Hello and Good-bye

     Steven, Bekah, and Danny Boy came to visit us so that they could spend time with Es & Faith before they left. It was so good to see them! Each day (with the exception of Thursday) was full, and it seemed like we were continually in the car, but we still had a great time!

We started the week off by going to GFA prayer meeting early so that we could visit with some of our friends before it started.

Eating supper

Caylie playing with Danny

I love this little guy!

The Robinson girls were able to make it to prayer, and we had a blast with them!

Grammie and Danny Boy petting Piglet. Danny loves cats!

                       Wednesday afternoon we went to Samuel and Esther Grace's apartment.

Danny Boy, Bekah and Emma

Uncle Sam and Danny

Hanging out together

Danny was sad that 2 of his aunts were leaving so he commenced to unpack them.

Aww!

Swinging with Uncle Andrew

Grammie and Opa babysitting while the rest of us played volleyball.

Heading to the airport...sadness...

But first, we went to a park and had a picnic lunch.

Esther and Danny

Bekah, Faith, and Ange

Dad

Arriving at the airport

Waiting to check-in luggage

Mr. Robinson and Mercy came to the airport to say good-bye.

Long time friends!

Some of the Lodi family came as well. We were so glad that they could make it!

Going through security

Good-bye!

Steven and Bekah stayed until Monday morning. We were so glad to have a few more days with them!

Ange taking Danny on a four-wheeler ride

On the spur of the moment Bekah decided that we should put shelves in this hallway, so we spent most of Saturday doing that.

The finished product. Thank you Bekah!

Enjoying the evening.

Rach and Danny swinging

Danny giving Emma a horsey ride. Danny wasn't sure what to do and I don't think Emma enjoyed it very much!

Aunt Rach with her niece and nephew

Having fun!

I read this verse yesterday and it was so encouraging!

"The Lord will fulfill his purpose for me; your steadfast love, O Lord, endures forever. Do not forsake the work of your hands." Psalm 138:8 (ESV)

God is Faithful!
~Lizzy

Danny's First Visit to the Zoo!

From the St Louis Edition

Steven's parents, sister and grandma came down for Danny's 1st birthday!  We celebrated by going to the St. Louis Zoo!

The girls and Danny!

"My first trip to the zoo."

Grandpa with the loose Elephant!

Waving as the train chugged by.

Ant Eaters are weird looking creatures!

We all loved the elephants, including Danny.

There was even a baby!

Steven and Great-Grandma "with" the elephants!

Danny with his stuffed elephant, a gift from grandparents.

Danny is into making goofy smiles right now!

The fish

The bear!

After we walked around for an hour, we boarded the train.

Waiting in line...

"All aboard"

On the train we saw the tiger...

And the flamingos.

Before we left for the zoo, we took some Benner family pictures.

 Megan!

Brother and Sister.

Great-Grandma and Danny!

The original Benners.

The Benner Family!

We had a lovely day with everyone!

This is the day which the Lord hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it. 
 Psalm 118:24

Brought to you by: Rebekah Benner