Reformation 500 - BOSTON day 2

The day was cold for the North Carolina crew, we are used to 90 degree days. Shea and Claire huddled with the Muse ladies to keep warm.


Shea and Claire were up front to listen to Mr. Dan Ford give his talk on the Old South Meeting Hall. We learned so much.

Claire started the day gazing out the window, as only a Claire Bear can. Hair waving in the breeze and joy radiating from her countenance. She is joyous to look at.

The Revere Bell

On Tuesday, our family went to First Presbyterian Church, a church that George Whitefield preached right outside of Boston along with our Friends the Browns, the Horns, and the Damings. We learned this bell was made by Paul Revere and put in the chuch. It was very interesting. In order to get up to the bell, we had to climb tight stair cases, walk past creaky floorboards, and step over broken stairs. When we got up to the bell, it was very chilly and foggy. It was a little scary being up so high!

Notice that these are the original rafters of the church built in the 1700's.

The Sound Staff

The Sound System run by a team of boys,
ages 10, 11, and 14.
What can go wrong?

A Sweet Boy

Samuel was so very helpful to his mother this weekend. He knew it was hot and brought her a glass of sweet tea to keep her cool. He made sure he walked slowly and kept his eyes on the glass to keep from spilling it.

A Swinging Boy

The Joy of a Swing

A swing at the Smith Family Farm brought incredible happiness this weekend.
Shea used her strong arms to push Samuel and Claire. They loved the Underdog!

Hope Baptist Church Deacons

This past Sunday our church raised up four deacons. We are so excited they are going to be working side by side with our elders.

New Bike

Somebody got a new green bike for their birthday! This was one of Samuel's favourite birthday presents. He is now ready to keep up with all of his brothers and sisters. Watch out though, this child has no fear of danger.

Happy Birthday Samuel!

Samuel turned 3 on March 20th. His good friend, Isaac Daming, turned 2 the same day. Our families decided to celebrate together. We invited Gran Mary and Gan Brown. It was wonderful to celebrate together with hamburgers, cake and ice cream, and charades. Grace asked Mrs Lundquist to help design the cake. Samuel requested "Henry," a Thomas the tank engine friend, because his name is Samuel Henry Breagy. As we were singing "Happy Birthday" the boys became excited and blew out the candles before we finished singing.

Busted Arm

On Christmas Eve, Stephen and Samuel were riding Tonka Trucks down our hill right behind our house. Stephen thought that Samuel's big black pick-up truck would be great to go down on. Stephen tied a rope to the big pick-up truck and went down in the Tonka Truck. Stephen was a lot heavier than Samuel so he went a lot faster. He went past the big truck which pulled him back very fast because of how slow it was going. He fell on the ground and Samuel rolled over his arm! His biggest Christmas present was going to the ER to get X-rays. Fortunately, his arm was not broken, just sprained. Now we are a lot more careful going down our hill!


Stephen and Shea standing in front of the Christmas tree

Christmas 2008

On Christmas Day, 2008, everyone tried to wake up as early as they could. The Children were the first ones of course! We got downstairs and everyone opened their stockings! The Children were laughing and Shouting out what they got. Then we opened one present and then we had cinnamin rolls. Then we opened the rest of the presents. After that, Steve, Grace, and Stephen went to the ER to get X-rays on his arm. When they got home, everyone went to the Brown's house to drop off some gifts for them. Then we had a Christmas dinner with turkey and mashed potatoes. It was really fun!

Van

Every year, a couple days after Christmas, we go to see our friends in Indiana. On Wednesday, December 31st, Daddy was driving in the 15-passenger van to go to a meeting with Mr. Williams and Mr. Mozingo (2 of the elders of the church there). The van was low on fuel so He pulled into the gas station to feul up. He pulled out and was just going to get on the highway when the car stopped running. He tried to start it up but it would not start. Suddenly, he saw a flame under the hood. He went into the gas station to see if anyone had a fire extinguisher. He walked in and heard someone say "Hey, Someone's car is one fire!". Dad turned and saw the car was on fire! He called Mr. Daming and told him to come and to bring a fire extinguisher. They got there but it was to much for only on fire extinguisher so they called 911. When they got there, it was too late, the van was swallowed up with flames. We do not have a van any more. Please pray for us as we look for a new car!

Philip, Lover of Horses

On Friday, November 7, we went to visit our friends, the Coles, who live in Virginia.  They have a 20 acre horse farm.  They have horses, goats, and ponies.  When we got there, the parents talked for a little while and then we went to ride the ponies and horses.  Mom took Philip and put him on the pony.  Since Philip means "lover of horses", we thought he should start liking them early!  Here are a few pictures of Philip with 2 of their horses.  We had a fantastic time and loved the ponies.  Everyone agrees!