Signs that Grampa & Gramma were here...

1. Happy Children - because Grampa played lots of games & read lots of stories.  because gramma made goodies and found treasures at a garage sale.  because they got to go to the cider mill for a hayride, apples, pumpkins, corn maze & Pancake Breakfast!!!
   
2. Treats hiding around the house - mom always leaves behind goodies.  treats in the fridge, pantry, dining room table decor, well stocked shower!  oh yes, and a well stocked laundry room!
   
3. Tired children - can't believe how much the boys sleep after gramma and grampa leave!  3 hour naps?  Yippee....
   
4. New Books - nobody reads it like Grampa does - we've all been told that by Josiah & Caleb.  Gramma says 18 is the # of times they read the new book.  It's a hit!
   
5. Sad Children - asking where gramma and grampa went & when are we going there to visit - they want to drive down the 'bumpy road' to gramma's house!

Thanks for coming to babysit for the weekend, Mom & Dad - we all had a great time.  

Muskegon Vacation 2009

Where to begin?
So, we stayed with the always wonderful, ever exciting, Hale Family!! We were within walking distance to the beach, so every morning...we walked to the beach, well at least the boys, the puppies & I.
We had a fabulous visit with the Gordon's @ their cottage.
Big Tall Laurie came out for some play time.
Caleb & Claudia dug an impressive hole! Josiah practiced his 'Karate Kid' moves on the beach.

Family Vacation Summer 2009

Wow, what a great week in MN days filled with....

water skiing as soon as we touched ground at my parent's lake in MN!

Horsein' around with Grampa rod in the lake

Hangin' with Papa @ Uncle Steve & Stephanie's

Going to the county fair with Gram Pam & Gramp Rod

Our 1st stop - rest stop in Story County, Iowa!

















Como Park & Zoo with Gramma Gloria.


Super fun times, with our super great family.

Blessings

After a fun day hanging with my boys and celebrating Tim's birthday, I am once again struck with the many blessings that have been given to me in my life.



I am not always keenly focused on these blessings, or maybe don't always see them as blessings, but that doesn't change the fact that they are just that!
God has given me the life that He knows I need and can handle.
















I am extremely thankful for all that I have been given in this life and the experiences God has allowed me to have.

Silly Face Supper

Just for fun...we had silly face supper, complete with banana eyes, nose and mouth, raisin irises, sausage ears, chicken hair and scramble egg beards.