Wrapping Up Our Time in Seattle

Our time in Seattle was extremely encouraging and we were able to meet with several friends, family, and churches during our time there. It was a busy time, involving coffee meetings, dinners, dessert nights, and parties, but many new people joined our financial and prayer team and were excited about serving Indonesia through us! We are so thankful for those who have come behind us, not only financially, but also in prayer and encouragement. We also had a great time staying at my parent’s house and spending so much time with them and my brother Rich. If we didn't get to see you while we were in the area, please don't feel unimportant....it was a crazy time and we all were sick for a while, so we will probably be contacting you the next time we are in town (which will be soon!).

Blake loves his sister!



Eating Gumbi



Future missionary kids. Taken the night we met with the Reeds and the Linds. The Reeds are going to Indonesia with us and the Linds are going to Congo short term. From left: Amelia, Callie, Jenna, Blake, and Levi

Fall Pictures

While we were in the Seattle area our friend Sonja Morgan, who is a professional photographer, took some pictures of us at Bellevue park. She did an amazing job!

Halloween

This year for Halloween we took the kids to the McDowell's house....the neighborhood that I spent every year trick-or-treating in as a child. Last year we couldn't get Blake to step foot in his costume and he screamed until we gave up trying. This year he loved wearing his dinosaur costume that grandma made him. We even took him trick-or-treating for the first time with his little buddy Diego...they LOVED it! I think that Matt and I had even more fun than him however....watching him knock on the door and try to say "treat" was just adorable. There were tons of kids out this year too and most of the houses were pretty decked out with decorations.

Blake and Diego

Manuel, Diego, Blake, and Matt

Brittany and Tessa...such an adorable little cow she makes!