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Sunday, February 2, 2014

January Re-cap

January was a hard month! Hard things happened that we didn't understand.  We may never know why things happen until we get to Heaven, but knowing that our Father has it all under control and HE has a plan has been comforting.

But we don't like to focus on the bad here on our blog, so we're going to share some of the fun things we've gotten to do this month and a couple of HUGE blessings! 

Enjoy!!!

First up, we went down to the Mississippi River to see the eagles.  They were far away and we didn't get to see them up close, but the kids loved watching them and hearing their "screeching" :)


As most of the Midwest, we got lots of snow in January!! Makes for super fun times!


I love watching the boys play!

We were blessed to get a Year Membership this year to the St. Louis Children's Museum for the cost that it would normally be for one visit for our size of family.  So we spent one whole Friday at the Magic House.  What a fun day!














Two very special things have happened this month that I want to share. 

I had a doctors appointment this month (no, I'm not pregnant, but thank you for your concern. ;) ). Normally, this appointment would be around $200 and we took our little "Dave Ramsey" envelope with us to pay for my visit. My dr. is the BEST dr. in the world and we love and appreciate him and all he stands for, but I do not ask for favors from him. Keith always says, "They have bills, too"  Nothing was ever mentioned during the visit with him about paying, but when I went out and checked with the nurse to pay for the visit, she said, "Your total is $10."  I asked if I would be billed for the rest and she replied,
"No, Dr. Jeff, said to just pay $10 and he'd cover the rest"

Keith and I were privileged to go on a date one evening while our pastor and family offered to have a "lego party" with the kids.  We went to Red Robin and enjoyed our meal and time together very much. When the waitress came to give us our "bill" she said,
"The manager said you're all taken care of. Your bill is paid"

Isn't God amazing? Even though some hard things have happened, we serve such an awesome God that loves and cares for us - even in the small things.  We are so BLESSED!!!

What are some blessings you have received recently? We'd love to hear about them. :)

Thursday, January 9, 2014

Just Because...


Just because it's SO cold outside...


 And we're covered in snow....including my dead flowers...


 And because I'm ready for Spring.....


 And because it does my heart good to remember our garden....


Because of all that, I decided to post some pictures to "warm" the heart. :)

Cold pictures coming sometime soon (I hope)

Sunday, December 15, 2013

Sunday, November 24, 2013

Ashlyn turns THREE!!!

Our sweet caboose turned the BIG 3 last Monday!  She is growing beautifully and too fast. :)   Our dear neighbor was so excited when he brought her down her birthday cake, flowers, card and gift.  He LOVES giving things to our children.

Ashlyn was beyond excited when we started singing to her - she was clapping and smiling and saying, "Happy Birthday to ME!"
A birthday isn't complete until a finger goes into the cake - then of course, licking the icing off the candle. 

Holding THREE fingers up is a hard thing to learn!

She loved every card and gift she got...she was one happy "Fwee" year old!
We love you, Sweet Baby!!!


Tuesday, November 19, 2013

Leaving 32 in Style....

Today is the last day my sweet hubs will be 32 years old.  So to celebrate, he went out in the woods and shot this beauty.


I'm so happy for you, Keith!!  SO very handsome...oh the buck is nice, too. ;)

What a nice early birthday present. :)

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