Spud Lake

About five years ago our Girlfriend’s Ministry at church took a hike to Spud Lake. It was one of the most beautiful places I had ever been to. I have wanted Dw to see it, so finally, about six weeks back {and although I got the post all ready, I completely forgot to put it…

Over Here at Our Home….

So I thought you guys {who are waiting to hear who won}  would love to see what my kitchen looks like right this minute. The kids have a bunch of friends over… Meet Ben, Gabe, Nate, Josh  and my two: .Emma and Graham… They are making chicken wings together…with Frank’s Hot Sauce… and since we…

Finally!

Trying for that perfect picture… This one was too blurry….ugh… So someone said, “Let’s all do crazy faces”….   obviously some are better at crazy faces than others.. We had Grandma get in for some.   Just my treasures {so far}.  =)  My Girls….  My Boys So I’m wondering….do I replace the picture  in the header with…

A Really Sweet Story…

As most of you know, God began calling our Emma to Africa about 10 years ago, when she was just 7 years old.  On her blog, she shares some about our family, a lot about the four trips she has taken to minister in Africa, and always about her love for the Ugandan orphan. Yesterday…

Sweet Memories

Today I am feeling rather lonely for my big kids…. the days are just far too long between visits… {and I know many of you know what I’m talking about} And then I remembered I hadn’t posted this picture… it was just a spur of the moment before we all parted ways… {Autumn had left the…

Family Fun in San Francisco

Thought you all might like a little peek into what we’ve been doing…. This is from the stoop at Abi & Ryan’s apartment…. Sidewalk chalk is leaving Abigail and Ryan’s neighborhood a bit more cheerful….thanks to all the artistic talent that abounds from all the kids…… And what else would Emma be writing?? Loving Uganda…

Finally! Abi’s House!

Being at Abi & Ryan’s – well, it’s THE BEST This thing threw a couple of the kids off….not sure what part of it was fun?? Hanging onto big sis… Reading with Big Sis? Doesn’t get any better…. Candid shot…{my favorite kind} Elizabeth and Isaiah are pretty tight buds… and Jubilee and Elijah are too…

Grandma Gert Meets Jubilee

One of my motivations for driving across the country with the kids was for Jubilee to meet her Grandma Gert. There is something about being able to say, “I met my grandma before she passed away” that just was really important to me. Grandma G has been so excited for her four newest grandchildren to…