Thursday, October 29, 2009
Monday, October 26, 2009
A weekend back home!
We spent last weekend in Alvarado!! It was great to be back at our home church and with our close friends. We spoke at two different churches so it was pretty exhausting but we still had an awesome weekend!!
We took the kids to the Waco Zoo on Saturday on our way to Alvarado. I was pleasantly surprised--what a nice zoo!
This was the end of the zoo trip--everyone was so tired!
Caedmon checking out a snake up close!
In Alvarado, we stayed with "Ms. Telly" (Mrs. Kelly) and the rest of the Baxter family. The kids took hikes, cooked mac n' cheese, baked and decorated cookies, watched movies, and had an awesome weekend getting spoiled!
Lauren, Lindsay, Jessica, and me :)
This is what we did when we got bored..
Lauren and Baby Cason
Lindsay being crazy!
Me and Jess :)
We took the kids to the Waco Zoo on Saturday on our way to Alvarado. I was pleasantly surprised--what a nice zoo!
This was the end of the zoo trip--everyone was so tired!
Caedmon checking out a snake up close!
In Alvarado, we stayed with "Ms. Telly" (Mrs. Kelly) and the rest of the Baxter family. The kids took hikes, cooked mac n' cheese, baked and decorated cookies, watched movies, and had an awesome weekend getting spoiled!
Lauren, Lindsay, Jessica, and me :)
This is what we did when we got bored..
Lauren and Baby Cason
Lindsay being crazy!
Me and Jess :)
Friday, October 23, 2009
Vampires or Jesus??
The kids have a new "Jesus movie" that they've been watching lately. It is not at all unusual for us to hear Caedmon (who is an up and coming movie quoter) yelling through the house "It is written!!!" "Where is your God now?!"
Last weekend, my mom told me that Caedmon told her "If you don't stop that, I'm going to make you drink my blood!" I was shocked and furious and asked Caedmon, "Where did you hear that?! Who says that??" assuming he had seen a vampire movie or something.
Caedmon just looked at me real confused and said "Jesus. He holds out his hand and says this is my blood. Drink it."
:)
Last weekend, my mom told me that Caedmon told her "If you don't stop that, I'm going to make you drink my blood!" I was shocked and furious and asked Caedmon, "Where did you hear that?! Who says that??" assuming he had seen a vampire movie or something.
Caedmon just looked at me real confused and said "Jesus. He holds out his hand and says this is my blood. Drink it."
:)
Monday, October 19, 2009
October Happenings
We enjoyed the weekend with Grandpa and Mama Dee in Temple! We went to a pumpkin patch and the kids loved it! We also celebrated a little early my 29th birthday! And I got a haircut!
Sunday, October 11, 2009
Things that make me smile...
My almost 3 year old daughter climbing a tree
Me, Whitney, and Bethany--we've been friends since me and Whit were 9 and Beth was 2!
Whitney hugging a tree
Caedmon's future wife Hannah
Caedmon sliding backwards down a slide
Me, Whitney, and Bethany--we've been friends since me and Whit were 9 and Beth was 2!
Whitney hugging a tree
Caedmon's future wife Hannah
Caedmon sliding backwards down a slide
Thursday, October 1, 2009
Happy Birthday to Blu!
Blu turned 28 on Sept 27th! We had a fun football party for him and watched the Colts/Cardinals game. He got lots of neat presents (a leatherman, toolbox, TONS of new tools, a Cowboys shirt, and from me--tickets to the Dallas Cowboys Monday Night Football game!!!) We had a blast!
Busy...
Well, our internet has been down for almost 2 weeks, so it's been hard to keep track of everything!!! Here are some things that have been keeping us busy!
Blu took some amazing sunset pictures in Zambia! He's quite the photog!
So innocent looking...
Or not...
10 months old!
Blu took some amazing sunset pictures in Zambia! He's quite the photog!
So innocent looking...
Or not...
10 months old!
Monday, September 14, 2009
Progress in Zambia!!
Blu is halfway through his 2 week trip to Zambia and he and his brother Cloud have gotten so much accomplished!!! Things that shouldn't be happening fast are happening fast! Blu said it's like God has paved the way for us. Here are some things they've accomplished!
1) Vehicle! We have a truck--purchased, registered, and ready to drive when we get in Zambia in January! Blu has been driving it while he's there.
2) Visas! We got all of our forms submitted and we had almost everything we needed!! We were able to quickly run background checks and get those in, so now all documents are in and we should have final approval for our visas in 14 days!
3) NGO Status! We have submitted our application to the proper people and are now just waiting their approval.
