Wow, it's been a long time since we posted a family update. James has been so incredibly busy these past few months and this summer will be even crazier. I figured I could help him out by posting an update of some Isaac pics.

Isaac finally started walking on his own a few weeks ago. He'd been cruising along the last 7 months and taking a few steps here and there. Now, he's all over the place! He is more and more active and I am more and more tired :) He loves being outside and exploring. He has learned a few sign words like "eat", "milk", "all done", and "please". He is the happiest little guy and so incredibly content to go off and play/discover on his own or bring me along. We have a hummingbird feeder outside the kitchen window and he gets so excited when there is a bird/pajaro feeding. He loves animals, especially dogs. We miss Yukon so much and are considering getting another dog later this year after the crazy summer is over so Isaac (and we) can know the joy of having one again.

Our next few months are going to be adventurous and tiresome. We head off to IA for my brother and sister's high school graduation, then we return home to head to Mexicali, Mexico for an AIM trip. We are incredibly excited to go serve the Lord together as family. There is a small group from our church going on this trip as well. It will be a challenge participating in some of the ministry with our group and having Isaac, but we are looking forward to it. After that trip, we will be celebrating our 5 year wedding anniversary and Father's Day in Southern CA. James wants to take me to Sea World, and I'm excited to take Isaac to the beach. It will be nice having a few days away for a family vacation. In July, James is leading a team from our church to Uganda for 2 1/2 weeks. In August, James will be taking 1-2 weeks off to rest, some of that time will be as a family, and some of that will be just him. With all he has been doing since starting with AIM 2 years ago and as a husband and father, he needs some time to get away and be refreshed .

Please pray for us this summer when you think of us. We are anticipating much joy and fatigue in all of our travels, but the hardest part for us might be when James is in Uganda. We will have limited calls, and we're going to miss each other a lot! Thank you for your support through all this time and know your prayers are very much appreciated.