The Louder Side of Life

So, I tried to "re-decorate" my blog. I still don't know how to make the header look right, but after spending too much time on it I figure it'll do for now.  'Til Aunt Maggie can get on here and fix it!  Hint hint.

Once again, it's been forever since the last post.  Maci continues to grow and change every day, learning new things constantly.  She's currently getting the hang of walking. Since we have had friends staying with us this week, Maci has taken off (after being challenged by a playmate who is a few months older). We all need a little challenge or motivation every once in a while, don't we?

Life has been rolllin along in the Louder household.  Friends here this week preparing to move to Botswana, Africa.  Pursue Missions conference this weekend. SMI folllowing that.  A trip to Canton thereafter. Jantzen travelling to Europe the next week for 11 days. (Wowie, that's long for Maci and I...pray for us and for Jantzen while he's gone!)  Then, we celebrate Maci's 1st birthday. WOW, what a super fabulous year!  And it keeps going from there...God is in the midst of it all, and He's why we're here! 
Okay, I don't have any more words at midnight. :)  Until next time....

Oh wait, I love fall!  I almost think the "new year" should start in fall.  It's so fresh and crisp, just beautiful and refreshing.  I always feel like it's a beginning to new things, that I can breathe and start over on things if I want. Anyway, it's nice, and I like it!

Here are a few fun pics...