Baby's Heartbeat

Today we went to the doctor for Kristen's pre-natal visit. We brought Ally along, as we did not have a babysitter available. Thankfully, it was not a "thorough" examination today. We bribed Allyson with a candy bracelet, and she behaved wonderfully. It was quite cool to hear the baby's heartbeat beating strongly. Allyson seemed to the think the heartbeat was pretty neat, but she was a little disappointed that the baby was not ready to come out and come home with us.

VBS is Finished!

We survived another week of Vacation Bible School! Kristen and her volunteers did an outstanding job of organizing and leading the kids in an exciting week.

We saw about 50 students throughout the week. The energy level of the volunteers and the kids was much higher this year than last year which made the event much more exciting.

Allyson greatly enjoyed her first time as an "official" VBS attendee. She even got on the platform last night at the parent's night and sang with the rest of the kids!

It is apparent that she, even at age 3, has developed a new level of understanding about who God is as a result of what she learned this week. Her prayers have gone to a new level this week, and she is wanting to be the one to pray at most meals and before she goes to bed.

Have a great weekend.

The Queen of Bling

Allyson has an incredible attraction to large, plastic, and rather gaudy jewelry! One of her favorite pieces is a plastic beetle ring. It is quite hideous, but as she says, "She is stylish with it on." With her, more is better. We have been trying to get her to cut back on the number of bracelets, rings, and necklaces she wears when we go out in public. She can't understand why we don't think she needs 6-8 rings and enough necklaces to put Mr. T to shame.

Here are a few pictures of "blinged" out Allyson!

VBS Week Continues

We had another great day today. Just wanted to post a few photos of Allyson in her big cowboy hat! She started whistling tonight. After she did it, she said something to the effect of, "I growed up. In a lot of weeks I was little, but this day I learned how to whistle."

I guess we have us a real whistling grown-up in our house now!

It's VBS week!!

Well, VBS is off to a great start! Kristen is doing a great job leading it. She has so much CHARISMA! That's why I married her folks....that doggone Charisma! Allyson is very much enjoying her week at VBS also. She is part of the "Dog" group with a bunch of other 3 and 4 year old kids.

She is apparently learning something. As she was praying before bed tonight, she prayed, "...and Lord save us." She then proceeded to look up at Kristen and ask, "What does that mean?"

Allyson's group were the stars of today's VBS music video/slideshow extravaganza. You can watch the video below, and if you want to see all of the videos (there is one for each day)or download a higher quality copy of this video you can visit vbs.emmanuelfmc.org





Have a wonderful week.

New Photos from our Summer

Hi everyone,
Just wanted to let you know that we have uploaded a few new pictures. You can see them by clicking on the picture below:

Summer 2007

We have been having a fun summer. We spent a day in Chicago with Grandma Webb, Grandpa and Grandma Fox came for a visit, we spent a few days with some Mankato friends in the Wisconsin Dells, and Grandma Vargason and Great Grandma Dot just visited this week. Enjoy the pictures. We will try to post more frequently as we acquire more photos.