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The verses that have REALLY spoken to me (Sarah) lately....



"Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because it had its foundation on the rock." Matthew 7:24-25



Be self-controlled and alert. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. Resist him, standing firm in the faith, because you know that your brothers throughout the world are undergoing the same kind of sufferings. I Peter 5:8-9



From one man he made every nation of men, that they should inhabit the whole earth; and he determined the times set for them and the exact places where they should live. God did this so that men would seek him and perhaps reach out for him and find him, though he is not far from each one of us. For in him we live and move and have our being. As some of your own poets have said, 'We are his offspring.' Acts 17:26-28



May the words of my mouth and the mediation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, O Lord, my Rock, and my Redeemer. Psalm 19:14



So be careful to do what the Lord your God has commanded you; do not turn aside to the right or to the left. Walk in all the way that the Lord your God has commanded you, so that you may live and prosper and prolong your days in the land that you will possess. Deuteronomy 5:32-33



God, our God, will take care of the hidden things but the revealed things are our business. It's up to us and our children to attend to all the terms in this Revelation. Deuteronomy 29:29 (The Message)

About the Friesen's....

We are Marc, Sarah, Luke, and Kate Friesen. We were married June 5, 2004. We have one son, born July 21, 2008, named Luke Andrew -- now 4 years old. We also have a daughter named Kate Christine -- born June 6, 2012. Marc is working at Cessna as a Senior Accountant, and Sarah stays home full-time with Luke. Sarah also gets to work very part-time at home for Graber Backhoe -- an excavation company AND VERY part-time at our church. We LOVE being a part of Grace Community Church here in Newton, KS. We lead a Community Life Group of other wonderful couples. Marc thoroughly enjoys long-distance running and Taekwondo. Sarah thoroughly enjoys walking -- especially when the weather is nice to take Luke and/or out in the stroller. Thanks for reading our blog!

Wednesday, September 12, 2012

On the Kansas State Fair....

Last Saturday, the NOW four of us made our annual pilgrimage to the Kansas State Fair (Kate's first of many). Usually we go with my parents; however, their schedule didn't mesh with our schedule. So, the four of us simply went. (But, because Luke really wants to go with my dad -- Luke, Kate, my dad, and I will be returning to the fair later this week during a weekday...ssshhhh...Luke doesn't know this for sure yet -- though he's had a hint of information about it). Had it not been for the fact that we absolutely promised Luke a year ago that we'd go back (he had a GREAT time last year), I don't know if we would have tackled it this year with a 3-month old and all. But alas, we did it. This past Saturday had GORGEOUS weather; therefore, the fair was crowded. We parked A LONG ways off....We battled many crowds....But, it was a family memory that Marc and I will carry with us for the rest of our lives, I'm sure :) Here are a bunch of pics (and keep in mind that this was a very "Luke-Centered" trip to the fair; henceforth, there are MANY pics of Luke on some sort of equipment -- Luke's going to have a bit of a change in a few years when his little sister has an opinion. For the time being, however, Kate was simply along for the ride).
AND, the combines, tractors, lawnmowers, skid steers, and excavators....
AND, to prove Kate was still with us....
And, for you local readers....there was a bit of a local celebrity at the fair that day....Ross Janssen and his dog, Millie -- from Channel 12....For the second year in a row, Luke talked with Ross and petted Millie....
Marc & Luke rode the little train together while I sat on a bench and fed Kate (and consequently had a LOVELY conversation with an older woman -- LOVE when that happens)....
AND, we took a little stroll through some of the animal "barns."
While looking at cattle, I made the comment to Marc that I'd never seen such groomed cows (ready for showing). Marc simply made the statement that he was simply thinking about how good the cow would be on his plate....Marc -- always thinking about food :)
Was it crazy busy that day? YEP! Did it take some tactical planning to take a 3-month old and a 4 year-old to the crowded fair? YEP! Were Marc and I frustrated a time or two with Luke's whining? YEP! Was it worth it? YEP! FAMILY MEMORIES, I say! Will we be able to look back at that day fondly? I HOPE SO! (Actually, I already am now, and had it been that bad, I wouldn't be taking Luke and Kate back in a few days with my dad).
That previous pic was of our two strollers parked near some tractors. Yes, we could get a double stroller. Don't worry -- we will be -- most likely at Christmas! We're planning on purchasing a double jogging stroller. We'd purchase one that is compatible with infant carriers now, BUT our particular infant carrier is not compatible. Because Luke is 4 years old and often doesn't ride in a stroller anymore (the State Fair has A LOT of walking -- the stroller went for Luke), we're not planning on purchasing a double stroller that is NOT used for walking/running....(This entire last paragraph was to defend myself against any comments that might happen about us taking two separate strollers to the fair)....
Just a few pics to end this post....because I had them on my camera :)

2 comments:

rentz said...

Glad to see Luke on the Hustler mower. That's where my dad works. :)

More than just okay said...

Looks like Luke had a blast.

Some of our fondest memories are of the not-so-great times that we weathered as a family. That's where you really glue together. And they make the best stories for later.

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