We began last Friday the 23rd with the bonfire, and Saturday the boys and I went to the mall to do the ultimate racing thing and just generally hang out. Sunday, I got mega sick with strep, and the kiddos went with Dad to cousin Mikey's 4th birthday party.
Monday was our fabulous trip to the state house in Montpelier. We learned so much! The boys asked lots of questions, and knew more than I EVER knew at age 7 about how the government works!! After, the boys and I went to lunch at House of Tang... fine chinese cuisine (not). LOL!
VT Statehouse in Montpelier
House of Representatives
Senate Chamber
The remainder of the week consisted of playing in the snow, playing game cube, reading, hanging at the youth lock in for a while, and generally trying to get healthy! It has been a fairly good vacation, despite the sickness.
The coolest thing ever??? We are sponsoring a child through Compassion International over in Africa, and his name is Merkebu Seba. Actually, Adam is basically the sponsor. He helps raise money for the monthly pledge (we kick in the rest), and he writes the letters to him and prays for him every day. Well.... we got our first letter from Merkebu yesterday! He wrote about his family and how he likes to play football and what he does for chores around the house. He also drew us pictures of his family. It was an incredible blessing for all of us! Adam can't wait to write back. He is planning to share his letter in Sunday School tomorrow. It is a good exercise in focusing outward, on the needs of others. I believe this will bless our entire family, as well as Merkebu's family.
Well, I must go pick up Adam from a birthday party. Sorry for keeping you in limbo all week... I'll try to do better! God bless you all!
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