When you live on a mission field you learn to overcome some fears. Today Joseph showed his readiness to be a missionary. He peacefully slept at the paw of a jaguar. Incredible!! He is now finished with his missionary training and ready to face the wild jungles of Central America.

Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee, because he trusteth in thee. Isaiah 26:3

Joseph is really growing. We tried his suit on today and it is too small. It is a 0-3month and we couldn't even button the top button for his tie. We couldn't even get his right hand sleeve buttoned. There is no question, this little guy is not starving.

Here is a big smile for all my friends and family. I love you guys!

It's back to school time as this year is a big change for Nate, he is going to middle school. At twelve years old and in the 6th grade it's time for the real world. At 6 A.M. it's rise and shine and on the bus at 7. Summer is officially over and it's back to the books.

We wish you the best Nate and hope you have a great school year.

Hannah is enjoying being a mother. It's not always easy but it sure is worth it. Joseph makes it easy, he is such a good little boy. Mommy just loves him to death!

We want to say a big congratulations to Doug & Sarah Rine on their celebration of six months of marriage.

They have been great friends and we wish them many more happy months and years together.

Today we made a trip to the clinic where grandma Tumbelson works. She graduated this past spring with a 4.o as a physician's assistent.

She missed him today while she worked so she called us and asked if we could bring him in to see her, she also wanted to show him off to her co-workers. They were all ooooh's and aaaaw's as they got to see the little guy that grandma always talks about. She sure is proud of her grandson.

Before we left grandma weighed Joseph. He is up to 12lbs!! He has gained a whole pound since we have been in Ohio. He is like the energizer bunny, he keeps growing and growing and growing and growing...

You just can't help but hug and squeeze this little guy. He is so much fun.

Here is great grandma Kennedy holding Joseph. She is so proud of him. He is proud of her too.

Joseph defeated his uncle nate at a exciting, pulse stopping playstation game. Needless to say Uncle nate was not happy to be beat by such a novice.

A picture says a million words.

At just six weeks Joseph is doing incredible things. Today he rode his first skate board. We were amazed to see him ride a wheeling, jump the kitchen table and grind down the basement railing. ( Not really )

Joseph got to meet grandpa Will for the very first time. He sure did enjoy it. Grandpa said he couldn't take his eyes off of him.

Our time in the states is swiftly passing. It has been such an enjoyable time catching up with friends and family. However with the blur of events and the thrill of a newborn son, there is an increasing tug to go back to Honduras.

We applied for Joseph's passport which should arrive in the next four to six weeks and we must also ship the rest of our belongings to Honduras. While we wait, we will be holding several deputation services in Indiana, Ohio and Michigan.

Continue to pray for an easy transition and a safe journey back to the field. Our target time to leave is late September.

Mommy I want to be just like you.

This little boy is all waves and smiles as he stretches out in his bed!!

When Mommy and I went out to MD to meet Mimi and Aunt Liz, Mimi thought that I needed another thing to put in our little cabin. I really like my new chair. It helps to put me to sleep. After mommy gives me my bath she puts me in and rocks me to sleep. Thanks Mimi for my gift.