Changing tires

Zach Murphy and his wife Alyssa (photographer) came for a visit and we put him right to work.

Even Fiona had to work.

And Brett supervising it all.

Doctor's visit!!
The doctor said everything looks normal, but that she probably won't be really tall. She must have been in a very photogenic mood, we got to see her face really well.

An update...

Me and the baby at 26 weeks. We go to the doctor tomorrow. Cindy Roehrkasse will be joining me for breakfast at my favorite Café and the doctor's appointment. I'm really looking forward to her visit, I very much look up to her. She and her family have been living and ministering here in Germany for over 20 years.

Random Fiona picture. Today is picture day at preschool.

Brett and I both mentioned today that he should have taken the camera with him last night. The fall semester just started this week, a lot later than in the states. There were lots of new faces at the Christian Campus group he helps out with. He is preaching at the official kickoff program next week so we'll try to get a good one of that.

a date, a birthday and an invitation...

Fiona and Papa getting ready to go on their first date. Fiona picked out her outfit, the restaurant and the movie. She even got flowers!

And I turned 31. It had to happen. We had a girls night out, but for some reason I took no pictures! We had a great time--saw a movie and went out to eat, which may not sound very unusual for a birthday celebration, but Germans generally celebrate at home with a lot of guests and food. All my friends said that my way makes a lot more sense in that it involves a lot less planning and clean up. I couldn't agree more.

My friend, Renate and family, drove down all the way from Peine to celebrate. Fiona was so happy to see Scott and Sean. The dads took them swimming and ordered Pizza while we were gone. (Note: Scott is only 5 weeks older than Fiona and Sean just turned 2)

We invited some students Brett met through one of the Campus Outreaches to dinner. Fiona was really into Ronald, who is from Paraguay.

All 6 of us around our tiny kitchen table, Alireza (from Iran), Elizabeth (Fiona's favorite baby name) and Ronald stayed for a round of Carcassone afterwards.

Oops...

Has this ever happened to you? I find it a bit unfair that the cops get to let a camera do the dirty work, but be careful out there. You never know who's watching...

The perfect question

An experience this week got me thinking...

You know, we can pray, be hospitable, invest time, plant seeds, ask leading questions, whatever you want to call it, but you know what it comes down to?

Personal curiosity, the perfect question

And that's gonna be different for each person. That's why Peter talks about giving an answer.

So what's your perfect question? What's got you wondering? Who are you going to ask?

Do your friends have questions? Our God is big, no question's too difficult, even if it's got us stumped.