belfordcrew: November 2006

The Belford Quartet

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We're seriously practicing for a special in church---probably not the screaming version though!!

An Early Christmas Message

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The kids were enjoying the afternoon outside! They are looking forward to Christmas in PA!!

emma's thanksgiving song

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emma's thanksgiving song

Friday, November 24, 2006

This is Emma singing her Turkey song....notice her distraction at the end of the performance :)
I don't know how to put the video on this post. I hope this works for you! TRULY A GIRL AFTER MY OWN HEART :) HA HA.

Thanksgiving day in K-5

Eden jumped on the "big potty" after her 1st successful attempt to "go"....she couldn't get enough of the BIG GIRL STUFF!! Look at that proud smile!

Emma is an indian during her K5 Thanksgiving party. I am still trying to download a video of her through dropshots. Anyone know how I can do that for you all?? It's sooo funny. Hope your Thanksgiving was great!

DOUBLE TROUBLE-makers

These "innocent" twins climbed up on my bathroom counter last night and got into the make-up. I was just given some "permanent" lipstick and we are finding out it isn't coming off of Eden and Chloe's cheeks very well.

Don't we look adorable anyway with lipstick on our faces?? At least they'll have healthy teeth!

Kampus Kid's night

For those of you who went to Northland, you'll get a kick out of the fact that we are "kampus parents". We live in Duplex 2. We had 12 of our "kids" over last night plus some extra. We had a huge Thanksgiving feast and a great time of fellowship. We do enjoy the people God's given us to serve!

early christmas presents :)

Thank you Mama and Pops for the presents you sent with Donna and Eduardo. We all had such a great time, but wish you could've been here too! The kids are enjoying all their presents as you can see. You'll notice that Andrew doesn't have his silly string shooter....it's put away til we come to your house :) It has already been in Emma's hair, on the curtains, carpet, ceiling, wall.... We'll be in PA soon! We love you.

The "missing" web-shooter!!

Emma this morning before she got on the bus. She was excited to wear her new red sweater!

Uncle Eduardo with Andrew. Ed actually made the turkey for our thanksgiving dinner. What a great cook and nice uncle :) Come again soon Donna and Ed. We sure do love having you around!

Eden and Chloe as they got their hair done for the day

Praising God for His Word

Yesterday morning I decided to start reading Song of Songs again. As I read, there were 3 main facts that drew my heart closer to my husband. The first is the verse that says, "Winter is gone, the rain is come..." Sometimes I feel that the busyness of everyday duties can be compared to "winter" time in our marriage. I asked God to refresh my focus.
He also gave me the second truth found in the verse, "Beware of the little foxes that spoil the vine..." These foxes can be compared to the pride, arrogancy, selfishness, jealousy, comparison... that shows itself way too much in my life.
Then the 3rd fact was in the verse that says, "Set me as a seal on thy heart...for LOVE IS AS STRONG AS DEATH." I was reminded that a "seal" is a sign of ownership. I want my life, actions, and words to show that my heart is sealed for Brent alone, that he is the man of my dreams.

Brent is in school, teaches, helps our church-plant, disciples, trains, loves....and is an incredible husband and father to 4 rowdy children :) I am challenged that life is for service to my great God. That the self-life that I live way too often must be crucified with Christ. Gal 2:20, "Nevertheless, I live, yet not I, but Christ who lives in me, and the life which I now live in the flesh, I live by the faith of the Son of God, who LOVED me and GAVE Himself for me."

I passionately desire to live a life filled with love and service to the godly man God called me to serve alongside of. Praise His glorious name!! May my life be a praise-song to Him.

Eden's caught!!

"Uh Oh!! I didn't think anyone would find me eating Andrew's Halloween candy in the front closet!"

many friends, family and influences on our kids

We praise God for the wonderful influences He has given us for our kids. Ben is here as a Grad student. We know him from our WV youth group. He has a gift with kids and our kids look forward to him coming over. Bryan is Brent's cousin and a tremendous help and encouragement with the kiddos. They call him "By By".

Sarah Evans is a sweet friend who is a Sr. this year at Northland. She teaches Andrew's S.S. class and watches the kids sometimes. She came over this Sunday to build snowmen with the kids. She is truly a blessing. I really enjoy motherhood, but times I just want some help inside my home. I feel that I don't juggle things as well as I should and neglect things I shouldn't...therefore, I praise God for the helpful people He brings along the way as I try to train my children the best I can.

WRONG SITE...SORRY

Thanks to Alicia "Mendez" Horn, I am aware of the wrong website to my girl's pics :) I guess I led you all to a "swearing" one! oops. Anyway, it's: markhawkinsphoto.blogspot.com or pictage.com
Gracias Senora Horn!!

a link to more pics

If you are interested (esp. Mama and Pops Belford) you can go to markhawkins.blogspot.com or to pictage.com for more pictures of Trent Herron and Erin Gross's wedding.

WEDDING DAY has arrived...

Eden and Chloe, 19 mo., were in their first wedding on Saturday. They did awesom!! This was in rehearsal and Eden was leading the way. In the wedding they stopped at the last pew looked around for the cameras to get a "good shot"--they must take after their mother?? :) Brent's been gone this whole week to Ankeny, Iowa. The kids are missing him soo much and so am I. We miss our laptop too, so we're at mom and dad's using their computer to update you all.