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So I guess I have not been taking as many photos lately- I need to figure out what is going on with my iCloud storage and just take more...  but here is a smattering of this last week.

 This is one of the nurses, also names Sam, and the Dr. who delivered Sam on their joint bday.  We couldn't believe they had the same name and bday so when she posted this picture of the two of them, I snagged it:)  Just for memory sakes...

 Last Friday night Nate knew I needed a break and told me to leave for an hour.  I said yes and thank you and went to my new favorite walking spot where I spotted this view.  I am so thankful for the beautiful place we live, I want to take more advantage of it.

 Three amigos.  It is really unbelievable how much these three love each other.  Its wonderful.  This was just before we had a group of students over for dinner.

 Olivia and new friends at a birthday party Saturday- she got to touch two snakes!  yuk!

 Isaac and his new buddies playing on the playground after preschool pickup.

 Just a little announcement in case you aren't on Facebook.

 Tuesday we went to Astrids house for dinner and Wednesday to Dawn's.  This time it was their husbands who were traveling.  We had a blast, though it was exhausting.  I am really thankful for their friendship and hope our kids someday graduate all together!

 NavNight Wednesday.  We have people in Navs!  This is still hard to believe.  And I am so thankful. This was during a trivia game by class- we have enough people in each class to make this work!

 Though seniors were a little slim:(  Freshmen took it!

 Nick giving announcements.

 Ana and Becky helped us see how we can pray and support each other through the storms in our lives.

 Could this be our house?

 what about this one right next to campus?

Or maybe this one with a great yard?

Its easy to drive by houses, but a bit harder to actually save enough money to buy one:(  Checking out the possibilites this week and seeing how God might provide a bigger space for us to live- with becoming a family of 6 in March!  Please pray for us if it comes to mind:)

This week also included play groups, and bible studies, and a visit from Grandma complete with dinner to Chili.

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Saturday afternoon- despite gloomy skies we hiked up Mt. Sugarloaf and had a BBQ

Friday night we had dinner in the dorms and played lawn games- Olivia told me just last night how fun that was.

Happy 2nd Birthday Sam!

After all was done Sunday while watching TV I told Nate I was sad because I don't think I made it into any pictures- life of a Mom right?! so he took this one:)  ha!

Nate started going to the gym!!!  (and I have been walking with the boys most afternoons.) 

I downloaded Nate's photos today to include in the blog and this portrait was on there- I have no idea why he took it- but  isn't he handsome?! :)

Our first NavNight had a great turnout!  Johanna gave announcements and welcomed everyone, Ana shared about the impact of bible studies in her life and Nate shared about Daniel.

Saturday Morning we headed to Mill River

For this concert- it was the first time all three of them listened and participated the whole time- it was so fun!

Asleep after our walk waiting for Olivia at the bus stop.

Just to recap what was captured in video and what wasn't:

Friday: School and Octonauts and dinner and games on campus

Saturday: Morning in the park, BBQ on Mt. Sugarloaf in the rain

Sunday: Church and Family BDay Party for Sam's 2nd Bday

Monday: School, Staff Meeting, AFC, Women's Bible study with 15 women! (praying about what to do...  ), Nate took freshmen to Friendly's for ice cream/dinner

Tuesday: School, Reach playgroup for Sam, Nate leads one of 4 (?)  men's bible study

Wednesday: School, AFC Advisory Council for me, Helped babysit a friend, Olivia Ballet, playground date, dinner on campus, NavNight

Thursday: School, Started a women's prayer group at our church with 6 women- 3 of whom were pregnant!,  Nate went back to campus after bedtime to meet with our E-board of student leaders

Friday: School, Motherwoman for me and Sam, and tv watching....  

And that is why I am tired:)  And the kids have colds:(