Hi Everyone! (Ashley here)
The long awaited update is finally here!
This year we really enjoyed the Sacramento Conference! We left early Monday morning and arrived in Sacramento were we first visited Sutter's Fort. We really enjoyed it there and the blacksmith shop was our favorite place.
Mom and Natey at 4:30 in the morning.
Sutter's Fort
The blacksmith: He made us a nail and a mini horseshoe to take home
We checked into the hotel around dinner time. This year, God provided a wonderful suite to stay in at a good price! We had two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a living room and a mini kitchen. We spent the rest of the evening swimming with the Winslow's (a family we met last year) and then we had dinner at about 9:00 pm (yikes!) . Tuesday was registration day and we enjoyed the first session of the conference.
The boys spent 3 days in the woods, on team stations with alot of exciting challenges. They learned a lot of valuable lessons and character qualities. They had the privilege of building a Marshmallow Flinger, Tepee, shelter built of tree branches, tripod and a penny boat. They also made popcorn and tea over an open fire. The boys really enjoyed it and at the end of the conference they did a special parent presentation.
The boy's, team Red 2, marshamallow flinger( it broke the ALERT Cadet record!)
Their team's penny boat which also broke the ALERT Cadet record!
Ryan, Daniel and Isaiah, doing the parent presentation. (Sorry, the lighting was very low!)
The Alert teams preparing for the presentation.
Caytlin enjoyed a second year of Pre-excel! The highlights of her week were: watching skits and learning songs and verses, the rubber band belt craft and being on a team with her friends Gracie Winslow and Stephanie Iorga. She loved all the songs but, her favorite was "Here Am I Lord," which the girls sang for their parent presentation.
Caytlin and Gracie doing their parent presentation. Caytlin didn't have a camera and I was too busy to take any pictures of them at Pre-excel but the three girls had a great time. Caytlin is the one with the pink hearts on her hat and Gracie is looking back at her.
I really enjoyed teaching CI again! The theme was"The Names Of God." This year I was a team leader! My assistant, Daniel Fox, was wonderful and had alot of helpful insights! All the kids loved him on our team, and they kept both of us running! I did have alot of adventures with our team! On one occasion, I lost my own brother Nathanael 3 times(blush)! Another time, I had a little boy who is diabetic, his blood sugar was so low he would've past out! Thankfully, the Lord was in charge and everything was ok and his parents were able to bring it back up. I really learned alot about responsibility and leading. The Lord showed me alot of areas I needed to take care of and used some very special people to encourage me! One, was Tarra Winslow, she was a huge help to me during the situation with the little diabetic boy and was a blessing to me. Overall, it was a blessing, it helped me to grow spiritually and I thank the Lord for the opportunity.
Team C1: Leader: Ashley Sebo, Assistant: Daniel Fox. Left to right: Chancellor, Nathanael, Jerimiah, Janae and Ruby, loved them all! I had three others who came the first day only.
Daniel, my assistant, teaching.
Natey coloring
Our faithful and hardworking leader crew. Mr. Andrew(middle storyteller and narrator), Miss Bree (on his right: our song and verses teacher), Miss Rachel(next to Bree: our piano player) and Mr. Kevin( left of Andrew: our actor and comedian) One other who is not in this picture, was Mr. Britan: everybody's best friend.
Tarra and I.
The week was very busy and exciting. It was filled with wonderful sessions, teaching and learning experiences, challenges and family time! This year's theme was: Anointed For Greater Works. I can't tell you all everything because it would take me forever but, I will say that we had alot of adventures! We (children) all really enjoyed the Alert, CI and Pre-excel programs. It was so fun to be with some families from church, the Stevens, Iorgas and Ouatus. Praise the Lord for this wonderful time of growth, encouragement and fellowship! Here are a few pictures but, they are not in order.
Mr. Gothard speaking at the end of the conference
Mama talking to Mrs. Winslow at lunch.
Joshua and Lily Winslow: adorable!
Daddy and Mama at lunchtime.
Kendra, Rebecca, Me and Rachel
Mom, the Ouatu's and Iorga's
"Anointed For Greater Works"
ATI Reginal Conference: Sacramento, July1-4th http://iblp.org/iblp/
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The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me; because the LORD hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek; he hath sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to them that are bound; (KJV)Isaiah 61:1
Ryan and Joshua deliver laundry on a flying skateboard
Nathanael decides to offer his services (Good thing Ryan has strong muscles)
Another laundry delivery method...... 
this one is a little reminiscent of Bible times
Isaiah mans the mop
more laundry delivery in a flying basket
Ah, yes the dishes. A diligent effort must be made to keep them from piling up.
Here we see Nathanael developing his drawing skills. He, like Daniel, loves to draw. 
After all the hard work it's time for a well earned nap!
See, look at his smile.... nothing to worry about! The best news was that nobody had any cavities. Praise the Lord! 
enjoying the beach!
Pouring the concrete
After...................... (it's still drying)
