Happy Anniversary to us!

Yesterday was our 11th anniversary. It seems like yesterday that we were married. How time flies! We had a great day together! A friend stayed overnight Friday night and Aaron and I were able to go to yard sales Saturday morning without any kiddos! The post was having a "Post-wide Yard Sale." Well, it wasn't fantastic, but Aaron did find ANOTHER riding lawn mower. He will sell the other 2 and keep this one. At least, that was the last plan! After spending the morning at yard sales, we spent a few hours at home. Then a couple from church volunteered to watch the kids while we out to dinner. They also have 4 kids around our kid's ages, so it worked out nicely. Aaron and I went to Mizeki's which is a Japanese Sushi Bar--and, no, we didn't eat sushi, but everything else was yummy! We are thankful for the marriage that we have. Although it has its ups and downs, the Lord is gracious and we are happy! (We got a new camera and will have to upload a picture later!)

Spring Break--Part I

Spring Break this year was off to a wet start. The plan was to go to Aaron's grandparents for a few days and then head to my parents for the remainder of the week. Aaron's grandparent's creek by their house was flooded and it reached to their house so they had a huge mess. I think the house is cleaned now, but the carpet and things will have to be replaced. We are thankful that no one was hurt. So, plans were changed. Sarah and her kids came up for a visit on Monday and the kids were able to spend some quality time playing! It was good to see them even for a brief time.

Helping

We have all gotten involved in getting wood for the stove. One warmer evening the kids all went out and helped Aaron. Haley thought she was big stuff doing exactly what her siblings were doing! There were many places Aaron went and cut up wood. It was all free so all he had to was cut it and haul it. Luke, his dad, and several others helped haul it to the house and then the kids were able to help stack it. We are thankful the Lord provided the wood for us!

Christmas at our House

Here are a few pictures from Christmas at our house. We had the video camera out when Luke read the Christmas story and then when I read "What God Wants for Christmas," but we forgot to get the camera out so these were all taken after the fact.

This is the Fisher Price nativity set that we got for Haley. It is so cute. It plays "Away in the Manger" and lights up when push the angel on top. She can pick out Baby Jesus which is cute.


Cailin got a scrapbooking/cardmaking kit. I like to do this as a hobby and now Cailin has her own supplies. She has already made several cards.

Kristen got a keyboard which she can hook up to the TV and learn to play. Cailin has started taking piano lessons so now Kristen can "practice" too. They also got new jammies and robes. The girls thought they were so grown-up with their new robes!


Luke got a deer hunting game that hooks into the TV. I think maybe I should have gotten one for Aaron also. He played it more than Luke!

Merry Christmas--a little late!

Merry Christmas to all! This was our Christmas card for this year. We hope you all had a joyous Christmas focusing on the true reason for the season!

I'm Back!

Boy, it has been awhile since my last post. Many things have happened during my 2 month break. Eventually, I'll get caught up.

We had a great Christmas and were able to visit with most of our family. These are pictures of most of the cousins on my side. (In both of the pictures the boys are doing something funny. I guess they aren't fond of the idea of being the only boy cousins!)

A Visit from Papaw Raglin

This afternoon Papaw Raglin came to visit! We haven't seen him since Labor Day and he is looking great! Keep up the good work, Dad!









Kristen was there to greet him and being her
usual talkative self asked when Nanny was going to come with Papaw. Too bad you had to work, Mom! We missed you!

Haley woke up from her nap and had to look twice, but went right to Papaw. She even let him comb her hair.

Luke, Cailin, and Aaron finally made it home from school and were able to spend some time with Papaw too. Thanks for the CD you brought for us! We love you!