GOD IS SO GOOD

Today at Super Church I had the opportunity of leading our four year old daughter, Alanna, to the Lord. When we were all finished she came in and told Mrs. Amanda that Jesus took her sins away. It was so sweet.

Last night we had a little welcome home party for Brother Joel at El Titanic. I had my camera, but since my mouth was busy (either eating or talking) all night I didn't get any pictures. I can tell you, however, that his family (especially Pam) was tickled that he was finally back home. We all enjoyed the good food and fellowship.


Joseph and Isaac being silly at Pam's earlier this week.




BUSTED!!










One of Ethan's new favorite things to do is getting into my cabinets. He figured out that if he pulls everything out first there is enough room in there for him to climb in and play. Kids are GREAT!!!!

A Picnic With Daddy

Daniel was off this past Wednesday, so we got to enjoy his presence. First, we all got up and ate breakfast together. Then, Daniel took Joseph and Isaac to the dump and then to wash the truck while the rest of us cleaned up the house. When they got back I packed a lunch for everyone and we headed off to the park for a picnic.


A quick picture of all of the kids getting ready to unpack their lunches. Notice Joseph and Isaac didn't stop unpacking their lunches for a picture.

These two are so funny!

Ethan loves to be outside.

Isaac showing me his snack.

Joseph thought he was slick taking Malachi's snack when he got up. Not to worry, Joseph gave it back.

Poor Joseph squished his snack, but he still ate it. It was so funny!

Ethan hanging out in the stroller.

Isaac and Alanna took their rightful place on the swings.

Joseph and Daniel headed up the slide.

Daniel made it safely down the slide.

Then, he went down on his belly.

Joseph came down right after Daniel and then the chain reaction started.

Alanna even jumped off her swing and ran over to join in the fun.

We had so much fun playing at the park together. You know what they say..... the family that plays together stays together.

Happy Birthday Daniel

Ten years ago I got the opportunity to celebrate the fifteenth birthday of the cutest boy in my youth group - my sweetheart, Daniel. Since that time I have spent every single birthday with him and this past Tuesday we celebrated my his twenty-fifth birthday. Not only is he the most wonderful husband and father, but he is also my best friend.


Daniel blowing out the candles on his giant cookie cake. He also kept blowing the candles out while I was trying to light them. He is always trying to make me laugh which is one of the many reasons that I love him so much.


Here is the inside of the birthday card that we made for Daniel.


In the middle of the card is a list with 25 reasons why I love Daniel. I also asked each of the kids to give me one reason why they love their Daddy. All of the kids that could talk said, "Because he loves me." Although that was a really good reason I was looking for an individual answer for each child. So, they each came up with their own unique reason why they love their Daddy.


Haili loves her Daddy because he reads the Bible to her.


Isaac loves his Daddy because he snuggles with him.


Ethan loves his Daddy because he holds him.


Alanna loves her Daddy because he buys her presents.


Malachi loves his Daddy because he let him play T-ball.


Joseph loves his Daddy because he plays with him.


We all had a great time celebrating the birthday of the man we all love so much.