This is how we left SVS, our HOME for three years--in the presence of some of our dear friends. This picture reminds me of the lovely. godly people we are blessed to know because of our time at seminary. These friendshps were worth the hard times spent at SVS. We love and miss you all!


Three "men" in a bed? Hayden likes to get in Elias' bed with the starry sky canopy. It is an even bigger treat when his two big brothers are enjoying the view with him.


Our first TN hike. We went to Frozen Head State Park and hiked in a mile to a waterfall. I know it doesn't sound like much, but when you are only 3 and almost 5 it seemed like quite a feat. Justin found a crawdad in the pond below the waterfall and the boys got a kick out of touching and holding it. They are becoming quite the adventurers.

We are enjoying our new "home." Justin and I regularly end the day by sitting on the porch swing after the kids go to bed and watching the dear graze in the backyard! The birds are plentiful. So far we have seen Robins, cardinals, house finches, blue jays, goldfinches, house sparrows, crows, and black-capped chickadees in the yard and frequenting the bird feeders outside the kitchen window. The boys are having fun chasing the groundhogs, rabbits and squirrels. We have also discovered the small farmer's market in town and we can even walk to it from the house. This will be a treat since starting our own garden this summer has taken a backrow seat to actually unpacking the house! I will have to snap some photos of our progress soon.

Blessings to all!

Jodi