Celebrate

Brogan's friend, Ashton, asked Brogan over to celebrate her upcoming birthday.  It happened to fall on the same weekend of Brogan's birthday.  That wasn't a big deal for Brogan but they were so sweet in including Brogan in the celebration.  The cake included both of their names.  Such a sweet touch. 

Ashton's mom surprised the girls with a makeover team and a photo shoot as part of the festivities.  They all had a great time!

WCHC September Service Activity

The service activity for WCHC this month was tye-dying pillowcases for MD Anderson Children's Hospital in Houston.  The group had a great time and made 28 pillowcases!!  I was busy helping on this one so these pictures are borrowed from a friend:

 

Tye-Dye Bike Ride

 

The kiddos had a fun bike ride with Daddy before lunch today!!!

Missing these faces...

 

We were just there a few months ago but I'm missing these precious faces something terrible lately.  I have on my heart that we are supposed to be going back sooner than next summer.  Please pray for clarification as to wether or not we are supposed to go back and when that should be.

 

I have been able to share about our trip and needs in Rwanda with several different churches, individuals and groups since we have been back.  Many have stepped up to help pastors fund the education of their children and many others are praying about how they should be helping.  Please be in prayer for these individuals as they make their decisions.  Please also be in prayer for our family as we share and decide what our role in the future is.

 

Please also be in prayer for some opportunities that are coming up with one of the homeschool groups that we are a part of.  I have shared with them about our experiences in Rwanda and some of the needs there within the school.  They are interested in partnering to help in some way but need clarification on what that should look like.

1st Soccer Games

Rylen and Brogan had their first soccer games today.  Rylen is so excited to be running and kicking a ball instead of standing in the outfield waiting for something to happen.  He is super fast and can get to the ball quick.  I think this might just be for him! 

 

Brogan played way back when she was 4 but wasn't to fond of the sport.  Her friend plays and asked if she wanted to play her on her team.  Because they would be on the same team, Brogan said okay.  Turns out her speed is an asset and she is picking up the game and having fun!

 

We have a fun season ahead!!!

Yippee For Me!

My hubby who loves me so surprised me with a new laptop last night!  Yeah Me!  Now I have something that is all mine *insert happy dance* that my kids will not *repeat 3 times* get their grubby little hands on.  I know, I know that sounds so bad and the fact that I'm so excited about still doesn't make it it seem any better but it is so true.  I am really really excited that I can keep the blog up better now!  For some unknown reason the home computer won't bring up blogger dashboard so there is no blog updating for me.  Until now!!!!!!  Did I say Yeah Me!?!?!

Anyhoo, be expecting some upates and some backdates coming very soon!!!

Now on to a date night with the older kiddos.  A movie and dinner!

Posting Soon!

A visit from Esron

 

Esron came to visit!!!!!

Esron, the Pastor that we worked with in Rwanda, came to the US for a Pastor Conference.  While he was here he visited churches that have sponsored or helped the churches in Rwanda.  We loved spending some time with him, showing him around Huntsville and taking him to the best BBQ in Huntsville.  Rylen and Christian loved meeting him and want to go to Africa even more now!

 

 

 

Prairie Primer Group: week 1

This year for our school we are studying the life of Laura Ingalls Wilder and the time period that she grew up in.  We are also getting together with several other families twice a month for some fun crafts and projects.  This was our first meeting and the kids had a blast!

 

 

 

They made cornhusk dolls, smoke houses, calico pockets and had a ton of fun with friends!