Bible School Mini Reunion

At the end of August we headed to our good friends that live just outside of St. Louis. We went to Bible School with Genevieve back in the late 90's. Her house is a central point in the US; an optimal place to have a school reunion. As you can see, none of us have wasted time in "multiplying" (and there were two kids missing that couldn't get out of school!). Thankfully Genevieve has a massive house and we had the RV so we all managed to fit in. It was so nice to have a few days just hanging out, drinking tea, playing guitar, hiking, playing games, being silly, enjoying some girl talk, and just having fun. I don't think we went to bed before 1:30am (which is super late for people with kids!). All the children got on great and had a blast running around and exploring. My boys got introduced to geocashing while there and enjoyed hunting locations (we have been searching for more since). 

Geocashing

After everyone left we had a couple more days at our friends. We had a lovely day out and about in St. Louis. I got to check something else off my bucket list; going up the Arch (I need to sit down and make a new list as I'm nailing so many of them this trip!).

Going up!

Jake looking a little queazy (he doesn't like heights!)

Being up in the arch is so unique as you are suspended over nothing. It's pretty incredible!

Jude enjoying the view

After having a picnic in the park we headed to the St. Louis Zoo (which is free!!). 

We also visited the Lewis and Clark Museum. Both the boys have studied their expedition (and been a little obsessed with it) so it was great for the history to come to life for them. The museum had a treasure hunt for the kids that got them to really read all the info and pay attention to the different displays. They had an awesome time (and I don't feel so guilty about not getting as much school done as I should be).

They had fun dressing up

And we had another picnic by their statues.

Genevieve also set up an evening for us to share with some of their friends from church about our ministry in Cameroon. We were blessed and made some great new contacts, always a good thing while on furlough! I praise the Lord for these "down" times that we have had on the trip, the Lord always knows what we need at the exact right time.