Preparing the Super Cub for takeoff into the Idaho backcountry...thanks, Lori, for the great first day and for letting me fly your Super Cub!
Preparing for takeoff below the sun-line. This little dirt strip is nestled in between the mountains as you can see.
Navigating through the mountains on our return to McCall.
I grew a lot less nervous flying close to the mountains as the week went on. We were within a hundred feet or so of some of the peaks catching the thermals on the sunny side of the mountain.
Where would you go after takeoff here? My instructors picked this strip for me because they thought it looked similar to a picture I showed them of Cameroon. Thanks, Art, for the patient teaching on this airstrip.
Navigating in the canyons of the beautiful Salmon River.
Wilson Bar, a remote strip on the Salmon River.
Relaxing for a minute at Wilson Bar.
Thank you for praying for me while I was learning to fly in the mountains. Idaho is beautiful country...I can't wait to take Abby back there. This experience definitely helped prepare me mentally for Cameroon, and I was able to add 16 hours of ground school and 9 hours of flying to my experience. The tailwheel tactics are coming together. With Tom Needham's new permission to fly in Cameroon, we are anticipating more than ever our arrival in Cameroon. Keep praying for more meetings and support!
Jessica brought Emily up to help us for the week. Elias got to meet his cousins Wyatt, Mia, Ella, and Westley. 
Elena loves it when mommy brings Elias in to her bed when she wakes up. 
Went to the EAA Airventure for the day on Tuesday.
Elias' first air show...
...watching from the free seats at the Wings as Eagles hangar. 
The Rushings, our co-workers with Wings as Eagles
Aunt Mary and Julia
Aunt Tizzy
Aunt Tina and soon to be Uncle Stephen
Uncle Adam
What a great time at the lake house here in Oshkosh...thanks for coming everyone!!!
Elias Lee Sanderlin...two days old
Daddy and Elias...just a few hours old
Mommy, Elena, and Elias...one day old
The view outside our cottage in Oshkosh, Wisconsin the night before Elias was born. We are praying for Elias to grow up to be a man of God like his namesake in the Bible. For some who are wondering...Elias is the New Testament spelling for Elijah.
Preparing for takeoff below the sun-line. This little dirt strip is nestled in between the mountains as you can see.
Navigating through the mountains on our return to McCall.
I grew a lot less nervous flying close to the mountains as the week went on. We were within a hundred feet or so of some of the peaks catching the thermals on the sunny side of the mountain.
Where would you go after takeoff here? My instructors picked this strip for me because they thought it looked similar to a picture I showed them of Cameroon. Thanks, Art, for the patient teaching on this airstrip.
Navigating in the canyons of the beautiful Salmon River.
Wilson Bar, a remote strip on the Salmon River.
Relaxing for a minute at Wilson Bar.
Elena needed a lift during the "long" parade that all the children walked and rode their bikes on at AABC. She started out great pushing her stroller but needed a break.
At AABC the next day. Isn't Abby beautiful! In the next few weeks you may hear of the next Sanderlin boy or girl being born! Elena is in her typical picture mode here. She had a great time with everyone on the 4th. We spent the whole day at church. I got to be a judge in the baking contest...would do that again anytime!
With Granny and Levi at Debbie and Warren's house in Pennsylvania
Jim, Jill, and the new addition- baby Ethan. 
Elena with her newest cousin!
Elena having tea with George back home in Ypsi
A birthday party at the other Burtts!