It's always handy to carry a few guitars around in case your vehicle breaks down.

Pa came to the rescue...

As did the tow truck. We thought the van was gone for good, but thankfully it wasn't to hard to fix.

On the way home we spotted a rainbow.

Friday night we went to a benefit concert for Care Net. Again I forgot to take a lot of pictures as Michael was there. You can see his picture here: https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjNo-m3kQODZnNqoMjC0w-1BJ37o85tlCEs-fA9kV8bwzio-IFomT2b-r6Y3X9VuuFOWmErGB6vzr4_KHGsWCfs8HeEQNMyU9qEadQ_eF9QcekdHb7mduX092sMIFI92RoRGuRk-d5dqAn/s1600-h/IMG_0311.JPG

Erin did a great job putting it all together and the music was delightful!

Sunday the Rudds showed us this hidden treasure in Fall River... a World War II Memorial of Iwo Jima.

Mon famille.

Who said carousals are just for little kids?

We had so much fun talking about who they are REALLY made for, naming our horses, seeing who would end higher then the other...

"My son, give attention to my words;
Incline your ear to my sayings."

Charlie sharing one of his ideas with the boys.

Enjoying the view

hand motions = helping you talk faster and clearer

A token showing a brothers affection

Don't forget to take time to remember those that have gone before us, be thankful for what they have done, and pass it on to your children "One generation shall praise Your works to another, And shall declare Your mighty acts."

Week 4 and 5 in Missouri

Where has time gone? Three weeks have passed by since the last post and yet it seems just like yesterday. We enjoyed our time so much with Jordan, Melissa, and William and it wasn't easy saying goodbye. Is it ever? The following pictures are the remainder of our time there. Hopefully I will be able to post more of life back home soon.

For His honor and glory!
~Melanie

As I haven't posted in a while I was trying limit the amount of pictures, but there were to many good ones of William and our time together... I mean, just look how adorable he is!

One of the things William and I have in common... hammocks for a bed.

First family photo

Muchos besitos

On cloud nine

Mother and child

It was so hard not taking more pictures of him everytime he was sleeping in the hammock. Doesn't it make you want one?

The Longs made Jordan and Melissa's table and we all enjoyed a night of fellowship when they delivered it.

Jordan lets us know what he thinks of it

"Oh how good and perfect it is for brethern to dwell together in unity"

These two boys were so much fun to talk with, sharing wonderful stories of life on a farm

When you are that size it is easy to chill almost everywhere

Hello there

Rolling...

...over...

...to sleep

On Saturday we went to St. Louis to pick Pa and Matthew up and visit with the Zeses

But first another stop at Soft Surroundings. Pa finds the very book Micaiah had found last time we came. I think it must be a good one

Everyone gathered around to admire William... or maybe it was Jordan ;-)

It's always fun taking impromptu pictures in mirrors with one of your best friends. I missed Matthew a bunch and it is great having him with us again

I know they say babies can't see 100% wen they are first born or how long it lasts, but there is no doubt that William is looking straight at Pa.

Matthew convinced me to try something on while we were there. It was worth it just to see the changing rooms... it was a pretty cool shirt too :-)

My bro Brad Steele being totally... him

Thing 1 and Thing 2 back together again... I think it's funny that they both wore white shirts and jeans without the other knowing

The trio

Our trusty driver... and the best one out there I might add