New "do"

Austin got a long-overdue haircut today. Wish I had a photo of the remains! What a handsome guy!

Coffee runs loose!

Garrett and Blake designed Tom's Restaurant. It was Coffee's favorite spot in Legopolis!

We thought she might climb the ladder!
Bear in town!

Bear in Legopolis!!!

First Day of School

Another first day of school has arrived! Enjoy a few pix of us all dolled up for the big day. :)











Three school girls




















Jenna- a freshman high schooler!




















5th grader Michaela




















Jessica: Official 7th grader

Sticky Business

You aren't officially a Youth Minister until someone does something to your car or house.

Apparently, we've now ben accepted by our group as ligit. Here are 2,800 sticky notes (roughly) on my car. It made me laugh--and the kids thought it was the coolest thing ever!!! bw

Birthday Smiles

Although we celebrate Olivia's B-day tomorrow night, and Katy's party on Saturday, we did take mom out for a little "Outback" party. Here's the birthday girl and the kids! Lot's of fun!

King's Kamp

Blue tongued cousins enjoying King's Kamp!

Justin is green tongued (he's Linda's oldest!!)
Yo-da mama and a planetary bum showed up at the dress up night
We are NOT of this world!!
Garrett dodges wet, dirty spongy things
Blake and Michaela stop briefly for a pic - it was a great week!
The Gophers
Andy and I led a group of girls on a hike one afternoon
Andy pauses to reflect on who made us and all we see...
Austin takes a dare to eat pure cinnamon!

Andy and a group of Conejo girls formed a soccer team for the tournament. The Thomas boys (all 3), plus Jenna and 3 others took 2nd in that tournament. Andy and the Conejos won 1, and lost 2 games, but had great, sweaty fun.
Jessica's cabin's skit was a routine to "I'll make a man out of you" from Mulan.
Blake caught several little lizards this week - very cute!
Jenna, the Kraft Princess!
Sorry I didn't get a picture of Carrie! She worked really hard too! Andy and Carrie taught 8th grade, Phyllis and Roslyn (from University Church) taught a 6/7/8 combo group and Austin was a Gopher (go-for this, go-for that), and Jenna was a Kraft Princess. We all did other duties as needed, but a highlight for Carrie and Phyllis was not having to decide what meals would be, not having to cook, and not having to clean up!! Truly a time of retreat and service : )

Jessica's b-day trip to Six Flags

We cooled things off by riding the Jetstreamer

Jessica and Garrett getting off our first ride: VIPER

Jessica & boys on the Swashbuckler

Lunch was at the Mooseburger Lodge

Everyone loves Goliath!
There WAS funnel cake on those plates!!
We ended our day at In N Out (wish you were here Ben!)

Beautiful!

Catherine and Christopher Cook. Aren't they beautiful/handsome?

Stan and Laurie's middle daughter got married while we were in Europe. Mom and dad and Aunt Flo went to this beautiful wedding!! Remember watching her twirl her baton in the Rose Parade???

Ben and Trisha in California

Trisha and Elijah at G & G's

Michaela, Alex, and Katy sharing a cousin dinner

at Fillmore C of C

Sisters!!!
Ben's Youth Group helped prepare for VBS in Fillmore. Trisha's handywork is evident on the wall!!
Final night of VBS...
Ben and Olivia

Elijah and the preacher's g-daughter

Katy

Alex

Sure wish we could have been with you all!!!!! Mom forwarded these photos to me and I just had to post them!!! We can't get enough of those Texas kids : )

our annual camping trip to blue springs park... tommy, me & his 2 sisters kelly & tina

it's not yosemite but it is such good times with his family!!

Meet Mikey!

Mikey, the Ewok dog!

Garrett and Blake petting Mikey
They got him to roll over for tummy rubs!