Saturday, September 09, 2006

Back To School Pictures

We went to a local park and took school pictures of the kids. Mattie is in second grade. Jesse is in fourth grade. Sam is in fifth and Toby is in eighth. They Started school August 22 and will get out around May 25.




















































12 comments:

Rob and Becky said...

Awesome! You all look so grown up!

Mattie, you are beautiful!

Boys, you all look so handsome!

Rob

Pauline said...

wow, what a handsome gang. I can't believe you have an eigth grader either!!!! yikes! The years have certainly flown. Matty is just a beautiful young lady and the boys all look so handsome. Great pictures. Have a great school year guys!

Roni said...

Wow they look so grown up! It goes fast doesn't it? I have a high school senior this year....and of course a two year old. Our school starts Tuesday and we get out the last week of May too. Hope you guys have a great school year. Don't you wish there was a way to slow them down?
Roni

Earl's Family said...

Hey You Guy,

Where has time gone? Yes, I agree, you just grew up too fast. You all look very intelligent, obedient (man I hope that one's right) kind and loving. Whewwww, that's a mouth full, but you guys really look nice together in your picures.

"Ole" Uncle Earl

Brenda Arce said...

I thought I had commented earlier, but maybe I just thought about posting...anyway, the kids look great and great photography too! All the boys look like Tommy in some way. Mattie is just beautiful, I'm sure she is just as beautiful on the inside as well. Was Toby the only one born in NJ? Have you been in Nebraska that long? Wow! Hope all is well with you guys and with the church. We are getting ready to take a sabbatical in a few weeks for about 1 1/2 months. I'm excited about that. Hopefully after prayer and time away we can come to some conclusion about our place here.

Tom Thompson said...

This week marked 12 years in Loomis. Toby was born in Illinois while I was in Seminary. The others were born in Kearney, Ne. We left NJ in August of 1991. That is 15 years ago. It has been amazing to see what God has done in our lives these past years. We never planned life to be this way in this location but God has clearly led every step of the way. We continue to find fresh vision and excitement for the work here. God is trully doing some amazing things in this small rural church. Right now we are considering a building program. It scares me to think of the money but we are out of room for our children's ministry. Life isn't usually easy but God is always good!

Tom

uncle lew said...

All of the kids are so beautiful!!!did you take all of the pictures,Stephenia???Maybe you might want to go into your own business ..they are really great (the pictures AND the kids.)15 years WOW I didn't realize it's been that long. Yes the Lord is great in putting us where we are suppose to be and using us there for Him. He knew you could be used there and so has kept you there in His grace. Just take that step out in faith for your building ..GOD will do the rest. Just ask Uncle Earl.
Love
Uncle Lew and Aunt Jean
Oh we have bought a house in Lone
Grove, Okla...45 years but I am getting to go home for a while.HAHA It will need alot of work but thats why i have Lew ..I told him he had to get a house now so he would be able to do the work and I would still be able to Help.Because I didn't trust anyone else to do it "Right".

Barbara said...

It was great to see the pictures of the kids. They sure have grown up. I agree that the boys especially look like Tom. We were very happy to hear about the progress in the church there and we pray for God's richest blessings for all of you.
Love, Aunt Barb & Uncle Lee

Bonnie said...

What nice pictures of the kids!!!!!!!!!!! I remember when dad used to do that with us, not for school but to have pictures for furlough. Very nice photography!!

MOM said...

How did everyone get so grown up? I thought Tom was in 8th grade still? Mattie looks like she likes this modeling stuff.

Tom Thompson said...

When we went away to Colorado this summer, I was glad for the digital camera. Mattie ran from rocks to logs, to anything and everything, calling me to take her picture while posing! (Jesse as you can see, is a different story!)
-Steph

The DeLormes said...

You guys have a BEAUTIFUL family! I don't just mean their good looks...

Praise God for His wonderful love that passes from one generation to another!

God bless! Have a wonderful school year!!!