At the beginning of the weekend the kids and I got to be a part of our student leadership retreat. We attempted to spend the night in one of the cabins. I laughed at 9pm as I laid there in the cabin listening to all 3 kids talk, jump, sing, yell and kick in the […]
It was 100 degrees here today. We were all really hot. We are ready for Fall. Please come soon. Thanks, The Barelas
While in Colorado at our staff conference I was introduced to a new band called Tenth Avenue North. I think they are a newer band but not brand new to others like they are to me. During the conference they put on a free concert. My friend Kyra and I went and had a great […]
Here are some pics of some fun things we’ve been doing. Last night we went to the park with our staff team and had dinner. Then we let the kids play in the creek and they had a ball! We’ve lived in Chico for 4 years why haven’t we done this yet? I don’t know. […]
Recently Mason has had some quotes that would definitely make the quote board if I had one. We don’t so I will post them here. Mason’s birthday list: zebra to be able to speak Spanish a new voice…to be speak Spanish with of course! a Star Wars back pack ummm I might be able to […]
What encourages me My God: His grace that continues to draw me closer to Him. He’s consistent, all knowing, never changing. My husband: The lattes he makes for me every morning, his pursuit in seeing me grow in character, the way he leads our family. My kids: Mason’s genuine love of Jesus. Their love for […]
One of the best things about about being home for us is seeing how much the kids have changed since we were last home in May. While we were gone we could see subtle changes but now that we are back in our normal environment we are comparing what they used to be able to […]
10 bags/suitcases we unpacked in the last few days 3 piles of stuff still needing to be put away 2 big boxes we shipped home of stuff we couldn’t fit in our suitcases 3 toddlers we have in the house- no more babies 5th year we are starting at Chico State 4 yrs old the […]
This conference has been a GREAT experience for Brian and I to experience alone. Even though we have been very busy, really tired, missing the kids, sleeping on an air mattress in our friends living room floor it has been like a second honeymoon for us. We have LOVED our time together. It has been […]
Just click on the play button to listen to Brian’s seminar on using social media for evangelism and discipleship.