Nathan's 4

Somehow in the craziness of the move, I have missed posting pictures from Nathan's birthday.  We decided to celebrate his birthday in a grand form with inviting everyone we knew.  We also used this party as a way to say goodbye to so many wonderful friends.

Evan and Zach

Josey

The sandbox.

 It's tradition that when we had a throw down birthday party there was always a game of kickball!

Blue and Gold

Just a week shy of of departure from Roxboro, the boys participated in their Cub scout's awards ceremony.

 Ryan received many of his awards and belt loops through the year.  This night was a celebration of all he's accomplished through his Tiger Cub year. 

 Peter completed his Arrow of Light.  It's a huge step for all Cubs to make it this far and show his dedication and hard work that he's put in through the last two years.  He has officially "crossed over" to the Boy Scouts. 

 We are so thankful that Peter and Ryan have had this time to be apart of Troop 200.  We will be hard pressed to find a troop in Wilmington that can come close to comparing to their time in Roxboro.

WIND

We spent Saturday morning at the fun establishment.  The owner's of Ted's have partnered with The Anchor to allow us to hold a children's outreach ministry at their facilities. 

This amazing lady is Philip's cousin. It's such a weird feeling to not be surrounded by a congregation. It's such a blessing to have Heidi's support, love and encouragement as we find our way! Plus she just rocks all the way around.

 

There were games and Bible Stories.

 Songs to sing.

Amazing crafts.

In two weeks time...

We have gone from being surrounded by a loving congregation and friends who know us well enough to know we would get a kick out of fake mustaches.

We said goodbye to more people than I can count for sake of my tears ducts going into overload.

We've said hello to our new neighbors, joined the swim team, checked out local churches, reconnected with old friends, unpacked tons of boxes, gotten new phone numbers and new library cards 

competed in a triathlon,

even taken on a pet turtle. 

Life is good in Wilmington but not a day goes by that I don't think about Roxboro.