Bet's Birthday Celebration

We celebrated Bet's birthday on Saturday. We bought her an "American Girl Doll". She always wanted one and finally she has one. Love you Bet!!!!!!!!!

Fenway and the Wreath

We give our goats Christmas trees and wreaths to eat as a treat. Fenway managed to "wear" the wreath!

Family Outing

Last week we went to a state park. It was so beautiful, with all the snow and ice. It was a wonderful, peaceful family time.

Nursing Home Ministry

We have a nursing home ministry that we do with the teens once a month. They participate by singing, playing instruments and even preaching. What a great opportunity.

Visit with Cole

After Christmas we went to visit Cole and fam. He loves being with his Uncles and as you can see, he has a blast with them. We went to Lancaster together. The boys favorite was the Knife Store.

The Guys Christmas Party

Josiah and Jeremiah had a Christmas party with their friends. The Darlings came also. They help with the teens at church. It was a fun time!

Christmas with Bet and Daniel

We were soooo happy to be with Bet and Daniel on their first Christmas.

Christmas Dinner at Jake and Lauren's

We had Christmas Dinner at Jake and Lauren's house. Harry and Sue were there and Bet and Daniel came later. It was such a great time.

Christmas Morning 2009

This was our first Christmas with just the two youngest boys. Although, we missed everyone else very much, it was a WONDERFUL day. We read the Christmas story, had a special breakfast, opened presents and stockings and then went to Jake and Lauren's. Lauren's parents were there and Bet and Daniel came a little later. We had such a great time, what a blessed day.

Christmas "Date" with Grace and Abby

Dad and I took Grace and Abby on their Christmas shopping date. We had so much fun.

Children's Christmas Program 2009

Our childrens Christmas program was a blessing this year. The kids sang, played instruments, recited poems, read verses from the Bible and even led the singing.