Ellen Rosenberger

We are so very thankful for this little guy!!!     Luke, David, and I enjoyed a very non-traditional Thankgiving vacation and loved every relaxing minute of it!    It started off with a trip to the grocery store to buy a few last minute food items and to catch our Thanksgiving lunch which consisted of mashed potatoes, pollo con salsa jalapeno, and carne al ajillo.  This was topped off by apple pie gum in the car on the drive down to Lake Nicaragua.    We were blessed to be able to stay at a guest house right on Lake Nicaragua with beautiful views of the island of Ometepe, home of two volcanoes.  Here are some snapshots of what we enjoyed during our time there.   Yes, he does smile and giggle!             It was fun to have some friends join us!                 David has alwa...

    Celebrating 32 years of blessed life today!   I'm so thankful for my husband who fills so many roles incredibly well: husband, father, teacher, youth leader, friend, and mentor.  He is a real example of servanthood and commitment in all he does.  He not only leads his home well but he also is a great youth leader and teacher!  He shoulders so many responsibilities and expectations, yet strives to keep his focus on Christ. Luke, you are my best friend and I am so blessed to be married to you, a wonderful godly man - HIS perfect gift to me!   And...it's an especially fun birthday because of the exciting news of a little girl on the way! We found out yesterday at our doctor's appointment and are thrilled! :)  This will be the first girl on Luke's side of the family. She will be joining a brother and 6 boy cousins!

  Philippians 4:8   Finally, brothers, whatever is true , whatever is honorable , whatever is just , whatever is pure , whatever is lovely , whatever is commendable , if there is any excellence , if there is anything worthy of praise , think about these things .   (ESV)     A few weeks ago I decided to try to put those words into action.  Though this is a very familiar verse, can I really think of actual things that are pure or things that are just?  Things that are commendable or honorable?  What are lovely or excellent things?       I knew I had to begin to identify those things before I could be able to think about them.  So to help with this, I made mini posters where I could write things that are true, praise worthy, commendable, etc. It was harder than I thought but a really good exercise.    They are hanging up on my closet so I see them...

  David absolutely loves to be outdoors!   I am so thankful for a good yard for him to run around in.  Plus, we love our view of the valley!    A few days ago we did a little picnic in our backyard and it was a hit!  Especially for our dog, Bella, who got some unexpected food. :)                        

   This is not fun, Mom!           Standing on the winners block at Mom's 5K race in September.                 And, lastly....my absolute favorite goofy face...