Friendly Birthday Fun

Moving into a new house has provided me with much joy over this past year, and here are the top two reasons why:

1)  There is enough space to gather people in, 

and feed them yummy food.

And,

2) It has given me opportunity to get to know people I didn't, 

and learn all about how special God has made them to be.

This weekend, those two things collided as we celebrated Ginger's birthday, in our house, with people we think are pretty great.

With some phenomenal planning by this lovely lady,

we enjoyed laughing and eating together,

 the outdoors,

 each other,

and this adorable guy.

 We showed Ginger how well we know her by getting her her favorite cake,

 and enjoyed it with her.

(I think that's my 'yum' face, though it's hard to know for sure...)

 As the night grew late, we gathered around George and fulfilled Ginger's birthday wish,

to spend time in worship and gratitude for the life God has given to her, for the way that He has blessed us with her presence among us; for who He is and how He loves.

Overall, we simply affirmed:

 Ginger, we're your people.

Hooray!