GOD'S GLORY!!

Is there anything more glorious than to see God's glory in the majestic mountains! Norm and I were so blessed to be able to go to the Mountains of New Hampshire this fall to view his masterpiece. I love the colors of fall. The deep crimson, green fir trees against the fiery orange oak trees. The mountains looked like big huge baskets of mums! The skies were a beautiful blue and the snow capped mountains were white.

Thank you Lord for the beauty that surrounds us. May it always remind us of your presence and faithfulness.

NEW ENGLAND NIGHTS WITH BETH MOORE

BETH'S ANGELS?

SIESTA SISTERS

CONGRATULATIONS LPM TEAM
100th EVENT - 50 STATES

FULL CHURCH, OPEN HEARTS

GOD'S PRESENCE!

TRAVIS AND PRAISE TEAM - PRAISE ON!!

Another wonderful LPM event weekend has passed and has filled us with HIS Love and Grace. I know I speak for all when I state that God has surely annointed Beth as HIS word just pours out of her with love, compassion, hope, and truth. She is uncompromising and states the truth as God reveals it to her. She also has a wonderfully humorous side to her, which we absolutely love! (Don't ever change that Mama Beth!)

My Siesta's and I had some great in-depth discussions about what "creating a space for God's grace" meant to us. About appreciating the little things as well as the big. Noticing God's Glory every day. We want to recognize the pleasure, joy and fullness that he brings to us.

I truly loved when she spoke of "Who would you be if you applied the Grace of God?" That is your calling. That truly spoke to my soul. If I get rid of all of the other junk and worries in my life, the worries of how you look, what people think of you, all the inconsequential daily things, apply what God has taught me through his Word, the gifts he has given me, what then could I accomplish?

I had a wonderful time walking this afternoon at a local park. I looked at the beauty surrounding me and said out loud, "I love you too!" I really took the time to notice how much he loves me. How lucky I am. How blessed I am to have his Grace. To think sometimes I want more, more things, more attention, more love. His Grace is sufficient.

I have a lot to do. I am mightily armed with the sword of the Spirit and the Shield of Faith.

THE TIME IS NOW.

ROB'S GRADUATION PARTY!!

ROB AND THE GIRLS, BRIANNE AND KALEIGH

THE GANGSTA FAMILY!!

BARB, KEN AND DAD

THE KIDS IN THE HOOD!!

EVERYONE PLAYS WITH LOGAN

UNCLE NORMAN AND LOGAN AFTER A LONG FUN DAY!!

FAMILY VACATION TIME! HAMPTON BEACH, NH

BROTHERLY LOVE

MOM AND DAD AFTER A GREAT DAY AT THE BEACH!

COUSINS! ROB, KALEIGH, BRIANNE AND RICH

GROUP HUG!

THE WHOLE CREW

NORM, KALEIGH, RICH AND BRIANNE

LORI, ROB, DIANNE AND ED

We all just had the best time this year at Hampton Beach, New Hampshire. It was so exciting for us to get to spend time with Diane, Ed, Kaleigh and Brianne. The weather was the best this year it has ever been! Sunny and in the 80's with a breeze, every day. You can't beat that.

IT'S SIESTA TIME!! NO OTHER GOD'S BY KELLY MINTER

What a bunch!!

Mary, Suzanne, Lori (Luv2Praise), Christy, Joyce, Lori, Jaimie

sadly missing from picture is Chanita, Randy and Sylvia

Not only are we a cute bunch look at those flip flops!

Siesta Jaimie is particular about bare feet. Her shoes stayed on. Actually her shoes were so cute she did not want to make ours look bad!!! She is thoughtful like that.

I just love these Godly women. We are ready to face our idols and our fears.

"RUN TO THE ROAR" LADIES!

If you wish to view our video presentation on Jude 24-25 verse memorization visit us on Godtube under Siesta Sisters or Jude 24-25!

CONGRATULATIONS ROB!!!

ROB'S GRADUATION!!

What an awesome time he had. He was so excited and happy that I didn't even cry! We were all so excited for him that all we could do was smile. Good job Rob, we are so proud of you!

FUN FAMILY TIMES

TREMBLAY FAMILY UPDATE!!

