Summer!

We've been enjoying the lovely weather here in Seattle this summer. With the temperature averaging about 70-75 degrees, how could we complain? We've enjoyed Puget Sound a lot, specifically kayaking. And I've enjoyed walking the dogs around our beautiful neighborhood.

One day when we were finished kayaking, we were loading up, and a photographer asked if he could take our picture and if we minded being in the Mukilteo Beacon. So we made it into the local newspaper. We've made it big! Haha. Here is Face 52, the photographer's blog.

We kayaked over to Hat Island, which looks close, but it was about a 3 1/2 hour trip altogether.

But the trip was definitely worth it! We saw God's creation up close, really up close. Not only did we see nature, but we saw lots of seals. That black speck in the picture is a seal. We didn't get a picture of the seal that was 5 feet from us, as we were startled and amazed that we were so close to a wild animal. We could hear it breathing...it was awesome! This is the best photo we have of a seal, but I'm sure we'll be more prepared next time.

White As Snow

"Though your sins are like scarlet, I will make them as white as snow. Though they are red like crimson, I will make them as white as wool." Isaiah 1:18 NLT

On Tuesday night, we were blessed with a beautiful snow shower. Unfortunately it melted throughout the night (weird Seattle weather--we woke up to rain). But I definitely enjoyed it while it lasted. The girls (what I call my two dogs) and I went outside late at night to play in the snow. Notice all the dog footprints. They had a blast out there!

As you can tell by Kona's beard, she had lots of fun in the snow. She was constantly eating it, as if she hadn't eaten in days!

Marlowe also had fun. She was eating the snow like it was going out of style as well (and I guess it did kind of go out of style); she just doesn't have a beard, so the snow doesn't stick to her.

Snow is so beautiful, and I don't think it's because I'm not used to it. It's beautiful for its stark white color. It covers up dirt and other stuff. Our yard mostly consists of dirt and pine needles, so when I walk outside, my shoes are always dirty. When it snows, I bring no dirt in the house.

Though our sins are like scarlet, God will make them as white as snow. When it snows, I'm reminded of what Jesus did for us on the cross. He took away all the dirt and grime from our lives and covered us with snow, His salvation for our lives.