The Mountains

Whoooa. Now that was fun. Four-wheelin in the mountains with our two teens. Graham and Dw had been able to go before, but it was a first for Emmy and I. The scenery was breathtaking and we had a blast…and for those of you who don’t live in the mountains…soak in the beauty! As I…

Waterfalls & Memories

Check this out… this place even has a waterfall…..which is completely amazing!! It pelts your body like none other…and makes those aching muscles and bones feel oh-so-good.. I was able to catch three different shots of little miss Lizzie Lu singing and dancing…. like here…. although Elijah is covering her up…she was dancing here too…….

Swimming the Day Away

Left to right: Jubilee, Isaiah, Elijah, Liberty, Emma, Graham, Daddy & Elizabeth.. The place we are staying at has a water park attached….which since we are staying here is included {another off-season perk!}…the water park has several pools, a lazy river raft ride, giant slide, lap pool, wading pool and even miniature golf….so very refreshing……and…

Shhhh….everybody’s sleeping

You know how it is? Large families who are away? Big kids, little kids, everyone sleeping everywhere…and then there is that one {usually the youngest} who just doesn’t appreciate the joy of sleeping in….so this handsome little guy was up at the crack of dawn….I tried having him snuggle with me in bed…and that worked…

Phoenix!!

Apparently not many people choose to vacation in Phoenix in mid-July. Not really sure why. Maybe it’s that 112 degree thing. But this family is still needing to thaw out from winter in the mountains {which most will agree was an exceptionally long, cold, snowy one}. Phoenix seemed like the perfect place. Rates are low….

Around Our Home

On Mother’s Day Autumn told me that she had a really special present ordered for me, but it hadn’t arrived yet. I could hardly wait!! Her motivational gift is giving and she always picks out extra special stuff. Yesterday she called me at the crack of dawn to ask if she could come over and…

The Only Hope is Jesus Christ

Whether in Ssenge Village, Uganda, Africaor South Americaor cathedralsin SwedenFrom pristine architechtureto little chapels in Brazilto serene settings in the AlpsMake NO mistake…. the ONLY hope for each and every person is Jesus Christ…. the RISEN Lord…. the Same Yesterday, Today and Forever… He came voluntarily to Earth to take my sins, your sins, upon…

Our Family’s 2009 in Review

For Our Family 2009 started with lots of treasured memories…. Tyler came home on leave and met his new siblings… And we played and had lots of fun….And made some memories as a family (minus Abi, Ryan and Jubilee) Taken the night before Tyler returned to his base….Just two days later (on January 14, 2009)…

Oh Happy Day!!

Okay, so the record says that 1800+ of you checked in yesterday. (Jeepers, you guys – it was Christmas…who’d of thunked??!!) Please forgive for no post. This mama was so tuckered, it was all I could do to do what had to be done to make the day filled with our normal Christmas traditions. I…

The Christmas Tree Hunt

We’re goin’ for a tree – we’ve done this for 31 years….off to the National Forest….Chocolate wax donuts and Starbucks….oh yeah baby…. While listening to a little Amy Grant “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree” Don’t you feel sorry for this little tree? (Not really guys, not really.) My Three Biggest Kids Some of my girls….on…