So much to do, so many people to see!

We have been busy, busy these last few days!..

On Saturday evening we had a "welcome home" potluck get-together with a core group of high school friends + spouses and many kids.  It was great seeing familiar faces again.

Just before eating, we gathered together to pray.. and Nathan said, "Let's sing our prayer" and when he began "God is Great...", the room broke into four-part harmony.  Ah Yes, I am back in the Valley.  It was a sweet sound that brought be back to high school days at EMHS.  It is good to be back.

Our kids had a great time playing... alongside each other :)  Maybe next year they will play together.

AND we had home-made ice cream!  So good!

THEN, today was my nephew, Shaun Peter Steyaert's 1st Birthday celebration.  We enjoyed a cookout with my extended family and lots of my sister's family friends at their house.

 Happy Birthday, Shaun!