adoption
a little explanation
Hey folks, if you’ve come looking for a post and pics of the recent Sublett family news, I’m sorry to say that you won’t find them here. We’re going to hold off posting anything, at least for a time. We Read more…
family
lather, rinse, repeat
We had a fun day downtown with Sadie’s Duct Tape Designs. She made and sold duct tape wallets, ziploc pouches, and hairbows today at ArtsFest. Annabelle was with her the whole time, while Kim and I tag-teamed the day. We got Read more…
family
we’ve caved to the call
Last night I was writing about caving. Tonight I’m writing about giving in to the call of Arts Fest, specifically the lure of cash at Kids’ Day. Sadie is our maker-kid. It shows up in the kitchen and her bedroom and Read more…
calvary
back to the mines
Saturdays have been set aside for Team Sublett family adventures lately. We’ve hiked a couple of nice little hikes, and everyone has had fun. But I gave the fam the day off this past Saturday. I spent a day with some of Read more…
calvary
some XStream news
The weatherman cooperated with us tonight for XStream, and we had a great night. A few folks showed up early so they could take advantage of the sweet ponds! Erin’s timely water-balloon games got things started, then we dove into Read more…
family
Monday was a big day
Kim and I celebrated our 24th wedding anniversary Monday. The kids stayed home and took care of Charlie while we went out to dinner at our favorite place, The Tavern. We enjoyed a delicious meal, uninterrupted adult conversation, and the Read more…
calvary
sports camp makes me cry
Our church wrapped up our yearly sports camp Thursday evening, and I got to invite the 5th graders to join me and the other youth leaders for a few events this summer designed just for them. The parents of all the Read more…
adoption
the eldest daughter returns
It seems like years ago that Joyce and Evangeline appeared in our lives. We were leaving for China to adopt Annabelle, so I stood before our church asking for some of the Chinese college students to help us out upon Read more…
calvary
bowling for 56’rs & bears
Kim and I (and a handful of splendiferous leaders!) took a pile of 5th and 6th graders bowling tonight. To help 5th graders transition into our youth ministry, we started Club56, a once-a-month gathering of students who have finished 5th and Read more…
adoption
a gift from the past
When I turned 40 Kim and the kids (only Levi, Lilly, and Sadie at that point) made me a little scrapbook. It had notes from each of them and a plan for the coming year. On the 27th (my day Read more…