SPRING FLING 2008

This was a special day. My friend, Liz, decorated a beautiful table and I had the privilege to speak for North Baptist Church's annual Spring Fling. Eric was the technical guy -- in charge of all movies and visuals. Kristy, Mom W., and our friends, Andrea, Rachelle, Wendy and Alecia sat with us. We all enjoyed a wonderful event! The theme was Generations: Leaving a Legacy and we were challenged to think about what kind of legacy we are leaving.

I want to leave a legacy that matters in eternal ways -- one that brings glory to God and demonstrates His love to others. I praise God for answered prayers and for blessing us this morning!

2nd GRADE BUTTERFLIES

The other day I was walking from the school back to my office and I heard Avery calling my name. The 2nd grade was outside, setting their butterflies free. They have been studying butterflies and have watched their life cycle -- catterpiller to chrysalis to butterfly. I ran to get the camera and shot these adorable photos of the second grade kids and their butterflies.

SEABREEZE PARK -- THE BIG RIDES!

Ella on "The Spring"

Eric & Avery on "The Screaming Eagle". I refuse to go on this one and if you look at the picture below you'll understand why! Eric would not go on a second time -- where are the big cousins when we need them?!?

"The Tilt-A-Whirl" is definitely more my speed :)

Avery and Ella received season passes to Seabreeze for their birthdays (thanks grandparents!) and this past Saturday we went for the first time this year. Avery is FINALLY tall enough to get an "adult" pass and ride the big rides. She has been waiting for so long (at least for her)! Both Dad and Mom felt a little queasy after a few rides -- anyone want to volunteer to ride all day with her? The bigger ones in our family enjoyed the new "Music Express" ride -- Mom's favorite since it never leaves the ground! Ella rode "The Spring repeatedly, after she initially told me that she wasn't going to ride it until next year :) We are thankful for to have such a fun place in our hometown!

OLDEST TO YOUNGEST

Today we celebrated Grandpa White's 97th birthday. He is the sweetest man -- a kind and gentle person that we are blessed to have in our family. We enjoyed time with many of our Connor & White relatives, including the youngest member of our family, Chase Connor, 12 weeks old.

FRIENDSHIP BRACELETS

Avery spent a good part of her weekend making special "friendship bracelets" for every teacher and staff person at NBCS. She labeled envelopes for each person and delivered them at school today. Avery is so thoughtful and kind -- I am proud of the sweet girl that she is!

HAPPY MOTHERS DAY

We enjoyed a fun mother's day with our little family and Mom W. After a nice lunch, we went for a walk at North Ponds Park. The girls loved the Fit Trail stops (geared for seniors :) Most of our pictures were wind-blown, but here is a cute one of Eric and his mom.

RACE FOR EDUCATION

Today was the "Race for Education" at Avery & Ella's school. Preschool and Kindergarten raced first -- round and round the 1/4 mile track for one hour! Ella was able to complete 2.25 miles!

Avery's class (2nd grade) raced with the 3rd grade next. Avery ran/walked 2.5 miles!

To see more photos of this fun morning, click on the "Race for Education" link above and you will connect to our Kodak Gallery. Thank you to our generous friends and family for supporting the girls and their school!

SAD GOODBYE

Our dear friends moved to New Hampshire this week. Susanna and I have been close friends since they moved to Rochester 6 years ago. Our kids have grown up together and we have shared many special times as families. We went to see them off in their moving truck, early Monday morning. We were sad all day. Dan, Susanna, Calvin, Abigail & Easton -- WE MISS YOU!

AVERY IS 8!

Avery turned 8 years old on April 30. She has been saving some money since Christmas, and we added to it to get her "Julie", the 1970's American Girl doll. She was so excited! Even cuter were the little "dolls" in the box after we removed Julie :)