12.30.2006

Fun with Kamryn and Karstyn...





These are pictures of my sweet niece, Kandise, with her two darling kids---Kamryn and Karstyn. The kids had such fun playing together! We love you guys!

Christmas with Grandma & Grandpa...




Thank you for the wonderful presents! Gideon loves the portable DVD and has even let ME watch a movie with him! ME loves her baby, Erika Raven, and plays her tunes on her fun little piano! THANKS!!! We love and miss you guys!!!

Women on Mission...


The WMU at DiVinci's Coffee Shop


Kristie & Maxine Partrick

Kristie had a wonderful time at a local coffe shop with the women from the Emmanuel WMU. Kristie had a great time of fellowship with these fabulous, faithful prayer warriors! We want to thank each lady in the WMU for their commitment to us and missionaries all over the world!

12.29.2006

Leaving Clovis...


The Day of Our Departure

We left Clovis today in a huge rush to beat a major snow storm. Thankfully, we stayed just ahead of the snow and made it through Amarillo hours before they closed the Interstate. We had a wonderful time in Clovis! Thanks Granny and Grampy for all of the fun memories! We hope you get some rest!!!

12.27.2006

Gideon is better...

Thank you for praying for Gideon! He seems to be doing better! We are packing today and will head to Enid, Oklahoma tomorrow to spend our final days in the states with Kristie's family.

Darth Vader

Pray for Gideon...


For the past 48 hours, Gideon has been throwing up, but only at night and in the morning. We do not know what is wrong, but please pray that he would feel better today.

12.26.2006

"I Wanna Be a Cowboy!"


The kids had lots of fun on the saddle at the Rib Crib.

12.25.2006

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!



Gideon and ME had a great time opening presents! ME can now learn her ABCs & Dr. Gideon can treat your illnesses. Merry Christmas!!!

Meet the Family...


Cody & Leslie with Gideon & Superman


Aunt Karen, Paul & Shrek


Kyle, Aunt Kelli & Uncle Alan

This weekend we explored our "Family Heritage" at http://www.heritage.com/ (you can see what famous people you look like). In our family, we have a Gandhi, the Dalai Lama, a Japanese Supermodel, a black man (which was actually a female in the family), and Kevin Costner. What a diverse family!!!

12.23.2006

The Enquirer???

Granny---are you really reading the Enquirer to ME???

12.22.2006

Gideon & Paul



Gideon loves all of the attention he has been getting...his cousin Paul bought him a Superman t-shirt and he has been wearing it for 2 days straight! Thanks Paul!!!

12.19.2006

Snowing in New Mexico


Minnows...



The kids loved going into the garage to check-out Grampy's Aquarium---a Styrofoam bucket of minnows!

Family Photo

Check-out our newest family photo at www.wessgray.com/blog/. Wess Gray is a phenominal photographer in Kristie's home town, Enid, Oklahoma. Thanks Wess Gray!

12.17.2006

Phillips Family Reunion



Gideon & Parks with Grandpa

This weekend we returned to Enid to attend the annual Christmas Family Reunion. It was so nice to see all of the extended family and to meet all of the new family members. Gideon & Parks had a great time dring Root Beers, eating chocolates and chasing each other!

12.13.2006

We Made it to Granny's!!!


The Welcoming Committee---Shrek & Strawberry Shortcake

12.12.2006

On the Road...AGAIN!!!


We have spent a lot of time on the road and are so thankful for the fabulous van we are able to use. I hope the kids don't get to use to the DVD! Thanks Dad & Barbara for letting us borrow your van!!!

Mary Elizabeth...


ME has had such a fun time playing with all of the new toys, new friends, and trying to keep up with Gideon and Parks!

She still finds time to take a break for a drink of milk!