Trying Again...

Well, I started this blog in February...that didn't go so well. I obviously didn't tell anyone about it (which may have been a big part of the downfall...) but I have decided to try it again (and tell people about it!).

Our biggest news is that we just got back from a 2 week trip to Minnesota. We left on a Thurs morning at 8 and arrived at our destination on Friday at 6 pm. It was a loooong drive! We feel very blessed that we were able to attend the annual ELS Convention in Mankato and also that we were able to see so many friends and family. We stayed with Abel's godparents, friends from college in Mankato, and also with Samuel's parents. We have decided that next time we will certainly take our time and do a little site seeing on our way instead of driving straight through. We did get to see wild horses and a LOT of beautiful mountains this time and we drove through 3 states I had never been to before!

Our house is still standing after two weeks of being gone. We have many more weeds and our lawn is a little brown, but none the worse for wear! I can't say our garden is exactly thriving, but we have eaten an onion and a few peas from it...We have had some weather problems and pest problems that have made this garden more work than we thought it would be! It is fun work though and we enjoy the opportunity to work outside. Abel and I have been going in the mornings to water and weed. I should rephrase that...I go to water and weed, Abel goes to play in the water and get muddy.:)

Now that summer is officially here it is HOT! It is over 100 today and supposed to be in the low 100's to high 90's this week. I know what you midwesterners are thinking..."It's not bad, it's a dry heat." HA! It is still hot:). I do appreciate it though because I can do more laundry because it dries after about a 1/2 hour!

Our dear Abel is over 2 1/2 now. He tries our patience more now than ever, but is also more fun to be around then ever! He actually will converse and is a good helper when he wants to be. I am reading a book called "Raising Godly Tomatoes". It is a wonderful and practical perspective on Christian parenting. Abel is still a green little tomato, but we are hoping to ripen him up soon!

Samuel is still working hard at the church and is also working on the organization called According to Your Word (I will write a separate post about that). The church is happy to have us back after 2 weeks away and we are certainly happy to be back too.

Well, until I write again (hopefully?? :) !!