Rob and his cousin Tyler

What an exciting time for our family. Our youngest son, Rob, will be graduating High School this year. What an accomplishment. Rob was born three months premature, weighed only two pounds, and suffered a lack of oxygen at birth which caused permanent brain damage. Some people thought he would never read or write. Due to the hard work and dedication of many teachers and the grace of God, Rob is able to do both. He has accomplished much since he started a special education class at the age of 3. He is now almost 20. Where did those years go? He works two small part time jobs through the School Department and works hard at his school work. He is truly a happy young man and a blessing to all who know him. His corny jokes and sunny disposition puts a smile on many faces.

Laurie, will be 28 on June 6th and has returned to school for a psychology degree. We are very proud of her accomplishments as she received a 4.0 this past semester. You go Laurie!! She works a full time job and attends school in the evenings. Busy Busy!! Laurie had also earned her Esthetician (sp) license a few years ago so she has accomplished much.

Stephanie (Laurie's friend) & Laurie

Richie, who is 20, just finished his sophomore year at the University of Rhode Island. He is not quite sure what he is going to do next year. Like most of us he is not sure what he wants to be when he "grows up". I'm almost 50 years old and still don't know what I want to be either. (lol)Rich is such a blessing and has a great heart that I am sure he will make the right decisions.

Laurie and Rich at his graduation in "06"

Norm is happily retired but busier than ever. I don't know how he does it all. He simply has more energy than any man half his age. Well definately more than I do anyway. He is living the good life, golfing, going to breakfast with the guys and just enjoying life. God is good!!



I am enjoying watching the kids evolve, my husband blossom in his retirement and am grateful for all that God has graced me with. I am truly blessed.!!

This next picture just proves all the males in this family have a hard time growing up! I don't think any of them know what they want to be!!

Papa, Norman, Logan and Michael

(Logan's 1st Birthday last August)

I LOVE SPRING!!!

I JUST LOVE WHEN SPRING HAS SPRUNG AND EVERYTHING TURNS A BEAUTIFUL GREEN!!

THIS WAS OUR YARD LAST SPRING, AND IT IS STARTING TO BLOOM AGAIN!!

OUR GOD IS AN AWESOME GOD!! JUST LOOK AROUND AT ALL THAT HE HAS CREATED!!

AMEN!!!!

Happy New Year!!

Christmas 2007 Logan Matthew

Happy Blessed New Year to you all!!

I look forward to an exciting, challenging year. Exciting because each day holds opportunities to reach out and touch someones life with the love of Christ. Each and every day God opens doors and waits to see if we will cross the threshhold and follow him through. I desperately want to be used of him more than ever, be bold, take the intitiative and make the most of each opportunity he presents.

This year will be challenging because each and every year we are presented with challenges. I know that we will also experience growth and that if we walk with the Lord we will remain triumphant throughout our difficulties. What a blessing to know that we will overcome and that our Father in Heaven is so faithful.

We had a wonderful Christmas and were grateful to spend Christmas Eve with my husband's family and Christmas Day with my family. So many new additions to both between marriages and new babies this past year was especially wonderful.

Although every baby is truly a blessing we are especially grateful to God for giving us our little Logan. He is so sweet and beautiful. We don't get to see him much since he resides in New Jersey but when we do get to see him....watch out cuz I am going to steal him away!!! Auntie is relentless when it comes to holding this precious angel. Well I do share him with everyone else but only because I have to.

Logan was not feeling well for Christmas and ended up in the hospital with pnemonia when he returned to New Jersey. Thank the Lord that he is recovering now at home and feeling better every day.

So many of my friends and family members had such difficult circumstances last year and I want you all to know that my prayers are continuing and that through the tough times of loss of loved ones, health issues, depression, and our every day worries our Father in Heaven is refining us and building us up. He is making us ever stronger and bringing us closer to him and also bringing us closer together. I love my sisters in Christ and know that I can always count on you to pray and lift my spirits by just a thought an E-Mail or a deed. Isn't it just like God to always place someone in the right place at the right time to shine his light so that our paths may be lit to remind us of his glorious grace and mercy. Hallelujah!!

My New Years wish is that each and every one of us seize the opportunites afforded us this year and spread the message of his Glorious Love and Grace so that his Kingdom may grow abundantly. Take that step......cross that threshhold.....feel the joy!!!!