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


Wednesday, November 26, 2025

October

Life's a flying and it's tempting to end this blog for good but I'll keep plugging away and maybe someday it'll be caught up again. Ha. I make no promises.

This was a minute ago - Ignite I think. Steiner second cousins - Josh R, Sarah, Jewel, Amber M, Tyler R.

 

Applesauce days didn't last long this year - it's the off year for trees and that's just fine.


Lots of good help though!


Growing like a wildflowerπŸ’™


We kept three cutests for a few days while their folks took a trip. We had great help picking apples at UMike & AJanet's.




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This must've been a Wednesday lunch.










Emily was so dirtyπŸ’—...
and so spotty.  Hand Foot Mouth disease went through the area - no fun but everyone recovered fine.





Happy Birthday RafeπŸ’™
And yes! He's going to be a big brother in April!!





I don't even remember who this was! Travis, I think.




It's not often anymore that Sarah or Jewel is around to give horse rides. One of these days I need to learn how to saddle them up so I can give rides but it just hasn't happened yet...










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This from Kaitlyn I think. Still growing like a wildflower and oh my so sweet.


Always fun to have this crowd.





Happy Birthday Skye!!








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