Homcoming

Here's a photo of the moms. I forgot to include that on the first post.

Also on Friday we took the kids to Emmett's Orchard, a favorite fall spot we used to visit with my mom. The Emmetts are building an orchard/apple cider mill/farm one building at a time. It's a beautiful, rural spot and I love talking with the lady who owns it (she's my age) and seeing her kids grow each time we visit. Our kids had a wonderful time.

The next morning Lydia and I braved the 42 degree weather to participate in a 5K run to benefit a local crisis pregnancy center. Lydia hasn't been training, so we just ran about 1.3 miles and then went home. But it was fun to be with all those fit and eager young people--okay, mildly depressing. But it was truly fun to be with Lydia and help her do something she has been wanting to do.

Then came the parade. We were eligible to march in the Homecoming Parade because it was my 15th reunion. The children had fun with my roommate's children, throwing candy along the parade route. The weather was perfect all weekend--which made it much more enjoyable! Amy, this is for you to see Brian, Jodi and family. We have prayed so often for little Jacob Brown, and here he is doing SO well. It was really great for our kids to meet Jacob and Justy and to see tangibly how the Lord has answered our prayers for healing for this vibrant, young man!