Well, here are some pics and things from our recent road trip to Newport, Oregon and Oak Harbor, Washington. We went to Newport for a Bible Conference. The theme of the conference was "Baptists in America" and the messages focused on the first Baptist Church in America, the Baptists' contribution to religious liberty, the move west, etc. It was a very good conference. Mike preached on the life and ministry of Elder John Leland, and on the subject of Religious Freedom in America.
In Oak Harbor Mike preached at a Men's Rally on Friday night and on Saturday morning, and then again for Sunday Evening Services. The church put us up in a very nice hotel room that had a separate bedroom with a king size bed, a main room with 2 queen size beds, a couch that made into a bed, a kitchen table, and a small kithenette. It was very nice.
On Saturday morning while Mike was at the Rally, the rest of the family met up with the Elam family (who are missionaries to Russia...the father was also preaching at the rally), and went to Fort Casey. The pics from the week are below.
This is Kami and Camille Elam. She used to play on the Canadian National Team, and was in the Atlanta Olympics (they came in 11th out of 12 teams!).
This is Mykaela at a Tea Party the Newport ladies put on. There was a lot of fancy things. She really enjoyed it.
At one of the meals and John and Tilly Kraft's home, where we stayed while at Newport. They have a very nice, large, log home.
Kourage taking at potty break at a rest stop on the way to Oak Harbor.
Below are pictures of Fort Casey:
The McDowell and Elam kids.
Brian and Camille Elam with their 3 sons, Shawn, Matthew, and Joshua.
Mercy was very tired after climbing all the stairs and things at the fort. She couldn't bring herself to smile.
We had a wonderful time on the trip. We left on Monday and saw Grandpa Jack and Gra-Lu at the mall in Bellingham. Tuesday was Kami's grandma's 89th birthday. We enjoyed spending a few hours with them before heading back to Fossil. We got home about 12:30am or so.
Here is Kayson in a box from one of our recent trips to Costco (a place like Sam's Club for those in the east).
Here are some of Mykaela's recent baking sprees. She made some cream puffs for Malachi's birthday (not a good idea...being so light and full of air, a whole batch lasted about 2 minutes, and everyone was wondering where the birthday cake was at), and then she made another batch for a fellowship we had after a Wednesday evening service at church. Below are some cookies she made.
Here is Kayson after Mykaela gave him a kiss. At least, that is what I am assuming by the look of hte picture. I wasn't there when it was taken, so I can't be absolutly sure.
Kayson, in his play pen. He will pull himself up and "walk" around the edge of the pen. He is a very busy boy.
Myakeala and Mercy with their matching outfits.
