Mother's Day 2009

Daily Readings

Paton & mommy have recently read biographies of Hudson Taylor, Gladys Aylward, and David Livingstone. Now they are finishing off "The Little Pilgrim's Progress."

Playing Soldiers

Paton and daddy played soldiers....Paton trying to look like a sad bad guy that had been tied up...

Nerd

Paton found my old glasses and was making fun....

Ready for Elise

We are ready for Elise to come....we have both the bassinet and the car transporter truck ready....

Easter 2009

He Is Risen Indeed

Resurrection morning, Paton came out to find the stone rolled away and the empty tomb, he said, "He is risen indeed!"

Good Friday

Good Friday meal with the tomb and crosses:
Jesus before Pilate as the crowd jeered: Jesus being whipped:

Crown of thorns:

Jesus walking up the mountain with the cross:

The last words of Christ: Spear in the side of Christ:
They take his body off the cross to the tomb:

Wrap His body in graveclothes:

The tomb is closed:The guard in place:

Disciples don't know what to think:

Thursday Night

People lined the path as Jesus rides into Jerusalem:

Judas makes the deal for silver in exchange for Jesus:

Jesus instructs the disciples at the Supper [Paton ate the bread]:


Jesus prays in the Garden, disciples falling asleep:


In the Garden, Peter cuts of the ear of Malchus, Jesus taken away:

Passion Week

Noel Piper [John's wife] details in her book 1 way to celebrate the events of Passion week as a family. So we decided to try it out this week. Making a tomb & hill for the crosses, and making "stick figures" with pipe cleaners, and then acting out many of the events leading up to Resurrection morning. We'll post over the next few days with some pics.

Fulton Opera House

Paton's first concert at the Opera House

1st Published Artwork

Paton's picture was chosen for the front cover of his pre-school's new promotional brochure.

It was combined with another student's photo. Paton's part is the tree & bird.

We are humbled to know that our 5 year old can draw better than both of us.

Elise Elianna Hesed Walters

Elise – Hebrew; “God’s promise”

Elianna – Hebrew; “God has answered”

Hesed – Hebrew; “God’s steadfast love;” denotes God’s covenant faithfulness and devotion to His people.

These are the names we have chosen for our little girl…quite a mouthful for one child, but each name was carefully selected as we considered our journey of the past few years and the gracious gift that God has given us.



The LORD, the LORD, a God merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love and faithfulness. Exodus 34:6

Family Fun Day

Valentine's Day Party at Preschool

MJ's [Paton's friend] B-day Party at Chuck E Cheese

Winter Weather

Had some winter weather on Wednesday. Paton enjoyed the new sled he received at Christmas.

Roller Skating Activity

Saturday night we had a roller skating activity with our church. Paton did a great job for his first time on 8 wheels.