Saturday, November 17, 2012

Snow World 2012

 The trainer who is second from the left is our long time friend, Tom. We've been blessed by he and his wife, who over the years have gifted us with their complementary passes with us. Our family really enjoys time spent together here - Christmas caroling, Summer Nights, fireworks, and now...
Today, we had an extra complementary day pass, so we hoped to bless our cousin with a visit to his favorite place

a snow ball fight was their first agenda
and then sledding


swoosh

more snowballs :-)

cousins


Uncle Paul joined us in the afternoon

Wednesday, November 14, 2012

After School Soccer

The after school soccer practices and game are a great outlet of energy and also an opportunity to meet and team up with students with different classes and schedules.



Aidon throwing the ball in






Josh throwing the ball in












keeping score












good defense aidon





Both our boys have grown in skills and ownership since last fall. Their coach has a natural gift of encouragement.

Tuesday, November 13, 2012

November 13

Both my husband and I enjoy tea. I've been blessed to enjoy a high tea for celebrations in the past, so that fare is what came to mind to celebrate my birthday this year.
I enjoy celebrating with my husband and children, on my actual birthday, even if it is a weekday. So, we enjoyed each others company and the menu at a local bakery for a morning. Pete is so kind to suggest that he'll take me out for a high tea, just the two of us, on a weekend. I have another celebration to look forward too! Here's the kids' meals: 
Pete and I shared a florentine crepe and croissant sandwich:
I appreciated Pete's suggestion to that each of them say something kind to me; and also that my younger son added on that we each say something kind to each other. Then it started out with each of us enthusiastically talking about what we love about Jesus.
It was a blessed day for me. I heard from friends and family near and far (san diego, illinois, oklahoma, philippines), in post mail, email, phone and in person, and from each season of my life (junior high, college, et al).
I'm thankful to Jesus for what He is in my life, and for what He had done in my life, and each person and relationship he's blessed me through. I wish there was enough time and resources to spend with everyone; and I'm content right where I am and where He has me going.


Friday, November 9, 2012

Science, Technology, Engineering field trip
































more details to come! just photos for now :-)