Memorial Day

Remembering those who paid the ultimate sacrifice for our nation and our freedom.

In Flanders Fields:
In Flanders fields the poppies blow
Between the crosses, row on row,
That mark our place; and in the sky
The larks, still bravely singing, fly
Scarce heard amid the guns below.
We are the dead.
Short days ago
We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,
Loved, and were loved, and now we lie?In Flanders fields.
Take up our quarrel with the foe:
To you from failing hands we throw
The torch; be yours to hold it high.
If ye break faith with us who die
We shall not sleep, though poppies grow in Flanders fields.
— Lt.-Col. John McCrae (1872 - 1918)

Splish Splash

Finally, we are receiving some much needed rain. However, after 5 days of being cooped up the kids were ready to run off some energy. So on went the rain coats and rain boots in Andrew's case and out the door they went. Joy opted to sit this one out! Fifteen minutes later, off came the wet clothes and everyone sat down for a nice lunch of hot chicken noodle soup.

Boone pretending to be asleep!

Big Change of Plans

Mark and I have decided it is in the family's best interest to remain together. Thus, our pack out dates have been cancelled and we will remain here with Mark until his terminal leave begins in late October. We are praising God for working out the details of obtaining Joy's 12 month report which we will now be able to complete from here. Also, for His discernment and gift of the Holy Spirit who continues to guide our many decisions. We look forward to one more sunny and hot summer filled with trips to the pool and beach. However, we can't wait to experience fall in the states!!

With the house torn apart, the little ones have begun to sense something big is about to happen. So some good old fun was needed today. I decided to make some constarch paint and let them have at it outside on our sidewalk. They had a ball and were completely covered with dried constarch after about 25 minutes. So off to the sprinkler for a good soaking they went!!


Joy quickly found out it doesn't taste so good!!

Take Me Out to the Ball Game

I don't think there is anything cutier or more tedious than watching a bunch of 4 and 5 year olds play T-ball! Andrew had his first game on Tuesday and he did great minus the sitting down on the field and chatting with the other team. Their attention spans are about 10 minutes so after about 45 minutes a few tears could be seen. The promise of a snack after the game brightend many a face!! On Monday, Matt and Grace played and Grace made her first hit! The Lord answered our prayers and the crowd roared for her! Remember to Praise the LORD for the little things today like your sweet girl's first hit!