Old Settlers and 40th Wedding Anniversary

Last weekend, we went to Cissna Park for Old Settlers, our town's annual festival. We watched the parade and the kids got to ride some of the rides after lunch. The kids had fun w/ their cousins.

We took my parents out to dinner at The Ribeye steakhouse in Champaign for their 40th anniversary. 40 years of marriage can only mean one thing...that their oldest child is herself getting clost to 40...he he. ;)

After dinner we went to Jarling's Custard for dessert. Jarling's is a popular spot with the college kids. Had good memories of that place from my days at U of I.

We walked back up town to Old Settlers after we got home and ran into my friend Eric. I hadn't seen him for a few years so it was great to see him again.

Dessert at Jarling's

My friend, Eric, and me.

First Day in the First Grade

Nolan headed off to 1st grade today.  He's growing up!

Bears v. Bills

Alex and I went with our Pastor and one of his sons to the Bears/Bills pre-season game in Chicago on Saturday, August 6.  We had never been to an NFL game before so this was a fun experience.  Although it was the first game of the pre-season so the starters didn't play much at all.  It was fun to be up at Soldier Field though and get a feel for the NFL experience.  For a preseason game, the place was pretty full.  I'd guess b/w 90-95% full.  The Bears won 10-3. 

Emma

Random pics of Emma.

A dress I bought Emma from Brazil

Gull Lake

The family went to Gull Lake while Phil was in Brazil.  A great week enjoyed under the teaching of Lloyd Shadrach.

Brazil - Rehab Center / Fortaleza

The last day, on Saturday, the guys spent time at a Drug Rehab clinic jumping in a well (check out the footage), playing soccer and swimming. 

We went to Fortaleza in the evening to watch the sunset, shop at the beach market and go out to dinner.

Phil and Bill Moore

On the beach at Fortaleza

Brazil - Vazea Queimada

We spent two days out at Vazea Queimada (VQ).  This was a remote village that was a 2.5 hour bus ride away.  We did similar activities there.  Some of the money we raised went into completing their church building!

Devo

VBS

dancing to "Something Beautiful" by the Newsboys

Sleeping in hammocks set up in the church