Family Game Night

We do still try and find time for fun on Friday nights. On this particular Friday, we had additional guests…. I *adore* the people in this room. To sit and listen to the laughter and watch them having fun, meant the world to me. There are days I *wish* I could freeze in time.

Owen’s Baby Celebration

For Thou, O LORD, hast made me glad by what Thou hast done, I will sing for joy at the works of Thy hands. Psalm 92:4 Our church is always thoughtful to throw each new mama and baby a shower to welcome them to the world. (Yes, even a 13th baby!!) These are a few photos from the shower given…

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Old Photos

Courtney and I have spent quite a bit of time scanning photos we found at Mama’s house a year ago. It’s been fun to see my family in some photos I had never seen before. There are moments that make me sad as I think to those who have passed, and those that just take my breath: My grandmother is…

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Matthew’s 15th Birthday

Matthew’s name means “Gift of God”. That certainly is what he is to our family. To celebrate this year, he invited a friend over for dinner. We had the most delicious chocolate cake with chocolate-coffee icing. I have very much loved this last year with Matthew. Joshua has now left the house for a home of his own. Jacob is…

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