tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-107361552024-03-07T12:09:50.253-06:00Erbers, Etc.This blog is dedicated to reporting the movements and musings, the updates and observations of the Erber family; including their personal, business and ministry pursuits and activities, as well as miscellaneous commentary on life in general and their family, friends and relations in particular.Erber Correspondenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06011519600741833054noreply@blogger.comBlogger544125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10736155.post-14161894294245485842012-04-09T13:24:00.007-05:002012-04-09T14:20:37.587-05:00Liberty Day 2012<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHdb9VnVOYnKDR7Jw73qYOoE9qv-j-yYIiuyE-3w0TrE5nsy7ICB160z08oyjPLOSuqvolB5Q9rEURrJ-hqlXDXHl-vONCKXqksuj5h_0zq3PbCxLpm310TJSUmCUMqaOfI_ICqQ/s1600/a.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 312px; height: 208px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHdb9VnVOYnKDR7Jw73qYOoE9qv-j-yYIiuyE-3w0TrE5nsy7ICB160z08oyjPLOSuqvolB5Q9rEURrJ-hqlXDXHl-vONCKXqksuj5h_0zq3PbCxLpm310TJSUmCUMqaOfI_ICqQ/s320/a.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5729478047258405250" border="0" /></a><br /><br />What a great Liberty Day celebration we had this year. It's one that was captured in our hearts more than in photos. But, we do have a few. 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cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGYiAmWVRC7XQnDEd4Gqhlegsna_G1eilGSWW2AhRzM0xUyHQNlqzQexAD4EtEYN9f91FMLBno71omK56PkfcBDNjyTHBw4cXT6VnYr6n0zOXPeIaSuMAYVUXTJ1-ugBPFNrroig/s320/l.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5729478901348563922" border="0" /></a>Erber Correspondenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06011519600741833054noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10736155.post-8345413664897184532012-01-16T09:49:00.002-06:002012-01-26T15:06:16.481-06:00Jonathan & Allie Are Married!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBPnYhnSYqP-diOA7fzyKswj-PRVcYG1KUAJF2GyQB3OGNsu_OzPDWYUERRMBAf_Gpkoq89cI-JGIWdtOzaTHI4mHG0detWXgJ_P6YpJzqhoJmqDRr9tYkrEWtxSdKJDqdUyc7aQ/s1600/Jon_Allie.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBPnYhnSYqP-diOA7fzyKswj-PRVcYG1KUAJF2GyQB3OGNsu_OzPDWYUERRMBAf_Gpkoq89cI-JGIWdtOzaTHI4mHG0detWXgJ_P6YpJzqhoJmqDRr9tYkrEWtxSdKJDqdUyc7aQ/s320/Jon_Allie.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5702049867502031970" border="0" /></a>Erber Correspondenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06011519600741833054noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10736155.post-36678108049550794162011-12-22T19:48:00.002-06:002011-12-22T19:53:18.057-06:00Amber<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixXcqGrhhiZW-DdHbLg4hv69NjhhbsswyAudS6_Prng9Htruax4hDj1ENWY5XdmvOeOqDZN5SSvO8peHbR_TIXvEvUeD8s4IEgw5br9RINMneJkOHm1lywfNp44kM7q0uQH4A5pA/s1600/12-14-11_042.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixXcqGrhhiZW-DdHbLg4hv69NjhhbsswyAudS6_Prng9Htruax4hDj1ENWY5XdmvOeOqDZN5SSvO8peHbR_TIXvEvUeD8s4IEgw5br9RINMneJkOHm1lywfNp44kM7q0uQH4A5pA/s320/12-14-11_042.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5689134822727586210" border="0" /></a><br />We are praising the Lord for the arrival of Miss Amber Renee!<br /><br />We are so excited to have yet another baby girl in the family - and we're very grateful that Mama is recovering well!Erber Correspondenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06011519600741833054noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10736155.post-29546560218809060322011-11-26T13:07:00.021-06:002011-11-26T14:29:33.725-06:00Thanksgiving 2011Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays. The Lord so wisely told His people to "remember" what He has done, and to recount these things to their children, and their children's children. We find that throughout the year these days of remembering help anchor us and help us keep all that is going on around us in perspective. Our family loves reflecting on the stepping stones that have brought us to where we are today. We also love feasting! Our heavenly Father deserves much thanks and praise! ~ <span style="font-style: italic;">Maggie</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Here's the Thanksgiving table almost prepared for the feast.</span><br /><span style="text-decoration: underline;"></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0TI6WlvV7Hd_JyNQWRHd2oaAVGzzGOXw2JaK-CaKkf6ApoHAgRCH_jFR2L33BpLJD9sDSXhW8-TRdbRkCQ8GHshaPluYzVQYyRJo4fR4jK8AfVYMRyT9TlHZ6Y2jz9YKf-3pcGA/s1600/IMG_2502.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0TI6WlvV7Hd_JyNQWRHd2oaAVGzzGOXw2JaK-CaKkf6ApoHAgRCH_jFR2L33BpLJD9sDSXhW8-TRdbRkCQ8GHshaPluYzVQYyRJo4fR4jK8AfVYMRyT9TlHZ6Y2jz9YKf-3pcGA/s320/IMG_2502.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5679386761921242994" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">The turkey carving ritual has begun. . . <br /> and more food comes out of the oven!</span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg09YENyK1m50x9orFX7VfbXl1ug-8GTd1CLfHiqvqDF2d57URaIS5-BjnoKoYpZa5f0_oAn_BByBp9vkPNpmKpq5Czzc4s1-J8sU8M51WfM9HEfeLbTfnSz3t3YwKfVGTOovLxag/s1600/IMG_2510.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg09YENyK1m50x9orFX7VfbXl1ug-8GTd1CLfHiqvqDF2d57URaIS5-BjnoKoYpZa5f0_oAn_BByBp9vkPNpmKpq5Czzc4s1-J8sU8M51WfM9HEfeLbTfnSz3t3YwKfVGTOovLxag/s320/IMG_2510.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5679387970395302082" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">The banquet begins to be set out...</span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTPrTWRFsXLWc5gBab-Fffqg4g7QvnR5WJYByXiBcwbsRYXyyfj6IlQaLiBra7iqoP_i3hmqYfUOjKNmrWTNBrIfTCoEXet3iWno5xT-9YdIVRXpVvlG6DswgRDvapPAZXzD2lhg/s1600/IMG_2516.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTPrTWRFsXLWc5gBab-Fffqg4g7QvnR5WJYByXiBcwbsRYXyyfj6IlQaLiBra7iqoP_i3hmqYfUOjKNmrWTNBrIfTCoEXet3iWno5xT-9YdIVRXpVvlG6DswgRDvapPAZXzD2lhg/s320/IMG_2516.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5679386449377080402" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">We're ready to feast! </span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEij5RO7m_BmzYJch5P9dW8G4MOTNxB7hOHSr45alxfmzco_0PGtwUDnYeAsJEI4BcXK94pmEmxabYPRh6c1Yg8sKnhoQRLAyT3qqUxE5BZ897cNlRE76iSv6xKA4rvmSFYbuteGsg/s1600/IMG_2518.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEij5RO7m_BmzYJch5P9dW8G4MOTNxB7hOHSr45alxfmzco_0PGtwUDnYeAsJEI4BcXK94pmEmxabYPRh6c1Yg8sKnhoQRLAyT3qqUxE5BZ897cNlRE76iSv6xKA4rvmSFYbuteGsg/s320/IMG_2518.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5679386106387269058" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">. . . and feasting we did! </span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5onr_b7S3SZKn9vj6eOSQb3JdD6Uz0nS9kWXpUj_Rr02Ki6Z0YcK42XyHQckCXgILykKNvzKCGO294FzrB35iNVtCbwD13DfP02w6euNDSHFRiDVAW71BozQR5oGhQhv2NlTX1g/s1600/IMG_2522.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5onr_b7S3SZKn9vj6eOSQb3JdD6Uz0nS9kWXpUj_Rr02Ki6Z0YcK42XyHQckCXgILykKNvzKCGO294FzrB35iNVtCbwD13DfP02w6euNDSHFRiDVAW71BozQR5oGhQhv2NlTX1g/s320/IMG_2522.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5679385954643979058" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">What a joy to be with family who are also our best friends!</span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYAV4yM85Gz3D7YE2kqwdK47pvN5imHMY3qbTHLfTAt1Pk8nPNtn8bB7wF98n9_75iCXE3V-rDl5_wh8qCRxUmfRnNEr9ApDzmuiPLmG5zT15Fpk9runDq7UHadLeLmF6pjKmwrw/s1600/IMG_2525.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYAV4yM85Gz3D7YE2kqwdK47pvN5imHMY3qbTHLfTAt1Pk8nPNtn8bB7wF98n9_75iCXE3V-rDl5_wh8qCRxUmfRnNEr9ApDzmuiPLmG5zT15Fpk9runDq7UHadLeLmF6pjKmwrw/s320/IMG_2525.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5679385769785827666" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Jeanine, Jessica, and Joanna kibitz as they whip the cream and get dessert ready!</span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlAs4vDu3-Zo11Dsm5KcjF-dk9YUqHzXKjtG9HAjrfd0WRL8OuY_EwlUZHrF7EMu3XlkLWdFpcBzMESYCMSDwvpU82MlsYMAu1DdcctyhLbZAASYm_EgWZ8Of67SFbBt8TVNC5YQ/s1600/IMG_2542.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlAs4vDu3-Zo11Dsm5KcjF-dk9YUqHzXKjtG9HAjrfd0WRL8OuY_EwlUZHrF7EMu3XlkLWdFpcBzMESYCMSDwvpU82MlsYMAu1DdcctyhLbZAASYm_EgWZ8Of67SFbBt8TVNC5YQ/s320/IMG_2542.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5679385455744396498" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br />Let the games begin!!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzqvMUkcCTyktpa2Y6LMIYQjOs4OG9yikDVXW3xo36AHf99KCpvGLmDI9DS1g2M5VsAWv_jLp89R48JpXe4QKxPIhyMs2-jx0wfz7oi94Nwf0QoCC3AM8mGfdMTPN1I3KH8jfD2A/s1600/IMG_2545.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzqvMUkcCTyktpa2Y6LMIYQjOs4OG9yikDVXW3xo36AHf99KCpvGLmDI9DS1g2M5VsAWv_jLp89R48JpXe4QKxPIhyMs2-jx0wfz7oi94Nwf0QoCC3AM8mGfdMTPN1I3KH8jfD2A/s320/IMG_2545.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5679385310323902098" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Scrabble, first.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzNE_OxpSrPW7WhphmMffjiztmloX38hXjlZWEbo60beeN1w22LyM1F_3nmSmdzAozp4LBLchf-XQXMVz-gCHHxGQ83caIQV0wNg4n9ay1geSQ8crHA1-Ir0rEH80DnwXJvsp_rw/s1600/IMG_2552.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzNE_OxpSrPW7WhphmMffjiztmloX38hXjlZWEbo60beeN1w22LyM1F_3nmSmdzAozp4LBLchf-XQXMVz-gCHHxGQ83caIQV0wNg4n9ay1geSQ8crHA1-Ir0rEH80DnwXJvsp_rw/s320/IMG_2552.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5679385142479707234" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Aunt Jill & Charlotte also enjoy playing together.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHMXyzrowDavuI_3JY0WTNEoZL9qeAk3I2Lt02hP8fVuLpXXmFe-X4_D3UvGHpxt2wBRtmhCMDmUf8_Up0W3n531IzN7zURO-9S6lQapZToFDmMEM16k-F8TEXzNAq5LZi3VxoOQ/s1600/IMG_2536.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHMXyzrowDavuI_3JY0WTNEoZL9qeAk3I2Lt02hP8fVuLpXXmFe-X4_D3UvGHpxt2wBRtmhCMDmUf8_Up0W3n531IzN7zURO-9S6lQapZToFDmMEM16k-F8TEXzNAq5LZi3VxoOQ/s320/IMG_2536.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5679385582509852754" border="0" /></a><br /><br />It was truly a blessed Thanksgiving with family and friends.<br /><br />That night a certain few planned their Black Friday shopping.<br />Yes, they went and did it at midnight and on through til dawn!<br /><br />Can you tell which sister shopped 'til she dropped?<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimMeXr8YzTWwI3ZXIIllPHm7GFjBLFGUcSULsekN5cszhHoWKDcB3ZU0oz8PfXf6sSkt59PwHalzLns1gLBmtG_STInSdrQUMNgahemNwpbCx76ywqDc2m4GPx5ccRPNwS3OL7qw/s1600/IMG_2558.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimMeXr8YzTWwI3ZXIIllPHm7GFjBLFGUcSULsekN5cszhHoWKDcB3ZU0oz8PfXf6sSkt59PwHalzLns1gLBmtG_STInSdrQUMNgahemNwpbCx76ywqDc2m4GPx5ccRPNwS3OL7qw/s320/IMG_2558.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5679384747727354818" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiNw0cmbeLdlew5MyfVxjYFAFKoytuE6u3oNsdU_AX-xKZkicSTUoFxPCqAythrmOIx-4mqC8zgW7lbRwjDy0Op2pClGxemyot4_89sUPkLhmQ7DpYoNIVZ4vh0nMuJA9lZfaJxw/s1600/IMG_2559.