HAPPY 12TH BIRTHDAY ASHLEIGH!!

Well, I wanted to make this post with birthday pictures in it, but for some reason; our computer is not cooperating. But we will keep trying and will post birthday pictures as soon as we can.

We didn't want too much time to go by though without posting a big HAPPY BIRTHDAY ASHLEIGH!!! Ashleigh is now the big 1-2 and making her parents feel oh so OLD, and she says that she is oh so enjoying doing just that. :) In all seriousness, we wanted to tell Ashleigh how very proud we are that God made us her parents. We are proud of the young person she has become and all of the wonderful milestones you have succeeded in. We know that the Lord has special plans for your life and we can't wait to share in them with you! Know that we love you and will always be here to help guide you; just be sure that God is the driver and you are the passenger in all things.

Love Always,
Daddy, Mommy, & Timothy

Updates

Well, things are still moving slow with our move into the house. We are still currently waiting for an electrician to fix the problems in the house and for the air conditioner guy to come and fix that too. Our patience and strength are being tried right about now. But someone is suppose to be at the house to fix the problems on Monday, so please pray that everything gets sorted out and fixed so that we can finish moving in. Yesterday, we moved everything over to the house minus the things we must have to live. Our apartment is starting to look very empty and the house is looking more like our home. We are praying that all will be fixed and ready for us to completely move in by next weekend so that we will all have the chance to get settled before school starts. But all-in-all, we are thankful that God has given us this gift and will continue to be thankful for the challenges that come our way and will use those challenges as learning tools.

House/Family Updates

Business is a little slow right now, so I got the day of today (Thursday August 7, 2008). We went over to the house around mid-morning. Jen got started on doing the finish painting in the hall and livingroom while I unloaded the truck. I went back and got the kids and picked up another load to take to the house. The dining room is done, the livingroom is almost moved in and Ashleigh's room is fully set up minus the custom paint that she wants. I am getting the yard under controll and it is starting to look really good now. Within the next couple of weeks we will be completely in the house.

Another update; we finially got a video of me and the kids practicing. Check it out on my music blog; http://darrenridingsmusicministry.blogspot.com/.

End of Summer Activities

After a most of the summer battle with asthma(with Timothy), we decided to try and have some summer fun with the little bit of time we have left of summer vacation. It was a little scary for Mommy, but Timothy let her know that all was well. Please continue to pray for Timothy as he has really been having a rough time with allergies and asthma. Please also continue to pray for our family as we are still getting things ready to move into our new house (we had a few electrical issues and a bout with a broken air conditioner that needs to be taken care of before we can move in). We are praying that we will get the all clear by next weekend so that we can have time to adjust a little before school starts.

Timothy is just growing so fast and becoming so very handsome.

Ashleigh prefers to climb trees without the use of shoes.

Timothy giving Mommy the all clear.

Ashleigh has become our gymnist...Future Olympian?

Timothy has been longing to ride his Scooter and play hard all summer. Mommy finally gives in...watching cautiously from a distance.

The kids were enjoying a few fun summer activities before we head off back to school. The kids and I have to start back August 11th for my teacher orientation, but Ashleigh starts Jr. High on August 27th and Timothy starts 4th grade on September 2nd; so technically our summer is over August 11th.

Dear Heavenly Father,

Please keep all of our family and friends happy and healthy. Please especially help Timothy overcome his asthma so that he can play like every little boy should. Please help us all to have a memorable school year full of fun and learning; but most of all, help us to let the love of Jesus shine through us so that all will come to know you. We pray for our family members who are on vacation to have a fun trip and a safe travel back; feeling refreshed and ready to continue to serve you. Thank you for all that you do for us!

In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.