Pastor Appreciation. . .

October is Pastor Appreciation month, and while there are several Pastors I am thankful for today's post is about one of those pastor's wonderful wife! When Andrew and I were called to Danville, we made fast friends with Jason and Casey Barber. Jason had been the Senior Pastor here at North Main for about 6 months when we were given the privilege to come alongside them and begin serving the city of Danville. I remember a conversation I had with my mom about a month after we moved here. I told her that of the churches we had served I had never felt so much a part of a ministry team. It wasn't just the Pastors of the church. It really was a team of families serving alongside one another to bring the light of the Gospel to our new city. A huge part of it feeling like a team was the hospitality and togetherness that was taught by our Pastor and his family. Casey never failed to take an opportunity to welcome the staff families into her home. Every staff member that was brought in to Danville while they were here stayed at their house at least once. It was not because the church would not get them a hotel room, but because Casey's spiritual gift is hospitality, and it would not do for someone to have to spend the night in a stark hotel room. It is evidenced in how often she opened her home and her heart to others. Not just prospective staff members, but anyone. Not just once or twice a year, but often. I feel blessed to have had the opportunity to serve alongside Jason and Casey for 5 years, but most of all I am grateful to be able to call Casey not only a mentor, but one of my best friends. Casey, I appreciate you, and all you pour into others. You and your family are in our prayers as you guys serve in Georgia. Thank you for your friendship.

How can you resist????

We went out last Saturday and took some new family pictures. . . My s-i-l, Summer took them and she did an amazing job. Here are just a few:

This is trying to get everyone to star jump at the same time! FUN!

Just look at that face on Asher!

We had a blast taking all of the pictures and there are many more that are wonderful as well! Anyway, as usual, life in our circus is crazy and fun! We hope you are doing well and will keep in touch and let us know what's up with you where you are!

Ps. In case you missed the newest Katie Grace-ism... in her class her teacher was talking about how the letters Q and U always go together. . . She raised her hand and said, "It's like "Q" is a popstar and "U" is his number one fan!"

Where in the world does she come up with these things?

Pace is THREE!

Yummy! That cake is good! This little cutie is growing up too fast! I can't believe he is 3 already. He loved his Lightning McQueen party. We had a few friends over for dinner and cake and ice cream. It was a great time.

Aunt Summer got some really good pictures. . .  in this one you can't tell that what was really happening was that just a moment before Pace was trying to prevent Asher from touching any of his cars by laying on them and making sure they were all underneath him. . . It looks like they are playing sweetly! Thanks, Aunt Summer!

 We also had a terrible time trying to get that silly boy to look at the camera! I love this picture. Look carefully at my hands and you can see the death grip I have on him trying to get a picture. Still couldn't control those eyes, though! All in all, it was a very fun day, and I will share more pictures soon!

Pace- You are  a wonderful addition to our family. You make us laugh with your sweet, funny spirit and sometimes cry with your determination. We are so proud of the little boy you are and who you will grow to be (We just wish you would go potty)! We love you!               - Daddy and Momma