A New Adam

"Leah's baby"

The little guy's first bath

Adam's the one on the left

Coming home

This one suitable for framing

Adam Oscar Manz

Born at 8:33 am this morning, vital data on picture below....
Thank God for a healthy baby and Mommy.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Hope you are all enjoying the big day. Here's Leah in Concert:
(with her back-up singers Kathy and Daphne)

Address

Here's our mailing address for all those holiday greetings:

Manz Family
217 115th Street
Orofino, ID 83544

Thanks!

Foos

My opponents are a little younger, but otherwise, not much has changed since college.

Hair Cut

Kelly's first haircut:

Another view:

I may take the church youth on a mission trip next summer...they want to go to Mexico. I'm meeting with the parents in a few weeks to see if they want their kids to go to Mexico. I hope it happens. I also think they should have their own room at the church.

New Rig

In Idaho, the official name for your vehicle, especially if it's a truck, is a "rig." Well, we now have a new rig. After breaking down in the 1997 Chrysler Town and Country halfway between No, ID and Where, ID (that is, in the middle of nowhere) we were forced to look for something new. Instead of that, we found a 2000 Ford Expedition, one of my dream vehicles. I had never dared dream that I would actually own one, however, because I had little support on the matter from my life partner. It turns out that we found the perfect vehicle for a growing family because this truck can hold 8 people! And in style and comfort. It's beautiful and we all love it, or are growing to love it. Also, in honor of your holiday celebration:

A Kampy Kangaroo

A Reluctant Ladybug

Leah and Grandma Dorothy

Listen to the music

Dancing with Pastor Ken

The Dance Master

Disneyland

Parade time

Dancing with Jeongs

Ashes, ashes...

Summer of 2006

Click here to see videos of the girls!

How Things Are

They are great! I love being a pastor and actually don't think of it as work. The people are wonderful here and I am quickly getting into the groove of things. When you're a pastor, there never is a complete groove because each day is different. However, I'm having a great time. I think Anne and the girls are adjusting well. Leah attends a pre-school across the street from our house 2 mornings a week.

Dancing queen

On a kiddie ride

Watching the Lumberjack Days Parade

Helping paint

Leah's first day of pre-school

The Road to Orofino...

...is paved with good intentions, I mean, the road to Somewhere Else is. It's been a wild ride so far...after two vehicles broke down on our trip and we've had a few floods in our new home (the washing machine drained unto the floor). We are very happy to be here. This is a lovely place and so are the people. Of course, I have to say that because some of them have this website address. Seriously, however, Anne and I are excited to start this new phase of our lives. We are honored to be called to this place and to be invited into the lives of the parishioners in Orofino, home of the Maniacs. No kidding.



More pictures of our growing children will be placed here soon as will tales of the lives and times of the Manz Family Four, soon to be Five. Peace to you, Matthew