Chicago Mission Trip

Chris and I left on Sunday, June 22nd to go to Chicago for a mission trip. 26 others went with us including my mom and brothers. This was our 3rd year to serve at the Agape Center in inner city Chicago. Everyone was extremely excited about going back to see all the kids. In Chicago we put on a Day Camp all week playing and loving on the kids while teaching them the realness of Christ's love for them. Unfortunately, I got really sick and my mom and I had to fly home on Monday. BUT... Everyone had a blast and allowed Christ to use them all week to show the kids His love for them.

Lou Lou's Wedding

It was a big weekend in the Hurst family as Bob and Laurie married off the last of the kids. Lou Lou got married this weekend to Timothy Lowe...new name...Lou Lowe! All the family came in town so it was great to see everyone! The wedding was perfect!

The reception was a blast...great food, great company, and great dancing! The BEST part of the night was when Robert (Chris and Lou's brother, serving in Iraq) was able to talk to us live on a webcam. First time its ever been done! He was able to watch Lou Lou's entire wedding live in Iraq and at the reception was able to talk to everyone and give a special toast to Lou and Tim on a big screen! It was a PRICELESS moment, I think for everyone! Here are a few of the moments we captured!

Jon Long's Wedding

One of Chris' best friends and roommate in college got married last Saturday. The wedding was on the Southern Empress. The reception was a dinner cruise around Lake Conroe. We had a blast. Chris was a groomsmen and had a great time hanging out with the guys and seeing lots of old friends. We stayed at Sunset Harbor condominiums which were very nice and right on the lake.

Grace Fellowship's 5th Anniversary!!!

We can't believe it has already been 5 years at Grace Fellowship! In just 5 years, we went from meeting in a high school cafeteria to building our own building. We are now busting at the seems and have already outgrown and added on to our nursery. God has blessed tremendously! Here are a few pictures of our 5th Anniversary Celebration!

Family Life Marriage Conference

We went to the Family Life Marriage Conference at the Gaylord Texan. Family Life puts on marriage conferences all over the United States. We had heard that it was great and it completely met our expectations. The speakers were hilarious and the hotel was unbelievable. Most of all, we really learned a lot about marriage and that we aren't nearly as smart as we thought we were!

Pictures from the Gaylord

Laying Tile

Chris' parents decided to lay new ceramic tile in the kitchen and laundry room. Chris and Bob looked like Ninja Turtles working on the floor with those crazy things on their heads....but they did a GREAT job! The floor looked great! It will be completely finished just in time for Lou Lou's wedding.