Friday, September 30, 2011
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
Thursday, September 22, 2011
Cast Removal
Wednesday marked the day when
Samuel went back for his 2-week check
for his broken leg.
They cut the cast off, which
he thoroughly enjoyed, by the way, and
took an x-ray.
Unfortunately he needed another cast
put on.
More unfortunate news, I had to help put
the cast on so I could not get any pictures!
This new cast, however, is a boot cast.
He can walk on it.
Any guesses as to what he did
taking his first steps with the boot cast
(the next day, mind you as he was quite
apprehensive walking on his foot)?
If you know him at all, you guessed correctly!
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
Photo Shoot
Our good friend Dan came this week to
take some pictures.
Samuel was in a cranky mood,
as you can clearly see in this first one!
Pancho Sr. and Pancho Jr.
Samuel was a tiny bit more content outside in his wheelchair.
But, then it was time for another
picture and he put his scowl back on!
First "party of 5" shot outside of the hospital!
Pancho and Emelys
Thanks, Dan, for the pictures!
And thanks to your whole family for
the delicious dinner. We all really enjoyed it
and the time we got to spend with you.
Sunday, September 18, 2011
Mighty in the land
Today Joel was dedicated at church.
We wanted to have him dedicated while
Pancho and Emelys were here and this is
already their last Sunday with us.
Where has the month gone?
I digress...
Pastor Engle chose Psalm 112:1,2
as the commissioning verse for
us as Joel's parents.
Praise the LORD.
Blessed are those who fear the LORD,
who find great delight in his commands.
Their children will be mighty in the land;
the generation of the upright will be blessed.
Oh God, how we desire to find GREAT
delight in Your commands, not only
because Joel (and Katrina and Samuel) will be
mighty in the land and blessed, but also because
following Your commands brings an abundant life.
Please help us to daily delight in Your Word and in
Your instruction to us.
Amen.
Friday, September 16, 2011
1st Field Trip
Today we went on our first field trip.
We were invited to Camp Forest Springs for the day.
We left bright and early (7:30 AM) with 3 kids in
tow, Nana driving and me in the passenger seat.
Upon arrival we registered and then met with
everyone to choose our outdoor education
class for the morning.
Katrina chose the bog walk. 
We learned very interesting things about
God's creation of bogs.
Katrina had the BEST time exploring and
discovering many things on the way
to the bog, at the bog and on the way back
to the main camp.
We ate lunch and then had some free time.
Katrina and Samuel wanted to get to the
waterfront so we were on our way. 
Nana took Samuel on a paddle boat ride.
Meanwhile, Katrina and her dear friend Leah looked for
shells, frogs and minnows.
They are definitely birds of a feather! 
After exploring at the waterfront the girls
decided to go to the Rec Barn and try out
the climbing wall.
Katrina did an excellent job climbing
and has set a goal for herself to get to the
top the next time we are at Camp.
No day at Camp Forest Springs is complete without
a stop at Main Street.
Katrina enjoyed birthday cake ice cream, her
favorite CFS flavor.
Samuel enjoyed 3 Laffy Taffys, his favorite
Main Street treat.
I indulged in a Cherry Coke and
Joel will enjoy it tomorrow!
(I mark the milk so I am sure to give it to him
during the day, just in case he has an
aversion to caffeine!)
All in all it was an incredible day for our first field trip.
We are looking forward to participating
in the next field trip at Helene's Hilltop Orchard
in a few short weeks.
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