Day 166

Dear lil one! How are you today? Today was our last Sunday in our summer adventure. Next week we go back to meeting in the library. I'm gonna miss it. I think I finally got used to it, and now it's time to go back. Oh, well, tis life.:) today, the streets were completely dead. I think everyone had gone to this fair that's held on the edge of downtown every year. Or they were on vacation before school starts back. Some streets were so silent you could hear the birds singing at 11:30 in the morning! This time my partner was Samuel, and out of 40 somethings doors we knocked only, 4 people answered!
Tonight on the way home we went to Timmy's. :) I got my normal, white chocolate macadamia nut cookie. I still think they should leave the nuts out...but oh, well, maybe I should write the owner.;) haha I miss it, the past few times it's been raining, so we haven't gone.
Micah has been playing private investigator all day. Daisy, (the dog) seems to have injured her leg. So he wants to find out which one of us did it. He loves his job, and enjoys interrogating us! lol I don't think it's broken because she still walks on it, but she just limps a little bit. Yet, she doesn't act like she's in pain at all, and we've felt around it, and it seems as if everything is fine. She was doing better tonight. We are going to wait till tomorrow to see if we need to take her to the vet. I've been praying it will get better, because we really can't afford a visit, so I hope she's ok. She's hurt her leg before, but she generally cries. Your mommy thinks she just got smart and wants some attention so she is holding her leg up. lol so who knows?!!! ;) Well, imma call it a night. I love you!!!

Your Sister,
Larra

Day 165

Dear Tucson, Today we went to the picnic for Micah's taekwondo group( I really don't know what you call his whole group, I guess class would be a better word, but it was for every class that takes taekwondo at the ymca.) There was a pretty good turn out, I thought, there was probably 70-100 people. They had a bbq, games for the little kids, and then we all played some soccer. The weather was perfect for a picnic. It was hot, but not too hot, and the sun was shinning, but it wasn't a burning shine. Your daddy made his yummy ribs. You will love them! If you don't then well, you're just not a Harper. :) Your grandpa, Papa Alex, started the tradition a long time ago, where he makes his famous ribs for special holidays. Your daddy and Uncle Warren (btw, he's the best uncle you could ask for!) kept the tradition going. I wouldn't say they've master the technique, but they've both come pretty close. I haven't tasted Papa Alex's in several years though. I made this new brownie recipe your mommy found us. You take a box brownie mix, a box of chocolate chip cookies, and chocolate chips. You make the brownies, then you make the cookies, and dip spoonful of the cookie dough into the brownies, bake it, and then pour the chocolate chips on the top while it's still hot, and smooth them around. It's delicious!

getting ready for the soccer game....

Micah tying his ballon on his leg for a game...
just got done eating...
eating lunch....
Micah all tired and worn out....

Alexa and Landon, well, part of him, she's not tall enough to get him in...

Samuel...
Me with coming with the brownies....

your beautiful mommy!

All in all it was a good day! Every one devoured our food, which was a good sign. lol We got to spend some family time, we got our exercise, your mommy was well enough to come, and Micah had a blast which was the most important thing. I love you baby!

Your Sister,

Larra

Day 152

Hey lil one! Do you remember I told you I made a peach pie for your mommy? Well, today I made a second one. This time I made it completely from scratch. It was MUCH better! lol Landon said I'm actually starting to get somewhere :P and your mommy thought it was delicious. So I mostly likely will never use CANNED (lol) peaches again....
Today, was a very exciting day. This was week 5 (I think:) in our summer adventure at church. It was the best week for me so far. A lot of people didn't answer their doors for us. So my partner jokingly asked me, "did you pray for people to talk to?" So I said, actually, I did. lol So we were laughing and then the next house we we're able to talk to a guy. The most exciting thing happened when we we're 4 houses away from finishing our street. I knocked on the door, and the lady didn't speak a whole lot of interested, but she told me she didn't want anything. So we went to the next house, and got no answer. As we were walking to the next house, the lady comes back out, and starts waving her hands yelling, "give me, give me" I was completely floored, but very excited. I couldn't believe my ears. It was such a blessing to be able to hear someone yelling, "give me" to the flyers/gospel tracts. It was definitely encouraging, I can't wait to see what else God does.
Tonight at church we had a missionary come. He is going to start a work somewhere in the GTA. I think that is very good, we need so many churches here. I can't wait till they get all their support so another church can be here. Well, I'm gonna go, I love you so much!

Your Sister,
Larra

Day 138

Dear Lil one! We've made it to another month! Today, is the first day of August. It was a beautiful day outside, today was the third Sunday of our summer adventure. :) I love going outside and meeting new people. It was really neat today, I was witnessing to this photographer, who was telling me he used his art to connect with God. (We were talking about having a relationship with God) I really had no idea what to tell him, so I was praying to Jesus for wisdom. The Holy Spirit brought to my mind the verse in Psalms, which says, "The heavens declare the glory of God, and his firmament showeth his handiwork."~fat cat bat(that's from your lil brother micah:)So I told him that verse and said, "everything in the earth points to God, and gives him glory, so God can use that to draw you nigh unto Him, but that's not all there is to having a relationship with God." I was so thankful to God for giving me wisdom.
Well, it's family time, and I'm the only not involved, so I guess I'll sign off, I love you!!!

Your Sister,
Larra