July 2010

Culver's new house

A family reunion

A trip to the zoo

Megan at her shower

July was a VERY busy month. I haven't posted since early in the month and now it's August. These are some pictures of some of the things that kept us busy last month. Not pictured is a major repair job in our basement that is still in the process of getting finished off. Jon is working on the walls while we wait for the new vanity, cupboard, and floor. I will post pics when we are done.

August is looking just as busy, but I'll try to keep up better! Hopefully, you haven't given up on me and will still check in!!

Bless you all!!!!

Wild Summer

It seems like our summer has become kind of a whirlwind. We don't travel much, but in June we went to both Grand Forks and Keyport. It has been a little crazy with trying to finish up the decision process on whether we are building a garage now or not. We're waiting for our last bid to be completed...the estimate looked a little more promising. We still don't know if we're moving ahead with that project or not.

Next Saturday we will be helping Greg and Megan with some moving, and the following Saturday we will be helping move my mom into her new "apartment". In addition, there will be a reunion and Megan's first baby shower still in July. Jon may still be helping with Trever with a his roofing job at some point, and needs to get more work done on a cradle.

On Sunday Tabbi and I took Tre and Tru to the zoo for a few hours. We had a good time, and Tre still wants to be a zoo-keeper when he grows up.

Thought for the day

I'm still reading the E.M. Bounds book on prayer, and it really is an encouragement to pray and keep praying. A quote...
"A ministry may be a very thoughtful ministry without prayer, the preacher may secure fame and popularity without prayer, the whole machinery of the preacher's life and work may be run without the oil of prayer or with scarcely enough to grease one cog; but no ministry can be a spiritual one, securing holiness in the preacher and in his people without prayer being made an evident and controlling force."

Reason to Pray

We went to the zoo today with Tabbi, Tre, and Tru. Even though they went on the carousel and we all went on the train, it felt like a lot of walking and I was ready to drive back. We did see a couple of areas that we don't remember ever seeing before, so that was fun. It's back to work tomorrow and on Friday, then the weekend...this was a great break in the week.
Please be praying for Kelli. She's been having the worst asthma attack I think she' ever had this last five days or so. She did avoid a stay in the hospital, but is taking lots of meds and had to cancel daycare for the week. Rest, slow deep breaths, rest, fluids, rest, quiet, rest, rest, rest...pray, pray, pray!

Thought for the day

Psalm 4:3, 5, 7-8: "But know that the Lord has set apart the godly man for Himself; the Lord hears when I call to Him. Offer the sacrifices of righteousness, and trust in the Lord. Thou hast put gladness in my heart, more than when their grain and new wine abound. In peace I will both lie down and sleep, for Thou alone, O Lord, dost make me to dwell in safety."

Happy Easter

Happy Easter everyone...it's 9:00 p.m. Easter Sunday. We had a wonderful weekend...Jon, Kelli, Bria, and Emmy arrived Wednesday night and spent Thursday and Friday with his parents. Greg and Megan came on Saturday morning and we all met Tabbi, Tre, and Tru at the zoo for the day. It was really perfect...sunny, comfortable, calm...that is, the weather was calm. The group was very active and had a great time. With all the out of towners staying here till today, Trever, Tabbi, Tre, and Tru all came over here today, and after church we had a big brunch complete with Jon's biscuits and gravy. Around 2:00 they started filtering their way back out of here and had all left around maybe 3:30. I hope you had a great weekend, too.

Thought for the day

It is such a blessing to see all our kids together again. Greg missed Christmas here, so it's been almost 2 years since they were all together at the same time. They had a really good time I think, but it can't compare to the deeper joy we had in seeing them together. Is that how God feels when we enjoy the company of any of His other children? Whether they are in our family or in His there must be joy for Him when we love each other.

Fun Ahead

I don't know if I'll be getting any posting done the next few days, but I'm sure I'll be having a good time! Jon, Kelli, and girls will get in late tonight. They'll be sleeping here but spending the next couple of days with his family. On Saturday Greg and Megan come, too, and we're all going to the zoo. On Sunday everyone's coming here for church and brunch. Sounds like a great time to me!! I still have some things to get done tonight, so I'm going to get back to work. Blessings and I'll check in soon!