Kids's Conversation

Dave and I were in the car with the kids on our way to a party when the kids began a Biblical discussion.
We've been reading about the ark of the covenant and what it was and the laws about it, and what happened to those who disobeyed the laws.

Joseph: Only the high, high, high priest could touch it.
Rebekah: It wasn't the high, high, high priest, it was just the high priest.

It's neat to hear that they're retaining information that we're teaching them.

Oh Christmas Tree

Every year since we've been married, Dave and I have had a fake Christmas tree. Last year, in Costa Rica, it was miniature, even. This year we decided to go with a real one. We packed the kids in the car and headed out to Wally World (not sure about the the whole copyright thing on the actual name . . .) in our summer attire to pick out a tree and ornaments to decorate it.
Interesting procedure - we choose a tree, a guy cuts a bit off the trunk, then hammers a couple of boards and a large planter "plate" to the bottom of it, and finally ties it up on the top of our SUV. Quite a process, but I'm sitting here admiring its beauty and wonderful piny smell. I have to admit, it's tough feeling the heat of the day and thinking of Christmas, but the kids had a super time putting up ornaments and setting up the nativity - we listened to Harry Connick, Jr. and Nat King Cole and took pictures of the finished product. Happy Decorating!

Our 4 Year Old Jonathan

This week we celebrated the 4th birthday of our youngest - Jonathan. His actual birthday was Wednesday and we let him pick a place to eat for lunch. The whole family enjoyed a local fast food restaurant called Checkers. There are some activities for the kids here - he enjoyed climbing a rock wall with his brother and running through the play area complete with slide.









Yesterday we had a party at our home and invited our neighbors, our missionary friends and a local pastor and her family. Jonathan was very happy with the festivities, batman piñata, and chocolate cake with lime ice cream (it's just that he adores the color green . . .).

Happy Birthday Jonathan!!!

We love you!!!