CAKe: Act 11 & Carter's 4th birthday

Today we started our day with a simple act of service - cleaning our church building. We get several opportunities to serve in this capacity throughout the year, but I particularly love doing it at this time of year. This is my place of worship. This is where I come to gather with other imperfect people to serve and learn. This is where I come to renew covenantal promises. This is where I come to seek peace. I am grateful for an opportunity to make sure it is a clean environment for others to come and enjoy the same.

When we finished cleaning, we headed back to our house where Laurin planned and executed a Toy Story themed party. The kids had to put together Mr. Potato Head, go on an army quest to free the toys from the claw machine, and launch rockets into the air. They had tons of fun! And Carter loved every minute of it...especially the cake! He is the cutest little 4 year old. I can't believe he's actually 4! It's happening all so fast. I'm grateful that I get a front row seat to his little life. I never knew I could love so much and so deeply, but as our family grows, so does my heart.