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiNw0cmbeLdlew5MyfVxjYFAFKoytuE6u3oNsdU_AX-xKZkicSTUoFxPCqAythrmOIx-4mqC8zgW7lbRwjDy0Op2pClGxemyot4_89sUPkLhmQ7DpYoNIVZ4vh0nMuJA9lZfaJxw/s320/IMG_2559.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5679384556268482322" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhZ3gEb_IeF0GyJs_BXvd33c4l4u3J5waMX7bPeDpDbUgErnfjnKMKpXsxwU4LWgbqBYfS2swie2XCO6og2caisiRl0AJyVt8i6xOd0nV1DZIFNQfCKL4UqzcC8Afz3CKxQxRFsQ/s1600/IMG_2567.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhZ3gEb_IeF0GyJs_BXvd33c4l4u3J5waMX7bPeDpDbUgErnfjnKMKpXsxwU4LWgbqBYfS2swie2XCO6og2caisiRl0AJyVt8i6xOd0nV1DZIFNQfCKL4UqzcC8Afz3CKxQxRFsQ/s320/IMG_2567.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5679384391922190754" border="0" /></a><br /><br />'Twas a great weekend!Erber Correspondenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06011519600741833054noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10736155.post-76010119855543748702011-09-27T10:02:00.005-05:002011-09-27T10:24:25.471-05:00Update on The FamThis is a very nice picture, but . . . who took it? <span style="font-style: italic;">Hmmmm . . . </span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3hEYcFCththg_MeaFMgGx4s4_TK9PrTpAHs_DpqIU9-_tOcOYWyulxT-mxiP2cTfaM1tytV_4NDG-yBRkyR6pI_sfgIi9rBiK_iI418-7Hpk4HyrlrE49JfWHqvWkLN_nNg1i3A/s1600/Family+dinner+on+porch.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 180px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3hEYcFCththg_MeaFMgGx4s4_TK9PrTpAHs_DpqIU9-_tOcOYWyulxT-mxiP2cTfaM1tytV_4NDG-yBRkyR6pI_sfgIi9rBiK_iI418-7Hpk4HyrlrE49JfWHqvWkLN_nNg1i3A/s320/Family+dinner+on+porch.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5657055130344952770" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Someone is missing from the table!<br /><br />Someone very special...<br /><br />We need to add her(!) to the family...<br /><br />Goodie, goodie! Jonathan is going to do it!<br /><br />When? Soon! ;-)<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdzuFoZtn3gejdcQw-Z1EiORii6jIYm7CXi9ZyF3QGF_c_kDsXGs21LlArKoxJzS_49c8TFWkOHpruySwBp57BUVs_SgNShIGAu4C1RdRVhJDFO4O7DHAgAnfK4fkTHH6fiYtVeg/s1600/IMG_2236.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdzuFoZtn3gejdcQw-Z1EiORii6jIYm7CXi9ZyF3QGF_c_kDsXGs21LlArKoxJzS_49c8TFWkOHpruySwBp57BUVs_SgNShIGAu4C1RdRVhJDFO4O7DHAgAnfK4fkTHH6fiYtVeg/s320/IMG_2236.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5657059673172985442" border="0" /></a><br /><br />There she is! :-)<br /><br /><br />Congratulations, Jonathan & Allie!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh25Q9PqLInzPRAJzy5zqQBChBRl5-K3HZ87aRE5qUELx0K2AAJlKAqXeWysGRzf52oU0vRFb9Rl61-DSvgYn6UeYjAnxMFabp4UXPv8upkmALS2ay5z0D5H5U21pFu7utiQJDdoQ/s1600/Jonathan+%2526+Allie+Engaged.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 198px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh25Q9PqLInzPRAJzy5zqQBChBRl5-K3HZ87aRE5qUELx0K2AAJlKAqXeWysGRzf52oU0vRFb9Rl61-DSvgYn6UeYjAnxMFabp4UXPv8upkmALS2ay5z0D5H5U21pFu7utiQJDdoQ/s320/Jonathan+%2526+Allie+Engaged.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5657056144110508626" border="0" /></a>Erber Correspondenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06011519600741833054noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10736155.post-1241344026628461902011-09-07T17:28:00.014-05:002011-09-07T18:15:22.965-05:00Grandpa<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIFEJa-087q_x5dxd1Sx0QLZk-MQd5ynM2MIk4ewH3WshPrHfOxomwPRl9l_f-GBzDCf2V3lpDB6JEyllUhxwxvCXAvkftIgaJFhm7uELbz8xfftWCrXwai8NT8xU5lKGFTkpmMQ/s1600/CIMG0397.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIFEJa-087q_x5dxd1Sx0QLZk-MQd5ynM2MIk4ewH3WshPrHfOxomwPRl9l_f-GBzDCf2V3lpDB6JEyllUhxwxvCXAvkftIgaJFhm7uELbz8xfftWCrXwai8NT8xU5lKGFTkpmMQ/s320/CIMG0397.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5649749718353635874" border="0" /></a><br />Roger Henry Erber<br />March 12, 1926 ~ September 6, 2011<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiENJWkiLAVV02JT1s-M7a0LjHel5awF9BwRRlkACkgeNbO3qHJxWgbxErP2O9zsrHdHtZ28a4Vv03jo4MRhwhMFXWwglmZXK1EzNX8DX022EMm9kcyYy1y-YkWF0Ff71DouHTTBw/s1600/IMG_2289.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 272px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiENJWkiLAVV02JT1s-M7a0LjHel5awF9BwRRlkACkgeNbO3qHJxWgbxErP2O9zsrHdHtZ28a4Vv03jo4MRhwhMFXWwglmZXK1EzNX8DX022EMm9kcyYy1y-YkWF0Ff71DouHTTBw/s320/IMG_2289.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5649750702304574658" border="0" /></a><br />Born to an unwed teenage girl in 1926, my grandfather - Roger Henry Erber - was orphaned less than three years later when his mother, Elsie, died at just 20 years old. Elsie left her young son to the care of her own parents, Emil & Emma Erber, who raised him as their youngest son, and Grandpa knew them as "Pa & Ma."<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUJBZVyjg7Th2UNi7Z_3M-Z1ap-AwmH_pzsI-iodW-Q7HBstNrYUUkMbaXF62aQ6ZzJbq_uMEW8NbqdMSalqjJvl9J7Yp_4NdllH2zyNuGNrQowMElLFj0gENehUZqP4UkPDkLgg/s1600/IMG_2285.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 248px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUJBZVyjg7Th2UNi7Z_3M-Z1ap-AwmH_pzsI-iodW-Q7HBstNrYUUkMbaXF62aQ6ZzJbq_uMEW8NbqdMSalqjJvl9J7Yp_4NdllH2zyNuGNrQowMElLFj0gENehUZqP4UkPDkLgg/s320/IMG_2285.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5649750697582113826" border="0" /></a><br />Records indicate his baptism and confirmation in the Lutheran church, but we know little else of his childhood other than that Elsie's sister and brother-in-law wanted to adopt him (being unable to have children themselves), but "Ma" would not give her consent. (Aunt Ella did remain close to my Grandpa throughout her life and we have very special memories of her.)<br /><br />After finishing 11 years of schooling in 1943, at the age of 17 Grandpa enlisted in the US Marine Corps. "Ma" gave him her blessing to go, but with this caveat - "You know that the Germans will win."<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNKzYgY-gUolljz1zbEHgyDW0iy0Rm7FrFWi-ig9ILdFQNVAHAo7gFF9rsHF1qL7ZQEOUbfl718UsO-D2VBTmhMmJOv4a9TSjJJNVKfJZ5Oed1WCgP_eyLC5cFYFqzjJcGbvKmaw/s1600/IMG_2272.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNKzYgY-gUolljz1zbEHgyDW0iy0Rm7FrFWi-ig9ILdFQNVAHAo7gFF9rsHF1qL7ZQEOUbfl718UsO-D2VBTmhMmJOv4a9TSjJJNVKfJZ5Oed1WCgP_eyLC5cFYFqzjJcGbvKmaw/s320/IMG_2272.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5649750133827445778" border="0" /></a><br />While serving with the Marines, Grandpa maintained an occasional correspondence with his hometown newspaper giving us candid looks into his life in the military - even back then he had a way of saying things that was distinctly recognizable as him.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjz-jlVct612MLqJX4oLagzgIoYA9BNK3oZ1-e-4IhUTN5njuSXIPFrBEUoWqOMckRtpGspOBc229Ko49-vqzn6HV-rkRBX2bVdnV4KYlEe1J5NkrND_ulYBiY8CCEv5VF8SIm6Gg/s1600/IMG_2284.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 277px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjz-jlVct612MLqJX4oLagzgIoYA9BNK3oZ1-e-4IhUTN5njuSXIPFrBEUoWqOMckRtpGspOBc229Ko49-vqzn6HV-rkRBX2bVdnV4KYlEe1J5NkrND_ulYBiY8CCEv5VF8SIm6Gg/s320/IMG_2284.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5649750693267825234" border="0" /></a><br />He always felt that he wasn't "really" a Marine since he never saw combat, nonetheless we hold that his work in mechanical maintenance and repairs (primarily on the Corsair) was no doubt appreciated by those who were actually facing the enemy. He was stationed on islands throughout the Pacific as well as on mainland China, where he mastered one accomplishment that he boasted of all his life - the ability to count to 10 in Chinese.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFh4oUYb68OjUr4iijZtpnEzV7szIfcWosHqMDeG40aDZfIh5sljutTlrr7y7jvhgAGitsHhmO4viHQmN6S4L50uZ_QBL073AA8ZUS4S6kBJcS84Ou8O_SWcliiR2SGUoacEGdZg/s1600/IMG_2281.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 222px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFh4oUYb68OjUr4iijZtpnEzV7szIfcWosHqMDeG40aDZfIh5sljutTlrr7y7jvhgAGitsHhmO4viHQmN6S4L50uZ_QBL073AA8ZUS4S6kBJcS84Ou8O_SWcliiR2SGUoacEGdZg/s320/IMG_2281.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5649750142740112866" border="0" /></a><br />After returning home from the war, he met and married my grandmother, Ethel, on May 7, 1949. Arriving home from their honeymoon, Grandpa found his father-in-law digging the foundation for a home for the new couple. He often recounted how out of place he felt actually owning a home. He had never dreamed that he, the unwanted son/grandson of a German immigrant farming family, who returned from the war to help support his widowed "Ma," would actually climb so high as to own his own home.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtkVGFs3h5aOZbPdXTGRxkMkPChtoxb_jrZE2kgVf5vc7JSKMm6bGv7zjPrYAKnnHyCQXtGsFZ6XpxHV3tiitx6C079kMoawRdVPNULL3XLhvRdOd6TNztA3S62w9VviH1KM_Xsw/s1600/house.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtkVGFs3h5aOZbPdXTGRxkMkPChtoxb_jrZE2kgVf5vc7JSKMm6bGv7zjPrYAKnnHyCQXtGsFZ6XpxHV3tiitx6C079kMoawRdVPNULL3XLhvRdOd6TNztA3S62w9VviH1KM_Xsw/s320/house.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5649753712750365874" border="0" /></a><br />My grandparents lived in that home for over 61 years, until late November 2010 when they moved in with us.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgS9YnFql4_ytHSBOK4kR9-UjukkEERpfa9IRZNKRQf7Oml9_5upbPZrwqJIUghd2q_uAGXvFc6FV8_3irtUKAvSMX0rKLP4S1hgSTPK46CG4AlDVEwxZecVdlZGK7z227qZT4RLA/s1600/IMG_2283.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgS9YnFql4_ytHSBOK4kR9-UjukkEERpfa9IRZNKRQf7Oml9_5upbPZrwqJIUghd2q_uAGXvFc6FV8_3irtUKAvSMX0rKLP4S1hgSTPK46CG4AlDVEwxZecVdlZGK7z227qZT4RLA/s320/IMG_2283.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5649750690503754290" border="0" /></a><br />For almost 40 years (starting after his return from the war), Grandpa worked as a carpenter in Chicago and suburbs, and we have a variety of anecdotes that we remember him sharing of the men he worked with, jobs they worked on, and pranks he played. During the 1950's he also became father to a son, Roger, and a daughter, Jill (whose twin did not survive).<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBtb9a1w1HIdx1asjfGW83uMkrvS65f6HyT9EPsueHxyuFC56W_K9ZuBtoONsd6vq07N0JBsvk-j5mOXHmmGa0YrpAdkVwdPINAm2tK_8ceQjjcdVaF17zfpTblEX2w7GGFJKHfg/s1600/IMG_2293.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBtb9a1w1HIdx1asjfGW83uMkrvS65f6HyT9EPsueHxyuFC56W_K9ZuBtoONsd6vq07N0JBsvk-j5mOXHmmGa0YrpAdkVwdPINAm2tK_8ceQjjcdVaF17zfpTblEX2w7GGFJKHfg/s320/IMG_2293.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5649751155505529762" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwCgoe218f5hGE_yVz8K9udL9s-oEGNfcj1GAiPZ5w6bZ1VpMWYpWtX73VfXcRpMTBo1RPcOtQtbrKkwei7M4wwSkn61cOsfEeaCVM1tXDfP7qmJMs1tgolftkSmUL2C8PjvKVqQ/s1600/IMG_2294.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwCgoe218f5hGE_yVz8K9udL9s-oEGNfcj1GAiPZ5w6bZ1VpMWYpWtX73VfXcRpMTBo1RPcOtQtbrKkwei7M4wwSkn61cOsfEeaCVM1tXDfP7qmJMs1tgolftkSmUL2C8PjvKVqQ/s320/IMG_2294.