What we've been up to . . .

Geoff flew to South Dakota to see Gary and Louise Wood and to meet up with some others interested in New Hope. They had a great time. There was another picture---one of those where everyone is prim and proper and staring so nicely at the camera, but I chose this one because I think it better captures the joy they had during their visit.

The day after Geoff arrived back in Denver we were privileged to go to the Denver Art Museum and see the King Tut exhibit. We weren't allowed to take any pictures in the exhibit, but we took some as we wandered around the museum the rest of the day.

Toby found the area where we could try on Egyptian costumes.

Acacia enjoyed coloring an Egyptian collar.

Papa and Kevin staged a duel between Nile animals.

Kevin gives a special Nile Crocodile a Colorado bear hug.

Just a bunch of Egyptians yahoos.

In another area the kids dressed up in animal costumes. Toby chased Papa . . .

. . . And then when Papa tried to rest, Toby showed up in a pesky bird costume :)

Meanwhile, Geoff, Nicole and Acacia played a shell memory game.

Kevin found a good book and climbed on the turtle to read to us all about the "Not a box."

Back at the ranch, the rootin' tootin' toothbrushin' cowboy.

We made a second trip to Pueblo to attend New Day church and visit with a family so special to us. When Geoff first moved to Pueblo in 1993 he was "adopted" by the Tomlinson family. He spent many Easters and other holidays, plus just plain ole fun times with them. We requested a special afternoon to just sit around and visit with them. And much to our delight, all those busy people made time to answer our request. It was a very enjoyable afternoon. Thanks Jim and Carol especially for opening your home once again to the Brittons!!!!!

Jackie, Geoff, Drew and Jaret

Kevin felt right at home with their fountain made to look like a water pump.

Jamie, Laurie, Geoff and Jackie

Jamie, precious baby Eli, Mike, Jackie and Aaron.

Michaela and Acacia, Jim, Eli & Julie in the background.

We're officially in the last month of our time in the states. We have so enjoyed our time and look forward to just a few more weeks.