The Big Moment....National Bible Bee!

The Bible Bee was an incredible experience! Even though Josh did not officially win a prize, we were so proud of him and felt so blessed to be a part of the event.  We were thrilled for our friend Lisel Lawrence (who was part of our local San Antonio Bible Bee) when she won the top prize!  What an accomplishment.

 En route to the written test room

 Smithe, Joshua

 Moments before entering into the oral testing room!  The camera was on the wrong setting, so this is the only image we have.

 Top 100 senior finalists!

 With Mrs. Kennedy

 Chicago Pizza!

 Celebration banquet

 The Smithe's table

 He never stopped moving!

Jeremiah's favorite spot

 Getting ready to leave

"It's been fun!"

Navy Pier in Chicago

 In the Windy City

 Scared of the Farris Wheel ride!

 Chicago as seen from the top of the Farris Wheel

 A miniature tourist!

The Creation Museum

An amazing experience!

 Humans and Dinosaurs were created together on day six

 Teaching apologetics 

 The Book of beginnings

 The Law of God

 Smithe family in the Garden of Eden

 Methuselah shares his story

 We went with our friends the Manions

On The Road...to Chicago!

 A very long drive for little people, and one which requires frequent stops.

 Releasing pent up energy!

Josh-the Bible Bee finalist and the reason for the trip!

 Our homemade car theater (watching Mr. Smith Goes to Washington)

 

Enjoying the hospitality of the Zitzman family in Kentucky