Life in the Dryden household

Life seems pretty busy here, and I know many of you want to hear what's going on so here's your quick 'what we are up to' note. We have recovered from our recent church holiday - we went to a Bible Conference - New Word Alive with some other members of the church. We had a great time! The kids enjoyed their Bible clubs and all the fun activities that were around (swimming/beach). We came back with lots of laundry and a cold/flu that we seem to be passing around. We had a lovely visit from some old friends of mine last weekend. I used to babysit their 2 girls when they were toddlers - 1st grade, they are now in there early 20's!! YIKES!!! I am starting to feel my age now...especially when I was reminded that my 'baby' brother will be turning 30 on Saturday!!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY, ROBBIE!!!there is a card on its way!
Dean is still currently working 2 jobs, (for the church and the local council) but we have had a huge answer to prayer about this. The church has voted to take Dean on full time starting in September. This is great, it means that he can really focus in on ministry.
I am at home fulltime and continuing to organise the family/house so that it can run the best way possible. I am still overseeing the Children's ministry and Friday mum's and toddlers playgroup.
Abigail is almost finished Year 5. When she's not in the classroom she is busy with piano, violin, Jazz (street) dance, and when able to she enjoys shopping.
Sam is almost finished Year 3. When he's not in the classroom he is busy with piano, building things, making his baby brother laugh, and when he can he loves to swing a golf club with his dad.
Aleah is hoping that everyday is her turn to go to school. She would be quite happy in a nursery classroom but for now will have to be content dong stuff with me! As I finshed typing this I opened a letter from the kids' school which informed us that Aleah has been given a place in the nursery class in January 2010! Praise the Lord! It is very difficult to get into the school so this is really exciting news!! She loves all her friends (which pretty much includes everyone in the world!) She is recovering from a pretty bad case of tonsillitis this week! (pray that she hasn't shared it with Levi)
Levi is growing fast! He is 4 months old and we are really starting to see his personality shine through. He is very laid back, and happy. He is starting to give us great big belly laughs when he finds something funny...usually his big brother Sam is involved!
That is what we are up to at the moment. Hope you have enjoyed reading about us!!

Christ is Risen...Hallelujah!

 

Happy Resurrection Day!
We hope that you all have enjoyed the day celebrating the Risen Lord!
We had a great day with the fellowship here at Twynholm, then we went to Dean's parents' house for food, fun and fellowship. We even got to speak to my mom in China, and Dean's brother and sister-in-law in Canada. I tried skyping a few others but you weren't answering!! Hope to talk to all of you soon!
Here's a few picutres of the kids...I finally got all 4 of them together - next task is to get them to all smile for the camera ...together!!!