Most recent project!

Each year mom and dad host a youth camp. I didn't really have the energy yet to get super involved but this was one way I could contribute and hone my skills at the same time. This was the back drop for the stage. it's about 15 feet long and 6 feet high in the highest point. It got me motivated to get back to my painting again. I've worked a little on my big canvas, but haven't been too diligent. 

A friend of mine posted this blog link about missionary life today and I connected with it so much. Especially the end where they talked about stopping dreaming. Standing on the other side at this time in my life I am praying to be an advocate and cheer leader of my friends and family who are serving daily on the active mission field. Yes, we all stand in a mission field of a kind, but there is something special, significant and a lot more difficult when choosing to have it be your full time job-your life-your focus.
To my friends and family in YWAM, in the ALC foreign Mission, other's serving in overseas locations...I love you guys and understand.

A splish splash of summer photos

Bike riding with my sisters before the weather got to warm. 

One visit to Gramma's house I discovered an old favorite mug hanging on the wall! Perhaps my love of particular mugs comes from my Gramma and her collection. 

My sister Julie has come to town twice. 

Silver Star

My cousin Heidi and I made it to the top of Silver Star! 

Karl's memorial Cross up near Silver Star

We've made pirate ships....

And spy glasses....

And my littlest sister (and cousin Danya) graduated 8th grade.

of course, Father's day comes every year...

But this year was special- Dad and I went up to the mountains that evening!

My sweet friend Donna came to Oregon to speak and I met up with her for dinner. The only downside was crying on the way home missing everyone in Denver. 

4th of July I went hiking at Zig Zag lake with a couple of friends. The water was WARM. 

We said good bye to Chalandra at her shower-we miss her at work! 

Kathryn came all the way from Australia and then I was able to go to Ohio for Mike and Halle's wedding. Sarah joined us and it was a happy reunion! 

Mike and Halle were on my London team and it was such a special treat to be at their wedding. From start to finish it reflected the love and joy of Jesus. Their marriage is a testimony of the goodness of God and how worth it it is to wait for God's best. 

And that's just a taste...it's been a good summer, and certainly different than previous ones.