another ostovic update

 

 

 

 

 

I took this picture on our first bike ride of the year.  It was also the first bike ride with both of the boys. Actually it was Evan’s first bike ride EVER!  That’s a lot of firsts for one picture. 

Fun with boxes!!

 

 

 

 

 

Who knew you could have so much fun playing with diaper boxes while your naked!! (Actually they had their diapers on, but the story is more fun if I say they were naked.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

OK, she may be embarrassed by this but I am so proud of Melanie. She and I started a diet last October and to date I have lost 23 pounds which is a nice accomplishment.  However, Melanie has lost 65 pounds!!! Isn’t she smokin hot!!


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Last week, while Grandma Bottger was visiting, we pulled the pool out for the first time of the year. This was Evan’s first pool experience and I think it is safe to say that he LOVED it!  Both Jackson and Evan play so well together, and they had a great time swimming.

 

 

 

 

 

Over mother’s day weekend I was looking out the front window of Melanie’s parents house (Grandma and Weepa) and saw these guys drive by.  It was so funny because Jack was chillin big time.  They did many laps around the house, and the whole time jack relaxed like he was at the spa. “Weepa, when is my full body massage?” Fun times with Weepa!! 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This is Evan with Tori. Tori is one of the Zarbaugh’s, a family that has become very dear to our hearts here in MIchigan.  SHe absolutely loves playing with Evan and Jack.  I thought this picture was just too precious to not share.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I love this picture of Jack.  I bet he is thinking, “Daddy, look at me in my big truck PJ’s. Can I wear them all day?”

 

 

 

Melanie and I continue to press on in our journey.  I am still looking for a new position at a church. Recently I have had some great potential leads that we are very excited about.  For us it is all about focusing in on wanting only one thing,  to be exactly where God wants us.  This has proven to be VERY difficult becasue it means we have to surrender everything to him. But, he has proven to us that he is in this with us and no matter where he calls us and what happens,  he will still be there with us. I can not imagine why he cares for us in such amazing ways, but he does.  How awesome is his grace!!  We will keep you posted on the journey.

Derrak

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4 Comments on "another ostovic update"

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    Lisa C. Vrazo
    20/06/2008 at 6:25 pm Permalink

    This is a great update!

    Have you guys noticed a change in energy after the diet? I’m anxious to start one after Graham come.

    Loved all the pictures- Your wife and kids are gorgeous!

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    Rachel
    21/06/2008 at 8:39 am Permalink

    what a great update. Thanks for the great pictures, and Mel does look great! We are praying along with while you are going through these changes.

    Much love
    the Rosemary Dumptrucks

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    Adrianne
    25/06/2008 at 11:17 am Permalink

    I love the picture of the boys in the box. And Jack riding around. And Melanie is smokin’ hot. I love them all!

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    Susan
    18/08/2008 at 10:07 am Permalink

    Melanie,

    I have to say that the car ride home from the funeral went something like this:

    Susan: Melanie looks GREAT!
    Debbie: Yes, she does.
    Susan: No, I mean really REALLY great. She lost weight and I love her hair
    Debbie: I like her hair too. Very cut on her.
    Susan: I know!

    Didn’t realize it was 65 lbs! YOU GO GIRL!
    Great to see you again, even though it wasn’t under the most ideal circumstances.

    Love,
    Susan

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