Fourth of July

What a week this has been! Connor is off to scout camp, Shen saw his first fireworks in America, he went on his first bike ride (sort of), and stayed with someone else other than mommy or daddy for the first time (without getting upset)! Whew!!
Sunday school has become a real pleasure for the little man. Whereas a few months ago, he would cry like crazy when we left him in class to go to the main service, now he doesn't want to leave when we come to get him. Thank you God!! The second picture shows him playing in the sunday school classroom and he had just said to daddy that he was OK and didn't want to leave.
And, then the fourth of July, fireworks. Coming from China, we were warned in writing that he did not like loud noises, especially firworks and thunder. Well, last night, he was all over looking at the fireworks and the spectacle all around us in our neighborhood. He really seemed to enjoy the sounds and the light display.
And, then we went on our first bike ride. We got a little trailer (Note the Picture) to follow our bike and we went to Jamba Juice a couple of times over the fourth holiday. Shen really likes the Wild Strawberries at Jamba Juice.
It has been a great July 4th holiday and we just ask that God blesses all of you on this holiday weekend to celebrate our freedom!
Love,
Jack, Jodie, Connor and Shen