Big changes

On Sunday Jason was voted in to be our church's new Sr Pastor. It's so strange how much has changed in the last 6 months. In the last 6 months we moved, we were surprised by the news of a baby coming, we lost our pastor unexpectedly, and then we felt God changing our hearts like we NEVER expected Him to. This transition from youth pastor to senior pastor isn't like a promotion or an upgrade, it's more like a career change. Some things are the same but, it's a HUGE change, and one we never thought we would make. But God knows what His kingdom needs, and who are we to think we should have any idea what He has in store for our futures. So we are taking on this new role with excitement and gladness, knowing the God will teach us how to fulfill His will. I just wanted to let all of you know our news. Please remember us in your prayers as we begin a new chapter of our lives.

June 2012

 Eden likes to dig in the garbage for scraps.

 And she loves "the little chair".

 A couple weeks ago we had a down-pouring of rain. Our garage and finished basement flooded. The water quickly dried up but it left our basement permanently damaged. This is our bedroom, believe it or not. The day before this it was completely dry and looked like a normal bedroom... walls, paint, trim, carpet, etc. It all had to be ripped out. So sad. Jason has been working SO HARD to get the basement back in order before our little boy is born. 2 of our 4 bedrooms are in the basement, so we could really use the space.

 When the basement is done I'll post some new pics. Hopefully soon!

Eden's 2nd 1st birthday party

Eden's 2nd 1st birthday party was here in MN with Grandma and Grandpa Bade. Grandpa Bade was also having his birthday that week, so they celebrated together. He's a little older than she is... he turned 50!

Visit to Montana and Eden's 1st 1st birthday party

Shortly after we found out we were having our third child, it dawned on us that soon we would need 3 carseats for a while. We pondered and schemed trying to think up a way to fit 3 carseats in the back of our car. But it just wouldn't work. So we decided it was time to "upgrade" to a minivan. The best deal we could find was in Jason's home town, Glendive Montana. So we turned it into a little vacation and visited Grandma and Grandpa. We were there a week before Eden's birthday so we had a little party, her 1st 1st birthday party. After this trip was over my parents came to see us in MN so she got to have another little party with the other Grandma and Grandpa, her 2nd 1st birthday party.

 "Is this for me, mom?"

 Playing card games with all the Kirschenmanns

It's so fun to see cousins. This is Eden and Liam

Easter 2012

Sping is here! ~ March 27th

Silly faced girls! ~ Feb 19th

Miriam's 4th birthday and first real haircut ~ Jan 29th & Feb 11th

 Party at the McDonalds PlayPlace

 First Real haircut. Crazy.

Working on the house ~ Early January

 This was our kitchen. Ya like it? The decor left something to be desired, as you can see. But it's almost done, then I will post the "after" pictures.

 Living room

 After a hard days work

For a while, this was how I'd find Eden after every nap and every morning. Always in the same exact place.