November Update from MOM

Yes - tilt your head - I can't figure out how to rotate!! Oh I did it

Wow - I can't believe it is November 7th! We have a new President Elect, whom we need to keep in our prayers. He has a challenging job before him.

Good ol' Mom hasn't posted since before we went to the Springs. You all already know we had a great trip and had fun getting acquainted with Chris' fellows. Manitou Springs was gorgeous and we had the awesome opportunity to drive :), to the top of Pikes Peak just before the next big snow. I can hardly believe we were at 14,000+ feet.

And a great walk through Garden of the Gods Park!

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The gang looks good!!



Does this look familiar? Just no water down below :)

While dad, Grandpa and Grandma Rita were in class with Chris, the girls and I visited Focus On the Family's Campus. Below are Jill and Annie dressed up as characters from Whits End and in the Soda shop. How's that for a little nostalgia.


Than we headed up to the Air Force Academy - it was a cold, foggy day. We think we have a much better understanding why Dads four years on this campus were a bit challenging.
Walking the marble lines as a freshman, don't step off you'll break a seniors back and bring on their wrath!

Airforce Chapel

We returned home, Annie to CH - the rest of us to work and school in Charlotte.

• Dad has had a quiet flying schedule which has allowed him to keep up with Presbytery matters and lead our community group on Thursday nights.
• Mom has been working full time, preparing for the unit to go to a new computer charting system. I will slow down for the holidays. Pray for leads on a job that is well paying and more accomodating for our family priorities and my health. I did quit the Urgent Care system, too many "bad bugs". Didn't want to take any to the newborns :).
• C.J. Completed soccer - taking third place in the state!! It was an awesome season. He is enjoying more time for other activities and earlier bedtimes. Doing an awesome job at school and in AP's!!
• Jillian is having a great 7th grade year. Just learned last night that she made the CDS swim team! And will be certified as a full fledged babysitter on Saturday.
• OK any takers to write our Christmas letter???? Maybe we could actually get one out this year. How bout a group effort over Thanksgiving break! Lobby Chris to come home for a few days!! It all about how much we love and miss you Chrisser!
• Grandpa and Grandma Rita leave today for Tanzania, grandma will be preaching at least once. She is getting over a virus. Pray for safe travel, renewed health and wonderful opportunities to encourage the missionaries in the Lord and share the gospel with the community.
• Chris is waiting on final offers for his internship. Has one offer for the Colorado state senate and one with Congressman Pitts office in D.C./ waiting on a couple others than he will decide. Pray for clarity in his decision and the offers to come through in a timely manner. Would like to decide by Nov. 14th.

LOVE YOU ALL - MOM!!!!