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Thursday, September 10, 2009

August...Joy & Sorrow

August began with our annual trek to Spirit West Coast in Monterey, CA. This is a 4 day music festival where we represent Teen Missions. It was fun this year as both kids were able to entertain themselves & we had special help from a gal in Mariposa who came over to help us.

Abby Draws Crowds to our Booth

From Summer '09


Ryan works hard
From Summer '09


After our long weekend in Monterey we took a little break to hang around the house before we headed up to Portland for our annual camping trip at Ft. Stevens. We were blessed this year to have Ryan's parents & a niece & nephew join us. It was great fun & the weather was georgous!

Micah moved up to a 2 wheel bike (with the assitance of training wheels)
From Summer '09

From Summer '09

Cooper was able to ride Micah's old bike
From Summer '09

From Summer '09

Micah didn't want me to wash off his superhero mask
From Summer '09


Finally, it was sorry that brought us back to the NW at the end of the month. Ryan's cousin's young son passed away after a long fight with a terminal skin disease. It was bitter sweet to gather together with friends & family to celebrate this young life & the joy his must be experiencing now with the Lord. The day after the funeral we took 17 family members to Cannon Beach to show them the Oregon Coast.
From Summer '09

From Summer '09

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From Summer '09

Abby has now found her new favorite food...thanks to Ryan's cousins
From Summer '09

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