2015 Goals (RW)

2015 VERSE ~ Colossians 1:10

(Source for photo)

Marriage

• Create and adhere to family mission statement.
• Read one book on marriage per month and discuss.

Motherhood

•  Monthly dates with the boys (We gave them 12 envelopes as a Christmas gift. Each envelope is labeled with a month of 2015 and inside is a pre-set date Isaac/Mom, Asher/Dad, then switch the next month).
• Read New Testament using a 5x5x5 Reading Plan.
• Read one book aloud per month.

Myself

• Crochet one time a week.
• Read 75 books (I read 51 books in 2014, so this is a challenge).
• Crock pot freezer cooking.
• YMCA twice a week minimum.

 Mature Spiritually

• Journaling Bible using reading plans (I ordered this one and am excited to get it in the mail).
• BSF - finish Moses study this semester and start Revelation study in September 2015.
• During the Summertime, follow the "She Reads Truth" plan(s).

 Money

• Cash envelope system.
• Financial Peace University refresher.
• Stay within budget categories monthly.

An Update from the Wilsons

Our family is excited to share that we are beginning the process of foster-to-adopt! We have been praying for a long time about how God will bring another child into our family, patiently waiting on His timing. We started looking into a foster-to-adopt program a few months ago. We chose DCS (Indiana Dept of Child Services), got matched with an amazing caseworker, started our classes in mid-July, and are now almost licensed! 

Each step of the way has been and will be covered in prayer, which is where we are asking for your help. Would you please pray for me, Seth, the boys, and the child(ren) who will be in our care soon?

It is hard to write one blog post that sums up years of prayers, emotions, discussions, meetings, and appointments, but here is an article that gives you a glimpse into one family's foster-to-adopt journey: 
http://www.focusonthefamily.com/parenting/adoptive_families/wait-no-more.aspx#

Seth and I feel much the same way as the authors of this article, which is an excerpt from a great book about foster-to-adopt called Wait No More. "There was no way we could see what we were seeing – precious faces, voices, and lives of real kids in desperate need – and go back to our comfortable life unchanged...We were excited – thrilled, really. And scared. But we believed as we trusted the Lord with all our hearts, leaned not on our own understanding, and acknowledged Him in all our ways that He was directing our path (Proverbs 3:5-6)."

Thank you to those who have already shown us encouragement and provided advice along the way. 

We welcome your questions, covet your prayers, rely on the support of friends & family, and are so excited to see what God has in store!

The Wilson’s Top 10 List for 2013

The Wilson's Top 10 List for 2013

 

TEN

The number of times we visited a favorite Indy spot, The Children's Museum of Indianapolis. Favorite exhibits include Treasures of the Earth, Science Works, and Dinosphere.

 

NINE

Isaac turned 9 years old on 11-12-13. He is studying Greek history and Latin in 3rd grade. He loves football, basketball, Madden football video games, Lego's, and football cards. Isaac will play basketball in an Upward league this winter.

 

EIGHT

The number of planets we studied together this summer while learning about outer space.

 

SEVEN

The number of years Seth has worked at Hume Smith Geddes Green & Simmons as an associate.

 

SIX

Asher turned 6 years old on 6-5-13. He started Kindergarten at The Oaks Academy and loves soccer, football, basketball, reading, and the rainbow loom.

Asher will play basketball in an Upward league this winter.

 

FIVE

The number of cousins Isaac and Asher have on the Wilson side, with the newest cousin Peyton's birth in September.

 

FOUR

The number of times we watched the boys' favorite movie "The Apple Dumpling Gang Rides Again" during our weekly Pizza & Movie Night.

 

THREE

The number of reading goals we set and accomplished this year.  Isaac read 50 chapter books, Asher listened as mom or dad read 24 chapter books, and we completed The One Year Children's Bible as a family.

 

TWO

The number of days per week that Renee works at The Oaks Academy office, in addition to volunteering in the boys' classrooms.

 

ONE

The number of weeks we spent at Hilton Head Island, South Carolina in July with Renee's extended family, enjoying the sun and sand.

 

ZERO

The number of houses we now own!  We sold our house on December 4, 2013 and are currently living with Renee's parents. We close on our new house in Fishers, Indiana in January 2014 and are so excited for this next chapter of our lives!

 

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!

Seth, Renee, Isaac & Asher

It has been awhile...

It's been about 10 months since my last blog update. Did anyone notice? I guess with facebook and the ability to text pictures to family members, the "old-fashioned" blog is becoming out of date. For the record, the boys are finishing up the school year and gearing up for summertime! Happy summer to you all!

Tooth Fairy

Isaac lost his 6th tooth!

Chicago

We had a great weekend in Chicago with great friends. Highlights were Navy Pier, Shedd Aquarium, boat ride, and swimming at the hotel pool :)

Audiobook

The boys listening to The Hardy Books audiobook at bedtime last night.

Strawberry Picking

The boys and I picked 16 lbs. of strawberries after school today!  In addition to eating them plain, we're going to make strawberry freezer jam :)

Isaac, Age 7

I love this picture of Isaac, taken by my sister Aimee. He's getting to be so grown up!

Psalm 100

Asher's class recited Psalm 100 today during the Mother's Day Program. I had him recite it again at home for the camera. It's amazing to see! So thankful that he's memorizing God's Word!

http://youtu.be/VVddVxj7uyM