We are welcoming in the New Year!

I sure love my hubby....6 years of marriage and I am more & more grateful for him every day!

And I sure love my boys!!! This pick is as close to the snow as we have gotten so far this year. It's a fake snowfall put on by a local outdoor mall so we can all pretend to experience what the majority of our States experience. It did however, actually snow last week in Phoenix ( I know unbelievable) the boys and I missed it but daddy got snowed on twice and was very excited!!

So here we are in a New Year, I am not one to make New Year's resolutions.... I am more of the mindset that we should be self aware all year long and constantly working on little things to better ourselves each and every day, so with that said we are looking forward to a year of becoming better versions of ourselves. :)

Things on the docket....

JANUARY

Our wonderful sister Cora and sweet brother in law Nick are moving to Nashville Jan 19th. We are excited for them and will feel the loss greatly in our lives here. We can only hope and pray that we might be able to make it out for a visit sometime this year.

FEBRUARY

My brother who lives in South Korea will be coming home for his yearly visit for a week in the beginning of Feb, we are very much looking forward to squeezing his neck, laughing and playing with our Uncle and brother.

Caleb also will be turning 2 on Feb 3rd!!!!! How did my little monkey grow so quickly?

Jay will get to go to a worship conference at Gateway in Texas and is thrilled with the opportunity.

APRIL

Jay will turn 32 and the weekend of his birthday has an opportunity to sing in an Alumni Choir Production at Azusa, we are hoping it can work out.

MAY

Jay's dear friend Jason will be getting married out in Illinois and Jay has been asked to sing in their wedding.

That is all of our fun up and coming plans so far, but stay tuned as I am certain more fun will unfold. :)

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!!

Merry Christmas!!!!

Team Murphy wishes you all a very Merry Christmas!!!

Holy Holy Holy

Holy, holy, holy who was and is and is to come!

I was frustrated and burdened tonight and didn't know what to do, so I worshiped God and prayed to Him and asked for His clarity. My time with Him was so wonderful and life giving. I don't know what your days presently hold, but I want you to know of the One who would love to hold you through it all.

God sent His one and only Son into the world that we might receive eternal life. Jesus was born in a stable and came as the light into a dark world. If your world is heavy, or dark, or confusing, or good but you'd like it to be great... I pray for you. I pray that you would give your life to Jesus the One who lived and died that you might have an abundant life. Your road will not always be easier but I promise it will be fuller, richer, deeper than you could ever imagine. God is magnificent and beautiful, wonderful and worthy of praise. May you encounter the God who made you, who knows you, who loves and adores you. May you surrender your moments, your plans to Him. He promises to do exceedingly above and beyond what you could imagine. His ways are perfect and His burden is light. He is the hope I need and Jesus is the answer to any and every problem I face. May you too experience God in a new way in this Christmas season and throughout the New Year!

Love you! Kirstin

Anderson/Murphy/Rusch Christmas

We have the privilege each year to celebrate Christmas with both sides of our families on separate weekends. So this past weekend was our time with my family. Here we are during a game of frisbee golf. :)
My parents and the boys decorated for our weekend in November and they did an adorable job...it was warm, cozy and everything Christmas! Both of my littles are in 2 of their favorite presents above...Caeden Star Wars pjs and Caleb, buzz lightyear. Infinity and beyond is heard far and near when suited. :)
Too cute for words!
Oh the excitement and joys of giving and receiving gifts!! And in the bottom corner you can see the manger scene, the greatest gift of all! Thank you mom and dad for raising us to appreciate our Savior and for being selfless in numerous ways, we are grateful for our time together!