Month in Review

A quick run down of what the last month has held:

Ezra went back to the ENT for his ears. Found out with the tubes placed his hearing is completely normal! We were shocked and so was the doc who thought further surgeries would be required. Praise the Lord!

Boys had their 6th birthday! They both got new dirtbikes from Ma and Pa (against Mama's better judgement) and loved them. Had a birthday party with about 45 people in attendance. It was really like a welcome home slash birthday party and everyone seemed to have fun. We served some Liberian "peppa" soup which was a hit!

We went to Indiana Beach, a local but fairly large, amusement park. This was the boys first experience with rides and they had a blast. There is also a water area where the kiddos had fun running under the sprinkling water and swimming in a large pool.

The boys started swimming lessons and are doing really well. They pick up on these athletic type things so quickly. They can both swim short distances without floaties and absolutely love being in the water. The hardest part of swimming is that there skin gets so dry from all the chlorine but they think it is well worth it!

Just today we went to a place in Northern Indiana called Fair Oaks Farms. It is a dairy farm started by 9 farmers to educate kids about the dairy process. We got to see cows being milked, a cow being born, and learn a lot about the whole process of dairy farming. They had a climbing wall that looked like a huge jug of milk, a jumping pillow, and mini-tractors that the boys could ride.

It has been so fun to be able to introduce the boys to so many things. What makes it even more enjoyable is that the boys are so interested and appreciative. I remember the first time we were going to one of the boys soccer games. Ezra said out of the blue "I can't believe I get to be on a soccer team!" It is hard for even us to remember what little opportunity they came from and how big a deal some little things are to them.

For family news, we are currently trying to sell our house. We have found a house to buy that will be closer to the boys school and less work as far as yard and land. It will be an adjustment for Ry not to have so much land and to have neighbors but he is ready and I am definitely ready. Ry has also taken over preaching at church which he has really enjoyed. I know I am biased but he has such a calling for the ministry and God has blessed him with passion for the church and for God's people.

That is all I can remember right now about our last month. We are really enjoying the summer and hope you enjoy the pics!

In Christs' Love,
Steph