Elise's Graduation/Florida Trip

Keith and I (and Ashlyn) were so blessed to be able to go to Elise's college graduation in Florida last week.  Because of gas prices it was cheaper for both of us to fly than to drive down as a family.  That was very disappointing to all of us, but we still had a nice time.

We got to see lots of friends and make some new ones.....

Payton was Keith's right-hand lady while we were there. :)

Devon thought Mr. Keith was pretty cool, too. :D (He was a tiny baby when we moved from FL)

 We used to babysit these little people when some of them were Ashlyn's age - they were SO happy to entertain her.

 Some of our friends took us out to eat one evening.  THANK YOU - it was a beautiful evening.
(For those curious about Robb's nose - it was the sun coming through the shades on the window. :D)

 Some very special ladies and dear friends!!

 Miss Payton helped us not miss our kids so much.

 Just look at this darling.....

 It felt so weird only having one baby again.

 Miss Addy was a doll.

 Keith put Ashlyn's feet in the water. :)

 My little baby - 6 months old already.

Okay, now for the reason we even went to Florida.......

 We couldn't be more proud of this lady!

 This friend (Mary Ellen) has supplied our boys with clothes from infant to present. :)  THANK YOU!!

 Have I ever mentioned that I love flowers?

 The water was beautiful.

 I thought it was hard to keep my house clean - imagine living here.....I supposed they have a maid, or something.

 

 Keith got to eat at his favorite Bar-B-Q place - Sonny's.

Thank you, Robyn and Robb, for letting us stay in your beautiful home and making us feel very welcome.  We enjoyed our stay VERY much.

A HUGE thank to Grandma, Papa, Abbie and Hailey for coming and staying with the older kids so we could go.  THANK YOU!!!

Awards Banquet....

This school year has been a great year.  The awards night was no different.  We are very proud of all the students and the accomplishments they made.

Keith asked Bro. Wegener to pray and he was saying he was at the Independence Bible School for 30+ years, but when Keith was there, it was one of the last years Bro. Wegener was there.  He said, "I didn't leave because Keith was there."  Everyone got a good laugh.

 Kristyn was named "Miss Friendly" this year.

 This little lady got the highest GPA of the entire school - WooHoo!!!!!!!  That's my girl!! :D

 And because I can't help myself - :)

God is GOOD!

Flower Power...

Our computer decided (all on it's own accord) to take an extended vacation for about a week and a half.  So now it's catch-up time for the blog - there are several new posts.

Enjoy!

Here's the peanuts, Angie! :)

Have a lovely week!!

:)

They call me MOM....

I feel so blessed to be the mother of this little tribe of people.

 Most days are crazy - we live in peaceful chaos all the time.
Some days I feel like a complete failure as a mother.
Some days I get something accomplished.
Other days I feel like I've walked in circles all day.
Everyday, I'm thankful that these little people call me "Mommy"

 Keith does not usually get me flowers to wear for Mother's Day and I'm completely happy with that.  I tell him I'd rather have something I can plant that I can enjoy a lot longer than cut flowers.

Well, this year he bought me flowers to wear and they were SO pretty!  I wore them ALL day, except for when I took a nap.

He said he got three red flowers for the girls and two white ones for the boys.  Owen was sad that he couldn't pluck a white one out and wear it himself. :) (since it was a "boy" flower)

Aren't they beautiful??

 I remembered last night that we hadn't taken a picture,  so we went outside and it was probably already too dark, but that's okay.

 Megan already ditched her shoes. :)

I am SO blessed to BE a mother and to have two of the best mother's in the world!