Trip to Pennsylvania

We went to Pennsylvania over the long teacher's convention weekend. We went to visit Steve's Uncle Don and Auntie Eleanor. We had such a great time.

We left on Wednesday when the kids were done with school. We then traveled through the night. We arrived at 4 am. The kids fell asleep around 9:30 pm. The trip went really well.

On Thursday we went to the Hersey Chocolate World. We went on a free train ride that showed all the workings of making chocolate. Auntie Eleanor let the kids create their own sundae. It was quite a sight, we had people taking their picture. I think they all loved the fact that the kids were taking time to enjoy lifes simple pleasures.

On Friday, Uncle Don took off work in the afternoon and met us at Chuck E. Cheese. He spoiled them and let them play lots of games and at the end gave them a great prize. After they left CC they went to two different Play Parks. When Steve and I got home, we could tell the kids had a great day of bonding and just plain fun. They were all excited and had a hard time settling down.

Steve and I were blessed to go on a date, while they spoiled our children. We went to Sights and Sounds Theater and prayed that God would provide tickets. He did!!! We also only had to pay 30 each instead of 52. He is able to more than we can imagine. We saw "In the Beginning". It was a production on creation. It was very good! It really made you think about what God really intended when he created the world.
On Saturday morning we got up early and went to Washington D.C. This day was beautiful, although the kids were very tired after their fun-filled day on Friday. We walked to alot of the main places (Washington Monument, Lincoln Memorial, WWII Memorial, and the White House. We then drove to the Old Post office and went in the tower and got a view of the city. We ended our day at Arlington Cemetary where we saw the changing of the guard at the Tomb of the Unknown soldier. It was very neat to see everyone so quiet, including my children.
Sunday we went to church and then took naps after Sunday dinner. We then went to Pinchot Lake and went for a walk. It was so beautiful. The colors and the rocks and the kids just enjoying God's beautiful creation.
Monday we started out at 6:15 am and traveled all day. The kids did great and we made it home by 7 pm.

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Iowa - Grandma's 80th

Troy and Abby are always so cute together!

It was great seeing these young cousins that I never get to see any more. They are so much fun. How cute are they all?!

Troy took a picture by Grandpa and Grandma's tree. Isn't he so handsome?!

I had so much fun in Iowa. I love to go back, it will always seem like home. Just Troy and I went and he had so much fun with his cousins. I really missed Steve and Ashley and Drew. They would have loved it.

Now I am home and trying to catch up on life. We had a Progressive dinner on Saturday night(church), we hosted the Salad course. It was a great night. On Sunday night we had Youth Group. Saturday was also our last soccer game for the season. I love it, but so glad it's done.

This Wednesday we are headed to Uncle Don and Auntie Eleanor in Pennsylvania. We are all very excited.

Troy singing

Here is Troy singing to our kitty, Midnight. He loves to sing. Just thought maybe you would enjoy and I'm trying to figure all this stuff out.

Well it has been awhile since I've posted any thing. I just need to take the time to it. Nothing great is happening around here, just busy with soccer and school things.
Drew's bump is still there and I now make him wear a hat when we go out. So many people ask and he is getting annoyed with it all.
I started working at a dentist office one day everyother week. I love it. I only worked one day so far by myself. It was so nice to have a day with adults and feel needed. The best part is that he pursued me. He is a dentist that works right here in Byron Center and he goes to our church. He is a very good dentist. I was thinking about going back to work for Dr. Grias and that ended up not working out and God placed this in my lap. I wasn't sure I wanted to go back 2 days a week with Dr. G, but I didn't want to loose the oppurtunity so I let him know I was interested but not exactly sure I was ready. He interviewed a girl that had 14 years uninterupted experience and was familier with his computer program. It worked out good for both of us. I am only committed to that one day and I will sub when needed and hopefully I can move into more down the road someday. I also am in a office 5 min. away instead of 25 min. away. God so knows what he is doing!!
We started Young Peoples and I love it. I was worried about leaving my kids, but our Pastors wife and my friend Paula have offered their kids and themselves. We are going to be done around 8 pm on Sunday nights so we can even get our kids in bed on time. There again, God always works out the details.
Some friends and I are doing the Beth Moore Study Breaking Free. I recommend it!! We are not very far, but already God has spoke thru this study.
I am babysitting for my neighbors kids and Carson is thru sitting in the high chair so I better go.