08 in pictures

A trip to see dino footprintsFlying kites for EasterA fun day at a Medieval FaireA gorgeous day spent hiking in the mountains north of Albuquerque A crazy week spent at Disney World

Lots of rock bandPlaying Apples to Apples and waiting for Brandon to be born

Brandon is here!!1st Anniversary

A quick visit from Luke

Lots of concerts, this one in a botanical garden

Playing music - this time for the fam, but also at church this fall

Marc's 10 yr high school reunion

Camping with our wonderful home group (Marc caught a fish!)

Skiing and snowboarding at Pajarito over Christmas break (Christmas in Albuquerque and Hewitt this year)

A gorgeous sunrise we saw
A prayer for 2009 from The Valley of Vision: A collection of Puritan Prayers & Devotions:

O Lord, Length of days does not profit me except the days are passed in thy presence, in thy service, to thy glory. Give me a grace that precedes, follows, guides, sustains, sanctifies, aids every hour, that I may not be one moment apart from thee, but may rely on thy Spirit to supply every thought, speak in every word, direct every step, prosper every work, build up every mote of faith, and give me a desire to show forth thy praise, testify thy love, advance thy kingdom. I launch my bark on the unknown waters of this year, with thee, O Father, as my harbour, thee, O Son, at my helm, thee, O Holy Spirit, filling my sails. Guide me to heaven with my loins girt, my lamp burning, my ear open to thy calls, my heart full of love, my soul free. Give me thy grace to sanctify me, thy comforts to cheer, thy wisdom to teach, thy right hand to guide, thy counsel to instruct, thy law to judge, thy presence to stabilize. May thy fear by my awe, thy triumphs my joy.