Updated pictures

Abigail played in the cold water
and enjoyed it. Jonathan said
it was too cold for him. She was
so fun to watch.

We took this picture on campus.

We got to go to Myrtle Beach with family over

the Thanksgiving holiday. It was so nice!

Jonathan's 1st school play (Jonathan is in the

front row with black shirt and green pants.)

Timothy playing with the Christmas tree.

Timothy's 9 months

God is so good!!

God is so good. When we are not faithful to God He is always faithful to us. God provided a need today even when we have not been faithful. God is good all the time and all the time God is good.

Time flies

We celebrated Jonathan's b-day in September. It is so hard to believe he is 6 years old. As you can see he is into race cars. He is very knowledgeable of racing. You can ask him just about any question about the drivers and he could probably answer you. The top picture is what we had for Jonathan at home. The cupcakes were sent to his school for snack time.

The day of his b-day. The shirt is his class shirt. (Notice the teachers shirt.)

In his class at school, when it is someones birthday, the teacher (pictured with Jonathan above) makes a hat for them, and they get to serve their classmates the snack they brought for their birthday. Below is a picture of his class.

We celebrate with our neighbors.

B-day with Nana & Papa. He got his favorite book. Nana and Papa came to our house to celebrate his birthday.

Birthday at Grandma's. We celebrated 3 birthdays. It was Jonathan's, Uncle Doug's (Paul's brother), and mama's (Pam).

Timothy at the party at Grandam's.

Over the weekend we went to Atlantic Beach, while we were visiting Paul's mom and brother, to see what Tropical Storm Gabrielle was doing. The kids loved it because they got a chance to play at the beach again. Abigail made me a little nervous because she wanted to go out a little bit more and a little bit more and the rip currents, of course, were a little strong. We had a good time even though we didn't stay but for a short time. It started pouring down rain and the wind was blowing strong so it was pretty tough to stay out. Anyway, hope you enjoy the pictures.

Timothy at 7 months

I had a lot of fun taking these pictures. This is such a fun age because they fun to take pictures of.

Updated pictures

This is Timothy's personality. He is so laid back usually. He is so funny. Abigail loves him to death.

Jonathan & Abigail both love to hold Timothy any chance they can. It is usually not for very long though.

Timothy's 1st time in his little tub. He's used to taking a shower. He loved it.

Our church had a church fellowhip at the Mudcat game we had a lot of fun.

Time for school

It's that time of the year. In the last few months Paul and I have been talking about putting Jonathan in school instead of homeschooling him. For now we thought it would be best for him right now in his life. Our base school is Heritage Elementary which is year round school. Therefore, July 9 was the first day of school. Jonathan only had to go to school that week for one day for evaluation. The 16th he started officially with the whole class. He has done so good. I really thought it was going to be rough taking him to his class, but he was great. He went right on in to his class and didn't look back. He loves it. I thank God for what He has done in Jonathan's life. His teacher says he is doing very good. We watched a video of what they do in class during Open House, and we were so proud of him. When the teacher ask the class a question he raised his hand and wanted to answer the question. For Jonathan that is an accomplishment. We love his teacher; she is wonderful. When I registered him for school, because I had not tested him after we finished kindergarten, the principle said he had to start in kindergarten. I was a little disappointed at first, but the more I thougt about it the more I saw it would be the best thing for him. Please continue to pray for him that he will continue to love school. And pray for Abigail also. She is not use to not having him around. She had a rough couple of weeks after he started. She was very sad because she missed him. She seems to be doing better now. Today was the beginning of Jonathan's track out. He went for 6 weeks and he is out for 3 weeks. Before he was out he already had his 3 weeks planned out-it was so funny. He was going to Nana & Papa's for 5 days, Grandma & Uncle Doug's for 5 days, and Myrtle Beach for 5 days. (Of course we can only do part of that, but it was nice to hear his plan.) Paul started classes last Thursday. Time to get into the swing of things. So here we go. I took some pictures of Jonathan when I picked him up from school and when I dropped him off for school. I hope you enjoy.

Our eventful week

Timothy enjoyed the fireworks as well as my mom. He watched them the whole time. The noise didn't bother him at all.

