Saturday, June 20, 2009

Carlsbad's Field of Flowers











Ali with Baby Evangelina (Godparent's 1st child)


Ali was so excited to play with Evangelina (she lives in Minnesota)...what a treasure she is!

Adorable Ian with his favorite Doll


Our Afternoon Park Days




This park has been great to do our school work outside! It has everything; sprawling grass, gym equipment and my kids favorite: the creek!!! (this is where they are running to)


Friday, June 19, 2009

Big A Turns 7!

The young Big A is in the past and the new maturing Big A is here! In the Amish community, seven is the age at which the child is able to fully run the household. Are we there yet? Not even close but we love how Ali serves her brother's morning milk and makes our morning coffee and starts her Scripture verse copywork by herself! The glory goes to the Almighty God and we are thankful that He is raising her up to fear Him. We pray that she continues to mature and grow in the faith of the saints!
We gave Big A her first real Bible in leather covering and a marker!

Great Aunt Carol blessed Big A with some make-up!


The trio at SeaWorld, getting ready for the dolphin show!




The beautiful dolphin pool.



Big A's flower cake...it was a surprise (see video below).










Desert Hot Springs



This place out in the desert is one of our favorite places to relax...even with kiddos! The pool is amazing and the are 2 small warm pools and about 4 hot pools. THe best thing is that it is natural mineral water! Ahhh...so nice and so close to us now! Please ask us to get the name of this hotel for a relaxing get away.

Joshua Tree Trip 3/2009

Seated on the Rock!
Can you find the quail?



A Desert Bouquet!








The Ancient Cactus






Daddy's favorite desert tree.





Can you find the kids?