Call Day and Catching Up

Call Day was on April 29th this year.  During the ceremony, our family was surprised to find out that we will be moving to Orchard Park, New York in August!  We've heard wonderful things about the lead pastor, the church, and the area as a whole--good thing we like snow... we'll be living in the "snow belt" with an extra helping of lake effect snow!  We'll be just south of Buffalo on Lake Erie.  We will sure miss all of our family and friends immensely, but we eagerly welcome visitors at anytime. :)

Call Day Crew.

Burning off some energy with Isaac before the service.

Tracie and I... anxiously awaiting our future for the next year!

Procession walking in to the service.  ("Hi, Daddy!")

"We love you, Aunt Jane!"

"We love you, Grandma Sue!"

We were able to tell Grandma Sue about Baby Hauane #3.  Cal wore a "Big Brother
t-shirt and Julia showed her the ultra sound pictures. :)

Right before Call Day, the Sem threw a huge celebration complete with bounce houses, live music, food, drinks, and friends.  Grandma Sue and Aunt Jane were able to join in the party too!

Dancing Machine 

"Hi Baby, Eden!"

A sweet picture from Ms. Rachel.

"Mr. Hauan" had a three week classroom experience with these 3rd graders.

Bounce House fun.

Bounce House fun x 2

Seth and Haune duking it out.

Sem Spring Fling and Birthday Girl Turns 4

We've had two very busy weeks here at the Seminary.  It started on April 21st when various visiting pastors threw a "We Love the Sem Spring Fling" party for all of the students and their families.  Festivities included a two bounce houses, a climbing wall, and a yummy grill out.  Needless to say a good time was had by all, even though it was a little chilly.

Julia truly is natural climber.

"I can't wait to climb the rock wall too!"

Ms. Rachel's "Prettyschool."

Julia got to be the Helper of the Day!

Cal's best buddy Kor, also born on November 12th.

On Saturday, April 26th we celebrated Julia's 4th birthday (which was actually on April 28th) with three of her buddies who were also turning four years old right around her.  It was a Teenage Mutant Ninja theme and it was pretty gnarly.  We all had a blast!

Our birthday turtles: Sam, Jude, Isaac, Reuben, and Julia

"My birthday party day!"

Isaac and Julia.

The complete outfit.

Cal LOVES baby Eden.

(Guess who chose the rainbow cupcake?!)

Gma Sue and Aunt Jane were here for the party!

Pizza delivery obstacle course game.

The birthday kids.

"Look, Dave.  I am wearing turtle earrings."

Shredder  even made an appearance!

DEFEATED!

We love Shana and Sasha.

Julia's actual birthday was April 28th.  Here's a few pictures from then as well.

Grandma Sue knitted a blanket for Julia's doll bed.

A birthday surprise.

FROZEN!

"Thank you, Aunt Jane!"

Another blanket from Grandma Sue.

Mid-morning mini birthday party watching Frozen with some friends, Emme and Reuben.

A trip to the park and Oh Lolli Lolli with Grandma Sue and Aunt Jane.

"Thanks for the half-birthday surprises, Gma Gloria and Papa Mark!"

"I love my birthday presents too, Gma Gloria and Papa Mark!"

More Ninja Turtles!  YEAH!