Son Rock Kids Camp

It was a busy week at Highland Hills Vacation Bible School. The theme this year was Son Rock Kids Camp and the stories all week dealt with Peter. Evan and Alex participated in the pre-k program, while I helped teach the 1st-2nd graders. The week concluded with an evening program on Friday, including a slide show of pictures and lots of songs from the kids. Evan was on stage at this time last year, but this was Alex's stage debut. The Pre-K group sang two songs, including "My God is so Big, so Strong and so Mighty, there's nothing my God cannot do" and "Five little speckled frogs" (thus the hats).

Evan was especially smitten with one little girl in his class (Rae, pictured above). During recess he pushed her on the swing. In the hallways they held hands. It was very sweet. Unfortunately, she lives in Savannah and was only visiting her grandparents, members of our Church. Evan hopes to see her again next summer at VBS!

Here are a couple more pictures.

Evan jumps off the diving board!

This afternoon we spent a few hours at the home of the Tatums, friends from Church. They have a pool in their backyard and it was the perfect setting for Evan to jump off the diving board for the very first time! He jumped to Emma, one of our babysitters, and he LOVED it. Attached are a few pictures. Once I get the rest of the pictures from my friend Jean (whose girls Cara and Ella are also pictured), I'll publish the diving board shots, too. Yay, Evan!! We are so proud of you!

Happy Birthday, Blog!

Happy 2nd Birthday, Blog.
This is post #400!

On July 14, 2007 I entered my first entry: a picture. Several days later, I figured out the whole slideshow thing, thanks to much tutoring from my friend Ellen. It is about time for another update on the kids, but for now, this picture will have to suffice. A lot has changed in two years since this same picture was taken in 2007. The boys are growing up quickly, and we count our blessing every day.

Dick and Jane

Pictures worth a million words
And several tears of joy.

Evan reads to his Great Grampa Lauterbach.