Finally...a post!

Things are going well here in Columbus. We're all keeping ourselves pretty busy. Jen's been working on our church's website, and is doing well with the Creative Memories business. The boys are both so much fun and we've been able to play a lot outside since the weather has cooled down. We're really enjoying the back yard and the mild Georgia temperatures. The boys got to experience a Trunk and Treat at a local church and Ben went to a few houses on our street on Halloween night. Joshua is our little athlete, and Ben is getting more adventurous all the time, so we've included some videos of them as well. We hope you enjoy!

New Pictures!

Hi Everyone! We're doing well getting into a good routine. We put up some pictures from recent visits from the Estes' and Aunt Carrie. There are also some fun ones of the boys playing at home. We went to an indoor playground today called Monkey Joe's. It was so much fun! They have huge inflatable slides and play areas. Eric and I had as much fun as the boys. We hope you all enjoy the photos.

Jen is now a Creative Memories Consultant!

I am so excited to announce that I have signed up as a Creative Memories Consultant. I love scrapbooking and card making as many of you know, and now I decided to try my hand at being a consultant. Things are going well here in Columbus as we get more things going at Church and are making more friends. Eric is in full swing with Confirmation and new members classes starting up and I have been working on some projects with church and singing in the choir. The boys and I will be making a trip to Orlando later this month to see friends and family. We're really looking forward to that.

Carrie loves Greg

I didn't get a chance to post this before Joshua's birthday party, so I have to apologize to my sister and Greg. Carrie and Greg were married August 9th in Pensacola Beach, FL. They had a beautiful wedding on Little Sabine Bay at the Sabine Yacht and Racquet Club. The ceremony was performed by Greg's Grandfather on the lawn facing the Bay. The reception was held in the Yacht club reception room and outside patio and lawn. Everyone had a wonderful time and Carrie and Greg were a very cute and happy couple. Cheers!

Happy First Birthday, Joshua!

We can't believe that it's been a year since we first met you. You came into the world unexpectedly soon, with problems we didn't anticipate. We saw you for only a few minutes and the doctors had to take you away too soon. Daddy baptized you because we knew you were headed to the children's hospital to have surgery. God was watching over you, his little child, and He helped you get through the surgery and to continue to grow strong and healthy to this day. We love you so much and you bring us so much joy. It's fun to watch you learn and explore your world. You've also started to talk a little bit saying, "mama, dada, ball, hello, and uh-oh". You are cruising like a champ and it won't be long before you are walking on your own. Happy Birthday, baby boy! We love you! We have new pictures from Joshua's birthday and some from around the house.

Our New Home

Well, this past month has brought a lot of changes to our life. Eric was Ordained at Prince of Peace in Orlando, FL; we bought our first house and moved to Columbus, GA; Eric was installed as the new Pastor at Redeemer and we're finally getting somewhat settled in. The boys are doing well with all of the changes. Ben is starting to use the "potty". Joshua is finally getting some teeth on top, has gotten good at crawling, and is starting to pull up on the furniture. He'll be cruising before long! Eric is going full swing at Redeemer and is really enjoying pastoring. He teaches Adult Bible study and preaches and leads worship on Sunday mornings and leads a Wednesday evening service as well. Everyone has been very welcoming to us and we are so happy to be here. We love our house too. I've posted some pictures of it on Flickr, as well as some of our last days in St Louis and our Orlando visit. We'll try to get some Ordination and Installation pictures up soon as well.

Happy Graduation!

Well, Eric finally made it to the culmination of his Seminary career! I am so proud of his hard work and how much he has grown since we came here. The graduation ceremony was outdoors in the quad by Luther Tower on May 16th. It was great seeing all the guys in their academic garb. His next step will be his Ordination on June 14th at Prince of Peace in Orlando. Then he will be installed at his Calling congregation, the Lutheran Church of the Redeemer on June 22nd. We are busy making preparations for our move to our new home in Columbus as well as saying good-bye to all of our Seminary friends. God's blessings to everyone as you head out to your new church homes.