

Ben has continued to work at Red Lobster 3 times a week. Alisha and Sophie like to go on stroller walks and visit friends :)

Sophie has continued to help Daddy with his homework:

...still loves child care:
... is growing quite the mullet:
... loves to smile:
... wears cute farm clothes from Uncle Dana and Aunt Karen
... and cute outfits from Aunt Katie (and cute cloth diapers underneath the cute outfits):
And while we're on the topics of Sophie outfits... we're so blessed by many family and friends who have bought Sophie the greatest wardrobe. We never have to buy her any clothes. Thank you!