4) Housing! Blu met a missionary who lives in the area we are moving to and they are going on furlough in December. They are looking for someone to rent our house--US! Blu said it is a very nice house, with wireless internet, and will be completely furnished! When they get back after a year, they will be selling some of their furnishings, hopefully to us! Security wise, there is a huge wall around it with 4 feet of electric fence at the top! YAY!! I am so relieved to have a place to stay with the kids and feel safe while Blu is out in the bush building!
5) Land! Ok, we thought we had 130 acres of land, but it turns out there is just 40. That's ok! 40 acres is plenty and less overwhelming! Blu said the land looks great and has already been all cleared for us.
6) Electricity! Blu met with the electric company and we have to submit to them architectural plans pretty detailed so that they can see how much power they will need to get out to the land. Estimates are that we will have power by next July and should roughly cost $15,000.
7) Other things! We have a cell phone and a p.o. box. That means when we get into the country (roughly Jan 21), we will have a car to drive, a house to live in, and a way to contact our families back home. God is so good!!
That's all I know for now--I'll update more later! Thanks for praying!
1) Vehicle! We have a truck--purchased, registered, and ready to drive when we get in Zambia in January! Blu has been driving it while he's there.
2) Visas! We got all of our forms submitted and we had almost everything we needed!! We were able to quickly run background checks and get those in, so now all documents are in and we should have final approval for our visas in 14 days!
3) NGO Status! We have submitted our application to the proper people and are now just waiting their approval.
4) Housing! Blu met a missionary who lives in the area we are moving to and they are going on furlough in December. They are looking for someone to rent our house--US! Blu said it is a very nice house, with wireless internet, and will be completely furnished! When they get back after a year, they will be selling some of their furnishings, hopefully to us! Security wise, there is a huge wall around it with 4 feet of electric fence at the top! YAY!! I am so relieved to have a place to stay with the kids and feel safe while Blu is out in the bush building!
5) Land! Ok, we thought we had 130 acres of land, but it turns out there is just 40. That's ok! 40 acres is plenty and less overwhelming! Blu said the land looks great and has already been all cleared for us.
6) Electricity! Blu met with the electric company and we have to submit to them architectural plans pretty detailed so that they can see how much power they will need to get out to the land. Estimates are that we will have power by next July and should roughly cost $15,000.
7) Other things! We have a cell phone and a p.o. box. That means when we get into the country (roughly Jan 21), we will have a car to drive, a house to live in, and a way to contact our families back home. God is so good!!
That's all I know for now--I'll update more later! Thanks for praying!
Monday, September 7, 2009
Trip to College Station
This past weekend, we drove down to College Station to speak at Parkway Baptist Church. When we got married, we lived in the apartments across the street from the church, so after being married 8 days, we walked over. We loved the small atmosphere and the friendliness of the people. We soon plugged in and got involved with the youth group and music ministry. It was at Parkway that God really begin to call us into a life of obedience to Him. Our kids misbehaved ALL weekend long, but we still had a good trip!
We drove halfway on Friday night to Mom and Dad's. Mama Dee and Caedmon enjoyed some reading time together!
Just because she's cute.. :)
Blu, making a strange face, and Baby Case
We got to visit with the Duncans, our good friends who had Baby #5 four days prior!! Their backyard was a kids' paradise!
My friend Amanda
The Three Stooges - Blu with Pastor Chris and Bro. Bob
The Vacation Bible School raised $1,500 for the orphanage in June!
Our sweet friends, Tom and Ann Foster
So innocent looking.. ha.
We drove halfway on Friday night to Mom and Dad's. Mama Dee and Caedmon enjoyed some reading time together!
Just because she's cute.. :)
Blu, making a strange face, and Baby Case
We got to visit with the Duncans, our good friends who had Baby #5 four days prior!! Their backyard was a kids' paradise!
My friend Amanda
The Three Stooges - Blu with Pastor Chris and Bro. Bob
The Vacation Bible School raised $1,500 for the orphanage in June!
Our sweet friends, Tom and Ann Foster
So innocent looking.. ha.
Thursday, September 3, 2009
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
First Day!!
Today was Caedmon and Cambree's first day of Mother's Day Out at FBC Brownwood! With new backpacks, lunch boxes, nap mats, and blankets they were ready to finally start this day that we had been talking about for so long! I was surprised when we got there that 4 year old Caedmon was the one who freaked out and cried and clung to me! Cambree marched into her classroom like she owned the place!! They both had a great day though and Caedmon even came home with a library book he had checked out that we all read together! I sure am gonna love Tuesdays and Thursdays! :)
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