Tristan's Baptism

We traveled to Kentucky after leaving Nebraska, and one of Tristan's requests before we left Korea was to be baptized by Pastor Paul when we got to Kentucky.  So Thursday, Tristan, David, I, and Paul sat down and talked to be sure he was ready.  Paul indicated that he was willing to baptize him.  Two years and five months after Grace was baptized, Pastor Paul baptized another into the flock.

We are so proud of this sweet boy! 

Giving Tristan the run through. 

After stating that he believes that Jesus is the Son of God and declaring that he has received Him into his heart as his Lord and Savior. 

"I baptize you, my little brother..."  

"We are buried with Christ, and raised with Christ to walk in newness of life."  

 

Unfortunately, we were not able to have family with us for this incredible day.  Tristan has been telling us that he wanted to be baptized for some time, and he really wanted Pastor Paul to do it.  While we are back in the States, our family is spread all over the country and we did not have any idea when we would all be able to get together, and Tristan decided he didn't want to wait any longer, even if it meant some people who we would love to have present, weren't going to be there.

 

After church we headed over to Abuela's Mexican Restaurant for lunch.

For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Jeremiah 29:11

God has big plans for this one, and we are so blessed to be a part of that plan!

Congratulations on your decision and your statement of faith Tristan!  Your daddy and I are so very proud of the young man you are becoming.

Disney on Ice

Mom got us tickets for Disney on Ice, knowing what a big fan Grace is of the Disney princesses. It was a showcase of their two latest princesses, Princess Tiana and Rapunzel, and the classic Cinderella, hosted by Mickey and his gang.

The Princess and the Frog

 Cinderella

 Tangled

Then there was a ball hosted by Cinderella and Prince Charming where all the Disney princesses made an appearance.  I was trying not to use my flash, so I wasn't able to get pictures of all of them because it was so dark and there was a lot of movement.

Aerial and Eric 

Snow White and her Prince

 

This sweet princess had a really good time too, especially dancing to all the music.

More Farm Fun

Well, Nebraska has redeemed itself.  While it's still cool, the snow is gone, and it is more suitable for the one thing Grace has been looking forward to doing.

Holding onto CC while Chase saddles her up. 

This was all the horse Naomi needed!

Nikki was so great with her, and Naomi loved every minute of it. 

Riding with Chase as her "training wheels" 

"Tiny", as the girls came to call her, was a trooper!

She didn't even complain with this little girl got her hands on her.  I guess she knew she'd be better off just riding out the storm. 

I had a little fun shooting.  So did Grace, but I was inside with my sick baby boy while she was playing. 

Naomi had so much fun chasing all of the animals.

This kid is a natural on a horse. 

Naomi didn't think that Chase was the best person to ride with. 

But her daddy proved to be okay. 

Meanwhile, Uncle Dana took Grace and Emily for a tractor ride. 

Wichmanns brought over a couple of pigs while we were there, so there were even more animals around for the kids to mess with! 

Grace was all about helping Chase - as long as she got to be on horseback. 

T R O U B L E. 'nuff said. 

 

The kids have had a blast while we've been here! And I'm so glad that we've had this time with family, but I'm not so sure that Dana and Joanie aren't trying to gain another 3 farmhands...