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5649753159576603314" border="0" /></a><br />Following his retirement in the 1980's, Grandpa kept himself busy making crafts in his workshop, volunteering at his church, playing pinochle and other card games, cheering on the Chicago Cubs, and spending time with his grandchildren.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCURx2P7DFXstXkW7H_c8xTYIzcHxRQd2BDyehxXmhxz1hEJdsTtbaut4NgaUg3eT8fnaMWsPkXZeZ_hoOl-nKWBLKCXtzW6kGaB7sZpQkwS2fyTPZtl91VXR_pczYgBrFr0piCQ/s1600/IMG_2290.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCURx2P7DFXstXkW7H_c8xTYIzcHxRQd2BDyehxXmhxz1hEJdsTtbaut4NgaUg3eT8fnaMWsPkXZeZ_hoOl-nKWBLKCXtzW6kGaB7sZpQkwS2fyTPZtl91VXR_pczYgBrFr0piCQ/s320/IMG_2290.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5649750707490773698" border="0" /></a><br />All together, he would live to see 8 grandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren (11th due in a couple of months)!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0AT_xQaHLlQ9d4_kOcQiTr4QSCt01prpVZdTmukELNohLdfBlhhu3ra_K3B-hRuUb_e-9lvYYkV1yM8ylxElqiP5GyNNWAr7t0pX5JNwo6pq4c2bYGBoy-pHkiDjQNa58-x1BEw/s1600/PB280069.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0AT_xQaHLlQ9d4_kOcQiTr4QSCt01prpVZdTmukELNohLdfBlhhu3ra_K3B-hRuUb_e-9lvYYkV1yM8ylxElqiP5GyNNWAr7t0pX5JNwo6pq4c2bYGBoy-pHkiDjQNa58-x1BEw/s320/PB280069.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5649751161620697186" border="0" /></a><br />As time progressed, the mental and physical health of both of my grandparents became such that living on their own was no longer an option for them.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNmrs8xFt_WfbeB_Zapb3ScyPhyphenhyphenbWIvEm03TNQS5ZJs13kMfcsa-TiPaf-aH9CiVJQTiw-T65s6NAUUqMNVhozwFRV-oyVn1Na1TO_t5ESzHdwWIC_a0NYnqPBmK-zs0qTV7ICAQ/s1600/withWinston.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 239px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNmrs8xFt_WfbeB_Zapb3ScyPhyphenhyphenbWIvEm03TNQS5ZJs13kMfcsa-TiPaf-aH9CiVJQTiw-T65s6NAUUqMNVhozwFRV-oyVn1Na1TO_t5ESzHdwWIC_a0NYnqPBmK-zs0qTV7ICAQ/s320/withWinston.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5649751168062519378" border="0" /></a><br />Over the summer of 2010, our family prepared our home to accommodate them as well, and on the day after Thanksgiving 2010, they moved in.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKAesJxM9aCxCro4e-JaRrLxkLJ_AV802Q_y7iAq9mS5oDvFR9OxnEdAMPCwE_9AhUH00p5zfowSfECF154EEsyXgzje8ythCPoFlMmBT0HLq_jf8VFaGdRmiRKiacdkw904fwjA/s1600/DSC_0003.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKAesJxM9aCxCro4e-JaRrLxkLJ_AV802Q_y7iAq9mS5oDvFR9OxnEdAMPCwE_9AhUH00p5zfowSfECF154EEsyXgzje8ythCPoFlMmBT0HLq_jf8VFaGdRmiRKiacdkw904fwjA/s320/DSC_0003.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5649749735669285394" border="0" /></a><br />On March 12, 2011 we celebrated Grandpa's 85th birthday with all the family here. Just hours later (during the night), he fell and severely broke his leg. The next few months were spent in the hospital as he waited for his leg to heal, only to find that the extended period of immobility had completely removed any option of using his legs again. His brain apparently "forgot" how to move them.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLpsy5BZnMlpbSHBiKf8SPssf4ZG6GCQVOYnBNjtUlp5EW3ZCZmoozPtJEj3ekoqfQeC080twtSacUBF6Z0bFOYvOrY8jxzW3SWvd_avxcRfwnL44BTuP31MuaXuADF9uhsc3b8Q/s1600/CIMG0560.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLpsy5BZnMlpbSHBiKf8SPssf4ZG6GCQVOYnBNjtUlp5EW3ZCZmoozPtJEj3ekoqfQeC080twtSacUBF6Z0bFOYvOrY8jxzW3SWvd_avxcRfwnL44BTuP31MuaXuADF9uhsc3b8Q/s320/CIMG0560.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5649749732785049394" border="0" /></a><br />Other medical complications ensued, but on July 6, he moved back home with us - confined to his bed or wheelchair. His condition, however, continued to deteriorate. By mid-August he was completely bed-bound and hardly eating. Joseph & Josiah (his youngest grandsons), and Mom (his daughter-in-law) handled most of his care through the last weeks as gangrene and MRSA ravaged his feet and lower legs.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiM51yxNAxcgFXnEKzssaWCKJoRhYOOHbTP4xielLfZ-RDlP4kLYo2upVrLUN1iFB23WoXkmesj97FcQWPb5u9wwlIgISzPDSXOfU8owGZIZmjH2yVLCxbBWRyQjbve7JDHKWjd7g/s1600/IMG_2049.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiM51yxNAxcgFXnEKzssaWCKJoRhYOOHbTP4xielLfZ-RDlP4kLYo2upVrLUN1iFB23WoXkmesj97FcQWPb5u9wwlIgISzPDSXOfU8owGZIZmjH2yVLCxbBWRyQjbve7JDHKWjd7g/s320/IMG_2049.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5649750132173638738" border="0" /></a><br />On August 19th he was admitted to Hospice care, and we are very grateful for the assistance they have offered us. In fact, many have helped with the hands-on care for Grandpa in our home - MiHee, Josh & Katherine (friends of our family), Tammy (with Home Health), Denise, Stacy, and Louise (with Transition Hospice) have been great blessings to our family and we are thankful to have known them and had them in our home over these last couple of months.<br /><br />By September, it was obvious that Grandpa was growing much weaker and on Saturday, September 3rd we didn't think he would make it through the night. After that he was mostly unconscious and unable to accept any food or water (though we worked to keep his mouth moist, he would not swallow at all), although occasionally he would open his eyes or indicate with some response that he was aware of our presence.<br /><br />Monday, being Labor Day, all the family was able to come over and spend the day at our home. In the early afternoon Grandpa was surrounded by his son and daughter-in-law, and all his grandchildren and great-grandchildren (excepting one granddaughter-in-law and newborn great-grandson who stayed outside of the room). We let him know that we were all there, and then sang to him the hymn that has been his favorite for as long as we can remember - How Great Thou Art. By the time we sang the last verse, several voices had dropped out due to tears, but we rejoiced in the words, "When Christ shall come with shout of acclamation and take me home, what joy shall fill my heart! Then I shall bow in humble adoration, and there proclaim, 'My God, how great Thou art!"<br /><br />Tuesday morning, Sept. 6, he was still breathing - but quite a bit of time passed between each breath. By mid-morning it became obvious that he would be leaving us very soon. Mom quickly called us all back to his bedroom and we let him know we were all with him - and then watched for each breath. At about 10:00am, he left his weakened and diseased body behind and headed to glory!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggKLfWQmRu48uEFuYnEYqmoFIV0X6Q6_rkfffWEGcGKu4eRDn3emEFe62fpn0isZmUzFHq8zbHHUw8DygscGhEQgl1AgRNxkVtX4YZTukTwh_3zBoeVVdrw8V4Ka9EeWzuZZlqRw/s1600/CIMG0538.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggKLfWQmRu48uEFuYnEYqmoFIV0X6Q6_rkfffWEGcGKu4eRDn3emEFe62fpn0isZmUzFHq8zbHHUw8DygscGhEQgl1AgRNxkVtX4YZTukTwh_3zBoeVVdrw8V4Ka9EeWzuZZlqRw/s320/CIMG0538.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5649758435679378642" border="0" /></a><br />We have many special memories of Grandpa that we will cherish through the years to come. In them, we remember a kind, strong, generous gentleman, with a twinkle in his eye, a sense of humor that kept us smiling, a reverence for God and respect for the church of Jesus Christ, and a steady faithfulness in every duty that shone as an example to us all.<br /><br /><br />~~~<br />On a side note, every person on staff at the various hospitals/clinics he interacted with commented on how much they enjoyed having him as a patient; how nice he was, never complaining, always smiling and saying "thank you" for every little service - even when in pain, or heavily medicated. And that was true throughout his life. As Mom sat with him one afternoon a few weeks ago, he told her he felt guilty that he was taking her time. He was one of the most grateful people I've known. Humble, reserved, hardworking - and always ready with his twinkling smile and a "thank you." Perhaps some of that is due to his feeling, from his family circumstances as a child, like he was a bit of an underdog - unworthy of any real notice. He was always willing to give, never demanding anything, and never wanting anyone to go out of their way for him.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBzs8untq-OklgSmkbMaZ2xVUD6oLAkrqxIRbi_SSRPomxj-yiJ8R70mo-KDACfuOCVDBa-lxaMsTyZy7FUTpLWtTcFBmFpcuCNCdPEhwiaJeU7Ztty-MvGStLIWN5veeGX2PT1Q/s1600/CIMG0556.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBzs8untq-OklgSmkbMaZ2xVUD6oLAkrqxIRbi_SSRPomxj-yiJ8R70mo-KDACfuOCVDBa-lxaMsTyZy7FUTpLWtTcFBmFpcuCNCdPEhwiaJeU7Ztty-MvGStLIWN5veeGX2PT1Q/s320/CIMG0556.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5649758437231822450" border="0" /></a><br />A day or so before he died, I was sitting with him just holding his hand when he started trying to communicate something to me, but his voice was so weak I couldn't make it out. So, I kept guessing and he kept working at trying to talk. Finally, after he got his need communicated (change of position) and we got him all settled again, he made one more great effort at speaking and got it out - "Thank you!" I believe those were the last words I heard him say.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJsD4nsHEVSD2imYT4PuO4BE0hxMz_T-85RGKET1ReSmu3D8hxmki89a-XZvsjYHqmXXw4srMm4xWIP7ROcLzfRncdVt9ss59mxgEiyeYX2G04jclNKILUSghMCEPUL4TUIbqWEw/s1600/JR_Grandpa.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 239px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJsD4nsHEVSD2imYT4PuO4BE0hxMz_T-85RGKET1ReSmu3D8hxmki89a-XZvsjYHqmXXw4srMm4xWIP7ROcLzfRncdVt9ss59mxgEiyeYX2G04jclNKILUSghMCEPUL4TUIbqWEw/s320/JR_Grandpa.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5649752219442085314" border="0" /></a><br />I'll miss you, Grandpa!<br /><br />-Jessica<br /><br /><br />~~~<br /><a href="http://glhillsfuneralhome.com/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=1255079&fh_id=12950">Visitation will be held Friday, September 9, 2011 at 11am,<br />until time of the Funeral Service, 12:00pm, at</a>:<br />Immanuel Lutheran Church<br />855 Lee Street<br />Des Plaines, IL 60016Erber Correspondenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06011519600741833054noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10736155.post-3570837934558956592011-08-22T11:04:00.000-05:002011-08-25T11:05:14.526-05:00Happy Birthday, Josiah!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_dvJ9F9T69fEg5V8yFR4ZhXI9giKJ0AM18-g0pu4CCkj2yg-Nahs67t_XLEfyjueigaDEQEbBWvFdxVSuKJ3eIZDF8bv6ZvzwQr8-6YJYIWjncGRBDli0LVw5AtObIm-pF3EHAA/s1600/Josiah.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 276px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_dvJ9F9T69fEg5V8yFR4ZhXI9giKJ0AM18-g0pu4CCkj2yg-Nahs67t_XLEfyjueigaDEQEbBWvFdxVSuKJ3eIZDF8bv6ZvzwQr8-6YJYIWjncGRBDli0LVw5AtObIm-pF3EHAA/s320/Josiah.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5644825261804842578" border="0" /></a>
<br />Happy 15th Birthday, Josiah!!
