Coulter Family

Just for fun, I am going to post these funny selfies Anna and Peyton took :) I promise to post again soon with more pictures from this past month!

Lately I have been reading some studies on Biblical virtues and specifically, and more in depth on the character trait of contentment. IBLP has a really great book out there for all 49 character qualities. It is always so fascinating to read and as I was reading the section about contentment I wanted to share some of what it said. (This is a brief summary)   Contentment vs. Covetousness Contentment is realizing that God has already provided everything I need for my present and future happiness. Personal Evaluation How content are you? 1. In what specific ways do you enjoy the presence of the Lord? 2. How much time do you spend enjoying your family? 3. Are you making practical use of the possessions that have been entrusted to you? 4. Have you set your affections on getting things that you think will make your life happier? 5. Do you grieve or become bitter when your possessions are damaged or stolen? 6. When damage comes to your life, possessions, or family...

Well, another month has come and gone and now its time to post some pictures of the last 31 days :)   For the 4th of July we went to the Cook's party. They had a.... well, its a lake really, not a pond that was fun to go canoeing on with Ashley and Autumn.  Ashley should start telling people when they are in a selfie with her.... it might just turn out better ;) Going for a walk  The view was beautiful after dinner  Chillin'  The amazing firework display! And the next morning... well lets just say that as far as hitting deer go, Mom and Dad are now tied. The kids.......  Later that week we processed 150 chickens. 130 of them we had to cut up. These are the new labels for them :) Izzy's favorite rabbit was born this month! Ashley claimed it and named it Midnight. The growing pigs! The other ones went to the butcher.... The neighbors had a pretty neat show about a week later. It was n...