'09 - IT WAS A VERY GOOD YEAR!!

Thursday, January 28, 2010

FAMILY PICTURE OF THE YEAR!!

WE LOVE THIS VERSION OF OUR FAMILY PICTURE !
It depicts us as our natural selves. . .
. . . well the guys anyway. . .
Cody didn't have enough time to "fix"
all the gals' photos.

This one is for the rest of the world that don't know us as well,
so they just see our Sunday best, smiley faces.
THIS PICTURE IS EVIDENCE OF OUR GREATEST TREASURE!!
We LOVE our FAMILY!!! Taken for our 35th Anniversary 11/22/09
WOW, 33 family members to date. Add baby Crosby
and baby Aland and Baby Egbert,
and we'll have 36 family members for 36 years of blissful married years.

MORE CHRISTMAS VACATION FUN

Hadlee and Lexi are helping me make cookies in the kitchen.

Lexi has to give the dolls a proper bath.
And ALL in ALL it truly was a very BLESSED and JOYFUL and PRODUCTIVE year!!

CHRISTMAS MORN

The Canty's find out that Santa found them .

The Egberts got found for sure as well.

and Marsha still fits on John lap ?!?

'Twas the Night Before Christmas. . . .

Lexi takes her role as Mary VERY seriously!

Lexi and Travis . . . Yep this was as good as it gets!

And LOTS of grandkids in new Christmas Jammies - These are a few of my favorite things!

Friday, January 8, 2010

CELEBRATE - Family Home Evening

Okay now, everybody SING!

All the girls. . .

and the boys.

Gathering around the Christmas tree!

CELEBRATE - getting the Christmas Trees!

LaLa & girls

James & girlfriend

This ones is a 15 footer. . . should fit fine!

Jaime and boys - loving this snow!

The three snow bunnies/babes!

CELEBRATE - Family Gatherings

This Sunday morning , November 22, began in a pillow fight - the kids against James.

Just bring them on. . . everyone get your pillows . . . the target is in orange.

We took a few family pictures in the middle of the day. What a job that was, but how very worthwhile!

Our Family was all gathered together for the feast - all 33 of us
(minus Steve) (plus Karly)

A g-r-r-r-e-a-t FEAST was had by all. This family IS life's greatest blessing. And our cup truly runneth over!

CELEBRATIONS - Family Fun Times

Yes, it was a serious moment when we had to choose sides. . . some Edward Fans

. . . some Jacob. . .

. . . some undecided . . but leaning towards Team "J"

Looking forward to being a fan. . .

This vampire stuff is silly!!!

CELEBRATIONS - Family Fun- James Reports

Dick & Emma & Andy

Cody, James, Cole enjoy the food afterwards.

This looks like a friendly bunch. . . just eatin' and chillin'!

BEST FRIENDS?!?

The girls are ready to go shopping with Moms and Grandma

CELEBRATIONS - James returns

Britt's excited - uh-huh!

Marsha trying to organize the kids with the correct letters - Milly smiles!

I see him. . . .

Here he comes . . .

. . . . surrounded by all the nieces and nephews.

CELEBRATIONS - James returns

The sign says:"HOWDY JAMES"

Brighton & Milly are really getting into the whole dress up and be happy affair!

He has returned with honor!

It's a joyous occasion to reunite with loved ones again!

Friday, November 6, 2009

My Thanksgiving Prayer

Perhaps it is the Autumn view;
The beauty of the mountain peak.
My eyes are seeing things anew.
My heart is full, I cannot speak.

I feel the need to bow in prayer,
As gratitude envelops me.
Thank you Father for your care.
For all good things that come from thee.

The honey on my bread of wheat.
A hug from loved ones I hold dear.
The warm, clean socks upon my feet.
Good neighbors that are living near.

A crop to harvest, work to do.
The health to rise, the strength to walk.
And bountiful are friendships too.
Whom I can serve; with which to talk.

Again my cup is filled to brim;
With thoughts of family, my treasure.
The little ones into our home,
Bring joy, love, and sweetest pleasure.

For blessing me abundantly,
I offer gratitude thru prayer.
And what I feel most, comes from thee,
Is love for thy children everywhere.