Worldview Weekend Rally

Last week, our family had the opportunity to attend a WorldView Weekend Rally in Wichita.
Brannon Howse, founder of WVW, and Gary Bates from Creation Ministries International were the speakers at 4 hour conference.
It was somewhat overwhelming to hear about the continual downward spiraling of our nation and world, but it reminds us that OUR God is Sovereign over all, and we can trust in Him and Him alone to save us.

Before we went to the conference we had to get something to eat----Chipotle was the choice! And it was an excellent one, too! Yum!



We enjoy listening to Brannon Howse every day on VCY America, and were very excited to meet him in person afterwards!




Although we have never heard Mr. Bates before, he was fun to listen to......He is from Australia!


His talk was on the Creation/Evolution Debate.
One of his main points was "What we believe about our origins, affects our worldview."


Mr. Howse shared about many things, including The Third Way,
Sustainable Developement, Pagan Spiritualism.......lots to ponder~


There were various topical resources to buy-WVW has some great packaged items!

Nebraska Trip Part 2-Nebraska City

After our enjoyable weekend in Omaha, we traveled on to Nebraska City/Percival, Iowa, to see some of the sights.
On Sunday evening, after checking into our hotel, we went to the Arbor Day Park.
It was a lovely wooded area with a fancy 52-room mansion, home to the founder of Arbor Day.
After exploring the park, we went in search of dinner. (Dinner wasn't lost, but the boys were starting to get hungry.
We enjoyed a swim at the hotel's pool before going to bed. I think we all slept pretty well, but our room was FREEZING.....someone forgot to turn down the AC!
On Monday (Labor Day) we went to the Lewis and Clark Museum, John Brown's Mayhew Cabin, and Arbor Day Farm. We had fun visiting the new places and learned lots of new information!
It was a nice retreat to get away for a few days! Where can we go next??!!!


When we went from Nebraska City to Percival Iowa,
and vice versa, it was fun to cross the Missouri River.


Karly, Susanna, Kaleb, and Miles at Arbor Day Park


I was excited to get this neat photo of Karly and Susanna!


Arbor Day Park had beautiful trees!


Anyone hungry??



Lots to do at Arbor Day Farm!


There were rows and rows of tree seedlings in the Greenhouse.


Playing on the fun marimba's!



John Brown's Cave/Cabin was interesting!


A boat created to be like the one Lewis and Clark used on their expedition!


Arbor Day Mansion!


This photo reminds me of what the Garden of Eden might have looked like.
It was absolutely beautiful!

Happy Birthday, Susanna!

Today Susanna turns 4 years old! She has been SO excited for her birthday!
She is such a blessing to us, and we are very thankful for her life!

The past months, whenever she is asked how old she is, she holds up 3 fingers, and cheerfully says "When I turn 4, I get to chew gum!" Needless to say, gum will be one of her birthday presents!
Happy Birthday, Sweetheart!

Nebraska Trip-Part 1-The Wedding

Last weekend, our family spent the weekend in Nebraska. This was our "vacation", and we have been eagerly anticipating our exciting trip!
On Saturday, we went to Omaha for a Micah Nelson and Esther Ulmer's wedding. It was a beautiful ceremony, very God-glorifying and special.
Caroline and I helped in the kitchen during the reception, and had a great time cutting up bananas for Banana Splits!
After the reception, a bunch of families went to the Stangl's house to fellowship.
What a blast! Lots of fun, food, laughter, games, football, Capture the Flag, etc.
We appreciated the Stangl's hospitality and enjoyed our time with the other families who stayed there as well.
On Sunday morning, we worshiped at Millard Alliance Church. Afterwards, a tasty meal, and volleyball!

Coming soon.....part 2 of our great trip!


An excellent prelude was shared by a father and daughter.


Pastor Nelson (Father of the groom)



The lovely mothers-Mrs. Nelson and Mrs. Ulmer


Here comes the bride!






Their first Kiss! What a special moment!


The new couple! Mr. and Mrs. Micah Nelson!


Seeing friends! Lizzie Becker and Kelsey Kroeker



The yummy reception-Banana Splits!


Tabitha, Noah, and Elizabeth


The fancy get-away vehicle! It was a total surprise for Esther!


Fun times at the Stangl's! Elizabeth and Micah


What a lovely trio! Caroline, Lydia, and Katy


A group of the girls-All dressed up for church!


Some of the boys! Gotta love some of those expressions!

A night at the Fair

In August, our family went to the county Fair.
We have not been there in a VERY long time, and some of us have never even gone!
We all enjoyed seeing the animals and different exhibits!

A variety of different prints in the sand-Horses, Vehicles, Shoes


Eric enjoyed seeing the tractors-"If only I had a tractor, I could......."


Inspecting every little thing!


A familiar sight at all fairs-The Ferris Wheel!


Susanna was SO excited to see a real, live cow!


Papa took Susanna and Miles to the Petting Zoo!


Papa, Memaw, and Miles