Ringbearer

I sat down countless times this past week to post about a friend's wedding. Ha! Colson was the ring bearer. We had no idea if he would go through with it or not. 

The rehearsal dinner was a fiesta. ;) He practiced walking down the aisle holding a mason jar.

 Wedding day entertainment

The bribe

We had to be there early for pictures so Colson passed out stickers.

 They were a hit, and of course he was too. ; )

 The bride is also one of our babysitters. We have had three of our favorite sitters get married.

 Jamie was so sweet to let Cols put a sticker on her bouquet.

 It was a long and crazy afternoon but he did his job, and that's all I cared about. So proud of my littlest man!

He who calls you is faithful, who also will do it.

1 Thessalonians 5:24

Fun Family Weekend

This past weekend my brother and sister and I with our families all got together with some friends to celebrate my Dad's birthday and retirement.

The boys were so happy running around with all their cousins.

My dad took us for a ride in his green VW bus.

Yes that's a frog on Z's face. The entertainment at night for the grandkids was searching for frogs right outside my parents' house. Goodness me.

We tried to get a family picture but someone wasn't cooperating. ; )

He's still cute!

Sweet picture of Jason and his mom

The original "us." We look so small!

The new "us" before kids. We didn't even coordinate what we were wearing. Ha! Love them so much.

Affirm, Lord, with those who affirm with me.

Psalm 35:1

Let's Talk Summer: Deer Valley Ranch 4

In a few shorts weeks we'll be packing for our trip to DVR. Can't wait! This will be my last post about the ranch until I write about our trip.

One of my blog readers booked a family vacation at Deer Valley for August. Yay!

It's been fun looking back through pictures and sharing them with you.

I was thirteen and looking good in this pic. Ha!

 My mom in 1993

The rest are from our trip two years ago. So thankful for my family!

We've changed a lot over the past 25 years!

I hope I've helped give you ideas for a future family vacation. The most important thing is taking time to make memories wherever you are. ; )

Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for Him.

Psalm 37:7

Celebrating

We've loved spending time outside with the boys this spring! This past weekend we took them to the Hobbs State Park and War Eagle Cavern.

They loved the "chicken nugget bats." I had never heard that name before. They were so small and looked just like a nugget. ; )

It was a beautiful day.

The cavern was amazing, and the boys did great during the one hour tour.

We also took a little day trip to Hot Springs in the plane. The boys love flying more and more.

My father-in-law grilled burgers and we celebrated Jason's birthday with a yummy cake. ; )

Zach's finished K5 yesterday. It seems like we just took his first day of school pics. I can't believe it!

So proud of him!

Zach took some riding toys to field day to share with his friends. ; )

He was so sweet taking care of little brother.

Popsicles!

Zach's teacher has been perfect for him this year. We love Mrs. May! So thankful for a teacher who loves the Lord and pours her heart into the kids.

Summer is officially here at our house!

...your light will break forth like the dawn and your healing will quickly appear; then your righteousness will go before you, and the glory of the Lord will be your rear guard.

Isaiah 58:8

I've Got the Month of May

Happy Monday!

Colson finished school last week and Zach has two more weeks to go. We are so excited about a summer full of swimming and snow cones. ; )

Colson gave movie tickets and favorite candies to his teachers.

Spring soccer is over!

Zach's kinder class performed in a Mother's Day program and served all the moms at a tea. He was so proud! 

Mother's Day tea

So thankful for my loves.

This past weekend we went to a "Start of Summer Bash" at the airport. Jason met several other pilots, and the boys ran around looking at all the planes. They also loved eating chips and cookies. ; )

The boys are almost getting too big to hop on my counter and help me make cookies, but I'll let them as long as I can. ; )

Yesterday was the perfect day for a birthday party at the park. When the boys heard the words "water balloons" they took off their shirts. They were ready!

This hope does not disappoint, because God's love has been poured out in our hearts through the Holy Spirit...

Romans 5:5

Let's Talk About Summer: Throwback DVR 1989

Summer is right around the corner!

It's obvious that Deer Valley is deep in my heart, but I don't want anyone to think they won't fit in because they don't like horses or hiking. Horses scare me. Ha! There is something for everyone, and the memories you make with your family will stay with you always.

You can be yourself. You don't have to impress anyone. Your kids are safe and can run free with their little cousins and friends. ; )

You will feel loved and served and thankful to be such a part of an amazing ranch.

Let's go back to 1989!
This year we went with another family.

 Clark Griswold My dad 

 I can't believe I rode horses when I was little. I loved it! I guess my fear of horses came later.

Oh yes. Fashion has always been important to me. Ha! I've always loved feeding the chipmunks at St. Elmo.

Classic. My dad bought this VW bus in London before I was born and he still has it. This is how we traveled every summer. We camped all the way to Colorado and now he wants to take the grandkids camping. ; )

Such FUN memories!

It is time to seek the LORD until He comes and sends righteousness on you like the rain.

Hosea 10:12