Above: Just when Kira thought we were through with traveling, it was time to pack up and leave for Michigan where we would witness the wedding union of our friends Roger and Heidi. The stroller above, provided by a gracious supporter, has been an awesome help! The wheels, legs and arms fold up leaving just the car seat. It has saved Allen's back as he is the one usually lugging around all the stuff.



Above: Our friends Jamie and Heidi and their daughter Elizabeth also live in Michigan. They are getting closer to their support goal as they plan on serving full time in Hungary with Pioneers.





Above: Some of the sights while making our way through Michigan.



Above: We were blessed by the hospitality of Kathy and Dick Bradstreet who have also served with us on short term missions in our English Camps. Kathy prepared a wonderful brunch for us on Saturday before Roger and Heidi's wedding. Jenna pictured far left has been to Hungary multiple times on short term trips. She is pursuing God's will for her in terms of long term missions.



Above: Kathy (our host for the weekend) also played the piano in Roger and Heidi's wedding.



Above: Proud mothers of Heidi and Roger.



Above: Heidi's father giving his daughter in marriage to Roger.



Above: A match made in Hungary. Heidi and Roger crossed paths while pursuing missions. It is amazing to consider how God caused a young man from California to be serving on the same team as Heidi from Michigan in Hungary.





Above: Kira having some fun at the reception.



Above: As we left Michigan, soon after lift-off, Kira fell asleep in mommy's arms. This was about the easiest flight we have ever experienced! Kira slept the whole time and we arrived in Philadelphia in a little over an hour.



Above: Hey dad, welcome home...look what I can do. We were thankful for the grandparents and uncles and aunts who volunteered to watch over Benjamin and Elianna while we were away. Ben excitedly told me how he went hiking one day. He said, "yeah, and we started in Delaware and we hiked all the way to Slovenia!" We said, "Slovenia?" He said, "Yeah! All the way to Slovenia!" "Umm, Ben, do you mean Pennsylvania?" "Uhh, yeah." Ben replies with a sheepish smile.

SATURDAY BIRTHDAY!



Above: We traveled to NJ to visit our cousins who hosted a birthday party for Elianna's 4th!



Above: Elianna with cousin Sophia.



Above: Benjamin devouring a cup cake and cousin RJ smiling away.



Above: The kids love cousin Alvaro who seems to have more energy than them!



Above: Grandpa (otherwise known as grumpy because grampy was pronounce grumpy by Elianna) navigating Kira's floaty boat.



Above L: Mommy and Kira after some fun pool time. Above R: Cousin Anna Beth with the giggles.



Above: Antonia was the super party planner as usual. She had great crafts for the kids and a special cup cake decorating table.



Above: Allen's brother RJ and dad, Bob.





Above: Grandma giving Elianna a birthday hug and kiss after a wonderful party.