A day at the park

We love to spend time at the park. The boys latest fascination is to run around the bases after our church-league softball games. A night at the park was just the right thing. They loved it! Eli especially loves "getting sweaty," and he "was so sweaty" when we left. He says some of the funniest things.

Summer fun with the neighbors

I love my family

In the 1950's my grandparents built a house. Many children, grandchildren and great grandchildren played, laughed, ate and were loved on in that house. My parents now have the joy of carrying out that legacy. Here it is with new paint, new appliances, fresh flowers and still lots of love. 

My family gathered to celebrate this "new" old house together in July. You can see that we still love to eat and play! :)

This last picture is what sums up that house to me. I know it's quite a random picture and not very good of Eli, but it brings back such sweet memories of "cleaning up the toys." Eli was obviously not doing a very good job of it in this picture. :)

"The Lord has done great things for us, and we are filled with joy" Psalm 126:3

July 4th Fun!!!

We started our first big smokin' session for the Big Green egg on July 3rd. Daniel thought that we could bring the outcome to the 4th of July celebration.

So we awoke to this awesome piece of meat! We had to go and check it in our PJ's!

Happy 4th of July

 Fun times at the river! The only way to stay cool was in the river...that's where we stayed! :)

My boys

Boys and their John Deere tractors

The boys LOVE riding with Pa on the John Deere tractor aka. the lawn mower. Eli says the whole title when discussing Pa's lawn mower. The trailer in the back is perfect for a cool little three year old. I crack up every time I see the picture of Eli waving in the back. SOOO funny!

A beautiful June wedding

We attended a beautiful wedding in the month of June. It just so happened to be in a really cool-looking barn  and it just so happened to have been 105 degrees outside that day. In looking back on the pictures, it didn't seem like it was THAT hot! Anyway, congratulations to Gabrielle and Josh!