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<br />Erber Correspondenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06011519600741833054noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10736155.post-90935974369748251632011-08-19T13:34:00.004-05:002011-08-19T13:41:18.575-05:00Welcome Jack!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgECtbMZvwiHlqH72-qQu3b_Ow4o7z7c12dNP9whDYCLHixBtxjWyqh2wUoVCPk5BqhFN76eQ0AYPqMEok-225urJeCSv2R6NMbb0gkC4Hcf8EkZjoJsiwu1Y1S4LSuqKYJezMZpA/s1600/Baby+Boy+Erber.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 270px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgECtbMZvwiHlqH72-qQu3b_Ow4o7z7c12dNP9whDYCLHixBtxjWyqh2wUoVCPk5BqhFN76eQ0AYPqMEok-225urJeCSv2R6NMbb0gkC4Hcf8EkZjoJsiwu1Y1S4LSuqKYJezMZpA/s320/Baby+Boy+Erber.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5642637954032368434" border="0" /></a>
<br />We are SO excited to announce the arrival of:
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<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Jack Michael Alan Erber</span>
<br />August 18, 2011
<br />3:02am, 8lb. 4oz.
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<br />Little Jack was born on his daddy's birthday! Happy Birthday, Jeremy!
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<br />The sibling gang!
<br />Erber Correspondenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06011519600741833054noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10736155.post-61366388640500130562011-07-19T10:35:00.004-05:002011-07-19T10:47:50.494-05:00L'Orage<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTNm2ucbFC2F36OT33F0hx9jVqq1L8Z8gIwlEzjQONmmS3FWT_Iy8eZhJCE5ABPg_yAsnWs7oHO6rO8UcQV7cT2mHZzP6zwNOdixhIQc84mhmLmnXxdaHlijD1Zufv1k1N70PKfA/s1600/IMG_2088.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTNm2ucbFC2F36OT33F0hx9jVqq1L8Z8gIwlEzjQONmmS3FWT_Iy8eZhJCE5ABPg_yAsnWs7oHO6rO8UcQV7cT2mHZzP6zwNOdixhIQc84mhmLmnXxdaHlijD1Zufv1k1N70PKfA/s320/IMG_2088.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5631088001795902354" border="0" /></a><br />Just a few pictures from last week's storm. This is why our power was out for several days...<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCKzFa5Rl5M26pBwd8shv4bbO5epCQTRGcPwJ5UtNIervdTSVA-6IwAwE8IAF4cjRwtadWaIGoaK7u43LwJm6HQFV0Y94-IUCyYgLqEloOwxQsrVtVNsRBHD9rpdBBpy5Nu5mbrw/s1600/IMG_2087.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCKzFa5Rl5M26pBwd8shv4bbO5epCQTRGcPwJ5UtNIervdTSVA-6IwAwE8IAF4cjRwtadWaIGoaK7u43LwJm6HQFV0Y94-IUCyYgLqEloOwxQsrVtVNsRBHD9rpdBBpy5Nu5mbrw/s320/IMG_2087.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5631087994083808098" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5FiU6Ay_MAygBtiiuFxXjdPLkgf-UFFaqXOxAPjFULE-IYdoLZPeVNGp9C379KBDemUEWCOnawqcZHEMYvuOXwlkfZdkUsc1Vhxi8QqxpOCClMDBewm8D4CENntEyi1vAuPCDNA/s1600/IMG_2085.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5FiU6Ay_MAygBtiiuFxXjdPLkgf-UFFaqXOxAPjFULE-IYdoLZPeVNGp9C379KBDemUEWCOnawqcZHEMYvuOXwlkfZdkUsc1Vhxi8QqxpOCClMDBewm8D4CENntEyi1vAuPCDNA/s320/IMG_2085.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5631087687186900754" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiITVHM7FR3RAFG7sy1slLjTIY0BANrkZV_ubhaI0pocSTy5AJVbTjD4nsuqcI5tUNsmDTBqSPvshBS8vS9wRgdQ5e1wMQRS8ln57LyVqSNPwRUObUsk0ojEFRjHzgF2Zf37JujkA/s1600/IMG_2083.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiITVHM7FR3RAFG7sy1slLjTIY0BANrkZV_ubhaI0pocSTy5AJVbTjD4nsuqcI5tUNsmDTBqSPvshBS8vS9wRgdQ5e1wMQRS8ln57LyVqSNPwRUObUsk0ojEFRjHzgF2Zf37JujkA/s320/IMG_2083.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5631087674312102130" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibCjWcAZZnPKeoyglVURgv9MdhUvFh0CZxboNPXydA7yuQq-l4fYndVuBDMQnJyyj40KhHyznVKblgUTnrjLg-ZRSUwB82Qrpe7vCPkq5xclw945jApGSUw_MEnteUSatjBeQHBQ/s1600/IMG_2078.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibCjWcAZZnPKeoyglVURgv9MdhUvFh0CZxboNPXydA7yuQq-l4fYndVuBDMQnJyyj40KhHyznVKblgUTnrjLg-ZRSUwB82Qrpe7vCPkq5xclw945jApGSUw_MEnteUSatjBeQHBQ/s320/IMG_2078.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5631087668107523138" border="0" /></a><br />Above: Our Greatest Loss - the tree the grandkids' favorite swing was in!<br /><br />Below: Our Driveway. Had those trees fallen on a slightly different angle we would have lost vehicles, or our living room. God is good!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbNZ-eOm6W5Xh968O0XDgYw1qvwtadGYuufQNWwkmv_F94VE1znR5-HCGyIfxWXs6dCsjeQsxKAiSAda7-3m8L-LD78WBEtQi7rUlqHoSZQkwU0oPEIdy9Nooej4RUTgzuh2lczw/s1600/IMG_2074.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbNZ-eOm6W5Xh968O0XDgYw1qvwtadGYuufQNWwkmv_F94VE1znR5-HCGyIfxWXs6dCsjeQsxKAiSAda7-3m8L-LD78WBEtQi7rUlqHoSZQkwU0oPEIdy9Nooej4RUTgzuh2lczw/s320/IMG_2074.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5631087663594243746" border="0" /></a>Erber Correspondenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06011519600741833054noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10736155.post-81052877970328911722011-07-08T11:19:00.003-05:002011-07-08T11:26:25.932-05:00Colorado<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3XrHm_mXX9ymYTnO0_gedoREwEF1mxa5h6wtKppcV6zjJzdqlXkPcM0iSGdna3WraSYXm7P4YvKR_uSe2r2wtD3oy-2hhqKfD-s2VXNZaau4xJpEyyAlOI6syw3maTKLMNg6p3w/s1600/IMG_1670.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3XrHm_mXX9ymYTnO0_gedoREwEF1mxa5h6wtKppcV6zjJzdqlXkPcM0iSGdna3WraSYXm7P4YvKR_uSe2r2wtD3oy-2hhqKfD-s2VXNZaau4xJpEyyAlOI6syw3maTKLMNg6p3w/s320/IMG_1670.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5627016973221605682" border="0" /></a><br />We just got back from a week away in Colorado! It was a very refreshing - and much needed - time away for our family. We also had incredible hosts while we were there. Thanks SO much, Roach family - You were wonderful!<br /><br />Life has been non-stop since we got back, especially the last couple of days with various medical issues with Grandpa & Grandma. So, this is a very short, quick post that can't come close to describing our trip! :-)<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhVnEgTBSdRUPZ2cGrLo5OuwzLRl5j5heP8W0cazZMe55c4iMyZPhb2LgYZ4C905DM6QI1dv9xbLoyG5-AuBtk2CoaHpF4pBMCSXmmTOCPaieYg48uV-dXw-MNinE54BTAkGBLvg/s1600/141.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhVnEgTBSdRUPZ2cGrLo5OuwzLRl5j5heP8W0cazZMe55c4iMyZPhb2LgYZ4C905DM6QI1dv9xbLoyG5-AuBtk2CoaHpF4pBMCSXmmTOCPaieYg48uV-dXw-MNinE54BTAkGBLvg/s320/141.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5627018532838348098" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirgIzfejShh-WRkwJsWalBGoT9pltjFtPDc7SlrltS-dqxJdwHju7JoXPQj_pCnlSdiR5lOvn5OKCKnqqKQZg2ZTwSboLF8w2jBTNdp-oB09eLnP7uvavAGJFxEvSgaa2rbJbFSA/s1600/IMG_1609.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirgIzfejShh-WRkwJsWalBGoT9pltjFtPDc7SlrltS-dqxJdwHju7JoXPQj_pCnlSdiR5lOvn5OKCKnqqKQZg2ZTwSboLF8w2jBTNdp-oB09eLnP7uvavAGJFxEvSgaa2rbJbFSA/s320/IMG_1609.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5627016967460881522" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_MYaV2pxpXr5WE4aKPqXVVl4qfl_KxsgwHTLz5oe9oD5zi7H32jgfdMeGidX40EgSw8RUdKn388Bmw7P7jMALMZo2H1T5K2NG81py2_BRxj7pAFD5AfDi40C8M2WONLP5W-0lRw/s1600/IMG_1758.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_MYaV2pxpXr5WE4aKPqXVVl4qfl_KxsgwHTLz5oe9oD5zi7H32jgfdMeGidX40EgSw8RUdKn388Bmw7P7jMALMZo2H1T5K2NG81py2_BRxj7pAFD5AfDi40C8M2WONLP5W-0lRw/s320/IMG_1758.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5627016981149607490" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjum9VkJZv2u7b_j_WeZh-RU9AUGr85kyHvprQA0aHMRmX0vbzyGYins9uo9n92GMIAla26DnKVVyC2ciCxRRorsHYhjV29wbDFi6NmDSCysUwWROCpdgXuArXE4gKfrfrjO5WCxQ/s1600/IMG_1886.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjum9VkJZv2u7b_j_WeZh-RU9AUGr85kyHvprQA0aHMRmX0vbzyGYins9uo9n92GMIAla26DnKVVyC2ciCxRRorsHYhjV29wbDFi6NmDSCysUwWROCpdgXuArXE4gKfrfrjO5WCxQ/s320/IMG_1886.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5627017067466968194" border="0" /></a>Erber Correspondenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06011519600741833054noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10736155.post-15503108381530128532011-07-08T11:01:00.001-05:002012-05-31T15:57:57.933-05:00<div></div>Erber Correspondenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06011519600741833054noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10736155.post-3903416731226086912011-06-18T06:42:00.002-05:002011-06-18T06:47:47.647-05:00Memorial Day<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGZohiRIYx4n-7WYV6HuWe5TsroL0lphOYHarUjKYagMT8X0LSCUrAXiwKZwalq8MCFVexIn-382jivCKZ3c9WLEQWxfeJQ9Xgu76dRx-jEe7yu0-6jjtOIfGrXuB1AzvVs8daBg/s1600/5-30-11+054-2.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGZohiRIYx4n-7WYV6HuWe5TsroL0lphOYHarUjKYagMT8X0LSCUrAXiwKZwalq8MCFVexIn-382jivCKZ3c9WLEQWxfeJQ9Xgu76dRx-jEe7yu0-6jjtOIfGrXuB1AzvVs8daBg/s320/5-30-11+054-2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5619523824000039426" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Our family had a fun Memorial Day together. It was a very hot and windy day. But, that didn't keep us from smiling - thanks to Justin Hill's antics! Thanks also go to Wendy Hill for capturing the moment for us!Erber Correspondenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06011519600741833054noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10736155.post-25913567576414123142011-06-07T07:21:00.003-05:002011-06-07T07:24:15.483-05:00Joseph's Graduation<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKym08arQBQBkNa_eIb8IPGqfLgZiEwkDmiNpHL4hO1ZeAXxMh_ZMaCeDVwy9KwtFLexqYsfnA2UXp4z6C8ZqVOHehzHZlfVE0JqKqf7xMZQl1BSls9Nq3qCE9IcFTTRLQ-VeRFA/s1600/CIMG1073.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKym08arQBQBkNa_eIb8IPGqfLgZiEwkDmiNpHL4hO1ZeAXxMh_ZMaCeDVwy9KwtFLexqYsfnA2UXp4z6C8ZqVOHehzHZlfVE0JqKqf7xMZQl1BSls9Nq3qCE9IcFTTRLQ-VeRFA/s320/CIMG1073.