The Dusek Family visit from Chicago

Marg, Wesley and Luuk Dusek

Coach Jeff and Kate

Marg and Kate

Last weekend we had special visitors come from Chicago, Jeff and Margareet Dusek and their sons Wesley and Luuk. Jeff coached Chad the first year he played in Sweden and they have been very close friends to our entire family. They live in Chicago where Jeff works for the Christian sports organization, Chicago Eagles. We had a great time of catching up and watching the boys play with Kate. Kate enjoyed having two guys in the house to play basketball with for once. To the Dusek family...thank you for coming to visit! We love and thank God for you guys.

Uncle Marcos from Paraguay

Uncle Marcos from Paraguay

Mom & Kate

She loves to walk!

Marcos and Bill Bryant--working on video for Paraguay.

Kate was able to meet her Uncle Marcos all the way from Paraguay this week. Marcos has been in the states traveling and preaching for one month and was able to visit before returning to Paraguay. It was great to have him visit and spend part of the week with us. It was great to hear all about what the Lord is doing in Paraguay and we are excited to hear about the growth that is taking place in Paraguay! We love you Uncle Marcos...thanks for visiting!!

Weekend at Home...Finally!

Granpa & Granma Cole came to visit

Mom & Dad celebrated their Anniversary

I love Blueberries

I worked in the yard with Mom and Dad

It has been a busy June and July for Kate...finally some time at home! Kate had Granpa and Granma Cole and Aunt Abbie come and visit on Friday during the day. It was great to spend the day with family. Saturday and Sunday was spent working in the yard...too many weekends being gone made for lots of fun yard work! Kate loves being outside and loves getting into everything. She finally this weekend has taught herself how to stand up without any assistance--n0w there is NO stopping her!ha! Kate is getting over a summer cold and had to get three shots this past week from her 1 year check up...she did great! Well, 13 months it is going fast...Mom and Dad are trying to keep up!

Trip to Western PA!

Kate with Aunt Connie & THE HORSE!

Kate loves visiting Aunt Connie's house!

All the family together again in Western PA!

New York Yankees Game vs. Oakland


Kate took Mom and Dad back to Western PA to visit all her family at friends in Ellwood City and Beaver Falls. We had a great time staying with Uncle Doug and Aunt Connie and being at Church on Sunday to see all our Church family. To everyone, it was great to see you. Pam Fatula thanks for keeping us posted on the blog and for keeping up with Kate--we love you!! During the weekend, Chad and Doug along with Brock headed over to New York to see the Yankees play before they tear down ond Yankee Stadium. Kate was able to spend time with with Nolan Stephany, who is the son of Bryan and Emily Stephany who were our good friends from Geneva. We had a great weekend and thank God for all our family in Western PA! Uncle Doug, Aunt Connie and Aunt Courtney we love you all and thank God for your friendship--see you soon!

Birthday Celebration in Indianapolis

Kate loved her Birthday Cake and Party

Granpa and Granma Cole--Thanks for the table and chairs!

G-Dad & G-Mom Toombs-Thanks for the play house!

Kate with her new rocking horse

Look at my hat...I am 1!

Last weekend Kate took Mom and Dad to Indy to visit ALL her family to celebrate her 1st Birthday. Kate loved seeing everyone and had a great time eating her birthday cake! She had so much fun that she skipped her 2nd nap and did just fine the rest of the day. Kate and Cousin Cyrus enjoyed playing together and loved their new rocking horses from Great Grandpa Feldman and Aunt Patty. The day was such a wonderful celebration of her life and we appreciate everyone for taking time to come. We appreciate all the wonderful gifts she received! THANK YOU!! The verse we have used as we celebrated her 1st year of life has been 1 John 3:1 "How great is the love the Father has lavished upon us, that we should be called children of God!" HAPPY BIRTHDAY KATE!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY KATE!

1st Birtday Cake

Papaw and Grammy Briscoe had hats just like me!

Lets eat!!

I have waited ALL year for this!

To say that the 1st year of Kate's life has gone fast would be a true statement. It has been amazing to watch her grow and see how she has changed so much in such a short period of time. We thank God daily for the blessing of her life and for the awesome responsibility of being parents. Thank you to all of you who have prayed, encouraged and supported our family during her 1st year of life. We are so deeply thankful to all of our friends and family who have been on this journey with us. We are blessed to have such a wonderful support group! As Kate continues to grow, we pray that God will watch over her every step and continue to grow in her life. Kate we love you and thank God for you! Happy Birthday!!



"How great is the love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God!"


1 John 3:1

Kate Turns 1 on Vacation!

Papaw and Grammy Briscoe--with Grand Kids

Tate's first Big League Game!

Siesta Key Florida

Kate loved being with her cousins

Kate took Mom and Dad to Florida to celebrate her Birthday on June 29th. We spent the week with Grammy, Papaw Briscoe, Uncle Tony, Aunt Brooke and cousins Tate, Mateya and Tregan. We had an amazing week in Siesta Key and thank the Lord for the time to relax and be with family. Kate enjoyed the week with her cousins and she LOVES the water! Mom and Kate spend time at the pool with Grammy and Papaw each day...she even came home with a tan! Kate celebrated her Birthday with a cake and lots of presents. Kate enjoyed each day watching cousins; Tate, Mateya and Tregan. They each were a big help watching Kate and helping her continue to learn how to walk. Papaw, Uncle Tony, Cousin Tate and Dad were able to take in a Tampa Bay Rays-Boston Red Sox baseball game at Tropicana Field. It was Tate's first big league game! Thank you to Grammy and Papaw Briscoe for ALL they did during our time in Florida! WE are so grateful for the wonderful memories and time together!