Pictures From Pella

We made it to Pella! We left our house Saturday morning and had a smooth ride to Chicago where we stopped to have lunch with Dean and Ruth. It was great to see them again and share food (Pop's) and conversation on their back patio just like old times. We arrived in Pella just after supper time tired and curious. Our house looked good and is adequately furnished. Scott was installed as summer intern on Sunday morning. People were very welcoming and friendly. Sunday evening Scott preached and it went well. I overheard two older gentlemen sitting in the back of church at the end saying quite loudly, "That guy can preach!" Anyway, the kids have already made some good friends and are loving the fact that they are a little more free to run around and ride bikes everywhere since we're in a small town. This morning the kids trucked off to VBS which is put on by a group of area churches. Each grade level is at a different church. It's kind of an interesting set up. I'm glad I only have two kids to pick up because they end at the same time. I would think that would get tricky if you had more. Kamryn and Troy were very brave going by themselves and not knowing anyone! I felt a little anxious for them, but they made friends just fine. I asked Troy what he had for snack and he said ham and water. (I'll have to check that out with the teacher tomorrow!) The kids spent the afternoon playing outside with friends. This afternoon we walked to town and got some brats from the butcher and fresh buns (and some cookies) from the bakery for supper. Scott has a council meeting tonight. The kids have VBS again tomorrow and then we hope to check out the pool and the library.

A popular bakery downtown.
One of the many windmills in Pella.

Our summer home.

First CRC of Pella (aka "Pella One") Interesting Fact: This church is the oldest CRC west of the Mississippi.

A couple from the church spent a lot of time preparing our house and getting bikes fixed up for all of us. Troy loves his bike!