It's Official - Jason's Engaged !!!!!

Jason and Erin hope to be married this March, maybe on our anniversary, the 12th. He looks happy, doesn't he? He should be, she's a sweet young lady, who love the Lord and very missions minded. It will be fun seeing them grow together and watching where the Lord leads them.

Vacation "Down the Shore"

Always have to have a sunset. This is in the port at Lewes, Delaware
Heather shot this one - make note of the bee in mid flight.

The rascal made off with my lunch.

The life guard rescuing the damsel in distress. Actually, this was Zeke's first step in the Atlantic ocean.

Deb, as always, hard at work capturing the moment.

Final Picture of Kandern !!!

This shot was taken from the new floor addition at Haus Palmgarten. The sun setting made the lighting perfect. The house we lived in for 11 years is the white peak just to the left of the church's steeple. What fond memories. I know the picture is our banner, but putting in a blog allows YOU to download it, feel free. I don't when we'll be back for more pictures of Kandern so this will have to do for a while.

Friends to have fun with in Grindelwald

Here we are eating lunch with Jonathan and Cathy Schmidt. Cathy taught 1st grade with Deb and is the vice principal of BFA's elementary school. Deb also taught Jonathan in 1st grade, but now is going into 9th.
After a bit of cajoling, Jonathan finally put his feet in the freezing water than runs off a glacier. What a refreshment in the middle of such a long hike. The sign says 55 minutes to the lake. It took us an hour and a half. All because of my picture taking efforts I'm sure.

A Day in Grindelwald, Switzerland

The Eiger, Moench u. Jungfrau are three mountain peaks around which there is a Swiss legend. In English they are the Ogre, Monk and the Virgin. The monk comes between and saves the virgin from the ogre.
We hiked to a lake almost to the top of Grindelwald and had lunch there.

Edelweiss - finally we found some for a picture and it was in a pot at a restaurant where we had the best pizza ever. Onkle Tom's Cabin on Main Street Grindelwald

The final view as we headed to the car. This shot was taken at a cemetery. What a place for a memorial service.

Meals with Special Friends

Danny & Sherri Plett are very dear friends. You can view their blog at:

http://www.dannyandsherri.blogspot.com/

Glenn & Shelia Lewis are heading back to the states and Glenn will be assuming the role of Missions Pastor, just like me !!! I'm not telling who's beer that is.

An Evening in Basel

No doubting what country we're in!!!
Sitting on the banks of the Rhein.

Hopefully we won't get wet !!!

Spillman's Restaurant at the far side of the bridge where we had dinner with the entire graduating class of 2001. What memories.

One Last Grad Shot

Sam Lee and his favorite teacher.

Some Time in Ireland....

We got to visit Brian & Brenda Duffield serving with BCM in Ireland.
Now that's a baaaaaad haircut !!!

The meadows of the Curragh where they filmed battle scenes for Braveheart.

I am not a cat lover, but couldn't resist this picture.

Another one of God's miracles I got to see at a Bible study near Newbridge.

Graduation Day at BFA 2009

Bill had the great privilege of addressing the largest senior class in BFA's history.

Just one of my many favorites - Kingsley

This young lady had both Mr. Batemans as teachers. Jeff when she was in 8th grade at Twin Valley and then the old Mr. B while a sophomore at BFA. Congrats Hannah.

Alyssa and Lyndsey - never forget: "Once a Falcon, always a Falcon!"

Erin, Autumn & Steph (Ernie too)

What a fun time we had revisiting the former life we had as teachers there. We had meals with many old friends and visited some of our favorite spots. Thanks tim and class of 2009 for the invite.

Tazz arrives !!!

Many of you remember Beanie. Well, here's her replacement. He's the one smoking the cigar, the other pup is Heather and Zeke's. Maya is a puggle, a cross between a pug and a beagle. Both are pretty hyper at this point.

Sold it !!!!!

Here it is, the last photo of my Honda before I sold it.

On the Lake

Thanks to some very generous friends we were able to spend the Labor Day weekend in the Poconos.

Cute little neighbors.
I never did get in any fishing.
And this is why, too much fun on the lake.
Knucklehead sons.
58 mph on water - a bit crazy.
A view from the deck.
Their version of water ballet. Lovers in the tube.
Even the old man can do it.

What a great weekend !!!!!!

Our Trip to JAARS

Deb and I, along with 9 others from CFC, went to Waxhaw, NC to visit two CFC families that serve as missionaries with Wycliffe Bible Translators at the Jungle Aviation and Radio Services facility. CFC has sent a team there for five years now to help with inventory and other services.

Here they repair and ready airplanes for their work in the bush. This particular plane will be dis-assembled and pack into a container and shipped to the jungle by truck, train and boat.

Here are the Gayles - Jeff, Sue, Jonathan and Sarah. Jeff works in the IT department at JAARS and serves also as board chair for the Christian school where Sue works and their kids attend.

Visitors from Europe

Wow, what a surprise!

David & Kathryn Lohnes from Paris & Debs on her way from the Philippines to Paris
Cathy and Jonathan Schmidt from BFA on a summer HMA in the states

Our New Domicile

Here's just a few shots of our new house hoping you'll come to visit.

238 Stoyer Road, Coatesville, PA 19320

Drapes are in the works !!!!

Living room, Dining room & Family room

Deb in her new Kitchen. I've hidden the handcuffs well.

We still get the sunsets we used to see in Kandern. Thank you Lord !!!!

Wedding Day

On June 1st, 2008 Heather Leigh Bateman married Ezekiel Frank Adewale. It was an awesome event. To see many more pictures visit: http://www.hofferphotography.com/. Then click on "blog" in the green circle. Scroll all the way down and you'll see many creative pictures of blessed event.