First Family Camping Trip
August 29, 2008 | Posted by: Kelsie
Getting the packs ready
You know you're a parent when you bring the toy stroller with you on a hike. Trying out the new back pack Josh bought for me.
Waiting for the bus with all our bags
We couldn't have done it without Katelin! This was definitely a team effort.
We took the bus to a village called Trukhaniv.
Check out the views!
Abby liked seeing the cows.
From Trukhaniv, we had to hike several kilometers up to the top of a mountain.(Rebekah's taking a nap in the front pack.)
Katelin's ready! We kept teasing her about the TV she was carrying around on her back.
Abby had a blast being out of doors.
Carrying Rebekah and a back pack wasn't all that easy, so Joshua decided to take over.
This was a hard climb. The mountain path was mostly uphill and had lots of ruts and tree roots.
Will it ever end?
It took us three hours to make the climb. Katelin had her pack, plus a heavy duffle bag with all the food.
At the top, Abby got to ride on her first horse!
Enjoying family togetherness. (The horse does NOT count as part of the family, of course.)
Happy to be outside
Josh and I got a little distracted while putting up the tent. =)
Rebekah was worn out after a big day.
Josh is ready for a climb
These rocks were smooth, slick, and hard to climb.
Josh is ready to give them a try anyway!
Gearing up...
...and climbing!
Have you ever prepared a meal while sitting in the leaves?
Being outdoors gives you a great appetite.
Katelin took this from the top of one of the rocks. So beautiful...
...but I like this view even better!
Smile Abby!
Ready for the treck back down the mountain.
Kelsie was grateful it was a downhill trip this time.
Tired but happy.
Krakow Trip
August 12, 2008 | Posted by: Kelsie
Joshua and I are having to make an unexpected trip to Krakow for hopefully only two days. This is related to my passport pages and our required exiting of the country to renew our immigration cards. Please pray that we will be able to process the documents quickly at the Embassy on Thursday and come home again that night. We leave tomorrow, Wednesday on the express train, and hope to return again on Thursday if all goes well. Katelin will be staying with the girls while we're gone. Please pray for their protection and well being as well.
Welcome Katelin! / Move update
July 17, 2008 | Posted by: Kelsie
This week our friend Katelin Rebsch arrived from the U.S. She's hardly over jet lag yet and we've already put her to work!
Katelin Rebsch packs books into a box in preparation for our move.
As predicted might happen, our move date has been pushed back to the 23rd. The electrician just finished adding outlets, and now we are working on wall repair and painting. Then the place will need a good cleaning, of course. Pray for us as we bring all the details together. Joshua especially has a lot on his plate since he is still keeping ministry going and will travel to the mountains this weekend for two film showings.
Fun In The Kitchen
This week while making pizza dough I let Abby play on the flour with her kitchen toys. I gave her some extra dough and she was delightedly entertained for the next half hour.
Amazing how fun a little flour can be!
Mamma's next half hour was also occupied--in cleaning up the big mess! However, we did get to enjoy this for dinner...
One of these days it will be Abby making it!
Moving July 17th!
July 8, 2008 | Posted by: Kelsie
Or at least, that's the plan. It's subject to change of course. Our team of guys has gone in and removed all of the landlady's furniture from the new apartment. As soon as we can work it into the schedule, we'll be taking them over there to help repaint everything. It's wonderful to have a whole work crew right at your fingertips!
Nathan helps remove the old kitchen cabinets from our apartment
Are these guys here to help...or otherwise?
It appears they are helping. (Check out our elevator!)
Watch out! Josh Dasher is brandishing his drill.
We are in the process of replacing these cabinets with new ones.
Thank You, Mindy!
Here's to my dear, beautiful friend Mindy. She's washed nearly ALL my dishes, done most of all my laundry, been my companion, babysat my children, cooked for the CMO masses, and a host of other things.
Mindy helped with countless meals!
Without her help this summer, I would've been up a creek without a paddle. And I would have been alone almost ALL the time. Tomorrow, Mindy leaves to go back to her home in Texas. The time has gone so fast and I'm going to miss having her here so much.
Thank you, Mindy, for sharing our ministry and giving us so much of your summer!
Mindy and the girls
More Pictures From Our Week
At the park with our friend, Josiah. We got three kids on one stroller!
Abby takes her baby doll just about everywhere.
Worn out after pushing the stroller uphill, Mindy takes a turn at feeding Rebekah.
Rebekah had a good time!
Mmm...gotta have those yummy fingers.
One of Rebekah's favorite play places.
Time for a nap!
