Stories From Our Quiver: August 2021

First Day of School 2021!

There were varying degrees of excitement and annoyance over the first day.

Junior, Sophomore, 7th and 5th!

How does time go so fast!

What I wouldn't give for them all to be this age!

Bye Bye Bo-Bo

Once we returned home it was time to get serious about packing Lauren up for moving back to Ames.

Getting ready to move into an apartment is an entirely different ordeal than the dorms.

Falstaff was just starting to forgive us for being gone for 2 weeks when he started to sense that Lauren was up to something with all her packing and boxes.

It took 2 vehicles to move everything. And that was with her roommates bringing most of the big items.

Their apartment is very cute and just perfect for them.

I need to get more pictures.

She is back in her element loving her time.

Being a SALT leader, school and a new job will keep her busy this year and we will miss her!

Small Group recruitment!

First day of Classes!

She said, 'It finally feels like real college!'

So thankful for a much more normal looking year this year for her.

This doesnt get easier, but knowing she is surrounded by good friends and involved in school, clubs, intramurals and church definitely helps!

The Long Way Home

Getting there is half the fun. But getting back home is definetly not.

We split the drive into 2 days, which we've done before, but this time seemed longer!

One the first day we traveled close to some of the wild fires and saw base camp for some firefighters.

We also managed to end up in the middle of a cattle drive!

Oregon with the Abblitts

We spent just under a week with the Abblitt's. We've been so blessed to be welcomed into their family. We spent a lot of time exploring playing games, celebrating the 50th anniversary, and laughing!

In Oregon you are not allowed to pump your own gas. Sounds nice, right?

Wrong. It made for long lines and waiting. Coupled with the $4/gal price tag it was not fun.