Monday, March 19, 2012

Mom


Happy Birthday Mom!
March 19

61 Ibs.   20 in.


Grandma!



Saturday, January 7, 2012

Trevor

Happy 21st Birthday Trevor!


January 7, 1991

10:09 pm
7 Ibs.  3 1/2 oz.
20 in.




Friday, January 6, 2012

Wednesday, December 21, 2011

Randoms

I know it's been very quite around here. You guys are probably wondering where the rest of the Creation Museum post is. I'll try and get that up in the next couple of days. (no promises but I'll try, I just upgraded my camera so...) ;-) In the meantime, here are some random pictures from the past few months.


Some of us kids got on the roof to watch one of our neighbor fireworks show. This neighbor is in noway short of money and once in awhile he has a Big fireworks show. It's especially fun on the 4th of July!!!

Dad & Mom along with some friends got to go down to Texas to Voddie Baucham's church. The first pic. is of Dad getting a work phone call so the passenger took over the driving for a few minutes. The second pic. is a huge glass building that they passed. Not sure what it is, but it sure looks cool.

Kara playing with friends at a wedding.

Fun with friends. The bottom pic. is of Trevor & Ryan jumping, flipping over the side of a big silage pile. That was a lot of fun! It was pitch black so you had no way of knowing when you were going to land! (by the way, this is Bethany)


John had a lot of fun with this caterpillar that some friends gave us to hatch. We were really fortunate to be able to watch it go into what they call a chrysalis stage. It took around 30 sec.!! Matthew happened to be watching them when it started. 2 to 3 weeks later we got to watch it hatch into a pretty black swallowtail butterfly.

John got to make play dough (with Kara's help) for school.

We don't have an office so guess what we use instead? Yep, the dining room table. John is sitting in the middle doing his paper work. ;-)

Father son campout.

We were able to have the Wissmann Family come and do a concert at our church one Sunday. Our church was very encourage by their music and Mr. Wissmann's message on "setting your affections on things above". After the church service we had a fellowship meal where we were able to get to know them better. If you get the chance to see them don't miss it. You won't be sorry.
Some of our musicians enjoyed a little jam session together.


Care Home Music Ministry

coyote hunting

Ryan got his deer. An 8 pointer. Now we are waiting for Trevor to get his.

Saturday, December 10, 2011

Matthew


Happy 18th Birthday Matthew!



December 10, 1993

9:54 am
7 Ibs. 14 1/2 oz.
21 1/2 in.




Wednesday, November 23, 2011

Emily

Happy 11th Birthday
Emily!


November 23, 2000
(Thanksgiving Day)

9:53 am
8Ibs. 12oz.
21 1/4 in.







Saturday, November 19, 2011

Creation Museum - part 1

In September, we had the opportunity to visit the Creation Museum near Cincinnati, OH with the Bergen extended family.  This was done in honor of Grandpa Bergen, who had always been a big supporter of this ministry.  Him and Grandma had visited the museum many times, but most of the rest of us had never had the opportunity to do so.  The christmas just before he passed away, he mentioned that he really wanted to take us all there as a family (children & grandchildren).  Sadly, that never came about as he unexpectedly went to be with the Lord two short months later.
This trip would not have been possible without Uncle Stan's (Dad's oldest brother's) efforts.  The Lord laid it on his heart to make this trip possible, and we are so grateful to his family for all of their work to make it happen!
It was a very precious time together as we reflected on the legacy that our father/grandfather left us.  We were overwhelmed with the realization of the rich blessings that God has poured on us because of Grandpa's faithfulness to Him and commitment to point the next generation to Him!  Prov. 20:7 - "The just man walks in his integrity: his children are blessed after him."

We will share a little more detailed post about our trip later.  In the mean time here is a slideshow that Bethany put together of some random pics from our trip.  She got some beautiful and creative shots in the museum's amazing outdoor garden which are included in the slideshow, so enjoy! :-)
  



Click here to see Part 2 to this post.

Saturday, November 12, 2011

Josiah




Happy 13th Birthday Josiah!

November 14, 1998

9:04 am
8Ibs.  8oz.
20 3/4 in.






Tuesday, November 1, 2011

Upcoming Concert!!!



Emmaus Mennonite Church

9070 NW Meadowlark Rd
Whitewater, KS   
Sunday, November 6, 2011
7:00 PM

If you've never heard this family sing, don't miss this opportunity!  We were privileged to have them share at our church last month, and they were such a blessing!  Not only do they have a beautiful, God-given talent; but they really have sincere hearts to serve the Lord and shine His light to those around them.  You will go away refreshed!