Summer beginnings

We spent most of May in Southern California visiting family, friends and ministry supporters. What a refreshing time we had! It was a busy trip; we saw 35+ families during our 3 weeks in town and we enjoyed trips to the beach and the San Diego Zoo as well. We also celebrated Jaycee's 5th Birthday with both sets of grandparents and Jaycee enjoyed her long awaited trip to Disneyland with Nana (Tammi's Mom).

We returned home to Idaho on Memorial Day and then we enjoyed a two day home school conference last weekend. Next week we have MAF Family Conference to look forward to, the week after that, Rodney and I will celebrate our 9th wedding anniversary and then the kids begin two weeks of swim lessons to finish out the month.

I think we'll need a vacation in July :-)
                                                    Jaycee enjoying her trip to Disneyland!
                                             Spending time with Nanny (Great Grandma)

                                               We enjoyed dinner with long-time friends
                                          What a blessing to see so many friends this trip!
                                          Fun at the Zoo to finish our 3 weeks in San Diego.

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