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July – Beloved Burts

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One of the favorite treats of the summer was getting to spend time with some of our dearest friends, Greg and Tina Burt and their children. Last year Leah (the oldest daughter) lived with us for a portion of the summer. It was such a delight to have her with us. She joined in on our church’s VBS, was here for Rachel’s graduation party, and simply became one of the family.

This year Ema (second oldest) graduated from high school, and the whole family returned to Washington for part of the summer before taking Ema to school in Wisconsin. It was WONDERFUL to have the family here in our home for a day or two.

Daniel and Zach had to buy donuts ONE MORE TIME before leaving town.

Daniel and Zach had to buy donuts ONE MORE TIME before leaving town.

Daniel went to Thailand last summer to visit the Burts. He and Zach have been close friends since they were preschoolers. I love how they have kept their friendship even though separated by thousands of miles.

A quick chance to swim.

A quick chance to swim.

Of course, we had to stop by some friends’ house for a quick swim before letting the Burts leave our little town.

But, eventually, we did pack them up in their van and say goodbye.

Hugs all around!

Hugs all around!

Thankfully we had another week together at camp later in the summer.

We love you, Greg and Tina! Leah, Ema, Zach and Theo – you are sweet friends and we love you all!

Kathy
Project 365 – Day 187 (July 6)

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The Burts are Here!

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Our wonderful friends, the Burt family, are in Washington visiting from Thailand. Ema, their second oldest daughter, has graduated from high school and is heading off to college this year. Greg and Tina are here, with Zach and little Theo, to drop Ema off in Wisconsin at Bible College. We are thrilled to have time with them.

Daniel went to visit Zach in Thailand last year and had an amazing time visiting Asia. We have had Zach with us this whole weekend, and it has been a joy to see how he is growing into a fine young man. He is funny, helpful, kind, and a comfortable, welcome part of our family.

4th of July - Boys on the Ferry (Zach is in the orange)

4th of July – Boys on the Ferry (Zach is in the orange)

Sunday the rest of the family (well, except Leah who has to work) came to join us. We had a wonderful time talking, laughing, catching up, walking to the park, and, of course, going out for some Thai food. Tina is a fantastic cook, so we could have easily made something delicious at home, but it was just too HOT to think of cooking and cleaning.

Tina, Zach, Sarah and Ema

Tina, Zach, Sarah and Ema

Thankful for time with the Burt family and proud of their faithful service with New Tribes in Thailand.

Project 365 – Day 186
Kathy

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Sensor Cleaning

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I love my camera! It’s a Nikon d7000 – Tim bought it for me several years ago. I’ve taken one basic digital camera class (would LOVE to take some more), spent hours reading blogs and photography forums, and taken 1000′s of pictures. Today I took my camera in for a sensor cleaning.

My little baby.

My little baby.

So incredibly pleased and thankful to have an excellent camera shop right here in town where I can go for help.

Look closely to see the before (on the bottom) and the after (top)

Look closely to see the before (on the bottom) and the after (top)

I am eager to spend some time shooting tomorrow on the 4th and see if all the black spots are gone. As you can see from these pictures, I’ve had this problem for some time now. Not sure why in the world I waited so long to treat it.

July 4th, 2012 – look at these sweet girls!! (click on the picture to see it more closely – spots are in Sarah’s blue sweatshirt)

2012 - 4th of July ferry ride.

2012 – 4th of July ferry ride.

July 4th, 2014 – another sweet group of girls!! (spots on Tarah’s face)

2014 - ferry time!

2014 – ferry time!

Can’t go around having black spots on my beautiful subject’s faces! I’m very thankful that I have Photoshop and can edit things as needed, but I’m thrilled to have the actual problem fixed.

No more spots, I hope. I’ll see tomorrow!

David and Sarah - getting ready for a dance.

David and Sarah – getting ready for a dance (spots on the garage door – nearly on their faces).

Project 365 – Day 184
Kathy

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Day 182 – NOT captured on film

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Things we did today that I forgot to take pictures of –

1) Sarah working with a beautiful woman from church – learning how to stencil and do woodwork
2) A Starbucks date out in the sunshine with a sweet friend
3) Lake time with friends – all the moms hanging out on The Island
4) A walk to the park with David and Sarah
5) Middle Schoolers vs Parents Kick Ball Game & BBQ
6) Planting my flowers with Tim
7) Gardening work with Daniel
8) Sarah and Rachel making banana muffins
9) Movie night w/the family
10) Jenny coming over to visit Rachel

What a great day!! Too bad I didn’t think to document any of it with pictures. It’s not like I carry my phone with me all the time or anything. Well, not when I’m out on the lake, but other than that, I pretty much have a camera at my disposal all the time.

Here is the picture for the day. Heh heh heh

Hope this compost will save my dying plants!

Hope this compost will save my dying plants!

Project 365 – Day 182
Kathy

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Serve Team Blends Again

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We had our annual church meeting today. Lunch followed by an interesting meeting – budget review, elder affirmations, building discussion and the like.

Tim LOVES to make and serve blends at these type of lunch meetings. Now that he has an amazing Drama and Serve Team at his disposal, he can put kids to work and make mocha frappes and strawberry lemonade smoothies for the whole church.

David can talk, blend and help other kids all at the same time.

David can talk, blend and help other kids all at the same time.

The kids get pretty excited about the whipped cream going on top the mocha frappes.

The kids get pretty excited about the whipped cream going on top the mocha frappes.

We love our church and are very glad to have made it our home these past 10 plus years. Tim was affirmed as an elder today. He served for 6 years, took 2 years off, and will serve again in the upcoming year.

I am proud of him and the way he works and ministers so faithfully.

Project 365 – Day 179
Kathy

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