Miracles still happen!

Today was one of the most enjoyable Sundays we've had in a loooong time.  Okay, so the past couple have been pretty good, but Nana and Grandad's extra hands made life pretty wonderful.  Grandad has a way of winding the kids up and making them scream with excitement or frustration, but also has this ability to lift them his knee, give them a little smile and a "Shhh" and they actually quiet down.  Nana said that she had to talk to Caleb in a whisper and remind him to be quiet, but I was standing in the back with Kiersten and never would have knows, had she not told me.  Such a wonderful thing to see the kids enjoy the service, their Grandparents company and also be quiet at the same time. 
  We were surprised by the Peterson family too!  Not  Dave and Siony, but another one that we met in Nipawin  last summer.  They were on holidays and heading back. It was really nice to catch up with them.  They drive over an hour to Prince Albert each Sunday to go to church, but there is a man that has preached for them and is leaving it up to the Lord as to whether or not he comes to start a church in Nipawin.  It's something we'll be praying for. They've been faithfully commuting for a long time and it would be nice to see the Lord reward them with a pastor in their town.  There was another first time visitor this morning, bringing our total to 37.  Her name is Esther Reddin and she is on the KDAWN team, trying to deal with the drug issues in Kindersley. Scott has been going for several months, trying to help and she has mentioned coming once or twice, but today is the first time.  She really seemed to enjoy it and we pray that she'll be back.
  After church we went to A& W, The kids were so excited:)  Garrison ended up eating 3 baby burgers, fries and his whole milkshake. Caleb was using 3 straws to drink his shake and was quite comical.  Nana took some pics, so I'll try to post it if we get a cd from their visit.  Grandad told him not to spill his drink and he told  Grandad, "I's bein' careful!".  Such cute baby talk that is quickly fading as each day passes.  Kiersten loved the fact that she could secure her straw horizontally and trap it behind her newly acquired teeth:)  No pic.  I even had the camera ready to take, but in the dash for the car we ended up grabbing extra blankets to ward off the cold and left it behind.  During the course of the meal I looked over after Elyssia told me I bumped her placemat.  She said, "you messed it up".  I messed what up?  Her placemat, said "place one elbow here, and the other one her with a picture of the burger in the middle. Now that she can read AND follow directions, she read it and did what it said.  Making her look like she was protecting her burger:)) I wiped her face, which had a little ketchup, and was told that she was saving it.  "For what", I asked.  To use the moist towelette on! Oh, well, Daddy quickly replied, "You can put more ketchup on then:)". I have a feeling we'll be entertained for years to come!
  So after church we said goodbye, and headed to the grocery store. I don't normally shop on Sunday, but we needed some fresh fruit for the missionary basket tonight.  So, that's all done and now I must bid adieu!  We're getting into the car to head back to the church, feed the missionaries and get to know some more new "friends".  Hoping everyone else's day has also held many blessings.