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5615452104519916978" border="0" /></a><br />Yesterday Joseph graduated from his paramedic training class! He's put a lot of work into his training and we're very proud of all he's done. Congratulations, Joseph!!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEvnLa4DMDVggDw9pzGDvR0uXDrEzHSljUAGBauPUm17_Jml_hACDkwfnqYORfKBqy9_qS_n6H5-RjB2m-AhJk91XWdyxMFrIjHeWFboH28gGg20UAsMUZ9_sSUjTUqbRAJskulw/s1600/CIMG1063.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEvnLa4DMDVggDw9pzGDvR0uXDrEzHSljUAGBauPUm17_Jml_hACDkwfnqYORfKBqy9_qS_n6H5-RjB2m-AhJk91XWdyxMFrIjHeWFboH28gGg20UAsMUZ9_sSUjTUqbRAJskulw/s320/CIMG1063.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5615452105419180690" border="0" /></a>Erber Correspondenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06011519600741833054noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10736155.post-28436337262062790172011-04-21T14:18:00.007-05:002011-04-21T18:39:10.835-05:00Moving Towards Spring!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoB-wSmwo6HeqbGUxPKPVABMBJMvxcb5UunO2CdV7TQlo_abePwdvLXevSlfrgofA-yFE8sjAqcUpFc1XJl8PFk0C-j5tg8V-2715rrqu23dUnDMdGMWYa90IKlSYxgZJtazLvGA/s1600/CIMG9911.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoB-wSmwo6HeqbGUxPKPVABMBJMvxcb5UunO2CdV7TQlo_abePwdvLXevSlfrgofA-yFE8sjAqcUpFc1XJl8PFk0C-j5tg8V-2715rrqu23dUnDMdGMWYa90IKlSYxgZJtazLvGA/s320/CIMG9911.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5598120808381593138" border="0" /></a><br />This is the home my grandparents lived in all their married lives, until they moved in with us last fall. It is also the home that my parents lived in when they were first married, the home that we lived in while we built the house we live in now! Life with Grandpa & Grandma in our home is quite different than life was before! But God is always good and gives the extra grace needed when we need it!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjck7iYtSPKFKpOusmTJDWC25Y9HIslKsIHQmokzdcDIIFiUzS_AnzE-9WVhyUSJk1czz3aLsfo0LYaLnzzutYej4zSOU5xn5VNzu0nengKJGqbPPaAE7uKeC7CNkipKPqd5bnqMg/s1600/CIMG0536.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjck7iYtSPKFKpOusmTJDWC25Y9HIslKsIHQmokzdcDIIFiUzS_AnzE-9WVhyUSJk1czz3aLsfo0LYaLnzzutYej4zSOU5xn5VNzu0nengKJGqbPPaAE7uKeC7CNkipKPqd5bnqMg/s320/CIMG0536.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5598119869268501250" border="0" /></a><br />Grandma has Alzheimer's, but even though she doesn't know who they are, she enjoys seeing her great-grandchildren when they visit!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDOCw7SQG8EpAYYWZc6t28sGfI-I2P7150_oRsUnOZ1p9zLbaCyGgyHT3GNXUep3tEV3zKNFRRQ-8XQzLIZ0M8rbqhc8EzpygUzhSQ7uAHpBnYEj__rpg5i6VCywPfn9W_x2eI1A/s1600/CIMG0559.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDOCw7SQG8EpAYYWZc6t28sGfI-I2P7150_oRsUnOZ1p9zLbaCyGgyHT3GNXUep3tEV3zKNFRRQ-8XQzLIZ0M8rbqhc8EzpygUzhSQ7uAHpBnYEj__rpg5i6VCywPfn9W_x2eI1A/s320/CIMG0559.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5598120512195077186" border="0" /></a><br />Grandpa also is dealing with considerable dementia, but after some instruction was able to relearn how to play some basic card games, which Caroline enjoyed playing with him. The morning after his 85th birthday in March, Grandpa fell and broke his leg pretty badly and has been in a local hospital/rehab center since then.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQHvWMlBCDUP_1HR4Uf9nflxH-gpBssNKv_bLtzM-gY_vGk-RP7oEDNN0SJ1jefaYGi7vSqeT1zOHrq0shia_EFEgdOmMFW1rhssQmlIBWZVRrBkvUzSWAy-NypfsIYYIgKqnA_Q/s1600/CIMG0582.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQHvWMlBCDUP_1HR4Uf9nflxH-gpBssNKv_bLtzM-gY_vGk-RP7oEDNN0SJ1jefaYGi7vSqeT1zOHrq0shia_EFEgdOmMFW1rhssQmlIBWZVRrBkvUzSWAy-NypfsIYYIgKqnA_Q/s320/CIMG0582.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5598120531854307346" border="0" /></a><br />Long winter evenings are great for reading...<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZPi9WguTuFKxT8hlQAjV2MDd14bSI_JbW_WtvJbYz9S0tY8zA78i1B0ZhXHDxRf-XxZqVQBEl6bKK4xf8eL3dE35Ykr4aU-unBfqtqYXSyy49HSS_vnIag7lVplic7zL3BUSRpg/s1600/189784_10150117896932832_762807831_6457609_2092361_n.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZPi9WguTuFKxT8hlQAjV2MDd14bSI_JbW_WtvJbYz9S0tY8zA78i1B0ZhXHDxRf-XxZqVQBEl6bKK4xf8eL3dE35Ykr4aU-unBfqtqYXSyy49HSS_vnIag7lVplic7zL3BUSRpg/s320/189784_10150117896932832_762807831_6457609_2092361_n.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5598120510160839314" border="0" /></a><br />Oh, yes! <a href="http://www.libertyday.net/">Liberty Day</a> is a big part of our lives each spring! :-) It was a bit crazy to pull off this year, but God sent "friends to fight our battles with us" and we are SO grateful for our church family jumping in and picking things up, bringing meals over, and providing other support along the way! Other dear friends joined the forces for the week of the event and we could never have done it without them! Many, many thanks to all those who participated in hosting/supporting/attending this event - the hand of God was quite evident in you all!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR7Gp5hPdmOwaRwdyyXRz4d-A5el0LBqCUKdFZYsyyS9fslGhE5LZ84OkiCJ5zFFu1H0DKzrJMGnnh0PAgE8PJeVlKqmLrQIh5ry7ojBJy28sK1weUmOpASMeYAc0Y9Y9EL8xB4w/s1600/3-28-11+021.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR7Gp5hPdmOwaRwdyyXRz4d-A5el0LBqCUKdFZYsyyS9fslGhE5LZ84OkiCJ5zFFu1H0DKzrJMGnnh0PAgE8PJeVlKqmLrQIh5ry7ojBJy28sK1weUmOpASMeYAc0Y9Y9EL8xB4w/s320/3-28-11+021.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5598120490814977330" border="0" /></a><br />Dr. Joe Morecraft and Dr. Phil Kayser were our guest speakers this year and they brought an incredible set of messages to those who attended. <span style="font-style: italic;">(Contact Josh about ordering a set of the recordings. He's in the midst of changing/updating/restructuring his whole website, so he doesn't have the order form online right now, but you can still email or call him about an order! They are excellent - you need to hear them!)</span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrrg1hxeb3Cdwfbm0sBXkb9lFkkNcVpc1TFEYMkGvnNEiZEygxg3pozAyyWJg55FkqX1shKLkXPZ8cp0wqY2eW_7-x1LTBuyQWNYhxv1h-EDKrHhzLWsKvl56BGcQiHuizx-zl8A/s1600/3-27-11+027.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 228px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrrg1hxeb3Cdwfbm0sBXkb9lFkkNcVpc1TFEYMkGvnNEiZEygxg3pozAyyWJg55FkqX1shKLkXPZ8cp0wqY2eW_7-x1LTBuyQWNYhxv1h-EDKrHhzLWsKvl56BGcQiHuizx-zl8A/s320/3-27-11+027.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5598120488708990290" border="0" /></a><br />Despite an engagement elsewhere in the country that weekend, Patrick Henry did make his flight back to Chicago to be present for the evening!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqd99R8u7yVgBxwn68iF_5DSnIiBoqR00zyGiU5doYsqEDlIm6F5AA6_86KXOIR8Vf11cKJNzmLk4vahmCr5u_hQozvS-oWp3-bpcTdSVRZ7ifda0wvpvBsw5KDJSxCcceKj9jUQ/s1600/CIMG0811.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqd99R8u7yVgBxwn68iF_5DSnIiBoqR00zyGiU5doYsqEDlIm6F5AA6_86KXOIR8Vf11cKJNzmLk4vahmCr5u_hQozvS-oWp3-bpcTdSVRZ7ifda0wvpvBsw5KDJSxCcceKj9jUQ/s320/CIMG0811.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5598120805944368946" border="0" /></a><br />Ah, one last photo! :-) On Friday, April 15, we hosted our monthly dinner and games night with the families in our church. Since it <span style="font-style: italic;">was</span> April 15, we of course had a tax and money theme! Quite a fun evening, even if illness shrunk us to a rather small group that night!Erber Correspondenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06011519600741833054noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10736155.post-29388403523613055062010-12-29T13:59:00.002-06:002010-12-29T14:06:21.092-06:00Merry Christmas!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1cUwwffTeOgO3MKe3IdTzDRzYgp640eQC5Mf_oMbVLKmiY-5XE9or0rvEe7BHCAjm_-CTS7IXw90HJJC3aVnHOlJJtPzI389M-HuUnUm_BzfRv9QT8XJFDDkPhJEL_tNeuadvxw/s1600/Copy+of+ErberFam2010.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 290px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1cUwwffTeOgO3MKe3IdTzDRzYgp640eQC5Mf_oMbVLKmiY-5XE9or0rvEe7BHCAjm_-CTS7IXw90HJJC3aVnHOlJJtPzI389M-HuUnUm_BzfRv9QT8XJFDDkPhJEL_tNeuadvxw/s320/Copy+of+ErberFam2010.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5556197014540792562" border="0" /></a><br />Hoping your Christmas was as incredibly fabulous as ours was!<br />May the Lord bless your family as 2010 comes to a close and 2011 draws near!Erber Correspondenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06011519600741833054noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10736155.post-89417398013248967532010-12-04T20:02:00.007-06:002010-12-04T20:24:29.642-06:00Whose Birthday Is It?<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjcce79wyiKq-wKsP6Qor0L8ff8BEQQD0vZbMUwRv7oznLN6wK8UnEDu-pm0ETDS1p9Tp3PCa7mQKSF8L_-isZIetefW1F1m8ASsvIGbU6BA7FsA2CSC2v0hUBQnrZ3kgzJ4MKkA/s1600/DSC_0162.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjcce79wyiKq-wKsP6Qor0L8ff8BEQQD0vZbMUwRv7oznLN6wK8UnEDu-pm0ETDS1p9Tp3PCa7mQKSF8L_-isZIetefW1F1m8ASsvIGbU6BA7FsA2CSC2v0hUBQnrZ3kgzJ4MKkA/s320/DSC_0162.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5547013945367506978" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:180%;"><br /><br /></span><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:times new roman;" > ...........It's Trenor's!</span></span><br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-s4PEEa7CaVVQyRHhNsdsEoeXOYrKKtVnUNbfqdYrR-OYVxnSxYvAZNbnVWFTOswPP_Y7jc68smBcCjVq_x1Lls3yvUYjaXgxiuvWAOlEu_ZgH5ersHIilh885cC4t05OCzvD5Q/s1600/DSC_0152.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-s4PEEa7CaVVQyRHhNsdsEoeXOYrKKtVnUNbfqdYrR-OYVxnSxYvAZNbnVWFTOswPP_Y7jc68smBcCjVq_x1Lls3yvUYjaXgxiuvWAOlEu_ZgH5ersHIilh885cC4t05OCzvD5Q/s320/DSC_0152.