Attack Your To-Do's

"No unwelcome tasks become any the less unwelcome by putting them off till tomorrow. It is only when they are behind us and done, that we begin to find that there is a sweetness to be tasted afterwards, and that the remembrance of unwelcome duties unhesitatingly done is welcome and pleasant. Accomplished, they are full of blessing, and there is a smile on their faces as they leave us. Undone, they stand threatening and disturbing our tranquility, and hindering our communion with God. If there be lying before you any bit of work from which you shrink, go straight up to it, and do it at once. The only way to get rid of it is to do it."

-Alexander MacLaren (1826–1910), Scottish preacher

Smiles, etc.

While Ben was in Providence last week, my parents came for a visit. Here are some photos from our time-- isn't Henrik so big? He had his 2-month well-baby appointment on Monday and measured 24 inches!

New Photos of Henrik...

Well, Ben is off of work today. He is traveling next week to a conference in Providence (where he will also visit with Andy and Shannon!), so took today as comp time.
We're having coffee and figuring out the computer so that we can share some photos with you all-- enjoy!
Oh-- they're not in chronological order. Sorry. I'm just going to feel good about getting them posted at all...

Ben with Henrik the morning we came home from the hospital


























Henrik at the Apple Barn at two weeks old

Enjoying Delia's Mexican homecookin' from an early age.

Posing in the pumpkin, with only some success...

And a few weeks later, showing off his hat (thanks Grandma Edie!) and first tatoo at Pumpkin Fest.

Loving bathtime...

Henrik enjoying his gym at about 20 days old

North Korean Persecution

Advent Conspiracy

Pastor John on the Election...

Henrik Smiles?!