Megan's Animal Pic's

These are just a few pictures Megan took when she was at the cabin over the weekend. The cabin is always fun but when you get to see things you don't normally see, it makes it even better... Enjoy!!!

Shae Tabor Ila's 7th Birthday

Well, our baby daughter Shae turned "Seven" last Wednesday. We can't believe it's been seven years. We are so proud of her and so thankful that she is in our lives.

Shae and her cousin Jordan Rediger shared a birthday celebration earlier in the week, and because I (Geoff) had to leave for the Spring's Wednesday afternoon, we celebrated with a birthday breakfast. Shae however, got to celebrate with her friends Wednesday afternoon so needless to say, we were quite busy or should I say Megan was quite busy.


Shae and cousin Jordan



The Cousins





Shae's breakfast celebration

Shae's friends

"Labor Day at the Cabin"

We took a much needed break at the family cabin on Labor Day weekend. It's always fun with family and cousins. Even though it rained through the weekend we mostly sat around reading books, doing puzzles, and drinking hot beverages. We also did abit of fishing as well as sight seeing but that only goes so far when you're with your children. All in all it was an especially fun time. Enjoy the pics...

"First Day of School"

All ready to hop in the van and go to school!!!

Well it finally came. Tayne David Raka Ila officially started his first day of pre-school Friday the 29th of August, at "Sonshine Patch". As I mentioned to somebody the other day, he went to school a boy and came back a man. It just seemed that he had an extra measure of confidence about him, not to mention he thoroughly enjoyed his first day. His teachers name is Ms. Susan who he gets along with great. He only goes Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings from 9am to 11:30am.
Sonshine Patch used to be his big sister's Jamie and Shae's school when they were his age. His cousins Jasmine Tabor and Jordan Rediger also went there. It's hard to believe that when his sister Jamie was there, Tayne wasn't even around let alone thought of. For you budding parents, be prepared , it happens in the twinkling of an eye.

I'm finally here mum and dad...see ya, you can go now!!!

Ao1 East Coast Outreach 08

On July 15th this year the kid's Megan and I went to North Carolina with Audience of One International team. We did our two week bootcamp in Monroe, North Carolina and spent time outreaching in North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia and Washington DC. Part of our focus on this outreach was attending The "Call" in Washington DC. The "Call" is an event solely focused on fasting and praying for the nation of the United States of America.
It really was good to catch up with Megan's brother Jordan and his family. Teira, Jamie, Shae and Tayne enjoyed time with their cousins.


Tayne and his cousin Megan

Anna, Jamie Rachel & Teira

Jamie, Hope, Tayne, Shae, Lydia, & Megan

Outreach was definitely alot of fun as you can see.

Grandad & Grandma cooking with the Grandaughter's

Jarrett & Tayne

Tayne, Geoff & Shae David, Jordan & Karen

Being at the "Call" amongst 70,000 people praying for America was a very sobering experience but something that will be remembered for generations to come. What was awesome was that each of my children especially Teira and Jamie got to be a part of it and I believe they really understood God's heart for the nation of America. The neat thing about this outreach was that from the beginning God had us already walking in intercession as a team over the nation and the "Call" was in more ways than one the icing on the cake.

On our faces in repentance before the Lord at the "Call"

Local "AUDIENCE OF ONE" 2008

Probably our biggest group of kids to date...(Not all are pictured) I think the last count was in the 40's or 50's (somewhere thereabouts). Anyway, a great Local Ao1 season nonetheless and much excitement. For those of you not familiar with Ao1, log on to www.srfm.com and check out the ministry we're involved in. This summer we head to the East Coast for our International outreach. We will start in North Carolina and end up in Washington DC for "The Call" (www.thecall.com)

"MEXICO CRUISE"

This year started with alot of "Firsts". My first time to coach basketball, let alone an all girls team but what was proably the best was our first cruise to Mexico. A week long cruise out of San Diego CA without any babies in tow, only Meg's and I. Here's a glimpse:


"The Ship"


Fun Times