Lunch with Tim, Kristi & their kids

This week we were blessed with a rare opportunity to see some very precious friends that we rarely get to spend time with! Tim (Andy's best friend from high school), Kristi and the kids are currently living and serving in Iraq, but they came to Colorado to attend a conference and they were able to squeeze in a little bit of time to see us.

They have three awesome kiddo's - Annie, Toby and Jesse. Amberlin absolutely ADORED all three of them and they were really sweet to her. Our hearts were full watching the kids play together and being able to catch up and enjoy each other's company. It's a rare occasion that we get to see them, but we love it when we do!

Annie & Amberlin

Annie put her earrings on Amberlin - I can't believe she kept them on!

The kids had fun playing "Old Booth" with Andy

Even Jesse, the youngest, was super-sweet to Amberlin

Andy & Tim

After lunch we went to a really nice park. Amberlin took to Kristi very quickly. :) She was great with her.

Annie & Amberlin were SO CUTE!

She helped her out on the slide....

on the stairs...

on the big slide...

and on the grass. :)
There was a really cool little mini-forest in the middle of the park. The kids loved it - it kind of made a fort.

Annie & Kristi racing - this girl is fast! :)

Amberlin trying to throw Jesse's football

Andy & Tim with their kids

Sweet Toby.

Annie & Amberlin back together again. :)

We pray for safe travels and for God to be with them as they finish out their time here and then head back to Iraq. We know that the Lord has great plans for them. Hopefully we will get to see them again before too long! :)