the little one

sushi is doing well

and...he sends

kisses

*muah*

moved!

A big thanks to everyone who helped us move! We had 11 people carrying boxes and moving our furniture on a rainy Saturday!

It felt strange to have our entire lives in boxes and carried away.

We had donuts and bagels (Thanks Mary!) and coffee for the big day.

The Lord was watching out for us

 - - whenever we really needed to be outside, the rain would pause

- - we had strong guys to hoist furniture to the second floor

 - - one couch even went through a window (that no one thought would fit)

- - we had just enough hands

During all of this, Eric caught a cold and is exhausted.

Thankfully, I have this week off to unpack and get ready for my new job.

We'll post pictures soon!

quick update

Eric will be transferring to a new store in a couple of weeks!
This is such an answer to prayer. The new store would be closer to the apartment and would move him one step closer to a promotion.
Praise the Lord

dinner on the town

After the golf game, a handful of us went out to dinner at Fudruckers. We had never been to the restauarnt or Foxwoods, so it was a small adventure.

The fountains (many more than one story) were my favorite

pretty window

girl leading sheep home

Eric and Paul across the waterfall

an outfit with my name on the sleeve

Switch

On Wednesday nights, Eric & I teach a great group of 5th & 6th graders. Our group is called Switch and this year we will be tackling "Gladiators & Giants."

We started out the school year talking about David and Goliath and will be going through many of the giants that the kids (and we) face in our everyday lives - - having an invisible God, prayer, family, friends, divorce, and distractions.

This week, we made cards for a woman who was rushed to the hospital and a teenager who will be coming home from the hospital after a year of major surgeries and difficulties.

The kids were really happy to encourage Judy and Kyle. We were so proud of them.

Nicolas even made cards with pop ups!

In a wonderful care package, Mom sent us cheese balls. Most of our apartment is packed and we haven't had much time to do extra shopping or planning, so they were the perfect thing to bring for the kids. Thanks Mom!!

Emma is a self-proclaimed cheese ball addict.

Christian uncovered his face just long enough for me to snap this shot.

I love Rachel's smile.

Even though there aren't many of them - - these kids really made a difference. It is so important love others (especially when they aren't expecting it) and they were great examples of that.

It isn't about the big things we do in life

It really is about all of the small things that add up

(Emma guarding the cheese balls)

I'm still surprised what some colored sheets of paper, markers, and big hearts can do.

So...give someone a cup of cheese balls...

Or a smile as big as Rebecca's!

Moving!!

Saturday is our big day

Things are coming along for the big move!



So many friends have volunteered and we've accepted their help.



Thank the Lord, all of the details have been falling into place.

Fall is here!!