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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, March 25, 2020

March Catchup

Well so this month has been a really long year. I know you all can relate.
Back to the first part of March which really does seem like a year ago.
This was March 1.
*Insert Ben, looking over my shoulder as I'm typing: "You're still writing about puppies? That was a long time ago."*
I rest my case.
 

 
Favorite littles never tire of books.

 
A few puppies got to visit Restmor.

 
We had Bristol here for a few days while her folks took a getaway trip.

 
Auggie came a couple mornings also. Both of these kiddos are pretty loved around here!
 
 
I think Josh enjoyed the puppies most of all of us. They sure liked him too!

 
Wednesday crowd.

 
I think Joelle is the youngest to ride this. So cute. She was 2 last month.

 
I stayed with Kiowa and Flint one afternoon while Echo did something at the new house. Was a sunny nice day.
Kiowa really likes her Smoky the kitten.
 
 
Pups start to go to new homes. Only six left when this old mattress got pitched.

 
So intriguing how little boys like boy toys.

 
More books.




 
This was a Wednesday night when we hosted Bible class singing practice here. Josh had fun with Todd who got to come with his dad.

 
Pups got lots of attention after snack!

 
Pretty cute.


 
Ok well now it's March 5 and Jason Lee makes his appearance. Congratulations Jesse and Lucy!


 
Work on Levi&Echo's new house begins. Walls disappear, chimney disappears, old wallpaper disappears, and lots of dust appears.
All signs of progress!

 
Welcome, sunshine.

 
This was the Friday night after Jason was born. Josh is so enthralled with his new nephew.

 
Of course girls are too.


 
Kinsey was staying with us so she got to meet Jason as well.
 
 
Pups all sold and Tori has just a little cash on hand.

 
Sunday March 8 after church.

 



That night, we had Steiners over to celebrate Grandpa's 78th birthday which was last month.





 
Monday morning pancakes. Josh is getting to be quite the chef. He does make a mean pancake.

 
And that's long enough for this time. More catchup tomorrow.
Stay warm, stay safe, stay healthy.
Above all, keep your eyes on Jesus. He will keep us from sinking in these tumultuous times!
 
Be glad in the LORD, and rejoice, ye righteous: and shout for joy, all ye that are upright in heart.
Psalm 32:11

Tuesday, March 10, 2020

Introducing

 
 
Jason Lee Kaiser
4:10 PM
Thursday, March 5, 2020
7# 9 oz
21.25 in. long
 
Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights
James 1:17

Saturday, February 29, 2020

Still More Puppies, Kids, and Skating

 



 
Aaaand after a few weeks at the laundromat (which isn't all that bad, by the way. Morton has a mansion of a laundromat), life got much more simple. Peeps, appreciate your washer/dryer because when they're out of service, life gets a little crazier!

 
Back to kids and puppies :)


 
Fun Friday Skate #6









 
Who knew waking up Grandpa could be so much fun?





 
A beautiful Sunday afternoon.

 
Somebody obviously wasn't thinking of sunsets when this shed was built.


 
On Monday we took a few puppies to South Side Christian Academy. It's an amazing ministry that can always use volunteers, prayers, and support. Check them out.
Kids loved the puppies (of course).








 
Puppies were wiped out by the time the last class visited!

 
Back home. A goldfish box is the funnest toy.

 
Wednesday







 
Hehe puppies love to help me sort laundry. So stinkin' cute.

 
Since puppies are weaned, Brandi spends a lot of time teaching them proper dog behavior. She's a great dog mom.

 
Fun Friday Skate #7










 
Photo cred: Tori. Well, Tori's phone. Technically, a waitress took the picture. Choir bus trip to Athens, AL. These single kids had a great time.

 
Work begins on Levi&Echo's new house.






 
And that's the end of February 2020. And hopefully the end of snow pictures. Come on Spring. We're all ready!