Life According to Jamin and Jesse

March Furlough pics

We left Cebu for our furlough on March 26, 2007. We brought along light jackets (which we never use here in the Philippines). Sweatpants were also drug out of the closet....almost long enough. We brought these just in case we froze on the plane. We didn't plan on wearing them in the Cebu airport. We were all freezing. I guess it was preparing us for the cooler weather in the states.

This is after the 2 hour flight from Cebu to Hong Kong....then the 12 hour flight from Hong Kong to Los Angeles. We had just gotten thru with a much needed Burger King meal:)

Our first week was spent at the Murphy's house. We enjoyed being with them and Robert's sister's family. We also enjoyed the cool weather, of which we are not used to in the tropics. Jess' favorite past time was roasting weenies. We did this several times while on furlough. He couldn't understand when we said a big 'no' during the July heat later on in furlough.

Jamin with MeeMaw.....making rolls!

Jesse Jr. with Jesse Sr.

Jamin with cousin, Colin

Jess was fascinated with fire.....and eating roasted hotdogs. We had to stop him at 3!

Robert roasting dogs with his sister, Christy

Jamin...always in a tree!

Jesse....always being a sweetie and bringing momma flowers. However this time, he brought ALL of the flower!

Our Manila trip

This was our first Asian Pacific Conference, representing missionaries from the Philippines and Mongolia. There were 9 MK's (5 girls, 4 boys). We had a wonderful time, and can't wait to do this again next year. Below are pics of our trip....

Anna, Carly, Jesse, Makenzie, Caleb, Jamin, Avery and Lindsey

(missing in action-Isaac)

The MK's enjoyed the little playground outside the guest house in Manila.

Our first meal....TACO BELL!!! Yummy! It doesn't have quite the menu that the states does, but it sure satisfied the craving!!

Who's the king? (This is Jamin's favorite place) He was trying to go for his record of 16 Burger King chicken fingers, but he only made it to 11.

Today is also a birthday celebration for one of our MK's.

Okay, one would think all we did was eat, but....ok....we did. We are enjoying Chili's (which we don't have in Cebu, Legaspi or even in Mongolia).

During our worship time, we brought the kids in to sing with us. Jess has always been a fan of singing!

Robert helps with worship time.

During our time together, Makenzie Crocker has a birthday. Well, we are having a party (hat and all) but where are the kids? They are all outside playing, laughing at us because we are the ones looking silly, not them:)

Jamin and Daddy at the bowling alley.

Tony Crocker, Jamin and Robert

One of the grandparents sent baking goods for Valentine's Day. The kids enjoyed decorating cupcakes.

The Allen Family

The Crocker Family

Us :)

Jesse messing around with Caleb

Jamin and Carly have been friends for 5 yrs.

Jamin also made a new friend, Lindsey.....

Jamin trying to imitate The King.

Jamin carrying Avery.....

The Striped-Shirt Gang

(Isaac, Jamin, Caleb and Jesse)

Our new baby cousin!

Introducing, Ryleigh Nicole Bradford!! She is pictured with Christy and David, new proud parents. We didn't get to be there...and we can't wait to see them all once we get back to the states while on furlough!

She gave us all a scare.....she has 2 holes in her heart, but the doctors seem to think that she will be fine....that the holes will enclose. They are keeping close watch over Ryleigh. Don't sleeping babies just look adorable!!!!

Here is her brother, Clayton. He is enjoying his new little sister. He looks like he will be a great babysitter, and a big help to mom and dad!

Of course, what girl can't go home from the hospital without something cute on her head! Jamin asked, "Why do they have to put that junk on her head?"

Grandma Bruce with her new grandbaby

My sister told me that Ryleigh is a great baby....only cries when she is hungry or tired.

"Thank you God for watching over little Miss Ryleigh. Please heal her heart completely, so that she can have a healthy, normal life."

Jesse's 8th birthday

Get a look at my handsome 8 yr old. Man, how time flies! We had a very low key birthday, including chocolate icing/yellow cake for breakfast (a Murphy tradition), and a birthday letter from President Bush. We had an awesome contact with a guy in the Armed Forces who worked this out for us, as a surprise. Because we are about to go to the states, we decided the throw the boys a 'real' birthday party with their cousins and friends...so no party here. Oh yeah, he also had p2000 ($40) hanging from his bunk bed when he woke up. We told him he could use it on Disneyworld, but he wants to save it.....imagine that!

At this point, Jesse had just gotten through reading the letter to him. He was really surprised! I am just glad he knows who the President of the United States is!!!

Here are my Murphy men...showing off the letter!

The "letter"

Jesse enjoying his birthday breakfast!

Other December pics

Jamin and Jesse got a special surprise from a church in Jacksonville, Florida. Now it looks by the pic that all Jess got was snacks, but this wasn't all for him :) The boys were both loaded down with gifts as well.

They each got a gameboy game, books, clothes, bath paint, cars, and a ton of other things. I think they got a better Christmas this day than on Christmas Day with us;)

Robert and Connie, Dec 29, 2006

Jesse and his friend Miguel