Lenssen/Sawyer Family Gatherings Summer 2009

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Time flies...

... when you're having fun. I can't believe summer is OVER. Yoikes!




Another first day of school in the books. Wow!

What a week.

It's been crazy. Many of you know the whole story behind my niece Mya. If you don't, you can get all the info about this sweet one year old by visiting my sister Julie's blog here.

While Mya is still in the ICU, I can't help but focus on our time with her a week ago today when we arrived at her house to celebrate her first birthday. Here are some of the photos from this huge celebration with all kinds of friends and family. We all (especially Mya) had a great time together!











As for Mya, we're continuing our fervent prayers. We appreciate the support and prayers many of you have already showered on this family. Thanks! We keep giving the situation up to God, knowing he is in control and is Jehovah-rapha, the Lord who heals. Praise Him in the storm!

One of our Favorite Places

Vacations aren't too common or elaborate with our household. But we really try to enjoy what we can... when we can!

One of our favorite places to visit is Ross Point Baptist Camp in Post Falls. It's been a Sawyer family favorite for 30 years.

Our family got to participate in "My First Camp", prepping our kids for the chance to go to church camp on their own.

Our 26 hour vacation there was packed with fun-- songs, games, crafts and bible stories,


playing in the river,


yummy food,

a scavenger hunt,

mini golf, and a campfire complete with silly songs and smores.


I can't wait for my kids to create great mamories from this camp the way I have from my childhood!

Holy moly!

What in the world?!? It's been over a month???

Faithful 2.4 followers, I apologize. I'll get some stuff posted SOON!

(This photo I took on a hike at Kamiak w/ the kiddos.)

Lana Jean is here!

Congratulations to Uncle Dan and Aunt Shelle with their healthy and beautiful baby girl!

Lana Jean Lenssen was born on June 18 at 9:36 PM. She was 8 lbs., 6 oz. and was 21 1/2 inches long.

She is healthy and looks just beautiful. Mom and Dad are relaxed, a little bit sleep deprived, but very happy to have her here.

Aunt Angela and Uncle Dwayne thinks she looks like Shelle, but saw a little bit of Lenssen in her too. A good combo! Cousins Sadie, Allion and Grant were excited to meet a new cousin.

A Day at the Park

We spent a day with family at Riverfront Park in Spokane. The attactions there are a guaruntee for a fun day, but having extra family (Grandma, Aunt Suz and Trent) there makes it even better!




Then in order to see even more family (Mark, Brittany and Brit's family) we went to the "other" great park in Spokane-- Manito.



What a great day.

Welcome Back Mark and Brit!

After a school year in Saipan, Mark and Brittany have returned to the Northwest!

Our entire immediate family was able to gather to celebrate their return as well as the dedication of my sweet neice Mya.

The kids had tons of Aunt and Uncle time and swimming at the hotel time; I had great sibling time and shopping time... and we all got to enjoy a Mariners game too. Overall, a super fun weekend (with lots of photos)!