The Old News (scroll down for new photos):

Here's the old family picture, taken in late December, 2006. To update the reports on the kids: Kirstin (21) has continued to excel in her courses at Taylor University (online), with straight "A"s! Russell (19) has finished high school, and is now an official missionary with Missionary Ventures! He is continuing to do what he has been doing, working alongside Allen in all aspects of the ministry. His fluent Spanish and understanding of the culture are amazing resources for us! Rachel (17) enjoys all things creative and crafty. Christopher (14) loves to read, and play chess. Bethany (12) loves school, and wants to be a missionary and run an orphanage when she grows up. David (7)  is busy growing new teeth in the big gaps in his mouth right now.

 

We haven't taken a posed family picture since the one above, so here are some random shots of the kids, doing what they do in daily life:

Now, before you go thinking that I've acquired a bunch of new kids . . . some of these are the children of our new co-workers, Alan and Faith Hayes, and one is a daughter of Brad and Trish Ward, who work in Santa Rosa de Copan. David and Bethany are the two furthest to the left. My kids are enjoying having all these gringo friends to play with! In this picture, however, they are taking a short break from working - they were helping deliver Christmas gifts to the orphans in Santa Rosa de Copan.

Rachel, visiting with the orphans during the Christmas gift delivery.

        
Glamour Kirstin, and everyday Kirstin (cuddling an orphan)

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Russell
(with Boo)
celebrating his
19th birthday

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Russell, taking
care of business

     David, of course, rates his own section of pictures . . .

Thanks for remembering to pray for the ongoing process of trying to adopt David.