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5547014022485122914" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Happy first birthday, buddy!!</span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9vokLFM1jv3zosmCNZ8Et3gV5aDII1YFHOfMdetoYUw20Gnm6p-6vzjOLDjbHGM0QGc3xQI-x3O9RKgOVUX34ZvpTLcLK6yZEN1fhx1-AlUnkyLN2XQbi4K77q0cPVl4dKMkZuw/s1600/DSC_0164.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9vokLFM1jv3zosmCNZ8Et3gV5aDII1YFHOfMdetoYUw20Gnm6p-6vzjOLDjbHGM0QGc3xQI-x3O9RKgOVUX34ZvpTLcLK6yZEN1fhx1-AlUnkyLN2XQbi4K77q0cPVl4dKMkZuw/s320/DSC_0164.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5547018172101996274" border="0" /></a>Erber Correspondenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06011519600741833054noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10736155.post-47881512769206099082010-12-01T13:25:00.006-06:002010-12-01T17:16:09.381-06:00Happy 6th Birthday, Caroline!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPNnkPlZLURxxlzyOv9STkHkXGughUmzLqTKIF6iZ0-GHpGTyjt9nnjqRmcQxZDc4sw2jCCi5iKeSE0Y-3XdPlzkOJGIJad2yfDM2wsrjIAm1oP6SFYej9kuvufqMvYFKh_SSQbg/s1600/CIMG0363.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPNnkPlZLURxxlzyOv9STkHkXGughUmzLqTKIF6iZ0-GHpGTyjt9nnjqRmcQxZDc4sw2jCCi5iKeSE0Y-3XdPlzkOJGIJad2yfDM2wsrjIAm1oP6SFYej9kuvufqMvYFKh_SSQbg/s320/CIMG0363.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5545821109489942386" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Our sweet Caroline Joy celebrated her birthday with us yesterday. Her mother, Sara, baked a pretty special crown cake for the little princess! <br /><br />We love you, Caroline! Happy Birthday!!Erber Correspondenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06011519600741833054noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10736155.post-17773168385522971662010-11-25T18:37:00.003-06:002010-11-25T18:50:42.040-06:00Happy Thanksgiving!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXNCe-ZgbAQ5FaOcEGAthf4qcBM4vA5lBfmH7keN-tE-pT6CWJnbdEmwMMw11RF7wDLNSKqMjYQjkqCrgHej1yio2x-npiTRtfu3bfvPAKXex2myONscGTiyVA64sbR19nnSYgpA/s1600/CIMG0327.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXNCe-ZgbAQ5FaOcEGAthf4qcBM4vA5lBfmH7keN-tE-pT6CWJnbdEmwMMw11RF7wDLNSKqMjYQjkqCrgHej1yio2x-npiTRtfu3bfvPAKXex2myONscGTiyVA64sbR19nnSYgpA/s320/CIMG0327.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5543651590633482802" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Carving the turkey</span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWjcDhqtSkFkprxvDucngSQuDHYIQHbY4K12V3fqyviQ9prfxpN4Q55YR3YcJE7eWP0uuceBlfRoNfdtjxphYNyaGE0WyneMkgk5kXSWQV1V_8veXmWIaqAjU1ge77U7o1qDNJZw/s1600/CIMG0338.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWjcDhqtSkFkprxvDucngSQuDHYIQHbY4K12V3fqyviQ9prfxpN4Q55YR3YcJE7eWP0uuceBlfRoNfdtjxphYNyaGE0WyneMkgk5kXSWQV1V_8veXmWIaqAjU1ge77U7o1qDNJZw/s320/CIMG0338.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5543651594891947378" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Filling plates</span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzisXPR8uheUSN-1am3KGqygUKvLsJvzyb5D3SGB-Et-kCiFLu44pXqQID5Uukfv5ZvoBgt_LqoZca7ygN153705v9T0OGZdfaHVnnG74jMMzPIBH1j4DLWYbsIOqvDcPAwbafRA/s1600/CIMG0340.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzisXPR8uheUSN-1am3KGqygUKvLsJvzyb5D3SGB-Et-kCiFLu44pXqQID5Uukfv5ZvoBgt_LqoZca7ygN153705v9T0OGZdfaHVnnG74jMMzPIBH1j4DLWYbsIOqvDcPAwbafRA/s320/CIMG0340.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5543651599589648034" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Cuddling the new sweetie</span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKkjdlAZI7tPFwODqdFl1hSTrF0gi19CJvFUncb2UtgwKonURhz4HZzY1fa99nj2r5peV4NMwvzfnbjb73i_VRf0NnCWuew5kp8ZBz-vJsRNLpW4N7gp9qvZz0B-yZX00n0r2NCg/s1600/CIMG0350.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKkjdlAZI7tPFwODqdFl1hSTrF0gi19CJvFUncb2UtgwKonURhz4HZzY1fa99nj2r5peV4NMwvzfnbjb73i_VRf0NnCWuew5kp8ZBz-vJsRNLpW4N7gp9qvZz0B-yZX00n0r2NCg/s320/CIMG0350.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5543651604992117490" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Bundling up to go home<span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-style: italic;"></span></span></span><br /><br />We have much to give thanks for this year and pray that you are rejoicing in God's goodness today as well. A very happy Thanksgiving to you all from the Erber family!<span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-style: italic;"></span></span><span></span><span style="font-style: italic;"><br /></span>Erber Correspondenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06011519600741833054noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10736155.post-60611346577668328902010-11-17T17:54:00.004-06:002010-11-17T18:07:27.114-06:00It's a Girl!!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCIco_GVNuMt2YRQJoP5LVg6xicXbvqOeircGwqvHnIdyMX_0N319-wvpsJAgNCbDKxBqzFPBeadz8Yls1KtPwlseo1EdFaScewDf7p508QW7hKxnmCXY8KyZOaSHRgs-zdpyKsQ/s1600/CIMG0288.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCIco_GVNuMt2YRQJoP5LVg6xicXbvqOeircGwqvHnIdyMX_0N319-wvpsJAgNCbDKxBqzFPBeadz8Yls1KtPwlseo1EdFaScewDf7p508QW7hKxnmCXY8KyZOaSHRgs-zdpyKsQ/s320/CIMG0288.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5540672548388278498" border="0" /></a><br />Welcome little darling!!<br /><br />Charlotte Anne DeLadurantey was welcomed this afternoon by her parents, and a few VERY excited siblings - whose primary comment was on how little she was, and how many kisses they were going to be giving her... Mama and baby are both doing well, and we're so excited to have another niece/granddaughter in the family - and a special extra someone to give thanks for this Thanksgiving!!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBOTgdGFMF3J6fKwXCa_lhxHE7BjrjhNXaN_N3aQye3v5zRO7kOGYsZ-3FR0x9SrugRg8bVqJktl73jRgRARiFoXD2s3EvNNn95l4jUuFW4N5-x3Z6R_GJ4rUcaOFRIgKHarJEFQ/s1600/CIMG0290.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBOTgdGFMF3J6fKwXCa_lhxHE7BjrjhNXaN_N3aQye3v5zRO7kOGYsZ-3FR0x9SrugRg8bVqJktl73jRgRARiFoXD2s3EvNNn95l4jUuFW4N5-x3Z6R_GJ4rUcaOFRIgKHarJEFQ/s320/CIMG0290.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5540672534233834690" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3QnrYjasC458s-rkrKSwBZoxZ__GjhL8-Kj8OPED5xNsxtUvcq7rNVxUqK8j0KHDwhiDtikNUTqCmhytou8nldfhCD3AJFSzhpEuLzC90ZtVXCD4T_ZHqD1wt5L-MiuWa3tGhyphenhypheng/s1600/CIMG0291.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3QnrYjasC458s-rkrKSwBZoxZ__GjhL8-Kj8OPED5xNsxtUvcq7rNVxUqK8j0KHDwhiDtikNUTqCmhytou8nldfhCD3AJFSzhpEuLzC90ZtVXCD4T_ZHqD1wt5L-MiuWa3tGhyphenhypheng/s320/CIMG0291.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5540672507570483762" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-JMnZsQBrKv0NoR4Sg6dK55JAtXkN8T1rOvzXeTNLv6Lv_ShO78moM1lrYjs-DItucZVTvrgofetynNze7ynfk-PmI4bKMnJs61aIAMTC6GDPOxCo9K1FaILmFY44t41np6S3EQ/s1600/CIMG0292.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-JMnZsQBrKv0NoR4Sg6dK55JAtXkN8T1rOvzXeTNLv6Lv_ShO78moM1lrYjs-DItucZVTvrgofetynNze7ynfk-PmI4bKMnJs61aIAMTC6GDPOxCo9K1FaILmFY44t41np6S3EQ/s320/CIMG0292.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5540672471862556482" border="0" /></a>Erber Correspondenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06011519600741833054noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10736155.post-22989648133550987522010-10-20T20:19:00.005-05:002010-11-16T11:01:46.270-06:00Visiting the Northwest<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHH7EHHi5eBs4uIooRDVlRgsopGBZ5B84l9n82vBE2GcCSNqkxhpMZKyrlj_dIO3n8ZUa8hKjzE6M4ZBclwdGmdhK7MVfiJ-fzkQetijDDYHeS2fzxdpliDAOQ7fMZbQkcGLJAvw/s1600/jon_jess_mom.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHH7EHHi5eBs4uIooRDVlRgsopGBZ5B84l9n82vBE2GcCSNqkxhpMZKyrlj_dIO3n8ZUa8hKjzE6M4ZBclwdGmdhK7MVfiJ-fzkQetijDDYHeS2fzxdpliDAOQ7fMZbQkcGLJAvw/s320/jon_jess_mom.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5530303047231958098" border="0" /></a><br />Mom and I (Jessica) just got back home after spending about 11 days in the northwest - Washington and Idaho. We <a href="http://www.christianheritageonline.org/events/mother-daughter-luncheon-retreat/">spoke</a> at a couple of <a href="http://www.crookedstreamphotography.com/2010/10/christian-heritage-mother-daughter-tea.html">Mother/Daughter teas</a> in Washington, and spent the "in-between days" visiting with our dear friends, the Bradricks. But then we tagged on a few days to visit with Jonathan in Idaho! It was great to be able to see him, get to know some of his friends, and see what his days are like. On Sunday afternoon, he took us up to the top of Moscow Mountain, which was absolutely beautiful! We are so grateful to have had the opportunity to spend time out there! Oh, if it only were closer!!Erber Correspondenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06011519600741833054noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10736155.post-10419177356868634522010-10-07T18:01:00.005-05:002010-10-07T19:50:48.531-05:00September<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7Z9xI34UUtx4lCFVaTm630hPwx3I5AxAVD7J1m4an41oY3VDrbfUplIhrUu3qNncAkF8P0m8XLkmslOtk0Oqy88wVs_pYAwrm8KSDNbwRWQxtbDdFWbQDUEFyQiOpjui45NsFvQ/s1600/CIMG0005.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7Z9xI34UUtx4lCFVaTm630hPwx3I5AxAVD7J1m4an41oY3VDrbfUplIhrUu3qNncAkF8P0m8XLkmslOtk0Oqy88wVs_pYAwrm8KSDNbwRWQxtbDdFWbQDUEFyQiOpjui45NsFvQ/s320/CIMG0005.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5525445108238243618" border="0" /></a><br />Ahhhh, September! A full month, in its own way. Some travel, lots of projects, and saying "goodbye-for-now" to Summer! The one trip that we took was to the <a href="http://www.providentialhistoryfestival.com/">Providential History Festival</a> in Omaha, Nebraska. The Festival was held at the Strategic Air and Space Museum. So in addition to the festival itself, we also got to browse a thorough assortment of military airplanes. Very interesting place if you are ever looking for somewhere to spend a day! :-)<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGV1w7pH16CGx4muoTF5dz4_KBAkEJCHzxeylYAnGhhhkHP4hrX8HKw7OlOTbsfw1r5w0SmgMZSzQIzv0ywA7lE7HqUQzq4_YybxV46S4_Y-FNlyvtzojm6qCi1KKNXa9IJVctow/s1600/CIMG0022.