I know it's shallow, but...

...judging solely from their hairstyles, it's like they're becoming the same person...

Two Camping Trips

We have been camping two weekends in a row. Last weekend we went to Homer with John, Barb, Geoff, and Jenn. We had spectacular weather last Friday night and Saturday. Sunday it started to cloud over, but it never did rain. Last night we went to Tenderfoot Campground which is about 75 miles south of Anchorage. We had a flash rain this morning...went from nice to pouring in a very short period of time. We only stayed one night at Tenderfoot since we had to be back in Anchorage for a Casting Crowns concert (more on that later)! We've had a very odd summer this year...Crummer is what I'd call it (Crummy Summer). I think we've had an average of 55 degrees the entire time and a LOT of rain. I suppose one good thing is we haven't had any forest fires. Let's hope we have a nice autumn!

The view from our camp-spot at the Homer Spit Campground.

Tony's van ahead of us heading down to Tenderfoot. See the double rainbow?

The dogs in their play pen...let me tell you - best $75 I've spent in a while!!

Tony fishing at Summit Lake.

I took this shot while sitting in the van during the flash rain...wishing for Hawaii! The Little dashboard Hula girl is as close as I'll come for the moment...

Seattle Trip

I am sadly back from my trip to Seattle. I had a wonderful - albiet not long enough - trip. The boys are the most precious thing in the world and Petal is more beautiful and smart with each passing day.

The way God weaves us together individually is amazing to me. I would describe Petal as a perfect blend of Stewart and Becky, while Finn is all Becky and Sawyer is all Stewart!

I have a new-found respect for parents in general, but in particular for Becky and Stewart. I think anyone can have kids...but not everyone can have infant twins and a toddler under the age of two and do it well...it takes a very special call from God and major supernatural gifting, which I have witnessed in them firsthand. They are both doing an outstanding job and now that mom is back in Idaho, she and Stewart are depending on the grace of God, so praise God for His faithfulness! I say this every time, but I wish I were closer!

Finn

Finn and Auntie Livy

Sawyer

Sawyer

Grammy and Petal at Starbucks

SOON!

Less than 24 hours till I get to see Becky!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

4th of July

We arrived home this evening from our 4th of July McCarthy trip. We (Jer, myself, Jenn, Geoff, Tony) started in Anchorage on Wednesday night and drove to meet John and Barb in Glennallen where we stayed one night. The next day we all drove to McCarthy/Kennecott. We celebrated the 4th of July in McCarthy where we watched a parade (if you could call it that!), then took a shuttle up to the old Kennecott mine. The boys all biked up another 3/4 mile to the glacier. After two nights in McCarthy, we drove to Valdez, stayed a night and then took the ferry this afternoon back to Whittier. It was a good trip, although it's good to be home and in our own bed! The road to McCarthy from the Glennallen highway was only 60 miles, but it was all dirt road, so it took us about 3.5 hours each way, which between the speed and the bumping around, it was quite exhausting. The drive from Glennallen to Valdez was my favorite part. Reminded me a lot of northern Idaho. Here are some highlights!

All of us "kids" goofing off!!

Here's a cool shot of Geoff's van in our rear view mirror

Jeremy with Kennecott Mine in the background.

Jenn and I enjoying breakfast our first morning in Glennallen.

Bridal Veil Falls about 15 miles outside Valdez.