Ward Ranch

Noah Ward is one of my RAs this year. He's from this area (about 10-15 min away). For one of his last programs, he invited all the guys from Pearce Hall over to his parent's house for a barbecue. It was a blast, but it made me think twice about what having boys would be like :).
He's the one in the hat

Hey At Least I Tried

One of my good friends here, Sarah Kirksy, is an amazing artist. I had the brilliant idea that she should teach me how to paint. I don't think she knew what she was getting into. So we started a new tradition: Painting Monday! I just played with the paint today. Masterpieces coming soon (not today).
Sarah's Painting!

My Painting!

It's abstract art, don't ask what it is.

Another Step

Since we both got four shots and a set of pills to take yesterday, the reality of our trip to Africa is setting in. We have not had much time to process it. We decided to go ahead and start another blog that will hopefully capture a glimpse of our journey to Sierra Leone. You can check it out: thespragues.wordpress.com

The Concert

How do say no to this salesman?
The Artist and...

...his biggest fan!
Andy had a few of the students perform with him. It was cool to see how they connected with Him.
Changing lives one song at a time.

And now in Color

No explanation needed. We loved making this memory with our nephew and brother.

It Looks Better in Sepia!

What a Stud!

Taylor dared Gabe to squeeze it into his mouth...He did:)
Gabe's going to be a great college student!
Then again, maybe not:)
Andy really impacted lives here at Geneva. Those who came were hanging on his words. He definitely made a difference! It's amazing what you can do with a day. On a lighter note...is Taylor picking his nose?

Just Chillin

Andy and Gabe, we love you guys a lot! Thanks for coming and visiting. Come back soon!

The Family Keeps Comin!

Gabe's Here...

...and he's Gone!
Andy and Gabe came to visit us for a couple of days and Andy is going to Rock (or at least lullaby) Geneva tomorrow. More pictures of what goes down to come.

Easter Feast 2007

A group of friends and family gathered together at the Kirksey household to stuff ourselves with a marvelouse meal. From Left to Right -

Top Row: Taylor and Joanna Sprague, Justin Miller
Bottom Row: Steve and Laura Hanson, Jay and Laurie Lorenzen, Sarah Kirksey, and Ryan Holt

Wise Words

A question we all struggle with this time of year answered by a seven year old.

I'd rather...

...be wearing sandals! Two days ago - High of 71 and sunny : Today - High of 31 and snow flurries. Such a tease.

Delayed

Spring in Phoenix!
Scott was my date to the wedding
Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Suarez
The future Student Developement Office at some cutting edge school
An incredible day of golf with one of my favorite people! Thanks Dad!

Seattle

Thanks Emily for a delightful time!

Divide and Conquer

Taylor had plans to travel to Phoenix this weekend for a wedding. It was not in our budget for both of us to go. I was going to have to stay in Beaver Falls and be bored. However, my wonderful husband felt sorry for me. For my birthday, he surprised me with a ticket to Seattle to visit my good friend Emily (he chose to ignore the budget). So Thursday morning, we traveled to the airport together and boarded different planes. Both on our way to a city we love and to see people we adore. We brag on the phone to each other about what we are doing….Taylor is wearing shorts, enjoying 80 degree weather, and playing golf. I am taking in the beauty of Seattle, visiting a new coffee shop every few hours, and enjoying hours of girl talk with a true friend. Though it will be hard to return to Beaver Falls, we are praying that this little break will refresh us and give us new perspective. We also realize that “home” is when we are together, no matter what city we are in. So lots of pictures soon to come from our two different adventures.