A Trip to Cancun!!

Travel!

      In September, (Yes, I'm sorry. It was a while back.) I had the delightful privilege and honor to attend my dear friend, Marcela's, wedding as one of her bridesmaids. The wedding was held in Cancun, Mexico. It was so much fun to celebrate her big day with her, as well as, get to catch-up with her, and some other very dear friends. I enjoyed it SO much. :)

So sorry for the blurry pictures. Savannah and I got to fly down together.
It was such a nice time of encouragement. It had been a long time since
 I had seen her. We are waiting for our flight.

So, while we waited for our flight, we treated
ourselves to a green tea latte. It was very tasty.

On board

Howdy - from Spirit Airlines.

I love clouds!

Cancun!

We arrived safely, and it's so beautiful. 

Marcela's parents were so kind to let us single girls stay in
their apartment with them. It was a joy to get to know
 them. I think, we were on the 5th flour.

I'm here! This was my first time to actually stay
at the beach! Needless to say, I was pretty excited. :)

  

Morning quiet and relaxation. "Yes, my soul, find rest in God; my hope comes from him." Ps. 62:5
I had a little companion up there resting and relaxing with me. :) 

Making breakfast with Bety, Marcela's mom.

Breakfast was a big omelet. It was delicious. 

Marcela and I. I miss this girl so much.

After breakfast, we waded in the ocean,
 hung out and took pictures.

Anna and I got to spend a LOT of time together, catching-up,
 and encouraging one another. She is such a blessing!

On the way to the rehearsal. Marcela and Austin were going to
spend time with his family before the rehearsal. So Anna
and I caught a ride with them to the hotel. Then, hung
out at the hotel's beach. 

The hotel where the wedding was held.

Crashing waves, although small.

Relaxing on the beach

Let the rehearsal begin.

The bridal party

At the rehearsal dinner: Savannah, Kris, and
Auntie Heidi. We are working on a surprise. ;) 

Marcee, another dear friend I hadn't seen in a long time.
 It was good to see her again. She's so much fun. She took quite
a few of these pictures for me. Thank you, Marcee!

                        "Ointment and perfume delight the heart, and the sweet-

                               ness of a man’s friend gives delight by hearty 

                                               counsel." Proverbs 27:9

    I'm so sorry this post was so delayed. Next up, the preparation for the wedding, the wedding, and the reception. Stay tuned! 

                                                                  ~Esther

The Pumpkin Patch

From the St. Louis Edition

We spent a day at a pumpkin patch with Steven's parents.

There were lots of fun activities that we all enjoyed. We had the perfect fall day for it!
Let's GO!

Throwing baseballs with Grandpa!

The slide was a huge hit for both the adults and the kids!

She's such a cutie!

Sending rubber ducks down the pipe by pumping water.

Fun with daddy!

Fiddy was like a kid in his enjoyment of the pumpkin cannon.

Danny overcame his fear of the goats enough to feed them.

Mommy's baby girl!

Pumpkin Jumpin' was a blast.

It was also tiring!

The tire swing was big enough for Mommy too.

There was even a tractor train! Steven and I enjoyed it more than the kids. haha

Grandpa and Grandma with their little pumpkins!

Our little family.

Checking out the busy bees!

We were pretty tired by the time we got to the corn maze,

The wagon ride to the pumpkin patch was a welcome break!

Danny got to pick his own pumpkin!

We had a lovely day! And we wore the kids out!

For as the rain comes down, and the snow from heaven, and returns not thither, but waters the earth, and makes it bring forth and bud, that it may give seed to the sower, and bread to the eater:

So shall my word be that goes forth out of my mouth: it shall not return unto me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please, and it shall prosper in the thing whereto I sent it. Isaiah 55:10-11

Brought to you by: Rebekah Benner