Coming Soon!!!!

Hi everybody!!!! I'm sorry I haven't updated! As most of you know daddy has been gone in Washington on a business trip and he came home today! Hopefully I'll update soon!

Bye for now!

And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose. (KJV)
Romans 8:28

~Happy 16th Anniversary~

Sixteen years ago, to this day, Michael John Sebo (Daddy) did one of the most wonderful things in the world! He married a sweet and faithful, loving, young lady, Linda Rosette Chrispens (Mama).

Daddy and Mama 16 years ago on their wedding day.

They were married in a little store front church (Abounding Faith Fellowship) and the reception was held at a small Chinese restaurant: The Silver Palace. Three years ago, we started a tradition of going there as a family on Daddy and Mama's anniversary.

Daddy and Mama in front of the Silver Palace, then

Now, a lot different.....

We entered the Silver Palace and were seated at the same table Daddy and Mama sat at 16 years ago to this day!!!! We had a lovely time and Daddy read to us Psalm 127 and 128.

Opa gives a toast (apple cider)...and 16 years later Daniel gives one too (water).

The whole family seated at "the table"

Daddy reading.....

Daddy's orange chicken...look good?

Afterwards, we visited the Holland-American Dutch store (where Daddy frequently went as a child) where we bought some goodies and visited our friend Oma Cathy, who works there.

Natey-shopping!

What's a Dutch store without dutch shoes?

Oma Cathy and Caytlin

We left the store and headed home, but all romance stories must have adventure- Daddy meant to get gas in Bellflower, but in all the excitement, he forgot... we ran out of gas in Huntington Beach! We managed to pull into the parking lot of a Coco's restaurant, (the same one where the men's breakfast's were held) and called AAA. The day being hot, we all went in and ordered a bottomless drink. The AAA man came and gave us fuel, and we were soon happily on our way home.

What a day!

Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall be one flesh. (KJV)

Genesis 2:24

Opa's Beach Day!

Opa came to visit us recently and so we made another trip to the beach! We had alot of fun and Opa enjoyed a bike ride with some of the kids and Daddy! I took some pictures, enjoy! Thanks for the visit Opa!

And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose. (KJV)

Romans 8:28

Oma's Beach Day

We had a chance to spend some special time with Oma at the beach recently. She really enjoyed the trip and I had a chance to take some nice pictures of her and the kids. Here are a few.

Way Back In Bible Times......

Today the boys decided to dress up as Israelites. It was really cute watching them and remembering using Mama's clean white sheets to play to be a bride or Mary, Jesus mother, when a certain young lady was little.

Joshua had some of the cutest expressions, as did the others and so out came the good old Canon. Hope you enjoy!

The Israelites......adorable?

Daniel's Costume.....my headband for a headband, mom's curtain for a cape....

Isaiah's Costume.......a pillowcase for a head covering, a blanket for a cape, a broken broom pole for a spear....

Master of cuteness, a pillowcase for a head covering, a baby blanket for a cape and one of my nylons for a headband

Nathanael wearing a pillowcase and baby blanket...

Choose your favorite Israelite...

And the children of Israel returned from chasing after the Philistines, and they spoiled their tents. (KJV)

1 Samuel 17:53

Katie's Day!

Friday, August 15th, we celebrated Caytlin's birthday. It seemed like a regular ordinary day, except for Caytlin. We got the house in order and were planning to get out the door and purchase a bike with Caytlin's birthday money. It was a long time later we were all in the van and on the way to Walmart. Upon arriving and Daddy and Mama took Caytlin inside to buy the bike. We waited for long time in the car and when they finally returned, they had no bike.

Mama explained that they didn't carry the bike and so after calling another Walmart (who didn't have it), we decided to try a bike shop but the cheapest bike was $140 and up. So we went to Target

It seemed like forever before we saw Daddy and Mama rolling a pink little bike towards the car. We were all very happy to go home and without seconds delay we did so.

