Ready to hit the road!
A little R & R at Myrtle Beach, SC
A visit to Ripley's Aquarium. These are our three pearls!
Ripley's Aquarium was a hit with our kids (http://www.ripleysaquarium.com/)
We gave an update at our mission headquarters in Dallas, TX
While in Dallas we visited the Arboretum. (http://www.dallasarboretum.org/) What a beautiful place!
The kids' favorite part of the Arboretum was Toad Corners - a fountain they let kids play in
Ben taking a wet ride on one of the toads
This featured tree house was called "The Potted Tree"
After 4,000 miles we finally arrived in Queretaro!
Our first Sunday back at our church, New Birth Bible Church
We were glad to see several of the believers, such as Fernando, involved in the ministry here
Emilio is helping to preach once a month besides working with the youth
The second Sunday we were at church they made a special meal and we had a time of fellowship together
The kids enjoy playing at church after the service
We have had many happy reunions with our brothers and sisters here
Jose Luis and Estrella with their new baby girl, Nicole
Hector, a friend who was hired to paint our house
A firend of Hector's, Beto, who did much of the painting
Moving in - we were thankful for some help
Unpacking
We were all excited to see Grandma & Grandpa Smith again!
The kids enjoyed spending some time with Grandma & Grandpa while we got settled in our house.
Having a tea party with Grandma
Who are these kids?
What a big help Grandma & Grandpa were!
The girls seeing their room for the first time
Ben had a happy reunion with all his toys!
Our kids have already met some of the friendly neighbor kids.
Kendra & Tara playing with the neighbors
Our city of Queretaro from our roof
We did some of the touch-up painting
Painting our screen door
Big helper Ben
Lori made many of our curtains
Ben and Grandpa Smith at a Father/Son retreat
Bryan helped lead worship at the retreat
Three generations
Ben especially enjoyed playing with the campfire at the retreat.
The younger boys coloring on the retreat
Climb, Ben, climb!
Bryan helped keep the climbers safe
Grandpa Smith made it to the top!
While the guys were on their retreat, Lori, the girls, and Grandma Smith had some special girl time together, including scrapbooking.
Getting caught up on the scrapbooking
