Picture Update

Hi!  I can't wait to blog all that is in my head but it will just have to wait because I have to begin packing this week - 10 days before we return to Uganda.  Here are some pictures to sum up our last couple months.  We are so thankful.

Camping at the CRCG on Lake MI

Josh camped with us while recovering from hip surgery

Whitecaps baseball game

Annika, our niece born 12 weeks early, grew bigger each week.

Forth of July at the cottage with all the cousins

Proud first fish!

Mandy went to Colorado for a women's missionary retreat with Thrive 

I was SO blessed by the fellowship of other missionary ladies.  This is my small group.  Can't wait to blog more on the retreat!

We took a long weekend Up North with Grandpa & Grandma Beute when we speak at our U.P. church

Visiting the girl's pen pals from Rudyard - by their sugar shack

Visiting the Soo Locks

Swimming in Lake MI

Sleeping Bear Dunes

Visiting the deer ranch Up North

More fun and beauty at G&G's cottage

Blueberry picking - and eating!

A visit to Amish country

Lydia turned 11 July 31!

We love you Lydia!

Another Annika visit - first time to hold her!

One of our favorite summer pass times!

One more camping adventure

Annika is home!

Shaarda grandkids