Update

Sorry for the lack of communication!!! Melissa is almost finished with week #2 at school and is loving it!!! Once we find the charger/adapter to download pictures, we'll post some pictures!!!

Fletch had a WONDERFUL birthday here at the house ... we had 29 guests show up for some burgers, hot dogs, fellowship and great birthday wishes! Again ... more pictures to come once the charger/adapter is found. :)

Fletch and a guitar student (an adult one of course) have been working on the theatre room downstairs. This picture was taken with Melissa's old camera ... the french doors are not quite in just yet, so if you come over please don't open them. ;)

Melissa had her open house at school tonight. Fletch forgot about it ... which is great ... because Melissa came home to this wonderful array of gifts!!! It's great he forgot because it's definitely considered a "just because" array of gifts ... not a "good job at your new job" gift. :) Fletch definitely gets the husband of the year award!!! (guys ... he does consult husbands/fiance's/boyfriends for free).

Fletch's mentor, Phil McCallum, and his family stayed with us for one night. Leslie and Levi went back home, but Phil came back shortly after they all left for 10 days. It was so great to have him here. They will all be back in a few weeks to stay for as long as they need to in order to find a house. Please be praying for Phil as he is seeking a position at Focus on the Family. He had the honor of having a 3 1/2 hour luncheon with H.B. London before he left!!! Things are looking good there!!!

Looks like the Whipps are booking up their household quickly. If you are wanting to visit, please contact us soon so we can arrange rooms. :-) Phil, Leslie and Levi will be here in September (for as long as they wish); Ma & Pa Orear are coming on October in addition to Greg and Kim. Christian Jorgensen may be visiting with his friend after he visits his sister (Melissa's sister-in-law) in St. Louis. PLUS we are taking a roadtrip to California one week in October. Fun times ahead for the Whipps!!! STAY TUNED ...