Fourth of July

Independence Day began with a couple of crafts....

Firework Popcorn 

and T-Shirts for the girls...

 There were Relay Races, Slip and Slides, baseball games, bike rides, food and of course....

naps (sorry Velma and Erin...it had to be done, and Erin keeps bugging me to update this blog so....really it's her fault ;))

 Avarie loves babies and much to her dismay we are not expecting a baby, which means she must borrow from others.  Thankfully her Nanu has had one recently and she can hold him as much as she wants!  Seriously, isn't Dashel ADORABLE! 

 Jon was stretching for his leg of the relay, it was adults vs kids (kids picked the teams) and though warned, we smoked 'em! 

 Happy 4th of July! 

Fisser Visit

Since attending No Limits we have had great opportunities presented in meeting with corporate staff through Advocare.  We had a couple of them into our home for a meeting with our team and it was such a please to spend the evening with the Fissers.  

GG and Grammee

I don't get to see my family terribly often, my mama is always here for us when we go on a trip to babysit, but it isn't very often that she is here to just hang out.  She was in Wenatchee visiting her mom and decided to bring GG to see us.  My kids LOVE LOVE LOVE my mom and Grandma.  It could be that from the time they were very little my Grandma would talk to them on the phone and make funny animal sounds!  They just adore her.  Plus she sends them mail, which in their book makes anyone a superstar.

We were trying to teach Gram how to take a selfie, she of course loved it! 

 My mom.  

She is pretty Amazing! 

She is there whenever we need her and she has no idea how much we appreciate her. 

One day I hope and pray she see the value of who she is in our life.  

Love ya mom!  

No Limits

In June we were invited to a special training in Dallas called No Limits, it is an all expense paid trip where the company we have come to love pours into our business.  

We were so very thankful to be able to participate! 

 This is what was waiting for us at the hotel.

A few things about the office that I loved were the carts, and...

THE SPARK MACHINES!!!

Twin Lakes 2014

Tim's Uncle has an amazing house at Twin Lakes that we went to stay in.  we were able to fish and play and just enjoy being together!  Everyone got their feet wet this year and though Lylah would not touch the fish, she did a great job as well. 

 Tim had the catch of the trip. 

 Papa and Nanny were up there too and spent a good amount of time on the boat with us. 

One of the best parts about fishing?  Snacks of course. 

 While we were there we took a road trip to Spokane and went to the Farm Chicks Antique Expo...I thought it was great...they tolerated it. 

 2nd catch of the trip... went to me!!! 

Look at that haul! 

Sunday School Graduation

All of the kids got a year older....and are moving into new Sunday School Classes...

That's all. If you need me I will be thanking the Lord for the time I have had with them and praying the time slows down, just a bit! 

Summer Kick Off

Youth Group....Youth Group....YOUTH GROUP

So without me realizing it, our son, he turned into a 6th grader, which made him eligible to be in youth group! What?!?! 

How is that possible because I was in youth group really not that long ago... 

But, as I realize it has been over 20 years since I was in youth group, and come to grips that my son in old enough to be enjoying this part of life, I could not be more thankful for the church body that pours into our youth! 

The family ministries at our church is amazing and our family pastor is fantastic! 

So. Very. Thankful. 

The first foray into youth group began with food, kickball, and of course ice blocking at the local park! 

 These kids have been going to church together since they were born and were actually all three dedicated on the same day in 2003!

May the Lord bless them as they grow in the understanding and knowledge of Him.  May He save them at an early age and call them His own. May they become mighty warriors for Christ in the years to come!