Blogging and Praying that I never forget these days . . . .

Prayer Request

April 29, 2009

We just got word last night from the Coopers that they and the kids will be coming home due to the flu epidemic in Mexico. Remember they are our best friends who are missionaries at a University along with their children Carter (5) and Emerson(3). They are located in Puebla, Mexico . . . way down south. Clay's sister and her husband are also there along with several friends from the states. CMF (their parent organization) has ordered all their staff in Mexico back to the states. Amanda and the kids are the first to leave this Sunday along with a pregnant staff member. Then Clay and the others will follow in the next days to weeks. Please pray for their safety and health as they prepare for the trip. Also pray that the local students understand and don't feel deserted by their new colleagues. Thirdly pray that the US doesn't close its borders before everyone that needs to get home is home.

Wonderful Weekend

April 27, 2009

This past weekend we all (The entire Kelley Family) took a trip to Dayton, OH. We went for one of Jay's cousin's wedding. We all had lots of fun and topped it off with Sunday at King's Island. Check out the slideshow to see our trip.

Click to play this Smilebox slideshow: Dayton Trip

Josh is ENGAGED!

April 25, 2009


Yea! Josh finally popped the question this weekend . . . and . . . Holly said "Yes!" Here is a pic of the ring . . he did a good job. Once I get the video I will post it also. I think they are looking at May 2010 as a date. So . . lots of wedding stuff in the next year. Jon and Josie have set their date and are booking vendors for July 25, 2009. I can't wait. I love Josie and Holly. They both make my little brothers so happy!

Jack's FIRST Birthday

April 20, 2009
Jack's first birthday party was loads of fun. Max gave him a Lightning McQueen ride on that Jack went nut-so over. He loved pushing the buttons and dancing. Watch him dance to his singing card in the video below.

Max found a new friend in Laney. They ran and giggled during the party. They even got to help open the gifts because Jack was too interested in the crowd watching him.Abby and Nick couldn't get him to get messy with his cake. He just looked and licked and smiled that gorgeous smile. He is such a fun little ONE year old! Thanks for letting us enjoy your party with you!

What Goes In . . .

April 19, 2008 Mid-Morning

MUST COME OUT!! Max really enjoyed his bright blue snowcone from Pawpaw at the soccer fields. He didn't enjoy Mommy scrubbing it off later before Brittany's Wedding!! The first cul de sac wedding went off without any problems. Our neighbor, Chuck, married off his oldest daughter this weekend. It was a beautiful wedding with great spring weather.

Swimming Day 14

April 19, 2009 Morning

Max had another great swimming day this morning. He can float on his back for as long as you want him to do it. I would count and he just kept floating, then he would roll over to his tummy, and swim back to the wall. He has so impressed me with his swimming a age TWO.

5 Tons

April 18, 2009

Friday Jay, Max, and I shoveled five tons of pea gravel under our deck. We were tired of the mud and filth since it doesn't get any sun. Jay spent time a few weeks ago placing a landscape border and fabric down. Then on Friday we tackled the big project of the gravel. During one of the off loads, we caught Max imitating his unk JP. Check out this photo and you will see what I mean . . . He had his shirt off and was posing in the reflection of the windows flexing his muscles. That pic's for you P! The deck looks great with the gravel underneath. It looks finished and landscaped. Now I just have to get my flowers out and some shrubs for the edges of the deck.

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