Grow God's Love

VBS kicked off with a session about growing love, under Mrs. Ferguson's leadership. Many activities followed. More to come.

Where Did It Go?

Scott assisting Ray with fireworks in 1994. Scott's firework doesn't appear to have gone anywhere but Dad is looking. And the glasses are too cool for words.
 

Splashing Tuesday

Water sport for Tuesday was a splash pad. 

 

Everybody Gets a Turn

A random boogie board was floating in the pool so the kids gave it their best efforts to ride it.

 

A Trail of Inspiration

These fun and artistic rocks decorated a trail in Osage Park on the 4th. We hoped folks would enjoy them and leave them for the next person. But yesterday many were gone.
 

Celebrating the 4th

It did rain on our parade but we didn't not let it dampen our enthusiasm.

And then on to cake decorating.

 

Vala Is 6

We celebrated Vala's 6th birthday. She rocked her new shades.

 

The Flags Are Flying

Lowell and Vala helped decorate for the 4th.

 

Celebrating Our Origins

Morgan and Hayden presented a reading of the Declaration of Independence, per Ray's request. After we got ready for fireworks. VIP seating. 1998

 

Pool Jumpers

Ready, set, go!

Colin and Adam enjoyed many feats at the pool but this one was particularly spectacular.

 

And Now There Are Two

Earlier we had one owl and now we have two. They randomly fly over the yard and perch above the patio. We hear them more than see them.

A Joyful Approach to Life

Rev. Bethany Meier-Evans gave an uplifting message about supporting the LBGQTIA+ community and her journey yesterday at Colonial. She is author of "Queer Joy" about community, activism and advocacy.
 

Mission Welcomes the World Cup

The folks at Hy-Vee mapped out where the competitors were coming in from and then created a welcome to all - in many languages.

 

Tater-ly Awsome!

In the midst of all the surrounding World Cup fanfare, a giant spud pulled into the Union Station parking lot. On a national tour for the Idaho Potato Commission, it makes stops to inform about the sterling qualities of potatoes. And no, the giant potato isn't real.

 

Summer at Its Best

What better to do on a hot summer day than swim. And Colin is a fish.