Pastor appreciation . . .

October is pastor appreciation month. I wanted to express my appreciation for our new pastor and wife, Wesley and Joy McDonald. I appreciate their spirit of love and caring for the church. It has not been an easy year for the McDonald family. In March, Rev. Smokey McDonald, was killed in a tragic accident. Then in August, Wesley and Joy lost a baby boy named Nathaniel John (at 34 wks). Through it all I have watched them keep a positive attitude, a sweet spirit, and their faith in God.

I am excited about the new things that have been happening around our church. There has been a renewed interest in the youth group and also in our missionary society. Recent 'Rally Days' have been an encouragement for everyone to invite and bring others to church.

Wes & Joy - thanks for all you do for our church! We deeply appreciate you!

Events of the past month . . .

I haven't posted in awhile and since I don't have anything to blab about I thought I'd share a bunch of pictures.

We finally got a swing set purchased and assembled for our kids. Thanks to Papa John, Uncle Tristan and Daddy for putting it together. Kaylee & Matthew love it!!

The circus came to town!!! It was definitely a small town circus, but the kids were fascinated. We saw horses, ponies, camels, tigers, lions, and the elephants.

Ready for church!!

My three babies!

"Busy Britches" getting into trouble in mommy kitchen pantry. Boys sure do like to climb!!

Baby Erin - two months old already. She's got a lot to think about.