Halloween Gifts

Thanks to Gege and Papa for the special Halloween package that arrived today. Here is my first attempt at movie making...I hope you like it.

Happy Halloween Video

Check out the 5 happy Roths in their family video debut, "Monster Mash".
The kids really enjoyed watching themselves on the video (except Madison was actually a little scared by the whole thing).

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Photo Contest

Ok everyone...here's the challenge. Whoever can guess where these pictures were taken wins a 76ers hat...(I hope that's ok honey ;) By the way Bill, you cannot participate. So here they are and let the guessing begin!!!

Wasting Time

As the weather gets colder and we spend more time inside I have a tendancy to waste time. By nature I am a procrastinator and an excellent waster of time. I love a good nap, time to rest, time to relax under a warm blanket, figuring out a way to keep my hand warm as I endlessly switch channels on the TV. I don't mind rainy days because they give me more of a reason to rest and relax. The computer sort of follows this pattern as I can really enjoy reading my favorite blogs, reading comments, facebook, searching websites for a cute pair of jeans or finding the best deal on home furnishings. Computer time is just another outlet for me to relax, tune out...waste time. Don't get me wrong, much that I do on the computer is for good things...homeschooling resources, COMPASS responsibilities, emails, staying in touch with family. I think this video really helped me understand how I need to be careful and guard my time better and have more self control to do the things that God would consider important. Check out the point Joshua Harris makes about time on the computer. I thought it was an excellent point...especially for someone like me.

Hip-Hop's Friend

Hip-Hop did a reading program at at Lancaster school this morning and met a new friend. Triangle Man was a big help for Hip-Hop today & I heard they got along like brothers...(a little hint for those of you who were wondering who is Triangle Man). All I have to say is you better be on your best behavior John...cause I got some incriminating pictures...haha!

Happy 25th CFC

Saturday night Bill, myself & Matthew went to our church's 25th Anniversary Celebration. It was AWESOME!!!! We sang songs from the 80's, 90's & 2000's and my heart was filled with JOY to the brim! Their were funny videos of our pastors, testimonies from friends and church members...it was so great. Even though Bill and I have only been members since 2001, it felt like we were witnessing our own history. It was like God was revealing His faithfulness as He was growing our church. There are so many reasons we love our church. The people, our dearest friends. The teaching: each Sunday the bible and the gospel message is delivered in ways to help us in every area of our lives with humility from our pastors. Children's Ministry: teachers devoted to teach the gospel to our kids in a clear & loving way. This and so much more! We left Full Gospel in Brookhaven, a church we got saved in , married in, baptized in & dedicated Madison in, a church we loved. This was in 2001 after we had Madison and desired a church that had more of a family feel. My girlfriend Tracy told us about Covenant Fellowship so we tried it out the next week. As we drove up into the parking lot, young men directed us into a parking spot. Inside we witnessed lots of people filled with joy, praising God with all their hearts. We found our home.

I do have to share a burden I have for those who don't attend a church that preaches God's Word & is filled with believers whos lives are changed by the gospel. It's like eating a meal. Why eat cereal for dinner for the sake of tradition, past history, religion, denomination...when you could be feasting on a banquet each Sunday, served up by our Father in heaven. It doesn't make sense to me. Going to church should not be a burden or something to check off on your to-do  list. We should look forward to it every Sunday. And when we leave, we should be refreshed by what is taught, inspired by God's Word and changed in some way. So as much as I love cereal, let's not settle for it when a feast is waiting for us!!!

***My friend Ramona took this picture of artwork created by the homeschoolers in high school, taught by my friend Kathy.***

Poetry

Free Verse Poem
"The Dolphin" by Madison Roth

I love the dolphin because it lives in the water.
Also it swims like a mermaid.
The dolphin is so fast and graceful.
It is the prettiest animal I've ever seen.

**NOTE: A free verse poem is a poem where the author makes up his/her own rules and does not have to rhyme. Madison enjoyed writing this...especially because of the "no rules" part.

Birthday Busy

The month of September was a wirlwind of birthday parties. Here are some birthday shots...Adrienne's girl party at Oasis and Matthew's fun time at Oasis with Joshy & Nate.

And Adrienne & Matthew's family party...whooh! I am all partied out! Thanks to our friends and families for sharing these special times with us!

Go Fly a Kite

I love spur of the moment fun times. Sunday after soccer practice Bill and the kids flew a kite. I love this picture Bill took with his phone.

Apple Pickin'

Yesterday was beautiful and a little cool...perfect for apple picking at Linvilla Orchards. We met Bill there, grabbed a wagon and 2 crates and had a blast. We found some nice Macintosh (our favs), Reds, and Goldens and last night we enjoyed Apple Crisp with melted caramel and whipped cream...yum! I treasure these times with Bill and the kids. They fill my heart with joy. I am a blessed blessed woman. Thank you God for my husband and my children. I do not deserve the lavish blessings you pour out on me!!