Raising Arrows

 June - what a month! We enjoyed the best of outdoor time, hours of sunlight (literally we were getting 18 hrs!!), water fights with neighbors, family hammock time, sprucing up our outdoor spaces, time with our small group, and lots of picnics with friends.  Ministry took place outside and around the estate. Time in the garden every Tuesday afternoon brought around some great conversations with neighbors! And our new small group rhythm brought around  good times of eating with open doors and worship settings to invite others to.  As always - take a look back at our month .....  lots of our lunch times were spent picnicking in all sorts of different green spaces the garden looking clean and tidy, thanks to the help of neighbors weeding during the afternoon brings us all so much peace, just to be outdoors  Father's day was spent out in one of our favorite reserves - Cod Beck  We took a small BBQ and enjoyed a day away  Happy Father's Day! this time ...

May has always been one of my favorite months. Always so full of sun, fun and warmer weather. And while England doesn't always have all the warmth, it is getting closer to summer and we tried to keep some of our favorite May traditions alive. Among our family routine, we also were so excited to celebrate the Queen's Platinum Jubilee with the opening of the Mill Lane Community Garden!!!!! We planted, had a story teller, live music, food and got to know a lot of new faces and families in the area! So exciting! Here's all the other day to day moments we enjoyed in May.  Even though the weather wasn't great, we still had a great turnout for our  garden jubilee party!  we've been working more and more on our house, and trying to make it feel more like home.  And home is where the plants and bonfires live! :)  N & I jogged/sped walked our first 5K together!!!!  Race for Life - and I am SO proud of this girl's heart and dedication.  She never gave up and ...