Fun

The kids with some church friends.  Timothy is being a horse.  You've got to love it when people take time to invest in your kids and just play with them.  And their buddy Aunya is behind Jack.  

Friends

We've enjoyed getting to know some different families through our co-op and even got invited to one of Jack's friends birthday party.  It's so nice to meet other Christians and to be able to talk about the Lord and also about their lives and ministry.  We immediately had that connection, and what a blessing.  And personally, it makes me feel happy just to be included in such a nice family's get together.  So this was Eli's 8th birthday party, and the kids are here with Eli and his sister Kayden.  

Back to the old grind

Although this phrase has a negative connotation, I enjoy routine.  I like things organized. I also enjoy spontaneous plans, but it's nice after a break to have a routine.  School has started again, and we are happy to be back in the routine.  Jack finished up another reading book today, so that was exciting.  

Missions Conference

We have had a great missions conference already this year!  The missionaries have been a huge blessing in their messages and testimonies.  We always enjoy spending time with people, and it's fun especially to meet people who have been serving God for many years.  It's been a great time to come back to.  

Enjoying home

The kids were excited to see Jock especially, and I think he's gained 10 pounds.  He looks huge.  He pretty much unlearned everything we had taught him and had a few accidents, but it seems to be coming back to him now.  Matt was ready to sell him a few times in the last few days!  Here's his new toy.  

Aaron driving the car.  He did not want to get out!

After vacation...

To avoid depression (ha), we planned to take the kids to the Chanhassen Dinner Theatre to see Mary Poppins.  It was fun!  And after a trip and a dinner show, we for sure were needing home.  So we got home late that night and were delighted to see no snow in our yard.  Sleeping in at our own home was wonderful and having a few days to recuperate was awesome too!  Ava had one last day at being a princess.  We had a good time together.  It was fun sharing one of our favorite date activities with the kids.  

Day 8

Good-bye Yacht Club and awesome Stormalong Bay (the pool) with your beautiful beach and lake and view.  We had a good time with you and hope to see you again someday!  This last day we had time in the morning for the kids to swim, and Matt and I ran around the resort area getting last minute souvenirs and enjoyed the beautiful day in a beautiful setting.  Then to the airport we went and arrived in Minneapolis around 8:30 that night.  Here's our last views.