Vacation Bible College

Every summer Mark organizes two fun events for the youth at New Life Baptist Church. The first being the Mission Trip. This summer Mark was unable to go and lead the trip due to the timing of Matthias' arrival but thankfully Zack Pursell (summer intern) took the youth. Unfortunately currently, we don't have pictures to share with you but it was indeed a wonderful missions trip to Jacksonville, FL that Mark and Zack put together. It was a time in which many youth grew spiritually and many friendships were made as well. The second big event during the summer is VBC also known as Vacation Bible College. This is a great week where the youth and their families gather for dinner, enjoy live worship music, hear from guest speakers and enjoy exciting games. Here are a few pictures from that week.

Twin Happenings

Oh how fast our children grow up. It's hard to believe Jonathan and Luke are almost 2yrs old. They are so different in their wonderful personalities and yet their relationship with one another is inseparable. Both are full of energy as they love running all over the house as they chase one another or play chicken down the hall. Jonathan has a strong leading character and voice as well :) He likes to help Momma care for baby Matthias and enjoys guiding Luke during their playtime...sharing, putting stuff away and consoling his brother when necessary. Luke has a fun imaginative character. He enjoys anything that involves laughter or exploring. Many a times when Jonathan and Luke are supposed to be sleeping, they are awake as Luke is making Jonathan laugh. They love being together. When timeout happens for one of them it seems to be as if both are experiencing it. Over all what a joy twins are and what a sweet gift from God family is!

Our First Outing as a Family of Five

On July 8th all around the United States as well as internationally, people were celebrating Cow Appreciation Day at Chick Fil A. We decided to venture out in for our first out as a family of five for this exciting event. Jonathan, Luke and Matthias were in full cow apparel so they received a free kids meal each. Mark and Kristin wore decorative cow hats and enjoyed a free entree each. It was a wonderful day for the Schweitzer Herd. What better place to go as a family!

Welcome Matthias Owen Schweitzer

Matthias Owen Schweitzer was born early Monday morning, June 27th at 8:06 am. Weighing in at 7 lbs, 12 oz and measuring 20 inches long, he came out healthy with lots of dark hair. It has been a festive time of celebration here in the Schweitzer Home. Thank you for all of your prayers for us thru this time. God has blessed us with no complications ... a healthy Momma and an healthy Baby!

Our Growing Family

Introducing Matthias Owen Schweitzer
Due Date: June 27, 2011



Luke and Jonathan are excited to welcome their new baby brother into the world... Actually their pretty much clueless that Matthias is on his way. At least they know how to say "baby". We are praying for a smooth transition as our family grows.

Jonathan and Luke at 18 Months

At 18 months both Jonathan and Luke are full of energy, running, laughing, climbing, chasing, hiding, exploring, yelling, playing, and talking all the time. You name it and they have attempted (often successfully) to get into it!

Visiting the Doctor for the 18 month check up, Jonathan weighed 23lbs. 12oz. and nearly 34 inches tall. Luke weighted in at 22lbs. 4oz. and was 32 inches tall.

Both boys have all their teeth except the second molars. Their vocabulary is vast and is expanding on a daily basis.

While they are different in personality and physical build, they are still the very best of friends!

A Visit From Aunt "Meemee" (aka: Misty)

We were blessed to have Misty come and visit for a little over a week recently. Jonathan and Luke had a great time playing with her throughout her stay. She became affectionately referred to as "Meemee" by both of the boys.