AGM

We just got back from spending two and half weeks in Southern Thailand for our annual meeting. It was a lot different than last year since we had Jackson with us. Mom and Jackson had to fly down by ourselves which was a little difficult without dad. We survived though. Jackson didn't really like the change of day to day activity and really didn't like being in childcare. He refused to nap on days we put him in childcare so that made for some restless nights too. He got a lot better when mom just kept him out of childcare and kept him with her all day.

He got to see the beach for the first time, but no swimming just yet. He'll have to wait until this summer when we go to Mexico for his grandma's wedding. We enjoyed getting to see lots of friends that we have made while living overseas and it was sad to say goodbye to some we may never see again.

While we were down there, Jackson accomplished his first "roll". He went from tummy to back all by himself. I was able to capture his progress in some photos since it took him a while to actually do it. We also had a small dedication service at this meeting for all the new babies. We promised to raise him according to God's word and to teach him about Christ. He got a little certificate of dedication and his first New Testament. "Dedication" is the right word because that is what it is going to take for us to raise him "in the way of the Lord." But we are serious about doing so and take great joy in our responsibility to care for this sweet gift from God.

We leave in just a few days for America! While we have loved living in Thailand, we are overjoyed to get to see our family and friends and live close to most of them for a while. We're not sure what God has in store for our future yet, but we feel a peace about going home for a while and enjoying our family (and them enjoying Jackson). We are also really excited about the many "little conveniences" at home. Like Drive through food, big parking spaces, traffic that obeys the laws (for the most part), Walmart, frozen veggies, vacuum cleaner, washing machine/dryer, dish washer (oh yeah!), everyone speaks English, Sonic happy hour, Allsups burritos (that one is for Kit only!), being able to drink the tap water, hot water that doesn't run out, 4 seasons, and NO humidity!!! (no more afro for Stacy!). We hope to see you all soon!

Here are some pictures from our time at annual meeting.

Getting started
Here I go!
I made it over!

Getting ready and awake for my dedication