Fall Getaway 2012

We just got back from the 6th Upstate New York Fall Getaway. God was at work in the lives of over 400 students and staff at the conference. We are blessed to have been a part of it and especially thankful that we were all able to go this year. A day before we were set to leave, Abby came down with a fever. We weren't sure if she would be better in time or if I would have to stay home with the girls while Joe went. There were so many reasons I would have been sad to miss the weekend. Thankfully, Abby was fever free and doing much better the morning of Fall Getaway, so off we went.

the view from our window on Saturday morning: so peaceful and breathtaking

  

exploring

Abby and Will. Will is one of Abby's best buddies. It is super cute to watch them together.

Some of the Capital Region students we have the joy of spending time with

helping Daddy do his job to get ready for the morning meeting

Daddy's little helper

Anna Kate takes such great care of the little kids and Abby adores her. Thanks Anna Kate!

playing in the sand with Will. Abby is most likely baking a cake, while Will plays with the trucks. :)

Ella's mode of transportation for the weekend. She was content hanging with/on her Mommy!

my girls.

played hard and ready for her afternoon nap

Ella hanging with our students

Right before this picture was snapped Abby was running after Will in the cafeteria yelling," Will, I love you!" Cute little buddies.

our family <3 br="br">

a whole lot of before bedtime cuteness

powerful night of worship

And with that the weekend comes to an end. This is what happens when the moms need to pack up our rooms. The kids enjoyed some t.v. time and snacks in their own mini movie theater.

As soon as Will joined the group, Abby got up from her seat to go over and share Will's with him. Then, every time something funny happened on the show, they would look at each other and laugh.

I loved having the chance to spend time with an old college friend. Lauren and I have been friends since my sophomore year of college, so it was tons of fun to catch up and hear all about her wedding planning! When did we all become such grown ups? :) 

Another year. Another great Fall Getaway! Thank you Lord!