Happy 3rd Birthday Andrew!!!!

Andrew " a little suspicious of the candles".

This picture was taken after dinner!! Please don't think Kurt and Heidi

let their kids have dessert first, then the meal.

Ahh....."all of my baking today paid off!!" Yum!


"Who cares about cupcakes....just go straight for the frostin!!"

Happy 3rd birthday to our grandson Andrew!! Today he celebrates his special day by baking cupcakes, opening cards and gifts, and having his favorite foods for supper! We thank God for this precious life and pray for Andrew as he grows year by year into the young man that God would have him be!
Heidi and Andrew...holding up a puzzle he got from
Grandma and Grandpa Scott.

Here's Andrew in his "Future Chef" apron that he got

at Christmas! It looks like he's putting it to good use!

Kurt and Andrew preparing and decorating cupcakes.

What I want to know is "who gets to lick the bowl?"

Little brother Jon taking all the excitement in!! Jon is walking all over

the place now, he turned 1 in October. Sisters Rachelle and Kirsten are doing fine

but probably won't get a taste of the birthday cupcakes!! Thank you once again Heidi for sending all these great pics from Andrew's birthday. Even though we couldn't be there....ourhearts were there in a BIG way!

Prayer requests

My heart felt very led to bring these prayer requests to you in this posting...I know there are many of you that read our blog and are faithful prayer warriors.

1. Our friend Don Wilson is very ill with severe pain with the trigeminal nerve.

He is in Munson Hospital....please pray for Don and his wife Brenda as they cope with this. Pray that Don would get some relief from the severe pain he experiences.

2. Mom, Lois Hopkins has three more chemos to go. Please pray that she would stay strong and that her reactions from the chemo are not overwhelming to her physically and emotionally. We talk to each other at least once and day...and have been able to encourage each other during these trying times.

3.Our friend Diane Britton has had many complications with infection from a recent knee surgery. Please pray that she heals quickly and that the infection goes away. Mark and Diane are AWANA missionaries in Michigan.

4. Our niece Andrea Hoagland and her husband Clint are expecting their first baby this coming May. (a boy!!!) We are praising God for sustaining Andrea through a serious illness (ITP) for the past 3 years...and for allowing this miracle to come into their lives. Please pray for Andrea's health and that she would continue to remain strong during these months as they prepare to welcome their baby into their home. Andrea is the daughter of my sister Linda(Don Miller).

5. Ken's brother Tom is currently undergoing radiation for prostrate cancer.

Please pray that his treatments are effective and that Tom does not experience much discomfort or pain.

6. Our neighbor and friend Jonathan Cooper (Sophomore at Cadillac High School) who was recently diagnosed with an auto immune disease. Pray for wisdom for the doctors as they treat him, strength for Jon and his parents Alan and Diane as they cope with this illness.

7.. Ken and I will be traveling to Ann Arbor for my second appointment with the specialist on January 16th. We will find out all of my test results at that time, and discuss further treatment of my scleroderma. We continue to pray for God's will and plan in my life. I have been able to play the piano somewhat....with adjusted fingering and creative notes....and I am thanking God for allowing me to use this gift for His glory as long as possible.