Halloween 2008

We had a special treat this year! Since Halloween fell on a Friday, Nana & Paw Paw took a half day of vacation from work and came to town to go trick-or-treating with the kids. We started off the evening by decorating cupcakes. Then everyone got dressed and it was off to go trick-or-treat!!! We all had a lot of fun! This was Gwynie's first real time to go trick-or-treating. After we left the first house she said to me, "they are so nice". The rest of the night we had to keep telling her "only one piece Gwynie". The kids made out like bandits. It was a blast! Here are some pictures...

Gwyneth Preschool Picture

Gwynie's preschool pictures came in last week!

I can't believe how well she posed for them!

Life Without Limit Sermon Series

Sermon #1: Don't Be Afraid

Sermon #2: Live Outwards

Sermon #3: Start With YES

Sermon #4: There's More Than Enough

Sermon #5: You Can't Do It Alone

Sermon #6: It's Not About The Money

Sermon #7: Give It Away

Sermon #8: The Last 10%

Gwyneth's Hero Parade at School

Yesterday Gwyneth had a Hero Parade and All Saint's party at her preschool. You could either dress up like an everyday hero or like a hero from the Bible.

Gwynie dressed up like Queen Esther....

I tried everything I could think of to try to get this crown to stay

on her head. Finally I had to just give in and realize that it wasn't

going to work and threw a different crown together out of foil.

Queen Esther all ready for her Hero Parade!!

"I make this foil look goooood!"

Gwynie's class all dressed up!

The class had to cut their naps short for the parade.

Gwynie & her friend Ty didn't agree with that decision.

Hey, it's not easy being a hero!

Here she comes!!!

Hi Queen Esther!

Just like a true hero she made it through!!

Gwynie's class All Saint's Party!

Mmmm...This is good stuff!

Lance is HOME!!!

It's been 10 long days, but Lance is back home safe and sound. There were some mishaps with connector flights, so his journey home was even longer than expected, but the important part is that he is HOME!!! The girls and I met him at the airport where we got to greet him and 2 other team members (Kris & Todd). Because they missed their connector flight in Miami the team was split up into 4 different groups coming in at 4 different times. We were all very happy to see each other. After we left the airport we went to dinner, took the girls for ice cream and got to hear all about his AMAZING trip!!!

Thank you to everyone who sent letters for Lance and to those who called to check-in on the girls and I while Lance was away AND for all of your prayers. Here are a few pictures of the girls greeting Lance and the airport...

Waiting at the airport for Daddy!

Here he comes!!!

DAAAAAAAAAAAAAAADDY!

We missed you!!!!

Welcome Home Daddy!

Gracie's Kindergarten School Picture

Here is Gracie's first official elementary school picture. It turned out really cute.

Below is her picture from Preschool and her Kindergarten picture side by side for a little comparison. I didn't realize until I put these two pictures together that I put her in purple again with the same bows...ha! I guess we can tell the difference a straightening iron makes.

This next picture is a hoot! I knew I had Lance's kindergarten picture already scanned into the computer, so I called my parents and they were nice enough to emailed me mine. I put all of us side by side to see if we can see any similarities. I don't know, what do you think...

Lance is Starting His Trip Home!!!

I haven't heard from anyone in Peru, but I figure no news is good news!!! Last night was the team's last day in Cabanaconde. They were scheduled to have a work day, school visits and to host a Fiesta for the kiddos. This morning they will be taking a bus back to Arequipa. They will spend the rest of today in Arequipa then they will start the trek back to the states tomorrow afternoon. Please keep the Team in your prayers as they make the long journey home.



I made the girls a count down calendar and Gracie has been tearing a page off each morning. We are all VERY excited that Lance comes home it just 2 more days.

The Girls are Getting a New Baby Cousin!!!

You can read all about the exciting news on Kathy's Blog:

The Wrights of Passage

The Hike

Today will be Lance's second day in Cabanaconde. Their itinerary has scheduled a work day & school visits. I'm sure the kids will LOVE Lance, they always do!!

Tomorrow is a big day for a portion of the team. Those who feel healthy enough will be hiking from Cabanaconde to take supplies to the remote village of Llanca.


The extreme altitude change effects everyone differently, but if Lance is at all physically able, I know that he wanted to be on the hike team. They will leave very early Tuesday morning, spending the night in Llanca and then hiking back to Cabanaconde all day Wednesday. I have spoken to friends at church who have been on the hike on trips past and they say that it one of the toughest things (physically and mentally) that they have ever done. This is a picture of "Padre" a.k.a. Father Alejandro pointing to villages across the canyon. I can't tell you for certain that Llanca is one of the villages he is pointing to, but it gives you a good idea of the terrain that the team will hiking.

Please join me in praying for the mission team.

Father, I pray that your will prevails. I also pray that the team remains safe & healthy so that they can bring glory to you and your kingdom through their efforts. I ask this all in Jesus name, Amen.

Lance's Fellow Team Members

I came across this photo in my email just now so I thought I would post it so that you could have names and see faces of the missionaries that have answered God's call to go to Peru.

Front Row (left to right): Kathy Decker, Todd Atwood, Laura Morgan, David Arnquist

Back Row (left to right): Rhonda Colgrove, Kris Austin, Art Corcoran, Lance, Troy Lindsey, Ron Aday, Sam Garrett