Elijah Mueller Turns FOUR!

January 25, 2011 Linny Saunders74 Comments

Our littlest treasure {so far} turned FOUR today. The little guy whose smile melts this mama’s heart. Rather shy and quiet, let me just say, this guy knows how to pray. He is concerned for those around him and prays with passion. We know that the man Elijah {in scripture} was “a man who…

The Good Samaritan

January 20, 2011 Linny Saunders14 Comments

With big kids in Africa, one day we found ourselves wanting to liven up our Bible study time. Hence, meet the Good Samaritan – re-enacted by my five littles. {Everyone took turns being different parts, but we think this is the one that came out best.}

Sweet Moments We Don’t Wanna Miss….

January 15, 2011 Linny Saunders13 Comments

A few weeks ago, we were stopped to pick up Emma. While waiting for her to come to the car, Elijah Mueller started randomly singing a song he was making up {he and Elizabeth do this often}…..instead of turning on the car interior light I just turned my phone and recorded it. He never knew…

A Sweet Surprise From the Lord

January 8, 2011 Linny Saunders22 Comments

Ooookay. So ya’ know how Dw and Emma and Graham and the team are in Africa, right? Well while Dw is gone several men at church have been checkin’ in on us…two of his best buds take turns phoning everyday to see if we need anything. {Infact they care so much that yesterday when I…

Africa – Here They Come!!

January 4, 2011 Linny Saunders20 Comments

Sunday, January 2nd, my sweet hubby, Emma, Graham and a few of the team members left to begin the journey to Africa. They met up with other team members in Houston. Three other team members went separately. But all will, Lord willing, meet in Uganda on our Wednesday. Here they are just before walking…

Elizabeth Mercy Turns FIVE

January 2, 2011 Linny Saunders73 Comments

January 1st doesn’t just mark the beginning of a New Year for our family…. it is the day we celebrate our Princess Elizabeth Mercy… Breakfast in Mom and Dad’s bed… {cause Emmy was still sleeping in the girl’s room and we’re letting them sleep in since they are about to leave for Uganda} {nice face Elijah}…

Happy New Year!!

January 1, 2011 Linny Saunders19 Comments

I took this picture on Jubilee’s birthday the other day – {12/26}… and it just seems like an appropriate way to wish all of you a very blessed New Year… From my treasures {minus the depl*yed biggest boy-treasure} to you and yours… Happy New Year!!!

A Lil’ Mo and Two Lil’ Fros

December 30, 2010 Linny Saunders25 Comments

While Abi and Ry and Finn were here they thought it would be fun to give the boys some matching haircuts….and since Finn has a darling little cut like the ol’ Mr. T….we asked Elijah and Isaiah what they thought? They were totally game… The pep talk….. . Is it just me or does Elijah Mueller…

Jubilee Promise Turns 9

December 27, 2010 Linny Saunders73 Comments

The day after Christmas… a special day in our home… Jubilee Promise turns 9. She has only been home for one year and two days…. We didn’t do the “breakfast in bed” routine last year….it was all so overwhelming, having just returned from China and knowing she would have no clue what we were…

Lovin’ These Days

December 24, 2010 Linny Saunders16 Comments

At one point we saw Elizabeth crouched and kind of running between the island and the kitchen table. We ran to see what she was doing and she was dragging Finn by his legs around the kitchen floor. Finn was enjoying every minute of it!! I tried to grab my camera and catch it, but…

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