Fall in Guelph

These were taken a month ago. It looks quite different now. We had a beautiful fall and now the trees are almost bare. We had our first dusting of snow yesterday and, although it is sunny and clear, it is COLD!!

Fall also brings a little slower pace for us, and we are feeling rested and "caught up" from the summer. We are looking forward to the Holiday Season and seeing family and friends over the next couple of months. We have so much to be Thankful for.

Summer Recap!

Summer is over and we are catching our breath again. Here are a few "non-camp" highlights of our Summer:

 

Katie went to Nova Scotia for a week at the end of June with Andrews family. Great timing as they jumped right into Day Camp when they got back. 

 Ken took me to Ruth's Chris for my Birthday.

Love that place!!

 

 



Who'd a thought that Krispy Kreme made it to Canada?

We had no idea that one was so close.

Ken had heard, on the radio, that Krispy Kreme was celebrating their 77th birthday with a special offer. We thought it would be a special treat for the staff, and a fun family outing, to drive the hour and pick up a few dozen doughnuts for 77 cents a dozen. We got there at around 9:00 pm and soon discovered that lots of other people had heard of the great deal as well. We waited an hour in line but it was so worth it!

 

 

 

 

 

Katie gave Ken tickets to a Blue Jays Baseball game for Fathers Day. They were able to go an evening in July.

 

 

 

 

 

 

                                                                Katie was in her friend's wedding at the end of July. It was held right here at the Conference Centre so was fun for all of us!

Katie's Birthday Dinner!!

 

She got a new camera......

...................among other things.


Our summer was very wet and not so warm, but it was good. We are thankful for Carolyn our new cook who did a great job taking care of our food service needs. Pete and Holly were missed more than I can say, but we know the Lord has great plans for them in Arizona, as well. Once again our summer staff worked hard and we saw many blessings. Karl was here again as our staff chaplain. He was able to stay all the way through August so had a great impact on our staff as well as many guests. He got lots of great pictures too!
The Conference Centre celebrated its 80th anniversary on August 23rd  with an open house, dinner and  program. There were over 200 in attendance. A very busy day, especially coming right on the heals of our last Family Camp, but very enjoyable and so good to see so many who have invested so much into the ministry here at GBCC

Katie is off to school..................today! It is hard to believe that it is her last year.
We are anxious to get back into a routine again. Hoping the weather stays nice so we can enjoy some "Summer things"
...ride our bikes
...rent a canoe
...walk along the river
...sit outside Starbucks and enjoy a leisurely cup of coffee
...play some golf, (Ken got to play some during Family Camp in August so that was nice)
...weed the flower beds outside of our house.

We look forward to catching up with our loved ones as well!!!

Mothers Day! Was that two weeks ago?

Mono Cliffs Provincial Park

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 I was told to wear comfortable walking shoes.....................

Probably would have brought a change of clothes if I had known,

but it was such a beautiful day. A great choice Katie and Ken!!

The Morrishes have "Landed"

 

 

After a 14 months application process, our paperwork for our Permanent Residency came through.

 

We are now "Landed Immigrants"

 

We are still proudly American citizens, but can now rest easy as we continue to

 serve the Lord here in the foreign land of Canada!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 A celebration Dinner at P.F. Changs

 

 

 

 

 

 

Easter Morning!

 

 

Here is a little slide show that Larry Click put together from Lisa and Mike's wedding.

Thank you Larry.

www.vimeo.com/89210985

Christmas in Colorado

 

It is still January so I think that I am still safe to share Christmas photos.

We had a wonderful Christmas with Lisa in Colorado.

 

 

 

 

After a busy day we got ready and went to a great Christmas Eve Service in Woodland Park.

 

 

The traditional Christmas Eve Fondue.

 

 

 

 Christmas Eve tree decorating

  

Our three kids

 Sisters!

 The happy couple

 

 

Christmas Morning

 Luggage all around

 

 

 

 

We left on the 30th and decided to drive home all in one stretch so that we could spend one more day with Lisa. It was a long drive, but we made it fine and it was worth it to have that extra time together.

 

Lisa treated us to a cold but very beautiful Horse back ride.

 

 Katie still looks comfortable on top of a horse!

Thank You Lisa! Now on to bigger things................... Hope to see you all in March