It's been awhile!~

It's hard to believe the month of June has almost passed us by! Summer is flying! We have been having a lot of fun. The LPOB (Little Pack of Boys) are all about cowboys lately. When they aren't swimming they are galloping around the house on their "horsies"(..brooms to us, horsies to them :o). holding up and shooting up the rest of the family.


We have loved swimming and playing in the water. The older three kiddies are taking some classes this summer which has kept us hoppin'.
Here is our summer break... broken bone that is..Beware of frozen water bottles falling out of freezers.

We've had a great time visiting with friends..

We are having a great summer. Everyone seems to grow even faster this time of year. It's a precious, precious time.







And what would summer be w/o a mid afternoon snooze..





We hope everyone is having a Blessed summer!!!

2Timothy 2:15~

Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. 2 Timothy 2:15


I am so incredibly PROUD of my hubby Jim (AKA Mr. Anonymous). He has graduated with his Master's in Biblical Studies!!!!! An amazing accomplishment!!!!!!!! He is awesome and my hero. How he is able to accomplish so much is such a testimony to God's grace. He loves Jesus. He loves me. He is a wonderful father. He is a faithful preacher to the prisioners. He is a faithful Sunday School Teacher. He is an honest businessman. He is my friend. I am so blessed to know him and even MORE to be married to him. You inspire me honey!!

Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Philippians 1:3~

I thank my God upon every remembrance of you, Philippians 1:3

We had a wonderful time visiting with my wonderful cousin and her husband and their precious children. Jim's brother Mike was able to come and meet us there.. We can not thank them enough for..

Letting us invade... err visit..
Thank You for~
Wonderful food..
Laughing into the wee hours of the a.m..
Rocking Babies..
Playing in the woods..
Shooting, shooting, shooting..
Grey Wolf at night..
Fireworks..
Feeding chickens
collecting eggs..
cuddling kitty..
smooching pups..
Milking cows..
Games, games, games..
Baseball..
Vestal..
Our new dinner bell..
Pick up truck rides through the pasture..
Pillow fights with Aunt Deboo..

We were blessed. We were refreshed. We are counting down the days we can be together again


Our first trip as a family of 11.....Our fearless leader and driver..

The kiddies were amazing on the 8 hour trip. We only stopped once to refuel and relieve :o)



The kiddies call me the car attendant. With one foot on the cooler I can climb seats to hand out food, drink, and corral trash. And they say motherhood isn't glamorous!



Our beautiful destination..

Rockin' Babes..
Uncle Mike meets Sweet Pea for the first time..
Our 4 yo having way too much fun!
Marigrace making me a dinner bell. I LOVE it!!! You can see her work on HGTV HERE
Just another unsocialized homeschool kid ;o)
Uncle Mike and our 5 yo..
Our cousin (a Marine) giving the boys sharp shooting tips.
Dh and his "little brother"
Wee babe making corn bread with Aunt Deboo..
Remembering Vestal..


So sweet!

Lovin Charlotte..
Jim milking Charlotte..
Cousins..

Carrying the milk to the house/ Isn't he sweet?
Football!

Overall Cousins..
Heading out :o(
Till we meet again..

The journey home..



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