Thursday, September 28, 2023

Emma's Birthday, family pics and other random pics

 

Jennifer and I took an anniversary trip to Guatemala in August and while we were away, Levi and Alanna (Levi's fiance) surprised us by taking pics of all the kids. Emma didn't cooperate much but they still turned out pretty good. We are so blessed to be able to parent this crew!




This past weekend our baby girl turned 2! What fun she is. She keeps us hopping for sure!







We had the priviledge of meeting up for dinner with our friends from Guatemala half way between Indy and Chicago as they were in Chicago for a week. Here are a few pics of our time with them. They are amazing people, great friends and partners in ministry.



Wednesday, September 20, 2023

Summer Fun

 We have had a lot of fun this summer with many different fun activites together as a family. Check out some pics below.


We have spent a lot of time in the backyard. We are so grateful for the place the Lord has provided for us in this season!




Levi and I took a trip to Kansas City where he considering going to college and seminary.


This was a family gathering with all my family including Harry my stepfather's kids which was fun. It had been many years since we have all been together.


Jennifer and I took a 25th anniversary trip. We went back to Guatemala and stayed at the beautiful lake a few hours from where we lived. It was an amazing time of rest and renewal other than the river we literally had to drive through to get there...see above.


The view there are incredible. The pool was nice and that is mostly what we did...sit by the pool and rest and read and swim. Oh and we ate a lot too. We are so grateful for 25 years together!


Our last night was in the city, Guatemala City that is. Our friends the Harmans took us and hung around for dinner and games together. Good times!



We also got to get awy to the Lake house our friends so generously let us use. It was a great time swimming, kayaking, reading, resting, playing games etc.






What a crew! We are so thankful for many times together this year which may be the last times together with everyone for a while.