July 2026

July 2026
Over the years, we've always compared our family life to a wagon train heading west. Just as everyone had to do his part to get to Oregon years ago, so everyone in our family must do his/her part to make our journey through life successful. If somebody climbs in the wagon and lets the others do the work, we just don't make any progress. We all have to pull our weight and work together. Along the trail we find lots of pebbles that make for a smooth ride and some bigger rocks that jar us a little; we hit the occasional pothole that can slow us down. But if we purpose to search diligently, there are countless gold nuggets and precious gemstones along the way as well. This journal is an attempt to preserve some of those precious moments for our children, and our children's children, as together we travel this trail called life.

Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence is fulness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore. Psalm 16:11


Thursday, November 30, 2023

Thanksgiving Day

After Thanksgiving services at church, a few came for lunch and books 


and wrestling


and outside activities on a beautiful blue sky day.






Hard to see, but Jasper is tucked in front of Ben.







A few more came later for turkey steaks ๐Ÿ˜‹


and games


and chocolate


and tea ๐Ÿ˜…


and toys ๐Ÿ˜Š



And

I am thankful.

Give thanks unto the LORD, call upon his name, make known his deeds among the people. Sing unto him, sing psalms unto him, talk ye of all his wondrous works. 
I Chronicles 16:8-9
 

Fourth Annual Cookie Day

Wednesday 11-22.
These are from a couple ppl but Idr who...

















*Treasure Hunt*









Sunday Monday

Sunday 11-19.

This is A Very Low Lake. We've never seen the float entirely resting on the bank; nor have we seen so much bank showing. 




Since Sarah was off school, she invited Harry to come over awhile last Monday. He and Auggie were pretty good buddies! I wasn't here for most of this; I think I was taking Josh to work for Lucas again. Maybe (?). Idr that far back๐Ÿ˜‘

Anyway. Sarah had lots of adorable help ๐Ÿ˜‚

and these two are buddies 

and that's the point.



Sarah took these after I left - so cute.







Strange happenings that evening - - -