Voice of the Martyrs

Sunday, June 5, 2011

 Once again I have fallen behind in the world of blogger being very busy living life. There is lots to catch up on so without further ado I will start with our time volunteering at the Voice of the Martyrs with the Hansens back in April.

Arriving the night before we volunteer, we enjoy some fun and fellowship at lodgings available for those that aren't local.

For half of us, assembling boxes was our job for most of the day.  

Other box makers. They kept bringing out pallet after pallet of packages of cardboard templates. They brought the last pallet out shortly before closing and with all hands on deck we were able to make them all!

Philip, Marscel, and Seal-A-Tron, the shrink wrap machine

A time for the parents to catch up with each other at break

The now engaged Erik and Amber packaging supplies. Congratulations you two!

The moms take a turn at shrink wrapping.

"You will show me the path of life;In Your presence is fullness of joy; At Your right hand are pleasures forevermore."

Guy bonding

Aren't they so cute together?

A familiar site... this is something my brothers would do!

After dinner we enjoyed a time of worship. God has truly blessed Amber with a beautiful voice!

This was the most windy volleyball game I've ever played. The wind would change mid way, making no one know where the ball would drop on the other side of the net.

High fives all around for so many fun games... even though my team lost every one. I guess we need a little more practice at wind volleyball :-)

Thus ended our night with dancing and hugs all around.

March in Missouri Part 3

Sunday, April 17, 2011

Michael and Rebekah are here!!!!

Admiring the new Niednagel baby

and rejoicing to find out that there will be a new Thomas baby the end of this year!!!!
Congratulations Michael and Rebekah!

The cousins greet each other in their own way. Jack gives hugs, William gives kisses.

Chilling

JACK-MAN!!!!

How can you refuse a face like that? Makes you want to give him a big kiss doesn't it?

Back to simple things. Uncle Micaiah entertains the little ones with a flashlight show

Proof that the apple doesn't fall far from the tree. This is not at all posed!

Showing Rebekah "the ropes"

Catching up with the Things before they leave on their second internship time.

The joy of a big family... you can play group games just with your siblings

Games from when we were young...

... while the grandparents reminisce when we were young

A favorite repast... talking, all piled on a bed..

The four of us had been wanting to watch this movie, so after everyone went to bed we plugged our ear buds in to watch it

Being extra gentle warranted putting his pinky out

2 Extra Special Fast People

A special four wheeler ride.

Fresh air can be exhausting

Hangin' with the ladies

All together now. "Awww...."

Jordan and Micaiah came across a dead mole and rejoiced greatly. Though unsure whether it was due to their efforts back in January, they would like to think it was.

The simple pleasures of life

Luau time!!!

Philip's first luau complete with his name in Hawaiian form.

Enjoying the fabulous feast. Thank you Jeremy and Danielle!

The mob descends upon Miss Barbara with a group hug

Enjoying time together

Remember I said Jeremy does awesome trivia games? He did a Hawaii theme one... oh yeah!

Complete with prizes... I think I need to study Hawaii better for next time.

Though way too short a time it was great having these three around again!

Almost too good to be true

Trying to talk to each other in other languages, "El pajaro es rojo"

Talking to each other in English, "This baby is cute"

All tuckered out

If you saw Michael's blog (which you should, because it's worth seeing) here is the other angle of this picture

"Bye bye boys,have fun storming the castle." "Do you think they'll make it?" "It would take a miracle." "Bye! Bye!"

Michael's just not convincing enough for William and Jack

Bonding time

Since it started raining after the others went the day before, we waited for nice weather for our turn.

uh... art?

Epicness

Finding the perfect skipping stones. They were so dear to try and help me learn how to skip, but hard as I try I couldn't do it the same as them. It comes down to... I throw like a girl :-) I was able to at least get 6 or so skips a few times.

It's hard leaving such a peaceful spot when you're having such a nice time playing and talking with your bro's.

My five totally awesome brothers!

♪ "We are family" ♫

Marscel decides to join the boys with their long hair... with a dream mullet ;-)

A final farewell, "Lion around" in their matchin' pj's

Philip's first Sunday at church. Rob's first Sunday holding Philip.

Dropping Matthew and Micaiah off at the Zeses for a second "term" of learning. 
We miss you boys!
Be sure to check out Jordan and Michael's blogs for more pictures!

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