http://www.travelblog.org/Bloggers/1phydeau/ Travel adventures in journals and photos from 1phydeau en-us Thu, 21 Aug 2008 01:38:50 BST Thu, 21 Aug 2008 01:38:50 BST With two new babies and an 80th Birthday we thought it a good idea to head to Michigan. Early Thursday morning Brad and Melissa Riley and Naomi began their trip driving through Canada from Rochester NY Sara Jo and Breanna boarded a plane in Halifax and Jason Sara and Maggie left La Paz Bolivia. They all arrived safely at different times during the day. We left the GARBC conference and arriv http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/United-States/Michigan/Grand-Rapids/blog-293200.html We had a great time with the kids. http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/Canada/Nova-Scotia/Halifax/blog-283736.html Peggy's Cove http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/Canada/Nova-Scotia/Peggy--s-Cove/blog-283732.html Annapolis Valley during apple blossom festival. http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/Canada/Nova-Scotia/Annapolis-Valley/blog-283728.html Noah playing basketwball http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/Canada/Nova-Scotia/Halifax/blog-281545.html Basketball is Noah's favorite sport right now. http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/Canada/Nova-Scotia/Halifax/blog-281105.html Jane Hunter and Lynette arrived in Halifax just days after Breanna Lynn was born. We've spent the week cooking and helping Sara Jo with the kids. On May 26 Richard Hunter and Rich arrived. Richard and Jane plan to take the next few days and visit Prince Edward Island. Before we leave we hope to visit downtown Halifax Mahone Bay Peggy's Cove and Digby. We've had a great time with the grandkids.He http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/Canada/Nova-Scotia/Halifax/blog-280931.html Breanna and Sara Jo came home from the hospital on Saturday. Here's a new picture. Can you believe all that hair http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/Canada/Nova-Scotia/Halifax/blog-277611.html Last night May 15 at 1055 Breanna Lynn decided she had spent enough time inside her mommy. She weighed in at 8lb 11 12 oz 12 oz more than Nathan's birth weight and measured 21 in length. Labour and delivery went smoothly and quickly. Born to Jeremy and Sara Jo Kuehner daughter of Pastor Rich and Lynette http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/Canada/Nova-Scotia/Halifax/blog-276931.html Maggie is now 3 weeks old. Here is a picture with her and Jason. http://www.travelblog.org/South-America/Bolivia/La-Paz-Department/La-Paz/blog-276630.html Maggie is growing everyday. Can't wait to go to the Dr. on Tuesday to see how much she weighs. Sara is doing well too. I'll be coming home on Thursday. http://www.travelblog.org/South-America/Bolivia/La-Paz-Department/La-Paz/blog-270316.html I arrived safely in La Paz early Tuesday morning. Jason met me and we went to the hospital. We went through all the paperwork and instructions and left for home around noon. Mom and Maggie are doing fine. Here are a few pictures to enjoy. http://www.travelblog.org/South-America/Bolivia/La-Paz-Department/La-Paz/blog-269022.html To celebrate our 35th anniversary we took a three day detour to Florida on our way home from ABWE Meetings in PA. From a contact through www.sermonaudio.comwftw we were able to stay in a Resort Home in West Palm Beach. Here are a few photos of our short vacation. http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/United-States/Florida/West-Palm-Beach/Palm-Beach/blog-265416.html We arrived in at the ABWE headquarters on Monday April 7 and have been in meeting throughout the day Monday and Tuesday. It's a joy to listen to the field reports and see what the Lord is doing throughout the world. http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/United-States/Pennsylvania/blog-264474.html We've spent the week in Rochester NY with our son Bradley his wife Melissa and their two children Riley and Naomi. Here are some pictures. Monday we leave for Cleveland where Rich has board meetings for Baptist Church Planters. We will return to Waterloo late on Wednesday or Thursday. http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/United-States/New-York/Rochester/blog-254467.html Wednesday night ended with a skit night. If imitation is the greatest form of flattery the messages were really appreciated. It was fun to laugh together. We were up well past midnight talking and saying final good byes. It's amazing how close you can get to someone in just a few days. Thursday we headed back to Porte Alegre. For one last treat we went for Brazilian pizza and then back to the http://www.travelblog.org/South-America/Brazil/Rio-Grande-do-Sul/Porto-Alegre/blog-242197.html It's hard to believe it's Wednesday already. Rich will be speaking one more time tonight and then we head back to Porto Alegre on Thursday and will fly out on Friday. We have a long lay over in Sao Paulo so hope to see that city before we leave Brazil. It rivals with Mexico City and Toyko as one of the largest cities in the world. Dr. Loftis arrived yesterday and gave an update on ABWE and Dr. Kem http://www.travelblog.org/South-America/Brazil/Rio-Grande-do-Sul/Gramado/blog-241082.html We started Sunday with breakfast and devotions with Bruce Mc Donald. He's been speaking on Renewing our Passion. While the missionaries were in sessions Rich prepared for the evening message while Jeff Sheri and Lynette walked the town. After another dinner buffet Rich spoke on When I leave my First Love from Rev. 2. Jeff and Sheri took care of the babies so the parents could enjoy the serv http://www.travelblog.org/South-America/Brazil/Rio-Grande-do-Sul/Gramado/blog-240503.html On Saturday we took a two hour bus trip up in the mountains to the Serrano Resort in Gramado. Another beautiful place We had some free time in the afternoon and were able to walk the town. They are noted for their Chocolate so we'll see what comes home in our suitcasesWe started out the conference with Rich sharing his favorite message from Ecclesiastes When Life Doesn't Make Sense on Saturda http://www.travelblog.org/South-America/Brazil/Rio-Grande-do-Sul/Gramado/blog-239955.html We stayed in the Hotel Express not far from the airport. After getting settled in our rooms we went out looking for something for supper walked a few blocks and came to a tiny cafe. We thought it was closed because of the gate being shut but the lady came to the door and had us come in and then promptly locked the gate behind us. She spoke no English but after hand gestures Lynett http://www.travelblog.org/South-America/Brazil/Rio-Grande-do-Sul/Porto-Alegre/blog-239951.html