Pray for Kirk

Our friend Kirk just had surgery on the vessels in his brain, and is recovering in ICU. The doctors found his situation complicated and said that he needs to have a few more surgeries of this type (6 hours). After that's resolved, he will need to have surgery to remove a tumor in his brain on his acoustic nerve. Please pray for his recovery and healing, and for encouragement.

Also pray for his wife Rima and their two children during this time, and for provision for them while Kirk is unable to work.

It Makes Me Happy

This was two days ago in Estes Park. The happy look on his face and the glow of health makes me so happy and thankful for God's grace to us. Nathan had his chemo treatment today, and is tolerating it well. He was eager to tell his nurses about the fun he had this weekend. They always seem to enjoy the rare times when they get more than one-word answers from him.

Father's Day at the Evergreen Rodeo

It was a real, rootin' tootin' rodeo - our first ever. Lots of fun!

There are people out there who ride bucking broncos for fun.

Mamas, don't let your babies grow up to be cowboys.

Dania entered the Mutton Bustin' competition. That's her in the helmet, like a lamb to the slaughter. The object is to hold on and ride the sheep for as long as possible, but she got bucked off as the sheep took off.

Smiling through a fat lip. Brave girl.

Visit to the Colorado Train Museum

Kids love this place! If you're in Colorado, you should bring your kids here, especially Thomas fans. Nathan and the girls had a ball exploring the trains with Papa from California.

We got to ride on this train and experience all that smoke!

Just like in Thomas the Train.

Happy 11th Birthday, Natalie!

Natalie, our oldest, is 11 today. She is a good big sister and has been a huge help to our family this year.

She named this doll Elsie Dinsmore, her favorite book character.

Nathan most enjoyed having friends over for the WHOLE day, and eating spaghetti and cake. (Oh, and having his hair styled while his sister and friend were playing beauty parlor!)

Fishing Derby (The Whopper)

This weekend was busy with birthdays, graduations, and a fishing derby. All the kids caught a fish (with a little help from Daddy), and Nathan got a trophy.

Up close and personal with a firetruck and a fireman.

Melissa flipped out when the fish flipped around on the ground.

The Whopper. He had to throw him back, but Nathan had the taste of success.

Nathan's 2nd fish. Not quite dinner, but boy, was it fun.