Yes!

Yes!
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I just beat Lego Indiana Jones! Now what am I going to do? Any suggestions?

Lightning

Lightning
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I took this picture on our way home. The lightning is going crazy right now and it's so close to our house. God's power is awesome!

Dion's Dinner

Dion's Dinner
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We're having dinner with Ken and Krystal at Dion's. Good times.

Happy Birthday Woody!

Happy Birthday Woody!
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Last night we went to the Scozzafava's house for Woody's birthday. We had frito pies and I ate so much that I felt sick. Bummer. Oh well, it was still fun times

First Day of School Results

Courtney and Caleb had a great first day of school! It started off a little rocky - the bus driver drove right past their bus stop from last year and didn't pick them up. Apparently, that stop isn't a stop anymore even though it's listed as one at their school. I called and complained. Anyway, Issac drove them to school a little late, but they found their classes and met their new teachers. They are happy with their teachers and like them so far. Courtney has a male teacher again and Caleb has a female again.

Issac went in yesterday for screening. I wasn't allowed to go in while they were screening him so when he came out I asked him what they did while he was in there. He said, "I don't know." I said, "Did they ask you if you knew your ABC's or how to count?" He said, "I don't remember." Great. I hope they don't put him in special ed or something. Just kidding. But seriously, that kid has no memory.

Please keep our kids in prayer this school season, especially for the bus situation. Their new stop is further from our house - about a 15 minute walk for them - and is on the corner of a semi-busy street. Also, pray that they will learn a lot this year but that they would be mindful of the Truth. Public school can definitely attempt to sway what they believe. God is good and I know they will be safe. Prayer definitely helps though!

~Kristi

The First Day of School

The First Day of School
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Courtney and Caleb went back to school today. They were so excited!
It's really cool to see that they still love going to school. Pray for
them!

Pena Blanca

Pena Blanca
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On Sunday evenings we go to the Village of Pena Blanca for a satellite bible study. I had the opportunity to hang with the kids outside at the playground. Fun times!

Bath Time

Bath Time
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Thought you might enjoy bath boy.

Lego Indiana Jones

This is like, the funnest game ever! I love playing it! I've recently starting playing again after beating the Raiders of the Lost Arc level and now I beat the Temple of Doom level. I'm on The Last Crusade and it's getting pretty hard. The best thing about this game is how closely it follows the actual movies. It's pretty hillarious. The kids usually watch me play and it reminds me of how I used to watch my mom play Super Mario Brothers on the original Nintendo. She used to save the princess all the time. Now I get to show my kids how to play. Issac and I usually joke around when they play because they have a hard time doing everything - we say it's like watching a lame movie. haha!

~Kristi

Family Fun Time

Last night, after work, I took Courtney and Caleb out for a little bike ride. We went around our neighborhood on the bike paths and it was really fun! Caleb was really getting a workout - his face was red and he was breathing hard. There are some pretty big hills in our neighborhood, but both of them did really well. Unfortunately, Courtney got a flat tire towards the end of our ride. Hopefully, we can get it fixed.

When we got back, I took little Ikey up a little hill by our house so he could ride down. He had a lot of fun doing that. I think it's about time he got a bike. Right now he has a tricycle so it's hard for him to ride fast and go long distances. Maybe he'll get one for his birthday!

After our exercise, we came home to dinner on the grill! Issac made some hot dogs and brawts! Mmm, yummy. I'll be enjoying mine for lunch today!

I had a good time and hopefully we can do that more often!

~Kristi

Thanks Papa Gus

Thanks Papa Gus
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Papa Gus gave the kids some educational software for the computer.
It's cool because now they can play games and have fun while they
learn. What you see pictured above is Sponge Bob Square Pants
teaching Issac how to type. It was so funny; one of the games
involved typing in order to help "Patrick the starfish" get through
a maze. Patrick said "help me out buddy" and Issac was all "I'm
trying Patrick". He was so serious. I love my kids. They are too
cute.

A Fun Weekend

This weekend was really fun and also productive! Friday after work we hung out with the Burdwell's and ate dinner at Blue Corn. It was fun times spent talking about serving God! We love hanging out with them!
I spent Saturday morning relaxing by watching a movie (A Knight's Tale) in bed while Issac went and had some discipleship time with friends. After that, I got up and had lunch with the kids... yes, I relaxed all the way until lunch time.... and Issac went to help set up the church for a wedding. After some grub, the kids and I went into "clean house mode." Everyone had chores to do while I did laundry and cleaned my room and bathroom. It was a lot of hard work, but the rewards of having a clean house are awesome! While I was cleaning, Issac called from the church to inform me that he wouldn't be home for a while - he was asked to teach in the main sanctuary on Sunday for both services and had some studying to do! So, the kids and I cleaned some more and then I made some dinner. Issac arrived home just as I was finishing... perfect timing.
On Sunday, services went awesome! You can check out Issac's teaching at http://www.calvarysantafe.org/. After church, we went to Albuquerque to hang out with my brother for his birthday. He turned 23! Yikes! We enjoyed some Rudy's BBQ and just hung out and talked. It was fun! Next, it was on to the Bransford's house. We had a great time hanging out and talking with them in their awesome backyard! They're good friends that we love too!
I had a good time this weekend and hope weekends to come are that much fun! (and productive!)
~Kristi

Beautiful

Beautiful
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That's one bright rainbow to be able to see it on my lame cell phone camera. This was in Santa Fe when we were coming back from ABQ. Very cool.

What Is Issac Doing?!

What Is Issac Doing?!
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So hardcore with Preston's gun. I hope this doesn't go to his head. Ha Ha.

Wonderful Chili's

Wonderful Chili's
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Issac picked me up from work today with a little surprise in mind...chili's! For those of you blessed with this establishment in your town, you're lucky. We had to go all the way to Espanola to enjoy ours. Oh well, one of these days Santa Fe will join the rest of the world.

Happy Birthday to My Awesome Husband!!

I know it's a couple days late, but Sunday was Issac's 32nd birthday! Yikes... he's getting old! Haha, just kidding. We were in Disneyland last week with Regenerate, so he got to do a little bit of celebrating at his favorite place on earth. When we got back into town, we went to dinner at Garduno's... amazing... and just relaxed at Drury Inn, without the kids! It was a much needed break.

Now, if any of you remember the last time we got back from Disneyland, Issac got an iPod Touch for his anniversary, Father's Day, and birthday gift. On our way home from this trip, Issac left his iPod Touch on the train... bummer. Also, his phone wasn't holding a charge, so it kept dying after every phone call. So, once again, we visited the Apple store after our Disneyland trip and he got an iPhone! It's really cool... even better than the Touch and half the price! I still have another 2 1/2 months before I can get one because our Sprint contract doesn't end until mid October. Oh well. I think, to keep up the tradition, we should go to Disneyland in October and when we get back we can go to the Apple store again! Haha.

Anyway, happy birthday, Issac! I love you very much!

~Kristi

Disneyland With Regenerate

Disneyland With Regenerate
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This summer we went to Disneyland for the youth group trip. We've been having a blast. Pictured above is us being hardcore down Splash Mountain.