Our blogging has obviously been slow (or non-existent is more like it). Hopefully we can make some time to do more. Until then here is our next edition of The ZookCrew Chronicles – June Edition.
June Newsletter
July 4, 2009
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April 23, 2009
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The Kid’s Talent Show
April 17, 2009Last night Devin and Makenna got up in front of 200+ people and performed.
The first video is Devin, and his buddy Tyler, performing the infamous “Peanut Butter Skit”! I love this skit and Devin was in his element as he made people laugh and squirm in their seats.
The next video is Makenna stepping up accapella style, singing “Amazing Grace”. She was very nervous but did a great job as she stood in her glory, in front of all of us, singing for her Lord.
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Daddy/Daughter Dance
April 2, 2009Makenna and Mike attended the annual daddy/daugher dance again this year at the school. Makenna said it was “the best night of her life!” Mike agreed.
Daddy's little girl.
Lovin' her daddy!
Corsage Power Activated!
Lovely.
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Seriously!?!?
March 29, 2009THIS is what we woke up to this morning!
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Makenna’s Birthday Blessing to Brenda
March 18, 2009Makenna was very excited to sing a song that she wrote for Brenda for her birthday. So after breakfast this was her blessing to Brenda, each word was carefully chosen to express her love for her Mom. She figured out the first part of the melody on her keyboard. She did a great job – she’s got a little soul in her I think!
Mom it’s your birthday, thanks for all the love and care you give. When I look at you I smile, cause you’re the perfect Mom for me. Yeah, It’s your birthday Mom! Yeah, It’s your birthday Mom! Cause you’re kind, smart, funny and an angel, Yeah. Mom! Yeah! Yeah!
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Happy Birthday Brenda
March 8, 2009Brenda’s birthday was on the 28th. To surprise her we flew her sister, Sheri, out from Washington. This is a short video I shot on my handheld digital of the surprise! As you can tell, Devin and I were a little excited and Brenda and Makenna had no clue she was coming. She stayed a few days and it was great to have her here! We love you Sheri, thanks for coming out. She wrote about her trip on here blog HERE.
Brenda's blessings from the kids
Makenna composed and sang a song for her Mom!
Sheri - Brenda - Debbie
Devin and Makenna making Brenda breakfast
Sheri Joy
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The ZookCrew Chronicles for January
February 1, 2009
Here is our January Newsletter. I know it has been a few months since we wrote a letter and hope that we can get back on regular rhythm of sending our updates. Thank you to all that support us both in prayer and in finance!
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Happy Birthday Devin!
December 30, 2008
Eleven years ago today our lives were changed forever! We watched (or at least I watched, Brenda did all the work) the birth of our first born Son, Devin. In that moment the world became and will always be a different place, a better place. We love him for the Boy he is and for the Man he is becoming. He is kind, loyal, compassionate, caring to all of his friends. He has a strong sense of justice for all things and every person. He is funny and has a contagious laugh! He is talented at many things from athletics to music (although he’s as tone deaf as Brenda!). He once legitimately beat me (Mike) on a par 3 – When he was 6 – He parred it!
He loves God.
He loves other people.
He hates the injustice in our world.
He desires peace.
He has a tender heart
He has a fierce heart.
He makes us smile.
He is inquisitive.
He is smart.
He loves Jesus.
So today we celebrate you Devin in special way!
We love you very much - Mom and Dad
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Twas the night before…
December 24, 2008We have a tradition each year. The kids get to open one gift on Christmas Eve – Pajamas and Slippers (which they will wear through the entire winter Break!). It’s a tradition they look forward to every year. Here they are tonight. And here we are thinking of you, our friends and family that are far and near from us – Merry Christmas to all of you from the ZookCrew!
Devin and Makenna with their annual Christmas PJ's
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