PEI Vacation

On July 6th, we began our summer vacation with two weeks on Prince Edward Island where we enjoyed time with family and friends.

Visiting with Grampy & Grammie Kenny at their cottage

near Crowbush, Prince Edward Island

Playing at the beach at Lakeside, PEI

Emma and Grammie leaving their message in the sand

Emma and Grammie Kenny

Ava enjoying some quiet time by the ocean

Sunset over Souris

Canada Day 2010!

Tristan in the Canada Day spirit!

We didn't get to the fireworks, but we still had a great afternoon at Casely Park for the Riverview Canada Day celebration.

Our kids with their cousins Colton and Kyle

Erica and her mom, Mary, who is feeling much better after a tough few months of illness. We want to thank everyone who has been upholding her in prayer.

Ava showing off her putt putt skills

Ava and Emma having fun during the Canada Day celebration!

Build a Bear

Emma and her best friend Lauren Myers at "Build a Bear" at the MicMac Mall in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia

One of the great joys of being back has been reconnecting with friends. Our family has been blessed with some great times with our friends Andrew, Kelly, Lauren and Leah Myers. This past weekend, we met in Dartmouth and made the pilgrimage to that modern dream destination -- Build a Bear!

First you pick a bear...

... then you stuff it with love (mostly of the fluffy cotton variety, but our kids kissed and placed for satin red hearts into each of their bears).

Some teddy bears prefer coffee!

Enjoying Starbucks with Andrew

...Leah not sure what all the fuss is about.

Finally everyone dresses their bear,

chooses the perfect name

and registers their bears online

Tristan with his adopted "Moosey"

The girls with their new bears

Build a Bear Workshop

"Where Best Friends are Made"

Halifax-Eastern Passage - Truro

Visiting Theodore Tugboat on the Halifax Waterfront

We finished the Nova Scotian leg of our home assignment today after a great few days in Halifax, Eastern Passage and Truro. We want to thank everyone who has made this such a special time for our family and for your interest and support of the ministry of Canadian Baptists in Africa.

We didn't stay in Halifax for the arrival of the Queen, but we did enjoy seeing some of the naval fleet as it assembled in the Halifax Harbour for the fleet inspection by her majesty for the 100th Anniversary of the Canadian Navy.

Aaron sharing at West End Baptist Church, Halifax

We want to thank everyone who came out for the evening gathering at Eastern Passage Baptist Church. It means so much to know how your church has been cheering us on and the way that your Sunday School has taken such an interest in our children. Thank you so much!!!

Erica visiting with members of First Baptist Church Truro, after a wonderful chowder lunch and time of sharing together.

Our kids had a great time today with

Ashley and Michelle

Thank you both so much for

making this afternoon such a fun time!