Photo Review of 2012: July

JULY:  We took a fun, family vacation to Chicago to celebrate the marriage of JJ Oslund and Michelle Morency.  Michelle was an Adelante intern two summers ago (and was subsequently adopted by our family).  Lucy was invited to be a part of their wedding as one of the flower girls.  It was a beautiful celebration, and we had a great time sight-seeing in Chicago while we were there.  

Photo Review of 2012: June

JUNE:  Jarrett and Kristen celebrated 18 years of marriage bliss on June 24, 2012.  :)  Though we all know that marriage is never easy, I am blessed to be walking alongside a man I respect and love up to the moon and back.  We were all excited to see the school year end so we could have fun going to summer kids' camps at Mission Adelante, soccer camp, blueberry picking and just get out and play in the summer sun!

Photo Review of 2012: May

MAY:  Charlie is a sports fanatic and started up his 2nd year playing baseball for the Phillies with the KCK RBI league.  We have been really impressed with this local league whose mission is to revitalize baseball in urban areas.  Charlie can't wait for the Spring 2013 season to start up!

Photo Review of 2012: April

APRIL:  This month we kicked off the tradition of hosting Open Grills at the Meek house with our missional community of staff and volunteers in the neighborhood.  Every other week in 2012, we have come together for a fun time grilling out, roasting marshmallows in the fire pit and celebrating the community God has brought together within the Bhutanese and Latino teams.  Caroline and Annie were also able to be a part of a choir group this winter and spring that culminated with a great musical performance.

Photo Review of 2012: March

MARCH:  Sweet Lucy, age 5, followed in the Meek family running tradition and competed in her first 2 mile run at the Manhattan St. Patrick’s Day race.  She was amazing and did fantastic!  Jarrett loves running with the kids and even took them on a run in the rain this year.  Crazy!  Needless to say, Lucy and I stayed home.  :)

Photo Review of 2012: February

FEBRUARY:  We celebrated our Cavapoo puppy’s first year.  It is such a joy to have a dog in the house again and Kipper couldn’t be more loved (or spoiled). 

Photo Review of 2012: January

JANUARY:  Charlie had a blast joining his first Wyandotte county basketball team here in the neighborhood.  At one point during practice, after a smooth-move shot beating out a teammate, his coach gave him the nickname White Chocolate.