The fireworks

Cookout for the 4th (on the 3rd)

Abigail's birthday

This week has been eventful. On Tuesday we celebrated Abigail's 4th birthday. I cannot believe she is 4 years old already. Boy the time goes by way too fast. My mom came to be here with us on Abigail's birthday. That evening we had a 4th of July cookout with our neighbors/friends, and afterwards we went "up to the hill" across from the high school and watched fireworks. It was so much fun. I don't know what we will do if/when we ever move from here and there are no fireworks on the third; Abigail will be so confused (Wake Forest always does their fireworks on the third instead of the fourth. Therefore if you want to go to Raleigh and see the fireworks on the fourth you can.) We are showing our next door neighbor what seminary life is all about. He is now hooked-he wants to do some more cookouts. His family came to town for the fourth and that night we had pizza outside with them and their family and a neighbor from across the street. It was a lot of fun. Thursday night they invited us to come over and eat because they were cooking ribs on the grill. It was so good and a lot of fun. We love to just throw something together at the last minute and have friends over. Anyway, I left pictures of our week. Hope you enjoy.

Fun pictures

How do you like this? The men are playing ball in between the two apartments. I think at this time there was only one kid playing with them. This is what I call fun. (We miss you Big Jim and Ricky. You would have loved this.) Guess what the women were doing during this time? Watching children and "fellowshipping" (We miss you Amy and Laurie. We would have had fun also.

Timothy seemed to enjoy the beach again. This was his second trip. What is funny is Jonathan and Abigail did not go "in the water" until Timothy did. And when they did go they loved it.

We went to the Aquarium last weekend while we were at the beach and the kids loved it. Jonathan and Abigail loved the really large tank of fish.

We got a kick out of watching Timothy following the fish in the tank swimming around.

Humbleness and the cross

Today we experienced a special time with some special friends. In just a few months they will be headed to Costa Rica for 6 months and then on to Mexico for 3 years. Today our friend Mark was ordained as a minister. The whole process of being ordained is very humbling. Paul had the opportunity to sit on the panel for Mark's ordination and experienced a humbling moment reflecting on his own life. Watching Mark and Angie and their daughter today and knowing the journey they are about to embark on was humbling. Mark had a friend speak about him at the service today and spoke of the different journeys that the Dunn family have been on since becoming Christians. He had such powerful things to say. As I thought about their journey and thought about the journey we are on I'm quickly convicted. Mark and Angie were faithful servants in every aspect of their walk with God. Knowing all they have been through here at Southeastern they remained faithful to God and trusted Him with all their hearts even when they could not see sometimes where God was working. I don't think I could say that about my life. It seems this weekend I have been reminded a few times of the cross. In their life they looked hard at the cross. A new couple here at Southeastern helped to remind me of our time here and what God has done for us and how He brought us through these last 6 years. Worry is an issue that is a common issue in this lifestyle it seems. Again I was reminded of the cross. Our Pastor has mentioned so many times of looking to the cross, but this weekend it has ministered to me in such a powerful way. When we look at Romans 8:31-39 we see God's everlasting love. What can seperate us from the love of God? Nothing. If God is for us who can be against us? What a comfort. What a hope. What a joy. Why should I be distressed or cast down when I have the cross to look to. Romans 8:26-28 says that the Spirit helps in our weaknesses. For when I don't know what I should pray the Spirit Himself is interceding for me. We have seen times here when we don't know what to pray, but oh what a comfort that when we are weak and don't know what to pray the Spirit is interceding for us. In experiencing this weekend in such a unique way I am truly humbled and convicted of things that need to change in my life. "Oh God help us not forget the cross and what it truly means for us. Thank you for Your Son Jesus. Thank You that according to Romans 8:32 that You did not spare Your own Son but delivered Him up for us all. Thank You that You are for me, now help me to be for others and share Your love with all." Just as Mark's pastor encouraged him and charged him to pray for one hour each day, my heart was checked in my time with the Father. I pray that all who read this will take a moment and dwell on the cross and all that it represents.

More pictures from the beach.

Memorial day weekend we decided to go to the beach for the day. This was a much needed trip for me (Pam). Even though it was very, very busy it was still nice and peaceful. It always amazes me of how God created the ocean the way He did. I'm always reminded of His power when watching the waves and listening to the waves coming in and going out. Although Jonathan, Abigail, and I had been this season already, this was Timothy's first visit to the beach. He seemed to like the water after the first initial shock of the cold water. We had a lot of fun.