Saturday, May 28, 2011

Uganda

I realized I haven't posted any pictures of Bethany's trip to Uganda.




Must remedy that situation!



She loved working with the precious orphans and street children down there.


And yes, she's already talking about going back!

I love her servant's heart and joyful spirit!



Love ya Bethany!

Wednesday, May 25, 2011

Just Two Words


Cheesecake Factory!



Wednesday, May 18, 2011


Jeremiah 29:11

For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the Lord, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope.



Saturday, May 14, 2011

Graduation Day

Graduation day has come and (almost) gone. I don't know whether to sigh with relief or to cry.



A little of both has happened today. I am so glad we got through all the planning (and paying!) for this day, but I'm realizing that this chapter in our lives has come to an end. We've been working together for this for 13 years, and now it's over! Although they will only be going to our community college this next year, they won't be here with me all day every day. That's hard for this mama. I guess parents whose children go to public (or private) school when they're young go through this much earlier in their lives. When you homeschool, you just get used to your kids being around all day. Gotta let them go sometime, just going to have to get used to it. Okay, I've got to stop now or I'm really gonna lose it :(




I am so proud of both of them, and I can't wait to see how God is going to lead them in the days ahead.











Way to go Bethany and Jacob!


You did it!!!


Tuesday, May 3, 2011

Happy Birthday Sarah!

Sarah Grace turned 12! What happened to my baby?


Her birthday was actually a couple of weeks ago. But since her older sibs were gone this past weekend at a youth retreat and she got left behind, we decided to have some of her friends over for the weekend and had her party then. So we lost three and gained three. Sometimes I think my house has a revolving door - it seems I'm never quite sure which kids I have :)

I decided to post some pictures that Bethany took of her over the year. I can't believe how much she has matured this year!
















Totally Sarah !






Happy Birthday Gracie!!!

We love you so much!!!