The Shipley Family: July 2006

Sunday, July 30, 2006

Teams Retreat at Lake George on Marriage

We are all ready to work togther, trust each other and explore the beauty of God's love in this really natural setting. We all are also truly blessed that we have opened our hearts and placed trust in the Holy Spirit. Our TEAMS group feels we know the direction he leads us to will be a continued conversion I give the Lord praise for leading us to each other and to the expeiriences that will play a dramatic part of our continued conversion. We are blessed to have Father Reming lead us on our way too!

Our Teams Retreat at Lake George

We began our retreat and ended it celebrating Mass. John got to go back to his altar boy roots. It was a special time to reflect on God's Love, our marriages, and also to be challenged to seek knowledge that will make us all better disciples for Christ.

The guys working together to push the boat through shallow waters.

Enjoying the beautiful outdoors.

The Hoteling's cook breakfast. Amy should have been a chef!

The Birthday Boy enjoying his breakfast!

Kevin did the dishes!

Sunday, July 16, 2006

Our Summer Vacation

We decided to take a historical tour this summer of the following sites: Washington D.C., Mt. Vernon, Gettysburg, Philadelphia, and the Pocano's. We had a wonderful time. We saw so much and learned so much more. It is a vacation our children will never forget.