Merry Christmas and Happy 2014
From our family to yours!
Above is Julianna's word art about The Word that became flesh and dwelt among us. We are ever grateful for the promised coming of the Savior, even as we look expectantly for His promised return.
Below are some photos taken by our in-house photographer...thankful for her!
Since the last post was 7 months ago, I guess it is time for another run of pictures to show a bit of what we have been up to...
Spring photos taken by cousin Gena. We always appreciate her willingness to put up with us!
Our 17 year old
John-Nathan at 7 1/2
And Jack at 3 1/2...on the run, as usual!
We celebrated 20 years of marriage this year!
The end of May we enjoyed celebrating Show Hope's 10 year anniversary. We trekked up to Nashville for a fun-filled weekend which included being able to personally thank Mary Beth and Steven Curtis Chapman for their vision and provision to care for orphans and adoptive families.
Addition to the backyard fun: a slack line
Julianna with both grandmothers
June visit from Gramma Duke and Grampa Doc
Time with our friendship partner, Coral,
and her friend (and ours now) Crystal.
In July we celebrated 5-year gotcha day
for John-Nathan!
Brothers "hanging out" in the hammock
Began our trip north and stopped in the middle of the corn fields of southern IL to rendez-vous with our friends the Wortmans who were traveling back to their southern home. So fun to meet up with them!
Enjoyed a brief visit with the Sanders family
Travelin' on...
...to John Deere country.
A special surprise for John-Nathan!
Cousins!
Grandpa Rosborough
Uncle Bub's with Gramma Duke and Grampa Doc.
A trip just isn't complete without it :)!
In August, we got to spend a weekend at the lake for camp VIP. Another great time! Julianna was the official camp photographer for the weekend.
Ahhh...relaxing!
School books arrive
Geography puzzles
September 5th, John-Nathan is 8!
Dress-like-a-pirate Day at Krispy Kreme =
a dozen donuts, FREE!
September 23rd, Jack turns 4!
Biking with Grandpa in Chattanooga
And waiting to ride the train
All three climbing the rock wall
In October, Émie from Quebec came to stay with us for 2 months. We enjoyed her company very much. Hopefully the goal of improving her English was achieved!
We miss her!
Celebrating Émie's 16th birthday...
Julianna and great friends!
Cousins at Thanksgiving
Grateful for a visit from Chris, Ying, and Ruthie
And Christmas time is here again. We are enjoying watching all three of our kids grow. Truly, they are each a blessing from the Lord.
We pray you have a wonderful Christmas Day and a blessed 2014.
"Christ Jesus came into the world
to save sinners"
