A little bit of recently....

 

Planking and drooling, that's some talent!

 

 

Figured out his name, by himself, without us prompting or showing

 

 

Some last days with two teeth...top ones are swollen and ready to drop any day.

 

 

Caleb's best bud Sadie and younger brother Tristan, BBQ on our roof

 

 

Starting some solids...so far, sweet potatoes and bananas are her favorite.

 

 

Enjoying Daddy time

 

 

Crawling everywhere, gaining speed.

 

 

Goofs.

 

 

We hosted and made pizza for 10 adults and 8 (young!) kids...It was a lot of fun and a lot of food. These were our 7 pizzas waiting for toppings and baking.  And this is my kitchen and computer station, smile. Now you can picture me blogging! And cooking dinner....

 

P.S. Don't ever let me hear you say your home is too small to host people or large groups at...we live in an apartment and we regularly have large groups over....It isn't about having "a big house," people.

 

 

Steve reading to Littles.

 

 

First pair of jeans.

Baby jeans are just so cute!!

 

 

Sleeping beauty baby!

 

This is not a regular scene in our home these days, the past 6-8 weeks have been pretty miserable in the sleep and nap department...a great prayer request!

 

 

Babysitting for friends, no sleep over is complete without games we were told!

 

 

Or bedtime stories...and grumpy looks, apparently.

 

 

 

I have never met someone with a bigger imagination....And he's always got a plan and a story.

Check out that ladle!

 

 

He "reads" to her (aka recites the books he has memorized)!

My heart melts!

 

 

Books!

 

 

Sibling love.

 

 

 

 Entertaining Sissy!

 

 

 

"Protecting" himself from Sissy...

She's thinking, "hmmm...how can I get past this one...!?"

 

 

His suit from Auntie Renee's wedding is his favorite thing to wear...so he "can be just like Daddy." Not sure what we'll do when he outgrows it....My handsome men of the house.

 

 

And our little lady.

 

 

Keeps me laughing!

 

 

Korean American Friendship Festival 2013

 

 

I got out for an all-day adventure in Seoul with some dear girl friends.  It was great to "get away", go shopping, enjoy some nummy food (we tried Kimchi fries!! I'll take you if you come visit me!), go shopping and enjoy good company.  It was a gorgeous fall day and a refreshing, fun time "away."

 

 

 

 

 

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There are a few pictures from our recently...What have you been up to?

 

 

 

 

 

Rice Patty Sunset

 

A friend of ours took this picture (Thanks Lori!), so I can't take credit but I thought it was a beautiful capture of a Korean sunset, overlooking the green rice patty fields.

 

Good Night, Korea!

Sibling love

 

 

When in Korea....

 

Do as the Koreans do!

 

Enter, the Korean Double Stroller:

 

 

PS This fantastic stroller was given to us by someone we don't even know! It retails at over $300 and we received it (used) about a year and half ago.  It is just one more example and reminder to us of the Lord providing for our needs (and desires)! It encourages me every time we take it out and use it.

 

Summer Beach Camp

One of the really big events we did this summer with the students was "Summer Beach Camp."  It was the first time Steve has put on a camp by himself and we had a total blast.  We went several hours West to a beautiful camping resort complete with cabins and full kitchens that was literally across from the beach. The cabins were in the woods and you walk out to the ocean, doesn't get much better than that!

We ended up taking 27 people total (Caleb and Evelyn Grace too!).  Sun Cha and I were the "Camp Cooks" and "Camp Mommys" (my first time cooking for a group that big!).  We all had a great time and some really good conversations were had and relationships built. The Gospel was taught over and over and it is our prayer that lives were impacted from this time away.  We've seen a big uptick in youth group participation and excitement since the camp as well, which has been great to see.

An added thing that we really enjoyed about this camp was we had 3 returning students who had previously graduated from our  program who came along as volunteers.  It was *so neat* to see what the Lord has continued to do in their lives since they left for college and the growth and maturity that has occurred.  It was an added sweet time for Steve, as he was able to disciple them on how to disciple the younger students. He really enjoys this type of mentorship a lot and it was neat for him.  They were also able to give their testimonies, which was one of the most impactful times at camp for many of the younger students.  We love you Matt, Mina and Andrew!!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Camp Cooks

 

sleepy walks on the beach

 

bunk bed!