Hi all, Because July was such a busy month, I have to devote one update for it....we began the month celebrating July 4th with the neighbors in north Georgia (Ellijay) at the Veith's cabin. We all went tubing in river and then enjoyed a barbeque. On July 8th, Ella and I flew to MN to visit the Morton family for five days. As always, we had the best time. Ella really enjoyed playing with Sydney, Whitney and Preston!! We also took one day and drove back to SD to visit Dawn's family, my sister and my Aunt Dolly & Uncle Roger. While I was gone to MN, Evan was going on his first mission trip with the youth group at our church. They spent the week in Jackson, Mississippi. While in Jackson, the youth worked together with other youth from other churches to help the less fortunate. They mowed lawns, painted, facilitated Vacation Bible School for younger children etc. Evan was very moved by his experience and is looking forward to another mission trip next summer. Below are various photos taken within the month:
July 4th in Ellijay, GA
Veith's, Kaminski's, Ritchie's & Lazar's families ready to go tubing down the Coosawattee River!
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Minnesota trip with Ella
Ella and Whitney at Como Zoo in MN
Preston, Ella and Whitney in pool
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Day trip to Desoto Falls with friends
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Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Youth Group
Mission trip to Jackson photo
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Addison's 4th Birthday Party
Ella and Addison celebrating Caliou birthday pty for their babies...so cute!!
