Hearts in Bloom

2008-07-25T21:53:00.008-05:00

I was shocked to see that it's been over a YEAR since we've posted anything on our blog. So sorry! We'll do better, we promise. It's amazing how much Mae and Wes have grown in a year.

We are currently in Colorado for five weeks to train for our new job in North Africa. Here are some photos! I like to tell people our time here has been intense and beautiful... just like the mountains.

The Family Photo- Attempt #1

2007-06-12T19:24:00.000-05:00

We need a photo for our prayer cards. None of these made the cut... but they did make us smile.

Our Favorites

2007-06-12T19:19:00.000-05:00

Here are some of our favorite pics of the kiddos from this Spring.

Fun in the Sun

2007-06-12T19:13:00.001-05:00

We got out the Turtle Pool, added a little bit of water and a couple of Cool Whip containers. You can see the result.

Mae's #4

2007-03-10T20:55:00.000-05:00

Today we celebrated Princess Mae's 4th birthday with family and friends (and dragons). It was quite the fairytale with a castle for a cake (thanks Shimko's) and a dragon egg hunt. Anyone up for pin the tail on the dragon? Make a wish Mae!

2007-01-21T08:54:00.000-05:00

Mickey and Friends...

2007-01-21T08:32:00.000-05:00

We've just returned from sunny Florida and Disney World! It was a great trip (with the exception of some colds and sore throats). We really enjoyed our time with Nana Shirley and Papa Tim...and with Levi, Gabby, Tyler, Jacob, Kyle, CJ, and Todd. Thanks for a great time everyone.

Christmas @ North Beatty Street

2006-12-28T19:53:00.000-05:00

Wesley Owen...#12

Mae Leigh...future Paleontologist??

After a wonderful Christmas Eve Service with Valley View Presbyterian Church, Fourth Presbyterian Church, and the Open Door...the Shrader family was very tired and ready for a night where not a creature was stirring, not even a Rat!

The kids awoke around seven--a Christmas gift in itself. We then opened gifts. Mae enjoyed giving the gifts as much as she enjoyed receiving them. It was a wonderful Christmas and we are blessed with such love. Truly, in Christ all the hopes and fears are met.

After this we traveled north to Warren, PA. (Pics forthcoming)

Christmas with Nana

2006-12-28T19:38:00.000-05:00

It was a special treat to celebrate Christmas with Nana Shrader (Mara, too!) We all laughed and giggled by the fire and with the birds. Try this site to hear and see that famous laugh.

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=4587956563962081837

Mae's Proposal

2006-12-10T21:28:00.000-05:00

Mae was proposed to at Pre-school on Friday. With our greatest applause, she said no to young Master Ramsey. There is no doubt Mr. Ramsey has great taste...who could resist this cinderella charm?

Tis the Season...

2006-12-10T21:24:00.000-05:00

Wesley and Nana Shirley spent some time at Phipp's Conservatory over Thanksgiving. Hi Nana.!

Who's that licking frosting?

2006-12-10T20:59:00.000-05:00

Wes's #1

2006-12-10T16:59:00.000-05:00

Our first photo, though a little behind, is Wesley's first birthday. I am sure most kids have this icing-cake-face-photo...but it is still cute and funny!!

Try this for some more video footage of the cupcake monster. http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=6953975856170727907

Hearts in Bloom...

2006-12-10T16:16:00.000-05:00

Our family is growing, learning, grabbing, walking, crawling, drawing, screaming, talking, flying, driving, thinking, changing, and praying. Our hearts are blooming. Hope you can perodically stop in see our growth!