May Pictures

We took a day trip to Canyonlands National Park. It's a two hour drive from GJ and we unfortunately only had enough time to do one short trail. We'll have to come back another day when we have more time. Cora's a great hiker. She usually falls asleep and lets us do the work!

Cora is comfy in her Snuggli, and sound asleep.

This was Cora's Mother's Day present for me - lots of smiles! What more could a mom ask for?

So cute!

Her true-blue eyes always get lots of comments - the color didn't turn out as bright in the picture as they are in real life. Lately she likes to play with the pacifier and chew on whichever end makes it in her mouth; she hardly ever sucks on it anymore!

This is a group of the high school students that Brad went paintballing with last week. I find it humorous that the one wearing white is the one going to Marine boot camp next month! Brad said he did well, despite standing out so much! From left to right: Brad, Addie, Marshall, Ross, Kasey, Taylor and Andrew.

The first week of May we went to Golden Bell Camp in Divide, CO, for the yearly gathering of the Association of Reformed Youth Pastors. It was a small group this year but it made for a great opportunity to do some "visioneering" and encouraging.

This was a geocache hike with (from left) Nick Int'hout, Steph VanderHart, Ryan Link and Brad while at the gathering - after all, true bonding happens out of doors. Nick is carrying Cora in preparation for fatherhood - his wife is due with their first in August so he was getting some practice in.

We've been busy this month...and we've just reached half-way! It's a blast! We're thankful to have so many opportunities to do different things and for so many wonderful people to do them with!