Life with a baby

Almost a year ago, we found out that Heidi was pregnant. We were ecstatic. At the time we didn't know how it would change our lives...except for the fact that we knew it would, somehow.

But we were wrong. Our lives didn't change.

Ministry, adventures, date nights, sabbath, exercise, and friendships all continued on.

What our lives did do, however was become enhanced.

Ministry got infused with new perspective and passion

We have begun to experience God in a new way...as a good father

Adventures became more challenging

Rock climbing while pregnant, canoeing trips, and traveling with a young one brings out our creativity for sure!

Date nights became more meaningful

Saturday night...after Elizabeth goes to sleep...order pizza for delivery...hang out...and talk. These baby-less moments are sweet.

Sabbath became more important

Thank God we are allowed to cease from work to enjoy creation and each other and rest. New parents like us...really really need this.

Exercise got harder
Rockclimbing and running while pregnant = hard. Pushing Elizabeth's stroller while running up big hills = hard!

Friendships became stronger

When we're over our heads, frustrated, at our wits end with Elizabeth...encouragement/help is only one phone call away from so many of our wonderful friends.

So today...we did what we always do....we try to honor God by being fully alive in the most beautiful places on earth....and it doesn't take much. A day in Squamish, rockclimbing and hiking is all it takes. Here are some pictures from the day.

a family adventure

lots of love between these two

good times...