Balloons and Big Rigs

Last Sunday, Naomi was looking out our back window and shouted, "Mommy, a balloon!" Sure enough, a hot air balloon was lowering into the pasture behind the parsonage and church. We ran out to see it land and deflate in the church parking lot.

On Wednesday, we went with a group of little friends to the Bryan library to see tractors, trucks, fire engines, and police vehicles in the streets surrounding the library. We had popsicles (as evidenced by Johnathan's shirt) and had fun climbing into and honking the horns of various big rigs!

Johnathan's Noggin

Or is it spelled nogin? Whatever the case, Johnny's head has had quite a month. Two weeks ago, on the way back from the post office, as he was vigorously complaining about having to walk, I offered him a piggy-back ride. At that crucial moment when I hoisted him up, he threw himself back and the back of his head connected with the gravel. He got a small cut, but that has healed up well.

On Sunday night, he hit the back of his head hard on the floor of the fellowship hall. No bumps, but he was not a happy camper. The next morning when he woke up, he didn't want to get out of bed. When he eventually did get up, he was pretty lethargic. When he started to throw up, Kevin took him to the ER. After a CT scan to make sure, the doctor said everything looked okay - the hard smack on his head probably caused his symptoms in the morning. We're very thankful to say he is back to normal and going strong! Hopefully we can keep his head away from hard objects for a little while!

Splish Splash!

Our new friend Charli took us to a park in Bryan with a splash pad... Lots of wet fun!



Johnathan was not enticed by the spraying water, however. He elected to sit with me in the shade and SNACK.



Yay for water fun! Although, curiously, it was almost COOL today. Naomi was a bit purple after running through the water. But it didn't bother her a bit. She is ecstatic to play in the water any time we'll let her!

What I learned from my pastor today... 5-31

My pastor preached from Jude 24-25 this morning about the glory of God. Amazing that our enjoyment and satisfaction in Him is one of the things that brings Him glory! Kevin read a prayed by John Piper this morning that said "Incline our hearts to your Word and the wonders of your glory. Wean us from our obsession with trivial things. Open the eyes of our hearts to see each day what the created universe is telling about your glory." I praise Him who is able (Jude 24).

Nap Time Praise and Worship

I can't get too upset about the fact that Johnathan is not napping and Naomi is keeping him awake when this is what they are up to... (click play button to view)

Blessed be the name of the Lord! Hope your day overflows with praise!

Settling In

People often ask us, "Are you all settled in?" I think we're getting there! Almost all the boxes are unpacked, except for one pesky box of randomness in our "home office" that I haven't had the fortitude to unload. I've gone back now and reorganized almost all the closets that we hurriedly unloaded in those first few days.

We have a general routine that includes a Tuesday morning Bible study followed by a picnic with two little friends who are just Naomi's and Johnathan's ages, and Friday is "family day". Today we registered Naomi for a preschool for next fall. Still working on doctors and dentists (funny how I'm putting that dentist thing off!). But we have a library card! And we're using the GPS less and less as we figure out our way around town. So, though being completely "settled in" is a relative term, I'd like to think we're almost there!


Snack time on the front patio... By the way, the red puddle on the concrete is humming bird nectar. Nothing dangerous happened here!

Pastor Kevin's New Office

This weekend we finished setting up Kevin's new office, since the new furniture arrived. The best part about his office? The "commute" takes less than a minute! Here are some photos...