Life is in full swing...

Ben has had a ton of flights lately with a lot of short term mission teams going on spring break trips. When Ben is busy it means we all are busy. The kids are also busy finishing up their school year strong and hopefully their last day will be May 15th. Jonas will have his kindergarten graduation on June 4th. Lucy could be part of the kindergarten graduation but according to the county she is not in kindergarten till next year. So we will let her celebrate next year. The kids finished the county fair and both received a first prize and cash for their efforts . They also finished their  basketball season. They are looking forward to a visit from my folks in June . You could be praying for patience and strength for us as they days are long, Also , you could pray for wisdom for Ben and I in raising our children and seeing what God has in store for the future. Right now I cling tightly to the motto of Elizabeth Elliot who said, " When your not sure what to do just do the next thing. " For now that motto has kept us extremely busy and fulfilled . Someday we may be able to sit at the beach and listen to the waves but for now we are  like the waves crashing violently against the shoreline . For with each crashing wave we are refining our seashells into beautiful sandy beaches.

the kids having a tea party

flying over Haiti

clouds Ben saw erupting while flying

finishing our stamping in art

trying out the stamp he made out of Grandpas block of wood and some foam stickers

the home school co op field trip at the Botanical Gardens ( Yes, the bee is made out of Legos)