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGV1w7pH16CGx4muoTF5dz4_KBAkEJCHzxeylYAnGhhhkHP4hrX8HKw7OlOTbsfw1r5w0SmgMZSzQIzv0ywA7lE7HqUQzq4_YybxV46S4_Y-FNlyvtzojm6qCi1KKNXa9IJVctow/s320/CIMG0022.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5525445113063774466" border="0" /></a><br />The Festival itself was well organized, and very enjoyable! There was a lot of variety in the presentations, plenty to look at, and - of course - always people to talk to! We look forward to going back again next year, and hopefully entering a presentation or two, as well!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgN1jKdd3rVo6scr83P0_G9nLVh3eLdbOCZ6YvW1kUVxAiKCQwp09g29eOa6p53GeExLDuWVXQD7BTjvvc_51h6sR9JKFFukwSxatQXNKF7u2pvmfnMeW6RVD1tokQ_xnYgX5l_YA/s1600/CIMG9983.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgN1jKdd3rVo6scr83P0_G9nLVh3eLdbOCZ6YvW1kUVxAiKCQwp09g29eOa6p53GeExLDuWVXQD7BTjvvc_51h6sR9JKFFukwSxatQXNKF7u2pvmfnMeW6RVD1tokQ_xnYgX5l_YA/s320/CIMG9983.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5525443921779377234" border="0" /></a><br />I mentioned that we said "goodbye" to Summer this past month, and we are very definitely into autumn around here! But, the boys did get in one last epic water fight before the pool got all closed up for the season!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSVddYQ1EuviFqxd5Ld1y6U-Qu1MRLSYguRdag_Yxs61b-8tgdPfQOPI2eAYYj3oKCxuMuK4W8VsCuCIar1lnrADUYi0Fbofj_nX8ygFBJ72mU8WlcvTlQG9UuFwWlBRf5VpdyYA/s1600/CIMG9987.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSVddYQ1EuviFqxd5Ld1y6U-Qu1MRLSYguRdag_Yxs61b-8tgdPfQOPI2eAYYj3oKCxuMuK4W8VsCuCIar1lnrADUYi0Fbofj_nX8ygFBJ72mU8WlcvTlQG9UuFwWlBRf5VpdyYA/s320/CIMG9987.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5525443912437082178" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsSfCWGsijQwBl-KcJiCFM4MXaKsPTxSgrUgPyNrz7Y9vIMOv1fai9eq9Vhj5o8Yqlhy2x9G79_QZ1gomb01MTiT5wEodlusdWUOtszf69zkXQxAe2gu4WrzJaXeToF0RN9Lgq4g/s1600/CIMG0001.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 238px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsSfCWGsijQwBl-KcJiCFM4MXaKsPTxSgrUgPyNrz7Y9vIMOv1fai9eq9Vhj5o8Yqlhy2x9G79_QZ1gomb01MTiT5wEodlusdWUOtszf69zkXQxAe2gu4WrzJaXeToF0RN9Lgq4g/s320/CIMG0001.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5525445106256498146" border="0" /></a><br />The End of Summer also brings the final days for garage saling!! Jeanine, Sara, Abbey and I (Jessica) went out for a day of such shopping, and packed the vehicle as full as we could with fun finds! We were literally balancing things on our laps by the time we left the last garage sale. It was very fun, and the best thing is that we really didn't spend that much money! Yay!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkTY2fZeeosDbkmxKkMJyeItkhKw9_l8yKRlKFLuoxz80dLZBhDimY0hG_mFQ7SVcg0oPaDGxyc0aPn-b1t6b2NCzx5I33GeFiOOO4nNQa6JCHC_ztLCWsZ0qnS9Af3gP-0o8Esw/s1600/CIMG0075.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkTY2fZeeosDbkmxKkMJyeItkhKw9_l8yKRlKFLuoxz80dLZBhDimY0hG_mFQ7SVcg0oPaDGxyc0aPn-b1t6b2NCzx5I33GeFiOOO4nNQa6JCHC_ztLCWsZ0qnS9Af3gP-0o8Esw/s320/CIMG0075.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5525445122556315458" border="0" /></a><br />Projects. That's another thing September was full of! Fall cleaning, furniture refinishing, painting, remodeling...<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOCGL0gyeijMdm4RmBFgZ74xWpsnZliQ_0OVmFhWdKk5iyK-IUXjiuQ9W57gHb47M8CgLqYbDbsLrrIGZoQhuX2SKp4XO3bG55jSfKYJIbo1GjQ95u0Fby8H_LzFe3ldYMg1Sfpg/s1600/CIMG0091.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOCGL0gyeijMdm4RmBFgZ74xWpsnZliQ_0OVmFhWdKk5iyK-IUXjiuQ9W57gHb47M8CgLqYbDbsLrrIGZoQhuX2SKp4XO3bG55jSfKYJIbo1GjQ95u0Fby8H_LzFe3ldYMg1Sfpg/s320/CIMG0091.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5525444476958024274" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhV04-rG9juD7_OJSdTEK7eOhRsnAFnR4i1ZUkiQX3FVU2_FZmvFwi-KpoSLUUcR0cAnlg7T3e_rXmThkKsc3ak0_QSWeyfis-jpfMiLRLPnQfYd7tk4kW9emmBt_Z_60HvTMpJgQ/s1600/CIMG9938.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhV04-rG9juD7_OJSdTEK7eOhRsnAFnR4i1ZUkiQX3FVU2_FZmvFwi-KpoSLUUcR0cAnlg7T3e_rXmThkKsc3ak0_QSWeyfis-jpfMiLRLPnQfYd7tk4kW9emmBt_Z_60HvTMpJgQ/s320/CIMG9938.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5525443930566620594" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzwMOkKyxugR-NnkrcKw1j-Fg_rAv_kvtT051PYxgKbw_iewcrKVr6mFDeWnIfq_fM_TdlNUEJ3LoQ6iyzTvctCwZkKn6RPAjd5Ao7WXOdOUD0Iswk7_6Z1BuB3Om32Kn-tZBpLQ/s1600/CIMG9956.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzwMOkKyxugR-NnkrcKw1j-Fg_rAv_kvtT051PYxgKbw_iewcrKVr6mFDeWnIfq_fM_TdlNUEJ3LoQ6iyzTvctCwZkKn6RPAjd5Ao7WXOdOUD0Iswk7_6Z1BuB3Om32Kn-tZBpLQ/s320/CIMG9956.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5525443925764353106" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhv5H1uZ4TFzI0p_Ub-KN64ZiwuorfPMr2bU4hhVTMHulvlIWXyrRmY5mCqzcNIQNpWrj0BGROxxfJpBORdb6Sqr-0uH1zkfv6_Lz7-j78zMsq6EcsFiEaiPr-sg53nRHbc1Ad4vA/s1600/CIMG0124.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhv5H1uZ4TFzI0p_Ub-KN64ZiwuorfPMr2bU4hhVTMHulvlIWXyrRmY5mCqzcNIQNpWrj0BGROxxfJpBORdb6Sqr-0uH1zkfv6_Lz7-j78zMsq6EcsFiEaiPr-sg53nRHbc1Ad4vA/s320/CIMG0124.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5525444491044321570" border="0" /></a><br />September is also a birthday month around here! Camille requested a "Castle Cake" for her birthday, so when all the cousins got together to celebrate she got a "Castle Cake" and everyone loved it!!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrRlCFQd-40oBJGzU_0-JoK0MwgPdR2BBbI5JyBrwWwO58ktEzLZDUBZOQsr_xolSk5R00Z6mMcBlSKpZzVsoSiQvxzHr7SeawzEODYPRILM2yOZe8zMpjapTZYUifdJOj8B5WAg/s1600/CIMG0115.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrRlCFQd-40oBJGzU_0-JoK0MwgPdR2BBbI5JyBrwWwO58ktEzLZDUBZOQsr_xolSk5R00Z6mMcBlSKpZzVsoSiQvxzHr7SeawzEODYPRILM2yOZe8zMpjapTZYUifdJOj8B5WAg/s320/CIMG0115.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5525444482704239586" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioUwRwe-SvpAFnf9M5awQDFzZC1OWBqMNMN7ZYMNdKnmQ3F_HRXuPj67dBEkhW3UdL5QrspQzpO1fzxkgZ6KfonScMj7n5GaPGYwiKTjIf_K3MQh8vH5thuq1PmlKVlML_BMnYXA/s1600/CIMG0117.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioUwRwe-SvpAFnf9M5awQDFzZC1OWBqMNMN7ZYMNdKnmQ3F_HRXuPj67dBEkhW3UdL5QrspQzpO1fzxkgZ6KfonScMj7n5GaPGYwiKTjIf_K3MQh8vH5thuq1PmlKVlML_BMnYXA/s320/CIMG0117.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5525444487534105890" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Technically, the next picture was taken on October 1, so it doesn't really belong in a "September" post, but I'm playing catch-up so here it is! :)<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZvra9YUXneKSXMF1T44H47-hw6o0_hEZ0CLgHGmoTRToxW93D6niaIrLtZ4v1jbIv7D2OYI7XHjfD_UYW5DyFw-TjGfXZ76vOapMjaOQZ5VB3TsOf7qoZ8XKZHLyBKvlksPJbpw/s1600/CIMG0126.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZvra9YUXneKSXMF1T44H47-hw6o0_hEZ0CLgHGmoTRToxW93D6niaIrLtZ4v1jbIv7D2OYI7XHjfD_UYW5DyFw-TjGfXZ76vOapMjaOQZ5VB3TsOf7qoZ8XKZHLyBKvlksPJbpw/s320/CIMG0126.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5525444499187216914" border="0" /></a><br />A number of us got to attend a concert featuring Alasdair Fraser (fiddle) and Natalie Haas (cello) perfoming Scottish-style fiddling! The two of them work/blend together SO well! We really enjoyed the concert!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOOCIL3QC832unLO9vMcf2kOFhXdx9kKK7moAsHZPlr40RyLwmxInsdUq6gY-9kVmiXJ3azupaMThC6CpFXQrEmpkB4K5zTrk0QuIuu6jKu7VAvgQDwYMs7svXyGrZy5-XROKLHw/s1600/CIMG9998.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 249px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOOCIL3QC832unLO9vMcf2kOFhXdx9kKK7moAsHZPlr40RyLwmxInsdUq6gY-9kVmiXJ3azupaMThC6CpFXQrEmpkB4K5zTrk0QuIuu6jKu7VAvgQDwYMs7svXyGrZy5-XROKLHw/s320/CIMG9998.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5525443904262154466" border="0" /></a><br />That's all for now!Erber Correspondenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06011519600741833054noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10736155.post-92056236325112436992010-08-28T19:51:00.002-05:002010-08-28T19:55:15.146-05:00Happy Birthday to our buddy - Josiah!Today was Josiah's Birthday Observed.<br /><br />And here he is doing one of his very favorite things - traveling!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0wjbuQKSp-KhLIsTuxvrCdv927DfXKzNB0DEXpEg16PMeTPG1lH2RspmTlEQLjvGDmTXUTUaOpxjxDw8ChhsPXPTsCyP2x58Lzv4d_Bf3ZrgE2nXhnmQ0gCgB7E1m5wh8u_IAfA/s1600/CIMG0369.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0wjbuQKSp-KhLIsTuxvrCdv927DfXKzNB0DEXpEg16PMeTPG1lH2RspmTlEQLjvGDmTXUTUaOpxjxDw8ChhsPXPTsCyP2x58Lzv4d_Bf3ZrgE2nXhnmQ0gCgB7E1m5wh8u_IAfA/s320/CIMG0369.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5510628142472102994" border="0" /></a><br /><br />We love you, buddy!Erber Correspondenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06011519600741833054noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10736155.post-23957289720088574752010-08-26T10:54:00.009-05:002010-08-26T18:20:23.874-05:00Summertime...<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4LxnqDwRO-FqaUdJniSYyM2cCnmfSIkChlKFsCzzmPn1J5bvgG81NvuFxWyWARKz5z4tLVe0-uBM2srg2CVrGdlp5VsUDoKAnEzzfNw5BqVi_8-5QTMMRM8KjG5j8OCJy4-feLQ/s1600/CIMG0598.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4LxnqDwRO-FqaUdJniSYyM2cCnmfSIkChlKFsCzzmPn1J5bvgG81NvuFxWyWARKz5z4tLVe0-uBM2srg2CVrGdlp5VsUDoKAnEzzfNw5BqVi_8-5QTMMRM8KjG5j8OCJy4-feLQ/s320/CIMG0598.