"Firsts"

Today was a day of firsts for Hunter. He woke up this morning and dressed in his first school uniform, he packed his first backpack and lunchbox, he took his first ride to school, he made his first entrance, he found his first desk, put his belongings in his first locker, met his first grade classmates, has a new first grade teacher and all of this on his first day of first grade. Looking back on the day he was born, we realize what a miracle this day of "firsts" really is. God is sooo good in bringing him to this point! We never imagined that Hunter would have an opportunity like this. Oh....we miss him terribly!! The house is way too quiet! But, we wouldn't trade this opportunity for anything. We thank and praise God alone for allowing us to have this day of "firsts"!! We pray that this will be the first of many blogs to come sharing with you the memories of first grade!!

"Prayer Changes Things"

Well, we arrived home about a week ago now from our long, but enjoyable vacation to Mama and Papa's house in Colorado. I did not realize that I had forgotten my camera until we were already three hours from home. (now you know why there have been no new posts for weeks) The last week has been very tiring and busy. For those of you who have not heard, we did accept an offer on our house and after some minor obstacles and hurdles, the offer we put in on a house has now been accepted as well. All I can say is, "Praise the Lord" for He is the one who made all this happen. As we drove through the night to Colorado, Nick and I kept ourselves awake by delving into "theological" discussions. At that point we were still unsure how everything was going to work out with the housing situation. I told Nick that it seemed everything I prayed for just wasn't meant to be. In those early morning hours something simple and yet profound that he said really hit home. Nick (my "little" brother mind you) reminded me that even though we cannot fully understand it, "Prayer Changes Things". We discussed the mystery of it all how that even though God's divine plan is known from beginning to end, He commands us to pray and teaches us how to pray. Then in turn He hears and answers OUR prayers according to His will. Wow!! We have seen this first hand over the past several weeks. And now as the daunting task of moving approaches and as we prepare to send Hunter off for his first day of school next week, we are calmly assured of the fact that God will see us through it all. Please continue to pray as we look forward to closing on September 26th and before that on August 27th as we send Hunter off to school. Thank you to all who have upheld us in prayer up to this point. We KNOW God has heard!

Scenes of Summer

We have been enjoying an unusually lush, green July. Typically by now, our yard is parched and dry. I do not wish to "rub this in" to all of you suffering through drought conditions. But, we are very thankful that the Lord allowed this summer to be so "green". It definitely helps on the water bill and it helps the house to show nicer...well, I think it does...if only we could show it to someone...Anyway, :) Rick is the one to get the credit for the nicely "weeded" landscape and

the fresh cut grass. I just took the pictures.

Kayla has found the bushes to be a perfect spot for "hide and go seek". She would be alot less noticeable if she didn't wear that "dress -up" princess gown to hide in. (Thank you MAma for giving her such a lovely garment:{!)

Hudson is starting to get into riding the tractor and Daddy has decided to give Zips a little more excercise by chasing him down with the tractor...I know...don't try this at home...nobody got hurt!

Hudson is already turning out to be a crazy driver and we end this blog with a rare moment of bliss between Hunter and Kayla. Ahhhhh..."the lazy crazy days of summer"!

Project Three - The Jellyfish

"I made this all by myself!" Hunter Weigt

Project Two...For Daddy

"Flipper the Dolphin"

Summer School...Project One

"Fido" the Octopus

The Proud Artist Himself

Wondering What the Big Deal Is?

The theme for Hunter's summer school class is "Aquatic Animals". Each day their projects and lessons are centered around this theme. I especially loved this octopus that Hunter brought home and affectionately called, "Fido". Something about it is cute...or maybe it is what this octopus represents...answered prayers!! Hunter continues to look forward to each day of school and each day he tells of the new friends he has made. We are so grateful to the Lord for this opportunity! Thank you to all who have prayed! May these pictures represent just how happy Hunter is that your prayers were answered.

Kayla

Dreamer

Determined

Devoted

Dramatic