Grace's 9th birthday

....and she's 9!

(yes, that's a bit of shock on Henry's face.  "My sister's 9?  That's so old!")

She loves bunnies, so they hopped around on her cake.

We all sang to wish her a happy birthday.

All the family was with us.

God has blessed her with 9 happy and healthy years.  He is so kind.

Dear Gracie, we are so thankful for you.  God's love and kindness was shown when He gave us you as our daughter.  You are a joyful, generous girl.  We pray that you will follow Jesus for all your days--never turning back.  

Happy 9th birthday! 

We love you!!!

Soccer season

This is Joost's first season playing soccer for Covenant Christian Academy.   

He loves the sport and is enjoying playing with his classmates and the other boys in 6th, 7th, and 8th grades.  (I know the team picture is tiny--any larger and it went wacky.)

We're looking forward to the season!

1st day of school!

We're back to school!

The first morning of school is always such a joy to see each of my children start another year of learning.  Joost is in 5th grade, Grace in 3rd, and Kate is starting kindergarten!

Once at school, they unpack their first day of school supplies, and then students, staff, and faculty all meet for the opening-of -school ceremony around the flagpole. 

We pray for God's great blessing on Joost, Grace, Kate, and all their peers as they enter a new school year.