manic monday: john mark mcmillan

Hi Paxie-readers – today’s maaaannnic monday features John Mark McMillan, Christian musician and the songwriter of How He Loves (such a beautiful song). For more behind the story of the song, go here.

“The love I’m singing about in that song is…really, not a pretty claim, not some Hollywood hot-pink love…it’s a kind of love that is willing to love things that are messy, and willing to love even the difficult and sort of, you know, ‘gross’ kind of things.” -jmm

enjoy :]

-martin

Arizona

As I mentioned before, I took a trip out to Arizona for my little cousin’s Confirmation and First Communion. I was honored to be her sponsor! :]

Martin, my mom, and I set out for the 6 hour drive to Prescott, Arizona:

After the ceremony, we set out to Sedona, which was another hour past Prescott.

It was beautiful:

It was one of the best trips I’ve been to. Although it was short, we were able to do and see a lot of different things :]

I love my family!

Emma

Last weekend, Martin, my mom and I set out to Arizona for my cousin Emma’s First Communion/Confirmation. The cutest little 9-year old. She’s curious, talkative, and friendly.

Isn't she cute?!

Anyway, I made her a cute gift and I wanted to share it with you!

First, I got an empty box. This one’s from Ikea, and it’s already decorated on the outside.

I then made cute little cards describing the small gifts inside. 3 in all:

I hope she liked it :)