Grilling in the Rain

Just as Keith was starting to grill our dinner, a DOWNPOUR came through.  John  (a friend from Brazil) helped him do the grilling.   I especially enjoy the Veggie Tales umbrella!

Enjoying our grilled dinner.

Our kids really enjoyed having friends they had gotten to know in Brazil come and visit.  

Thanks, Reimers, for visiting us....we had a great time with you!

Camping in the Back Yard

Last week Keith camped out  in the back yard with the boys.  They had a blast!

Springtime Princess

I love spring and the flowers it brings!

We are all enjoying Michaella

Joshua likes to hold Michaella just before she eats.....that's because he doesn't like it when she spits up on him.

Keith Michael was pacifying Michaella until I was ready to feed her.

"Come on, Mom.....aren't you ready yet???"

Michaella Trying to Talk

More of Michaella

These next two pictures are for Mom Anderson.  She gave me these cute crocheted shoes way back before I had Keith Michael.....and now finally we have someone who can wear them.....aren't they cute???

Cutie Pie

Please PRAY for Us!

Many of you may have already heard about our job situation, but for those of you who have not, I'll write here, so that you can be praying for us.  Keith found out last week, that the company for which he works, is losing their contract with DHL, thus taking away the bulk of their business.  This is going to lead to many layoffs, one of which will be Keith's job.  We don't know exactly when this will happen, but have been led to believe that it will be sometime in the next 60 days.  We are currently in the scramble to find a new job.  We are not worried, as we KNOW God will provide for our needs.  But at the same time, we also wonder where we will be in the near future.  This is not a good time in the aviation market to be in need of a job, but our God is great and we trust in HIM to provide for us.  Please pray......

1. That we will honor God through this difficulty.

2. That God will provide a job for Keith soon.

3. That God will not only provide a job, but that HE will give Keith a job that he loves, and that is also good for our family.

4. That we will know soon whether or not we are going to need to move.  The boys are enrolled in school for the fall.  If we withdraw them after July 1, we will have to pay a $250 fee per child. We would love to be moved and settled (if we have to move) prior to the start of school in the fall. 

We KNOW God is in control.  This did not take God by surprise, even though it took us by surprise.  Thanks for your prayers and your support.  We treasure each of you!

Lego City

Marc, Joshua, and Scott spent hours building a lego city.  Here are some close-up shots of their city.  It was really cool.  There was so much detail in each piece, that pictures don't really do it justice; however, I'll try all the same, to give you an idea of their creativity.

The playground.

The government building and train station.

A close-up of the movie shooting site.

The police station, helipad, and movie shoot site.

The drive-thru.

The archaeological dig and the fishing pond.

The soccer field.

The airport.

A close-up of the airport.

Famished Michaella

You would think the poor child was famished.....in reality, she had just been fed.....she likes to suck on her hands!

The Princess in Silk

Thanks, Heather, for the beautiful, silk princess gown and silver ballerina slippers.  I TRIED to get a spit-up-free, perfectly non-wrinkled picture of her......but Michaella had other plans for sure!  I no sooner got her in this dress (after leaving her undressed for an hour before leaving for church) than she spit up all down the front of it.  And, car seats were NOT made to keep princess' dresses wrinkle free!

I love Daddy, and Daddy loves me!

Spring Has Sprung

Can YOU think of a better place to read a good book?

There are SO many flowers on the bushes, that they are literally laden down with the weight.  I'm enjoying some flowers inside too!

My, my, WHERE does time go?  It seems like yesterday she was just born, and here she is already SIX weeks old!

Cute Package

Benjamin enjoyed playing in this box filled with packing peanuts.  It made a mess, but provided for lots of fun!

Blessed by Friends

"Uncle" Harold and "Aunt" Debora were my neighbors in Brazil.  (On the mission field, fellow missionaries are all "aunts and uncles." ) When we were in Brazil this last time, my boys spent HOURS in his workshop learning and making all sorts of neat wood creations.  This past week we were blessed to have them stop by for a visit.  We had a wonderful time with them.  We got to see video footage from 55 years ago when they first went to Brazil and visited the savage indians......escaping with their lives only by divine providence. That first trip to the indians, led to many coming to know Christ.  On that same video we saw some of those first indians who tried to kill U. Harold, give their testimonies as to how they came to know Christ.  It was a neat time of learning and reminiscing!  Thanks for visiting and spending time with us!