HAPPY BIRTHDAY AMERICA!!!

Just wanted to post some pictures of our day yesterday. We took Elijah & Joel, along with Mom-Mom & Pop-Pop to the Lehigh Valley Zoo. It's not a big zoo, but they boys enjoyed it, it drizzled on and off while we were there but it wasn't bad, kind of nice that it wasn't extremely hot out and it wasn't crowded either. Hope you Enjoy the pictures.

Joel wanted to feed the goat but then he chickened out.


Elijah feeding the goat


There is a Kookaburra in the cage behind them.


Elijah took this picture with some help from mommy


Joel took this picture with help from Daddy.


This little Chipmunk was sitting in the Macaw's cage eating his food.


There are actually 3 River Otters under that rock but only the 1 would stick his head out.


We were able to go inside with these birds and feed them nectar. It was a neat experience. The boys didn't want to do it, they were content with watching them eat out of Mommy or Daddy's hand.

Time for Catch Up (once again)!

Hi Everyone!
Things are going well here. The past 2 weeks have been busy, busy, busy!!! 2 Weeks ago was camp for out 9-18 year olds. It was a good week, once I got past Monday & Tuesday I was ok with out the boys. We had 18 of our kids that went. John & I pray that they stick with their decisions they made at camp. Last week was VBS at Church. I think we ran about 20 kids in total. It was another good week, but after the week before we are ready for a some rest. Not much else is going on here. We did have 2 deer in the yard on Sunday Morning. Of course they were eating the apples of the apple tree. But it was neat to watch them.

Thanks for tuning in...sorry there isn't a whole lot going on right now. We are still looking for a place.

Memorial Day

Well, I hope that everyone enjoyed their Memorial Day. In the morning we helped split wood for mom & dad. Later in the afternoon we went up to Quakertown to a wooden park they have. The boys enjoyed it and of course they want to go back to that park another day. Here are some pictures from the day.

My 3 Boys


My Honey & I


Checking out the Memorial...

Thank You to all those who are serving & to those who served.

Daddy & his Boys





I think he was showing Elijah how it was done, but Elijah wasn't paying attention.


Too much play, must rest!

After Memorial Park we went to Cold Stone Creamery for ice cream. Yummy!! Their Chocolate Cake Batter Ice Cream is delish!! A good way to end the time at the park.

Storing up for the winter...

It turned out to be a nice afternoon on Saturday so since we had nothing else planned we split some more wood for mom & dad. The boys enjoy getting involved also. (at least for a little while) So here some pictures of them helping out.

Joel & Pop-Pop


Joel running the splitter w/ Pop-Pops help.



Elijah taking his turn operating the splitter.


Elijah & Pop Pop


Also to give you a little update... John called about the house we went to look at and they had rented it out. So I guess we can't ask for a clearer answer than that. The Lord has something better out there for us to live...just would be nice to know where and soon. But again I was reminded in choir practice that Our Lord is never late, he is always on time.

I would ask that you continue to keep us in your prayers. Not only house hunting but also for John's job. He works in a warehouse and they closely watch the percentages of their employees. Unfortunately, Johns percentages have been down lately but when they have a manager follow him around they can't find anything that he is doing wrong but yet the percentages are down. They have given him a verbal warning and a written warning.

Thanks for tuning in...

Current News & Prayer Request

Just a little bit on whats going on...
John and I went to look at a house yesterday that is about 10 minutes from our Church. Its a small 2 bedroom house, but its adorable. And if thats where the Lord wants us then it will be workable. We told the man that we want to pray about it for 2 weeks and then we will go from there. So we are asking you to help us pray that the Lord gives us the wisdom that we need in making this decision. Sorry I don't have pictures of it to show you, but if we end up moving into it I will post pictures then. :) I should soon get Elijah started with school and then out to enjoy the gorgeous weather that we have here again today. Just wanted to give you all informed of how things are going here and to let you better know how you can help us pray.

Spruce Lake Weekend

Well, we had a very nice weekend at Spruce Lake with the Leatherman clan. Saturday turned out to be a gorgeous day, so we were able to be outside enjoying Gods marvelous creation. Heading up Saturday morning we saw 14 deer. Unfortunately we didn't think to get the camera soon enough so we missed a deer that was right by the road.

I would say a majority of our day was spent by the pond throwing rocks in, looking for salamanders, frogs, turtles and whatever else boys can get into. We hope you enjoy the pictures of the boys and their day at Spruce Lake.

Joel & Elijah waiting to go on our walk to the pond the first time.

John and the boys either skipping rocks or just throwing them in. Then again they may have all been watching my cousin, Randy, skip rocks.

These pictures were just to good to pass up. John& Elijah looking at something or for something in the water & Joel just being boy and splashing with a stick.

Elijah & Joel had fun playing with their cousin Natalie either outside or in the cabin. Sunday it was raining in the morning so they had to play inside. But they made the best of it.

Sunday afternoon when we left it didn't take the boys long to fall asleep. I think Joel was asleep before we got a mile from the cabin. They were 2 very tired boys. They had a busy week of meetings then a fun weekend in the mountains.

Stop by anytime to see what we are up to. It is another beautiful day here. Hope wherever you may live it is nice also. I need to do some school with Elijah & then I'm sure its to the park sometime today. Probably after nap time.

Hi Everyone! Well, it looks like I am averaging about 1 update a month. Sorry about that, but you can count on at least 2 updates this month. So here is the latest...

Friday night and all day Saturday we had a Music Conference at our Church with Bro. Byron Foxx (Bible Truth Ministries) and Bro. Dennis Stremming. We ended it with a choir concert Saturday evening. Sunday we started right in with our Revival Meetings with Bro. Foxx. Last night was to be our last night but we are having such a good time in the Lord that Pastor has extended it to tonight and possibly tomorrow night. What a blessing!!

Saturday Morning we are heading up to Spruce Lake to spend Saturday and Sunday with the Leatherman clan. (those that can make it) We've been doing this for as long as I can remember. Every year we rent a cabin and whoever can make it comes. Some go up on Friday night already, but we are heading up Saturday morning so we are there in time for breakfast. Hopefully it will be nice that we are able to be outside either hiking or doing whatever. They have a lake that the kids always enjoy throwing rocks into. John will actually be "preaching" on Sunday, so please pray for him as he isn't sure what the Lord wants him to say, and to family. But we are looking forward to that time of relaxing after a long BUT GOOD week of Meetings.

Thanks for stopping by and checking in with our family. I'm hope to be blogging again after the weekend, sometime.