Ocqueoc Falls Video

The beauty and serenity of Ocqueoc Falls gets us every time! This video was taken after an all night rain.

God's Blessings,

Joshua and Stefani

The Ketelsens Explore Michigan

Joshua's mom and sister, Sarah, came for a visit. They were our first guests! We did some exploring around town and even took a day trip to Mackinac Island. We really enjoyed spending time with the family and showing them around.

The park we visited between Cheboygan and Rogers City. Notice the last name...eerie.

Lake Huron up close and personal. It has a very rocky shore at this point.

A ship in the distance on Lake Huron.

A lighthouse near Rogers City.

The lighthouse. Apparently there was a shipwreck near the lighthouse. How ironic.

The next few shots are Ocqueoc Falls after a major rainstorm. No one was swimming that day.
Look at those rapids!

A far cry from the gentle falls we saw before.

The water level was so high there was a mini waterfall.

The infamous Mackinac Bridge. We were in Mackinaw City in the Lower Pennisula. (All pronounced with the naw at the end.)
The Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse. Joshua's mom bought Stefani some socks with the lighthouse on them. =)

Here we are with the Bridge behind us.

This is the ferry company we took to get to Mackinac Island. There are three companies, but this was one had the best price and the best reviews.

A view of the island. Stefani really fell in love with the place. She can't wait to explore it more.

We can't believe Mackinac City is only 45 minutes from where we live! And the ferry ride to the island is only 16 minutes. We hope you enjoyed the pictures. All are welcome to come visit!

God's Blessings,

Joshua and Stefani

Our new "nephew"

Since we do not have siblings with children we (mostly Stefani) adopt our friends' (mostly Stefani's friends before we met) children as our nieces and nephews. Stefani recently went to St. Louis to visit the latest addition. Noah Alexander Stringfellow was born on July 22nd to Carolyn and Jason Stringfellow. Carolyn and Stefani have been friends since junior high. Needless to say this was a huge milestone! Noah is just perfect! Check out the little man:

Aunt Stefie holding Noah.

He's awake! This is rare.

He is just hanging out in his pack n play. And he is wearing Winnie the Pooh for his Aunt.

Momma Carolyn feeding the little one. Precious!

God's Blessings,

Joshua and Stefani

Installation

Joshua was installed as sole pastor at Holy Cross in Onaway, MI on Sunday July 26, 2009. Stefani took a few pictures of the day.

The pastors from Circuit 1 and 2 that participated in the service. (Circuits are a way to break up the larger districts and provide local support systems for pastors.)

Joshua with the pastor who conducted the service and the Interim pastor of Holy Cross.

The new pastor of Holy Cross and his better half. =)

God's Blessings,

Pastor Joshua and Stefani

Ocqueoc Falls

We decided to explore our new surroundings. One of the first "tourist" places we went was Ocqueoc Falls. They are only about 15 minutes from our house. The rushing water was so peaceful. We will definitely be taking visitors there. Enjoy our pictures from our adventure.







God's Blessings,

Joshua and Stefani

We've Moved

Our new address is...
3862 South Seventh Street
Onaway, MI 49765

Put it in your GPS and come on up! =)

God's Blessings,
Stefani and Joshua

Disney Vacation 2009

Originally, we thought a wordy post was in order. Then we received the pictures Stefani's parents took and decided a story in pictures would do the trick. Enjoy our vacation!

The sign for our resort.

Our first dinner at Tony's at the Magic Kingdom.

At the Magic Kingdom.

Us behind the castle.

One of the shirts Stefani's parents had made for us for our anniversary.

In front of the Living Seas in Epcot.
Our anniversary dinner. It was YUM-O!!

Hanging out at Disney Studios.

On a boat to eat dinner at the Wilderness Lodge.

A water under the Tree of Life in the Animal Kingdom.

We're going on a safari!

A giraffe we saw on our "safari" at the Animal Kingdom.

An elephant on the "safari".

An ostrich coming at us.

A classic Epcot shot.

This is Stefani's friend Nikki and her son, Nathan. Nikki's husband is on vicarage in Orlando. She met up with us for the day.

The whole gang.

The castle! How magical.

Well, that is a brief rundown of our Disney vacation. We can't wait to go back!!

God's Blessings,
Joshua and Stefani