Down to Upton

Our visit with the Christensens was just wonderful. Besides spending a fun 4th celebrating (see post below), we had some other adventures as well. On Monday, Kate and I traveled to the outlets and spent most of the day searching for good deals. I think we both needed the break from the everyday. The rest of the kids stayed, but the babies came with us.

Here they are - little Landon and little Lucy - at six and ten weeks.

Ry and Lars took the other kids (all seven of them!) to the lake. From what I hear, and what I see, they had a great time.

I'd have to say that my favorite part was just relaxing at their house.  (That is if you can call being with 9 kids relaxing!)  They live on an acre of land on a mountain.  The views were beautiful on every side and the feeling was so peaceful.



It wasn't quite as peaceful when Lars was "mowing the lawn".

It looks like Max is making sure his little friend Evie is safe.



There was a lot of room for the kids to play and explore.

Before we left, we were privileged to see a play created and performed by the children.  It was called "The Messy Bears Cooking Show".


Here are the "Messy Bears" themselves.

Looks like the audience likes it.

The bears taught us how to make potato soup using grass, rocks and dirt. 

Would you like to try one of their tasty delicacies?

I'm grateful that the Lord has blessed us with such good friends.  :)