I felt pretty bad, we'd spent all day looking for the bike. It was now past dinnertime and we hadn't even bought her a cake or sang to her. Worser yet, for dinner we had eaten her least favorite meal, Spaghetti and while we were eating Caytlin came and told Mama that the tire on her new bike had popped while Daddy was blowing it up!

The Lord always works things out.

It just so happened(*wink*) that my Aunt called a little while later and told us she was coming over and she had a cake! It was an answer to prayer! She arrived with my cousin Christina and Grandma and we sang and enjoyed cake! Caytlin was very happy, but, little did she know....

SURPRISE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The girls helped me throw a surprise party for Caytlin on Sunday August 17th, 2008 which we had planned way before her birthday! We all had alot of fun and it was a huge success. We had tea, then Mama read the story of Caytlin's birth (KJV), took a quiz about Caytlin, unscrambled some names, played "High Tea" (a ladylike version of Mafia), raced people with balloons in our mouths and books on our heads, sang and then presented Caytlin with her ice cream tower. Afterwards, we all shared a special memory of Caytlin. It was very special.

Katie and Tori at tea.....

Nichole and Johanna doing the quiz.

Quizzing.....

Ok, I had to many balloons left so Emily and I came up with this game!!!!

Go Rebeccas!

Kayleen races Cristin: Put a balloon in your mouth, a book on your head, walk forwards and then backwards.

You can do it Kendra!!!! (with her eyes shut on this round)Happy 10th Brithday Katie-Girl!

Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God. (KJV)

Matthew 5:8

Happy 10th Brithday Caytlin!

Caytlin Victoria Sebo

Born: August 15, 1998

Caytlin is our little princess! She is always offering to help others and quick to lend a hand. She loves little children and babies. Her smile and enthusiasm are an encouragement to all! She is a real blessing and a little maiden. Caytlin's goal is to be a keeper at home when she grows up and to have herself a family!

Nicknames:

Daddy-"Caynin", "Princess", "Sweetie"

Mama- "Katie", "Katie-Girl", "Katie-did"

Ashley- "Katie", "Princess", "Katie-girl" or "Katie-did"," Dearie"

Ryan- "Katie", Caytlin

Daniel-"Katie",

Isaiah- "Katie"

Nathanael-" Katie-pop"

Joshua-"Taytlin"

Hobbies and interests:

horses(she hasn't ever ridden one.), reading, taking pictures, dressing up, playing stories, baking or cooking, ironing, riding her new bike, exploring, ice skating, coloring and drawing cards or pictures, Narnia, Daggers, and more.

Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God. (KJV)
Matthew 5:8

The Bible, Baby and Chess

Thy word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path. Psalm119:105

The Bible open with the light coming through a lace curtain
Daniel shows his snuggly side
The men enjoy a game of chessLet me think....

Good move!I'll keep score, gentlemen.

Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest. (KJV) Josua 1:9

What's Cookin?

Ashley and Caytlin have decided to develop their cooking skills by preparing the entire meal on Saturday afternoons..... (Tip: It works out best to clean up as you go along) We had a lovely meat, cheese and vegetable pie for dinner. Dad's reaction? When can you make this again, ladies? Well done!!!

Reading the recipe
Caytlin rolls out the dough
Caytlin cuts out biscuits
the biscuits
Ashley seals the top crust on her pies

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But he answered and said, It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God. (KJV)

Matthew 4:4

Making Work Fun

The weekends are usually pretty busy around our house. Dad is off work, so we try to do something as a family on Friday night and Saturday. Then, Saturday evening we are busy preparing for Sunday. Sunday usually flies by, Monday morning rolls around (much sooner than we would like) and Dad is off to work (with his two songs now) and we all file back into the house to survey the damage. It's usually not too bad as long as we have been faithful about getting the laundry done. However, there is always something to do! Doing the same tasks week after week can be less than exciting. It was neat to see how the children thought of fun ways to get the work done and play with the little ones at the same time.

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 basketAh, 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!

And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men; (KJV)

Colossians 3:23