It has obviously been awhile since I've posted. A lot has happened in the meantime that I may start blogging about in the near future. But anyone who's been on my prayer email list will already have received those updates. It's too late now to start, but I at least thought I should post some links to some sites pertaining to my friend, Rachel. You will find them to the right of these posts under 'favourite links.'

In summary, Rachel is a longtime friend who learned in Jan/09 that her breast cancer has reared its ugly head again, only this time it is terminal liver & bone cancer. However, her response to this situation in her life has been very admirable. She has chosen to use her life and pending death to point people towards the One who has saved her ... Who she will meet when her body gives out. She will be in the presence of her Lord & Saviour Jesus Christ!

November 25, 2007 - Dinner at the Unger's

I had the privilege of spending Thanksgiving day with Cathy, Paul & family back in October, but I had forgotten to bring my camera. So I took lots of pictures when I was there again recently ... this time, there was a new member of their family to take many, many pictures of! :)

Mom (Cathy) getting Rachael ready for her nap. She's 10 days old here, so her schedule is eat, sleep, check out the surroundings, eat, sleep ... you get the picture.
The dinner table here needs to be large. Even if Rachael wasn't busy sleeping, there would still be room for her beside Aaron's high chair.
Dad (Paul) admiring their new miracle from God as she's in the 'checking out the surroundings' stage of her schedule.
Rachael's turn to eat while Aaron makes mom laugh.
Don't make Isaac laugh now! ...
Hannah kept running away from having her picture taken, so this is the best one I got.
Aaron & Rachael.
Nathan & Aaron.
Another Kodak moment (or Canon moment in this case).

November 11 - Final service for Murrayville church

Jesse about to get baptized ...
Danelle after she was baptized ...
Bailey & Tessa singing a special song.
One of Danelle's daughters. This is Isabella.
Dessert may be harmful to your health for more than one reason ... it appears to bring out the aggression in some people. Getting ready to dig in!
Lest we forget ... it is Remembrance Day. And today is also the International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church.

October 31 - Halloween event hosted by our church.

We were met at the school by a hippie ...
then 'a sight for sore eyes' ...
oh, and here's Harley getting in on the action too.
there was face painting ...

fishing ...
preparing the hanging apples ...

now that's the easy way of getting ahold of these apples! ;)
Bobbing for apples ...
I think the detective here is questioning the pastor ...
From gladiators ...
to cowboys ...
To a charming Superman ...
and an elf ...
a princess ...
and isn't she from Little House On the Prairie?
Fun was had by one and all!

October 6, 2007 - Carmen & Eric's Wedding

Here is the beautiful couple!

Getting ready to throw the bouquet ...
throwing the bouquet ... (great toss, Carmen!)
Leanne caught the bouquet.
The guys awaiting the garter belt.
I think his height helped him catch it! :)

September 12 - Carmen's bridal shower

Here are pictures from Carmen's shower. There were lots of people there from our church.

September 1 - Hiking the Diez Vistas Trail

Some pictures during the hike - this is an 'easy climb' area.

"Dennis, say cheese!"
Some of the climbs were a lot steeper than the 1st picture to get us to this elevation! It is beautiful from up here!



We couldn't figure out what had done this, but it was so comical that I just had to get a picture. It wasn't until I saw the photo on the computer, that I realized it looked like a face! :)
Variety of scenery.


Variety of wildlife too. Does anybody know what kind of snake this is? It reminds me of a garter snake, but the colours are different.
Evidence of a lightning storm.