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5509748440930309986" border="0" /></a><br />Just some pictures of what we've been up to over the summer... It's hard to believe that August is almost over!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrf6cdHcz80G6gXEyDHlPzoPZHsbuBIHJv4TAUuTMwku43zRVW-PF9U_A0D481vLOM11H7xQoANqd-dmQGpiiN_qPFgnnDdTTZzfZkCUeQ3YBs5bOyZMMrckzNobr55KCPGGcuGA/s1600/CIMG0600.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrf6cdHcz80G6gXEyDHlPzoPZHsbuBIHJv4TAUuTMwku43zRVW-PF9U_A0D481vLOM11H7xQoANqd-dmQGpiiN_qPFgnnDdTTZzfZkCUeQ3YBs5bOyZMMrckzNobr55KCPGGcuGA/s320/CIMG0600.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5509748248464247202" border="0" /></a><br />Visiting Grandma in Florida - waaaay back in June.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2P8oFI4CZkxPTFotMxhBggKVDVOICv_F7DNGuQbfxtPR_SwzNR0aCJ4uE-9-6eRXJOB7qkuL1WiNNNRRX82qU_KMHDesDyTQKtXAE5ovyJG7j1SF5X9VzHvtfqWAVwGSdzVqZlg/s1600/CIMG0607.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2P8oFI4CZkxPTFotMxhBggKVDVOICv_F7DNGuQbfxtPR_SwzNR0aCJ4uE-9-6eRXJOB7qkuL1WiNNNRRX82qU_KMHDesDyTQKtXAE5ovyJG7j1SF5X9VzHvtfqWAVwGSdzVqZlg/s320/CIMG0607.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5509748451240026674" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimzOFvntaAVs85ziYiAlBOzc5iupR70Pch-ViFNpFOZlHoTa7b5XtAVZOYEe9Mh31azIicZ_MX0cFfyd6Pxy1ZzFN9cnIwtiFRNWjJJ112jh2ANUf_cby9Szne5U0KqVEQg4iJFQ/s1600/CIMG0832.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimzOFvntaAVs85ziYiAlBOzc5iupR70Pch-ViFNpFOZlHoTa7b5XtAVZOYEe9Mh31azIicZ_MX0cFfyd6Pxy1ZzFN9cnIwtiFRNWjJJ112jh2ANUf_cby9Szne5U0KqVEQg4iJFQ/s320/CIMG0832.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5509748455990111634" border="0" /></a><br />It's been a delightfully warm summer this year (last summer was SO cold!), and so the pool has been in much use this season!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.crookedstreamphotography.com/search/label/J.R.%20and%20Amy%20Ellen"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhWxv844SoK7FYr9c6v3eTxOHv-pyvhjSXC1BJ8W9VLsMm_g-A9VPwa2pHPbLXOtNMBMjkXvc_4kwCsLbGSnm5K7XyaR5l32jNdfVBlwSTJbHWwMJ_bnBwH6Sn1_XBr24ho1-AVg/s320/AE+wedding.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5509748434339492786" border="0" /></a><br />I (Jessica) got to spend nearly two weeks of July out in Washington state for a friend's wedding. It was an absolutely wonderful time - both exhausting and refreshing, but completely delightful to spend time with friends who are like family as we prepared for, enjoyed, and rested after the wedding!! More wedding photos can be found <a href="http://www.crookedstreamphotography.com/search/label/J.R.%20and%20Amy%20Ellen">here</a>.<br /><br />During June and July various ones of us also traveled to Ohio, Texas, Kansas, Idaho, Arizona... and I think that was it. A bit here and there, but not untypical for summer! Most of the travel was related to conferences and <a href="http://www.resoundingvoice.com">Resounding Voice</a>.<br /><br />For most of July our camera was AWOL - but it returned in time for "The Big Game" last Saturday!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4PR3Z_lRJxZfV-gRGdOWjPOt1nr0VSuORfua_joKpeuyilY0tuWtSAcBwY1M7EXfAzihseHMl5hwrhjd5iwc1NoZCv42n7YwNYNSvvuwf73BVMOtj-sgr4dUl5WigYGu-p7U5wg/s1600/CIMG9890.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4PR3Z_lRJxZfV-gRGdOWjPOt1nr0VSuORfua_joKpeuyilY0tuWtSAcBwY1M7EXfAzihseHMl5hwrhjd5iwc1NoZCv42n7YwNYNSvvuwf73BVMOtj-sgr4dUl5WigYGu-p7U5wg/s320/CIMG9890.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5509749303032781186" border="0" /></a><br />Our church's team won and Jeremy, Josh and Joseph were all candidates for the team MVP award (which ultimately fell to Jeremy's lot - for the second year in a row!).<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCOS-831eulHnA6w9z4yHgnn4wEEc_jUJ6z3pUu8FlTVX4hUBCIKXc0vw6uW_P_fcEUehb9B4MA4UbgWUdv2RmAIHICuh2gacxm3kzRVjPyxP7HpBk2Aj1zEVu46qwJxMZlQqF_w/s1600/CIMG9893.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCOS-831eulHnA6w9z4yHgnn4wEEc_jUJ6z3pUu8FlTVX4hUBCIKXc0vw6uW_P_fcEUehb9B4MA4UbgWUdv2RmAIHICuh2gacxm3kzRVjPyxP7HpBk2Aj1zEVu46qwJxMZlQqF_w/s320/CIMG9893.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5509749317046043714" border="0" /></a><br />The game was great, but we also had a bunch of fun visiting with friends from church... and old friends that go "way back" who came into town for the weekend!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEif4fevSamqa9sTxxRye2Egv5BbuikqSaZ7gMkdozA7-MR63I6FkiPDbHVeyaXCL9OFdZJTLWXV1QqUYtktWaDikVw3byFXvcRHx5tze2wOCX7tDEt4GeRdldUJe_8QvS7EkD9N-Q/s1600/CIMG9892.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEif4fevSamqa9sTxxRye2Egv5BbuikqSaZ7gMkdozA7-MR63I6FkiPDbHVeyaXCL9OFdZJTLWXV1QqUYtktWaDikVw3byFXvcRHx5tze2wOCX7tDEt4GeRdldUJe_8QvS7EkD9N-Q/s320/CIMG9892.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5509749306320843922" border="0" /></a><br />Not only was there softball to watch but the cutest collection of kiddos were present, as well!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-hg-nTIfzbZWe8-tiMkE-u6b6Cm87g-Pooz4dPmOZVcIqxmJkyz6K0XecK30J2MQf-c-W2kjwOe93uE43pcstP8eDE695Hq2Rni9XnF8wZSOtoOJtYzBpD2ISxYWr3TJbt_MMrg/s1600/CIMG9885.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; 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width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEho8o9Az3sigQ9fnu1RUYRpsR38AP1PVpZz0oZYgShpHdCeld02w4NCdW8B3ycNj0bsbYhzk-9j3XSm18tMnuIZZd1UIJMyGZDR8TzTJ5o24I2FXYx5nTzyJUp9AgcWIa9US_Prwg/s320/CIMG9895.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5509751252596748002" border="0" /></a><br />For those interested in more pictures from the Big Softball Game you can visit <a href="http://wenelise2010.blogspot.com/">Wendy's Blog</a> and the <a href="http://yenfamily.blogspot.com/2010/08/2010-christs-church-softball-game.html">Yen's Blog</a> - yes, they have Cute Kiddo photos, too, but they also managed to document the game itself more than we did!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqCm32WA0K6D64hgldHi-29ApowHbwN4FzvvGddB6wPREA5njYIg_aIXjdoph2UNHrgeMiSsPC07__gpUMFHQ9tNaSwtYruRnm1hJ6VaPO4cNEz3CWsXwVKErozeMabKcNMHnlmw/s1600/CIMG9920.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqCm32WA0K6D64hgldHi-29ApowHbwN4FzvvGddB6wPREA5njYIg_aIXjdoph2UNHrgeMiSsPC07__gpUMFHQ9tNaSwtYruRnm1hJ6VaPO4cNEz3CWsXwVKErozeMabKcNMHnlmw/s320/CIMG9920.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5509751261735530946" border="0" /></a><br />We have also been busy this summer getting our house ready for Grandpa and Grandma Erber to move in with us. We're getting close to moving time! It will be a big change for us and for them to have them here, but we look forward to what God has for us in this new season of life!Erber Correspondenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06011519600741833054noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10736155.post-17626262006443746452010-08-10T08:31:00.009-05:002010-08-10T15:14:57.550-05:00And He's Off!This morning Jonathan left for Idaho.<br /><br />Jonathan and Joseph replaced the brakes on his car last night. It was very hot outside, swarms of mosquitoes were biting, but they got it done.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCRqVU6ipZxj050PYgEihrwIsmy6IawfUmXvLRycVayh0RM8FAgOjiieL0b0X6JXmz0TZw27zglEjHcBSihHgGrYaaj6f3HEjwyTlQ4cfrhqewaMHYQh_D2b-rhr_Qjp5dqiejCA/s1600/CIMG0809.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCRqVU6ipZxj050PYgEihrwIsmy6IawfUmXvLRycVayh0RM8FAgOjiieL0b0X6JXmz0TZw27zglEjHcBSihHgGrYaaj6f3HEjwyTlQ4cfrhqewaMHYQh_D2b-rhr_Qjp5dqiejCA/s320/CIMG0809.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503774073684310658" border="0" /></a><br />Some greasy guys getting the the car ready to go :-)<br /><br /><br />This morning we had to say our sad goodbyes. Some of us won't see him again until after Christmas.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9cl_KIF9_UF3YxTgkex5VFrm52u1yxJ3pWdr2nxh2SD26NkrjRf6qAnnngQ2V_O9albSBs0OF4J1k3LGkj2ZpC2sZP-y68oRXGJE7JPATXAnNofNfgOS3rac9zdxtGRe1RLxH7Q/s1600/CIMG0816.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9cl_KIF9_UF3YxTgkex5VFrm52u1yxJ3pWdr2nxh2SD26NkrjRf6qAnnngQ2V_O9albSBs0OF4J1k3LGkj2ZpC2sZP-y68oRXGJE7JPATXAnNofNfgOS3rac9zdxtGRe1RLxH7Q/s320/CIMG0816.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503774215987911090" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Please pray for Jonathan, he's got a long, lonely drive ahead.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYgXN7SUxzusnyK-M-SyUhIoCTeuqL-XEpYIB9UT9wxCMPyX-JNYcQkbwxtTn-WjE7iiwsfoprTtu2gzgdurUMZAPO0J8JOu57-YGzBQHc39dHdEpupNlzGtKOfl1mt6qszwXAOw/s1600/CIMG0818.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYgXN7SUxzusnyK-M-SyUhIoCTeuqL-XEpYIB9UT9wxCMPyX-JNYcQkbwxtTn-WjE7iiwsfoprTtu2gzgdurUMZAPO0J8JOu57-YGzBQHc39dHdEpupNlzGtKOfl1mt6qszwXAOw/s320/CIMG0818.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503875917862876322" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Drive safe! We'll miss you!Erber Correspondenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06011519600741833054noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10736155.post-89062771834448531242010-08-03T20:14:00.002-05:002010-08-03T20:16:54.787-05:00Hi there!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKfduU7scrccfZngil45YRAcI3HXoIXg-XVqe4IvwuD-b55u3j0QKq7SfGz9OGIUnKGX06LFTM0DiPctbFsR32L-UChRZU6uE_bT7rR9M-e54rZPC8YJnhGU2ulkg4IKdp57LA4w/s1600/PICT4728.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKfduU7scrccfZngil45YRAcI3HXoIXg-XVqe4IvwuD-b55u3j0QKq7SfGz9OGIUnKGX06LFTM0DiPctbFsR32L-UChRZU6uE_bT7rR9M-e54rZPC8YJnhGU2ulkg4IKdp57LA4w/s320/PICT4728.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5501357221247328114" border="0" /></a><br />We'll be updating soon! Hope you all are doing well!Erber Correspondenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06011519600741833054noreply@blogger.com0