Our flowers

We have had a lot of rain this Spring. I don't think our flowers have ever looked so good! The Lamb's ears flowered and the bees have been on a picnic. We planted some marigolds near the front of the house to add some color. I put some multi-colored lantana by the mailbox. I just love the little bouquets they produce!

Too Long!

It has been too long since I have posted any photos! The last few months have been full: our best friends moved away to Montana, we have finished up schooling for the year, we have been to piano and dance recitals, we have started working out as a family doing Crossfit, we have had family visiting, we have been gardening, and we have been enjoying life! Here are some photos.

More Snow Photos

SNOW!!!!!!!

There was a weather forcast for snow on Sunday, but the morning felt way too warm. Clay Callaway said that it was gonna snow because there were so many children praying for it. Just as worship service started, it did begin to snow. Our sanctuary has lovely windows and it was so beautiful to see it snowing so hard. You could feel everyone's excitement in the church. The children bolted for the doors when worship was over and could hardly contain their excitement on the drive home. It really felt like we were in a snowglobe on our drive home. The kids ran inside to change their clothes and head out to PLAY! The afternoon was spent building snowmen, throwing snowballs, getting cold and wet, looking for hats and gloves, drying things, and cleaning up from the messes. The Pickett kids came over and spent the afternoon and Shelley and Troy shared a pizza and cookies with us in the evening. We had a cozy time in front of the fire having a family worship time. It was extra special b/c Shelley brought her guitar and blessed us with some musical accompaniment. Praising God for the beautiful day that was full of surprises and delight!

Bonfire Time

The kids really wanted to have a fire outside. We had their friends over and we had grand time having dinner and dessert by the fire! Good memories.

Playing Barbie Dolls

Hannah and Sarah's Room

The girl's room was a beautiful yellow color, but it was in need of a paint job.  We decided to paint it an aqua color to match the color in some pillows we found at Marshalls.  You can see the result in the photos!  We still need some pictures on the walls, but everyone seem happy with the outcome.  

More Christmas

Belated Christmas Photos

Look Who is 13!

How can it be that we are now parents to a 13 year old daughter?  Rachel turned 13 on December 11th and we couldn't be more proud of the work that the Lord has done in her heart.  She is a true daughter of the King of Kings!  We gifted Rachel with a scrapbook full of notes from family and friends who have all helped us teach, nurture and pray for her since she was born.  She was deeply touched by all the love, encouragement and "charges" placed before her by her "family of God".  Thank you all for loving our daughter!

Dance Recital

We have three girls who take dance classes and they participated in a production of "Babes in Toyland".  Rachel and Sarah take ballet classes and Hannah takes "Modern" dance class.  They really had fun dressing up in the costumes and we were proud of their efforts to glorify God through dance.  They are truly jewels to us!

Our Leaf Treasures!

Leaves!

Piles of leaves are a glorious thing to a child.  Our kids are always eager to "rake the leaves" because they "rake them" with the goal of putting them into a pile to jump into!  Why is it so much fun?  

Hannah is 10 years old!

It is hard to believe that 10 years ago Ric was racing me to the emergency room to deliver Hannah Elizabeth!  What a joy she has been!  We had a fantastic party on Friday.  Four friends came and had a true "girls night" that was filled with a scavenger  hunt, games, banana spits, movie, dressing up, putting on a play, and staying up late!  

Luke is 5 years old!

Little Luke is not little any more. We have a 5 year old in the house. Luke celebrated turning 5 with family and friends. Batman presided over the party and adorned the plates, napkins and decorations. We played games, did an obstacle course, opened presents and ate chocolate chip cookie dough ice cream cake. Luke loves weapons of any sort, super heros, Star Wars, Indiana Jones, Power Rangers, Teeenage Muntant Ninja Turtles, building stuff, jumping on the trampoline, pretending to be a spy, sitting on mommy's lap, having his back scratched, Special K Rasberry Granola bars, macarroni and cheese. We are so blessed to have some "boy power" in the house to temper all the girly stuff that goes on. I have to admit that I don't always make the "right" noises when I am playing with Luke (and he lets me know). Now he says it is time for Karate classes!

OUR TRIP TO MARYLAND

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Jeff and Cindy's Wedding

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