18 July 2012

One fine afternoon in June we [minus myself, I was already at the destination]

gathered our munchkins,

even the cookie faced ones, plus Granpa and Grama, and took a trip

too see this sweet little lady!

"Why?" You might say. "Didn't you go out when she was born?" and "Isn't it a little pricey for a family your size?" and "Don't you have a garden and things to tend?" 

But when the said little lady's Mama decides to publicly profess her faith in our awesome God..you go!

Oh the joys of Jesus! For me it meant so much..to have my older sister proclaiming her faith publicly! Much joy!

 

So we hung out with them for a couple of days!

 

So much fun to have almost all of the family together!

We played and played and had great times in that little house!

And then we came home with many fond memories and prayers answered and in a way strengthened. Praise the Lord!

Blessings! Carrie Lynn

5 June 2012

Howdy all! A few weeks ago we celebrated the birthdays of two dear boys.

Cowboy style.

Aren't they a scroungy bunch?

Some pretty sweet boots.

First, after getting acquainted, they got a hay ride.

Yes, they are a rowdy bunch.

Then, they ate lunch.

Chatting while waiting on the grub.

Helping each other out.

Getting advise from the older cowboys.

Mmmmm..lunch!

Yep, eat and run!

And then, time for a little snooze!

Next up, a scavenger hunt

We made them peruse the whole property.

In search of a treasure.

And more.

And more.

Yet more. [Frankly, I just really like this photo! :]

Up the hill.

All done! Time to kick some of this hot gear off!

Opening some gifts from friends.

Next up, one of our cats got hit on the road. You can probably guess what these cowboys decided..

Cowboy Funeral!

If you will notice, their guns are always in hand, ready to warn off any danger.

Digging the hole.

No coffin, just bury it!

Some words were said by Pastor Boone.

And we covered it up.

Everyone got to help.

Then we decided to test their aiming skills. While blindfolded.

Reach for it....

Swing!

Scramble for the gold inside.

Dividing the loot.

I think a water fight might have followed this [those guns were the water shooting kind]. Then all of the boys' families came for an evening of fellowship. A fun time was had by all!

Happy Birthday Nathan and Gavin!

22 May 2012

The other day Mama and the children planted the flower urns from Emily's wedding. Then Ellie snapped a photo..not bad for a small girl! It is so fun to watch my younger siblings grow up. They all have different personalities, another reminder of how awesomely diverse our great God is!

Blessings! Carrie Lynn

11 May 2012

At the end of April we celebrated the birthday of Miss Lucy.

It was a fun day with a cute fun party with Kyle's, Aunt Jerilyn, and both sets of grandparents for supper and the evening. 12..what a memorable age! The age where you can still act like a child yet you are turning into a lady. And she even got to move into my room, the "big girls" room. So, now I get to show her what being a lady is all about..eeeek! Yet, I accept the challenge and know God will help me in this area! And Mama is way better in this area yet I know my attitude effects her too..I want to show her God! It is fun watching her grow into a young lady..the person God wants her to be!
Remember, you effect every person around you! Spread a smile today! or a song! or a kind word! Let your walk show your Redeemer!

Blessings! Carrie Lynn

9 May 2012

At Kyle and Emily's wedding we took time to take a five generation photo. This photo is fun not only because it is five generations but Grama is her mama's oldest girl, and Mama is Grama's oldest [girl], Betsy is Mama's, and Olivia is Betsy's. Another cool thing is that in this family the other great-great grandchild is a boy and it is the same oldest son scenario. Just some fun facts for you!

Anyways, enjoy your families! Even if the older people seem old and no fun. They were young once, they travelled life just like you did. Yes, a different time frame but they still travelled life. They were a teen once, a new mother once, a grandmother once. Really they have so much wisdom to share with us, just if we will sit down and listen. And take it to heart! Don't pass it from one ear to the other and make no pit-stop in the brain. One day you will most likely be there too, how do you want to be treated then? [Ouch! Stepping on my own toes here!] Aren't families a blessing from God? Oh yes, they are!

Blessings! Carrie Lynn