Monthly Archives: July 2010

Last Friday, we were able to visit with our good friend Bobbi Jo Brooks. We met Bobbi Jo in Atlanta while attending Christ Church. Lucky for us, she spends much of her summers in New York City, doing missions work … Continue reading →

The 22 members of the Challies/Frye/Helms/Rose Clan together in Virginia last week… Dad has a coin in one eye because, if you know my dad, you know he always has to goof around whenever he is in a picture. My … Continue reading →

During lunch on Monday, this picture of Rick, Ellie and I lay on the kitchen table. Micah picked it up and asked in a little voice, “Why isn’t Micah in the picture?” Gulp. I tried to explain to him as … Continue reading →

We just returned from spending 8 days away with my family at Bear Creek Lake State Park in Virginia. 8 days with all four of my siblings, their children and my parents, affectionately known as “mimi” and “beba!” I cannot … Continue reading →

Happy 2nd Birthday Ellie!! we love you!

I know I spend most of my writing time these days complaining about the state of our poor camera. Well, today I figured, if I can’t get good pictures right now, I can live vicariously through those who can! This … Continue reading →

Lately, Micah has been voluntarily taking our heavy Canon Rebel XT around the house, snapping picture after picture as he goes. Since our camera is on its last legs, we let him use it…he is extremely careful with it. Sometimes … Continue reading →

All pictures (until we get a new camera) courtesy of my trusty iphone. So, do not expect quality images for the time being! * * * * * We didn’t have big plans for July 4th. No huge feast planned, … Continue reading →

Before Micah left for his first day of camp Tuesday…not thrilled to be photographed! (I am apologize for the extremely poor picture quality. Our poor camera is hardly working anymore. We’re hoping to get a new one next week.) This … Continue reading →