promises and reminders

But there is forgiveness with You, that You may be feared. I wait for the Lord, my soul waits, and in His word I do hope. My soul waits for the Lord more than those who watch for the morning-yes, more than those who watch for the morning. O Israel, hope in the Lord; for with the Lord there is mercy, and with Him is abundant redemption ~Psalm 130:4-7

And we know that all things work for the good of those who love God, and who are called according to His purpose ~Romans 8:28

When Jesus heard it, He said to them, "those who are well have no need of a physician, but those who are sick.  I did not come to call the righteous, but the sinners, to repentance." ~Mark 2:17

For the Lord is good; His mercy is everlasting, and His truth endures to all generations ~Psalm 100:5

But God shows His love for us, the while we were still sinners, Christ died for us ~Romans 5:8

Because your steadfast love is better than life, my lips will praise you. So I will bless you as long as I live; in your name I will lift up my hands. 
~Ps 63:3-4

"And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all the Lord's people, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, and to know this love that surpasses knowledge-that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God" ~Ephesians 3:17-19

living treasures zoo, pa

the zoo had tire horse swings =)

jaden thought feeding the donkey was awesome.  it reminded him of Mr. Truman, a donkey that lives in my parent's neighborhood.

this guy has some serious horns.

noah's ark playground

holding a baby kangaroo!

a budding photographer

station square, pittsburgh, pa

station square has a choreographed light and fountain show in the evenings

it was spectacular

my favorite color!

the kids got soaked watching!  they were mesmerized.

skyzone

we went to a trampoline park while in PA.  it was so. much. fun.

super awesome jump shoes

jaden and logan ready to bounce

the ball pit was a favorite

monongahela incline, pittsburgh, pa

we rode one of the inclines in pittsburgh right before sunset to view the city

it's a pretty neat ride, but definitely a little claustrophobic

i love the bridges

heinz stadium

the fountain marks the spot where 3 rivers meet

the city is beautiful at sunset

leetsdale park, pa

leetsdale, pa has a splash pad park!  it was fun.

jaden enjoyed playing in the water

we even put eli in the water...

he's really not sure he likes it...

nope...

not a fan of the splash pad.  maybe next year, buddy. =)