Welcome Lydian!

I went to visit Jody the other day and took a picture of her and her beautiful baby. What a cutie!

10-year Reunion Update

The results from the survey are in and are overwhelmingly in favor of July 4th weekend, 2008. The survey also reported a desire to have the reunion somewhere in the Midwest. If there is anyone who would like to host the reunion, let me know. If there are no takers, I would be happy to host it in Minnesota.

All ideas and suggestions are welcome. We'll try to keep it as cost-conscious as possible, or at least have options for sleeping ranging in price so each family can choose how much they'd like to spend. This could mean a place that will allow tenting, cabins, or hotel, etc. I'll research what I can find and post more information as I come across it.

Again, if there is someone with a burning desire to host the reunion, let me know, otherwise I'll go ahead with it.

Leave your comments if you have any-- but mark the July 4th weekend on your calendar now! And bring your families.

It'll be great to see all of you and catch up on our lives.
Becky

Baby Girl!

Congratulations to Jody and Gabe and the new addition to their family. Lydian Jean was born on April 28, 2007. Pictures to come soon.

Sarah and Mark Rondeau's Wedding

Mark and Sarah were married June 9th in Kenya. Here are some pictures she sent me, as well as a few from my sister (so jealous that Debbie was able to attend, but I wasn't!). Congratulations Sarah and Mark!

Jordan Benjamin Taylor

We are proud to announce the birth of our son, Jordan Benjamin Taylor, in the wee hours of the morning (12:08) on Thursday, May 24th. Our little 8lb 15 ounce bundle of joy took his first breath after 19 hours of labor, only six hours of active labor, and just over four hours at Langley Memorial Hospital.

He is 21 ¼ inches (54 cm) long. He has a thin layer of dark hair, blue eyes, big feet and hands, and so far the consensus is he looks like a Hubler (Ericka’s family) with a touch of Taylor. He is the perfect mixture between Hungarian and Scot, Canadian and American!

Ericka is doing well. She has second degree tears and is very sore but has no other complications. I was so proud of her during the labor and found it to be quite a spiritually intense experience. When the baby was finally born all the different emotions that had been kept in check while I was helping Ericka through the contractions and pushing came flooding out. Intense joy, fear, pride, uncertainty, relief all flooded into one. I can’t explain it but if you have had a little one before I’m sure you understand.

Anyways, thank you for your thoughts and prayers through this whole delivery. We are looking forward to walking through life with this little one that God has entrusted to us and can’t believe we are so lucky!

I have attached some pictures of the first 24 hours.

Richard.

Psalm 8:2 From the lips of children and infants you have ordained praise.

April Wellspring Update

Follow the link to download the Taylor's latest Wellspring Update.
http://www.savefile.com/files/707860
(scroll to the bottom of the page to download the file)

Something old

Well couldnt get the video to play on here due to rubbish HTML skills so have a look here. It made me laugh and even though the quality is pretty shocking its possible to recognise quite a few from our class.
Enjoy! Elora

RVA Reunion Survey

Thank you to all who have voiced opinions on the RVA class reunion next summer. We have had 18 responses so far. If you haven't had a chance to fill it out, please take a minute to let us know where and when you'd like to have the reunion. It's anonymous.

Click here to take survey

Kimbra

Kimbra has a new blog posted:
http://familyofk.blogspot.com

Keely Brandon is getting married!

Here is a copy of an email Keely just sent out and she gave me permission to repost it here. Congratulations Keely!

Hello!!!!!
This is a quick mail to let you know that I am back from... well... 3 interesting years of teaching English in Japan, a busy and exciting trip around the world teaching English on Peace Boat, and a wonderful 2 week trip to Mexico. I am enjoying having time with my family again, settling back into the pace of life in Glendale, and planning my future. This is the longest I have been Stateside in years, and I am looking forward to catching up with old friends and family before I move onto my next adventure. So what is my next adventure you ask? Well it promises to be the most exciting and wonderful yet! I am going to be married to my boyfriend of 2 1/2 years, Jovan :) He's a fabulous person and an incredible partner for me. I am so blessed to be with him! He is now in Japan beginning PhD studies at the University of Kanazawa. I miss him, but I look forward to being closer together in the future.If you want to join us at the beginning of this grand adventure we're planning a wedding in Mexico Dec. 29th [thisyear] and a follow-up ceremony/reception in early January in Kentucky. We will hopefully also have a celebration in Japan. We are moving ahead with planning and trying to estimate guest numbers. If you are interested/inclined to attend any of the festivities, please let me know and I will give you more information as the details unfold. I'd love to catch up with you soon! Please let me know what has been going on in your life as well! I will end with a message from Jovan:
Hello!, I am Keely's fiance, Jovan. I am really happy and lucky to be so much in love with this great and amazing girl. I also would like to know the rest of her friends that I still don't know (and meet again the ones I already know). So please join us to celebrate together, in any/all the places we are planning to have receptions. Really looking forward to meeting you! Jovan

Hope to hear from you soon! -Keely :)