11 years ago

This young man just turned 11! 

He is such a joy and delight to us. 

I am so very thankful for him!! 

The Snackster!

Who remembers this?

I love this small appliance! Yes, it is a throwback to the 80s, but such a great help for quick lunches!!! 

We ❤ Wednesdays

We love Wednesdays. 

The fellowship is truly a blessing.

So thankful!

They Created a Tree

The girls came up with the idea to create an outdoor Christmas tree using our bamboo poles 

and their good 'ole Dad was ready to help. 

Way to go!

Playing with little friends

 

Such precious times getting to play with little friends. 

When I see that R. loves playing with little ones, I rejoice! 

Through our years of being a parent to littles, we had the benefit of friends with children just a little older than ours who were ready and willing to play with our kids. Now, I see mine doing the same thing with the youngers in our church and I rejoice. 

I praise the Lord for the many examples of Godly families who have gone before us and who continue to come along side us in this adventure of parenting! 

My hope is that we can be such an encouragement to others as they are to us!

Getting the Job Done

Thankful for the man our eldest is becoming. 

He has such a servant's heart.

BOOTS

Shopping for new boots! 

Oh the choices!

Little Hairdresser

 Doing her brother's do! If this isn't patience on display by her brother, I don't know what is! :-)

We ❤ SPI

FIFA Fanatics

Playing with best buddies over 1000 miles away! Thank you, WiiU!

A-Town

You were very very good to us. Thank you Holmes family. Wonderful time as always! ❤

"Carp"-e Diem

Last evening's spontaneous fishing trip turned out to be quite successful! "Carp"-e diem or should we say "seize the fish"?!?!

E, A, & R were so excited about their catches!

The bigger blessing to the whole evening is the good times with good friends!

We are grateful!

SUMMER: Swimming, jumping, swinging, & gaming

For the first time, in our entire homeschool career -- going on our tenth year -- we are taking five weeks off! I am doing this because I recognized the kids and I NEEDED a "sabbatical", if you will. I wanted us to take time to do some enrichment reading and projects...oh and take time to play!