A New Chapter

Once again this summer we were blessed to be able to spend a week up on Baptiste Lake. Chris was able to come up for the first part of the week and Mark the end - so thankful that both special guys were able to be a part of it this summer:)  Didn't get a lot of good pictures this summer, but here you can see the two cottages we stayed in!  The beautiful lake  At the locks we learned "Everyone wants everything for free" - hey Aaron:)  When we got there we realized we didn't know the code for the cottage and the rental place was already closed down for the night or so we though - it wasn't technically a break in  - we just had to go through the window  Generally every summer we find our way to Eagles Nest - always such a lovely spot to lookout!  Making my mark in the wood:)  The love-birds  Have some interesting poses You can kind of see the look-out from this picture - the scenery up there is beaut...

The church had their annual Family Camp weekend - wasn't able to get too many pictures, but thought I'd post the ones I did get! It was a bit different this year, a lot more relaxed. A time of fellowship and rest! Saturday afternoon a bunch of us went down the river - Dad and Mr. Weber in the front with the chain saw clearing a path... so many trees had fallen across the river, making it difficult to pass! Daniel shared Sunday morning on Courage - did an excellent job!  Chris &  Jenelle - being just a tad goofy:)  I was responsible for the children Saturday morning... played some games with them - it was super hot, thankful for some of the water games!  Apple Bobbing - they all loved this! Most of them had never bobbed for apples before, was quite interesting especially with the super young ones, fun to watch!  Mr. Weber, Mr. Hamilton, and Dad went berry picking for fresh strawberries - Mom and Mrs. Weber topped them! Yummy Strawberry Sh...

Lydia Heikoop came and spent a few days here...  she was so good with the younger boys, played lots with them outside! She was also such a blessing to me - I had been wanting to do a major organization in my room she gave me the motivation to dive in deep! Feels so good to have it done!