A few more

before I get into my senseless ramblings and efforts at enlightenment, I need to catch up family scattered across the nation on pictures. Se here are some easter pictures and what not:


our newest additions: 6 hens known as Polly, Shelly, Redstar, Foghorn, Eden & Madam Ovary


Our 1st eggs from the gals

Easter:

Soccer...................

It's no secret that our son is a sports junkie. It's all he ever does at home. in his world, he can play everything. But, until now he's never played any organized sport. Last night that changed, as our boy started soccer!

Kindersoccer is VERY cute if you've never seen it. it is like semi-controlled chaos. He lllooovvveedd it! He tried so hard, and did so good. He even scored a goal, made a sliude tackle and two new friends!

It was great. My proudest aspect was how he was such a comforter and encourager. He cheered everything his teammates did, and helped them up when they fell...asking each time if they were okay.

Here are some pics:

I'm Back!!!!!.........and belated Mexico Pictures

Well, after over a month of silence, I am BACK! Due to several "issues" with both my office and home computers, I have been silent in blog world. Oh how I have missed you! :)...........

So, please start checking again, because I have MUCH to catch us up on!

Since by now you have mostly all heard how PHENOMENAL our mission trip to Mexico was,I will spare you the details again!!! We built two lovely houses and completely "rebooted" a Christian Camp in San Felipe. It was our best year ever. I feel we sowed some deep seeds of love and grace in a very impoverished place. Thanks to all of you for your support and prayers.

So I am just going to dump a bunch of pictures for you to peruse..........
Thanks for checking in!


Crossing over this year was barely different than ever despite teh escalating drug wars


are we there yet dad?


the majestic & mystical Mt Shasta


The only pretty part near LA...the "grapevine"


Alisha snoozing in the van


"We're ALMOST there..."


"Pouring the foundation"


"smoothing it out"


Jude learning to survey


Digging El bano


Up goes the wall


This was the house site...I thought it was an incredible album cover...how desolate


This was the "house" the folks had before we finished


"That could hold a lot of poo :)"


Up go the trusses!


Hammer time


Jed: Man of Steel


"She'll Hold"


Setting the doors and windows


Hard working paint boy!


Hard working teens boys


Always a ladies man


House # 2 almost complete!


Ladies man once more


AGAIN!


Saddest, most disease and fly ridden place of desperation I've ever seen...the dump in San Felipe


Jude LOVED the big kids


wow


Home #1 finished


#2 complete!


Passing out supplies and clothes in the true slums


Beach Day!


Six Flags on the trip home


ahhhh.. double double with cheese


Mexican chicas


reading & writing......


worry not......that's not a worship song