Meal for the P's

My parents celebrated their 30th anniversary last week...makes me feel like I have old parents...but I wouldn't want 'em any different!  I'm so thankful to have a mom and a dad who clearly love eachother, and have set a perfect example of love for their children to follow.

So, as a celebration, CKJT Catering hosted a meal Sunday night for my family at the Forrest Hotel... Just thought I would share a few pictures of the evening.  We all had a wonderful time and everything turned out awesome! (Well... don't ask CKT b/c they'll tell you otherwise!) And... (prepared to be shocked...) I pulled it all off as a surprise!! And it actually was a surprise to mom and dad! I had fun going behind their backs, grabbing things here and there when they were gone, stashing stuff under my bed, and coming up with excuses for going to Jodi's, running erands all day, and going randomly to pontiac one night...It was a blast!

Tiff, our wonderful napkin designer!



One place setting (minus the knife...)

The table!

Another view...

Our griller... Thanks Jerm!

T & C preparing the salads--YUM!

SURPRISE!

Sorry for the unappealing picture...It looked so delicious I couldn't wait to taste it before taking a picture!
We had steak, twice baked potatoes, savory green beans, and garlic bread.

Dessert: German Chocolate cake... or

Mini pavlovas w/ fresh fruit! Delish!



aww... :)

Us 4 and the P's...
So thankful for the friendships we've created and all the many memories we've made!



 After supper, my family went to my sister, Jodi's, for the evening.  I stayed back and helped clean up a little, but my 3 wonderful co-partners finished it up.  Thanks again gals, you're the best!!



I brought along their wedding outfits to try on...
Yep they still fit, but don't look too close!

Christian Walk

In our walk as a Christian, how should we be with others? Should we be causing controversy, strife, envy, or hate? Or should we walk in love, joy, longsuffering, and peace?  I think that's pretty obvious--the latter. 

But how come so often we find our selves immersed in the controversy, causing strife towards others, being envious of someone, or having feelings of hatred?  What is causing this?  It's none other than the evil doer--satan. 

In a disscussion I had tonight, a wonderful point was brought up.  Christians should not lead controversial lives and they should not cause controversy.  It's not part of a Christian walk. Ask yourself the question--"what makes satan happy?"  Does satan like it when we focus on the many issues of the church? Does he like it when we choose the easy way out in a situation, even if it's not "bad" or "wrong"?  Does satan like it when we look at others and judge them based upon what we see? Does he like it when our decisions cause controversy or strife to the people we love?  Yes! He likes all of these situations.  Satan feasts on these things.  And yet often times I find myself very willing to feed him with out even realizing it.  I think it's good to look at it from the view of what satan thinks of my decisions or my life.  Am I making him happy or giving in to what he wants?  By God's grace, I hope not!

So I challenge you in this week... ask yourself this question, "Am I doing what makes satan happy? Or am I making him wilt?"  In every decision in life, I think its a great way to decifer what's right and whats not. 

Let's stop making satan happy!!

God's Math

This was a forward that I got. I thought it was good enough to share with you! :)

>From a strictly mathematical viewpoint:

What Equals 100%?  What does it mean to give MORE than 100%?
Ever wonder about those people who say they are giving more than 100%?
We have all been in situations where someone wants you to give over 100%.
How about achieving 101%?
What equals 100% in life?
Here's a little mathematical formula that might help you answer these
questions:
          If:
          A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
          is represented as:
          1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19  20 21 22 23 24 25 26
          Then:
          H-A-R-D-W-O-R-K
          8+1+18+4+23+15+18+11 =  98%
         and
         K-N-O-W-L-E-D-G-E
         11+14+15+23+12+5+4+7+5 =  96%
        But,
        A-T-T-I-T-U-D-E
        1+20+20+9+20+21+4+5 = 100%
        AND, look how far the love of God will take you...
        L-O-V-E-O-F-G-O-D
        12+15+22+5+15+6+7+15+4 =  101%
        H-o-l-y S-p-i-r-i-t
        8+15+12+25+19+16+9+18+9+20 = 151%

Therefore, one can conclude with mathematical certainty that:
While hard work and knowledge will get you close, and attitude will get you there,
 it's the Love of God that will put you over the top!
The Holy Spirit Will Keep You There!