Someone turns 4!

Happy Birthday

Anna-Frances!

May 17th, 2013

"Honey" (as she is nicknamed=) is such a bundle of happy energy!! She loves to bake with us, help in the garden, climb trees, ride our horse- Fannie, and help feed and water the cockatiels every morning... We love her bunches!

So we surprised Anna-Frances with another trip to the springs! We met up with lots of friends, and had a blast!

The swan float was a hit!

Frankie started liking the water towards the end=)

Grilling out!

We're all ready to eat after swimming for awhile!

Sweetness=)

Alayna, Mama, and Miss Tiare took a spin!

Little Miss had no idea she'd get a present so much bigger than her!!!=)

We love you, Anna-Frances!

Justice!

Justice Lamar turned 11 years old on May 10th!

We're so thankful for Justice, and his helpful + cheerful spirit! 
In our time of family sharing what they like about their siblings, on their birthdays, the most repeated character quality mentioned was Justice's willingness to help, and perseverance in hard work! We enjoy living life alongside him, and watching him grow up!

We celebrated last Thursday at a spring nearby, along with Mamaw, and a few families in our church... Such a blessing that we could rent it out for the day, so we had it all to ourselves!

Lined up on the dock feeding fish!

Mamaw and Bompa's birthday card!

Yummy blueberry cobbler!

Anna-Frances and Frank have such cheesy smiles, when asked to smile for the camera=)

The famous tradition was again executed... Daddy let us push him off the dock!

Soaking up sunshine=)

We love you, Justice!

Family Times

Last weekend, our whole family headed over to the gulf to visit our grandparents. We celebrated Alayna's 23rd birthday, and Frankie's 1st! We spent Sunday night, and all day Monday with them. Monday morning, the boys and Daddy helped Bompa cut up and stack some firewood, and in the afternoon, most of us went to Yates Creek to cool off. We enjoyed spending that extended time with them while we're all still at home!

Frankie was fascinated with their little dog, Riley.

"Where'd he go?"

"I'd much rather be in here weight lifting=)"

Alayna almost stepped on this pygmy rattler!

The boys took care of it.

I thought this was a funny picture of the two "Michiganders" to be! Just in case y'all didn't already know, Evan is courting Joshua's older sister, Joanna! Pictures coming later=)

One of the few pictures of my mom on her wedding day...

Happy Birthday Alayna and Frankie! Mamaw and Farrah made their cakes=)

Bompa, Frankie, and Riley=)

Long time buddies.

Chess!

William lounging on the rail of the deck...yikes!

Bo's new pet! =) This moth was on the outside of their glass door, and Bo saw me taking a picture, so he stuck his head behind the moth from the inside. It looks like the moth is on his nose!

Hard work!

Sweet Emaline...

and dear little Francie.

I like this picture=)

Frank LOVED crawling  around on the sand, and into the water.

Duncan!

This picture is just hilarious... Frankie took the opportunity to sabotage Russell!

Cute little bros!

A great opportunity to get a photo of my parents... I praise God for them!

Ready to head back to Mamaw and Bompa's house, just a mile or so down the road.


"How excellent is thy lovingkindness, O God! Therefore the children of men put their trust under the shadow of thy wings."
Ps. 36:7

Joshua's Visit!

How time does fly (for some), and creep for others...=) Thus, a short(?) space of time since our vacation Joshua made his way down here for a week, to spend time with Farrah and the family. It was a blessing having him here, and we made some special memories. One of the family highlights for that week was going to Manatee Springs, and seeing 8 snakes! A few of the brave ones ventured out into the middle of the water, since the water moccasins were just along the edge. At least, unless they were crossing to the other side=/! It was a beautiful place though, and we enjoyed a hearty picnic after swimming. Also, Bompa and Mamaw made their way over from Perry for a quick visit. We had a wonderful day!

Joshua had no sooner walked in the door, when these excited siblings pounced on him, and held him captive=) At least it gave Farrah a chance to change into her matching western shirt! (She made them both). He wore his to the airport, but she didn't. So when they got home, I told her she should go change!

Joshua hadn't seen her in it yet, so he was delighted=)

As you can tell by their faces=) Or maybe it was just, that they had been separated for five minutes???

Then, they had to get their first picture matching!

By several photographers=)

Mamaw and Bompa visited! It was great to have them over while Joshua was here.

Cutting the amazing cheesecake they made earlier that day!

Somehow, I missed Mamaw in all the pics=(

Frankie is a part of most activities=)

"See Joshua's "train tracks"?"

6:00AM devotions

Headed to the Springs!

The welcoming committee wasn't very welcoming=/=/ YIKES!

Frankie wanted to get his hands on that thing so bad!

This was the smallest one we saw...

And this was the biggest!

Try and find the snake... It's about the size of the one in the last picture.

Thankfully, we were all out of the water when this one crossed.

Notice it was all guys who had the courage to get in there!

Frankie was content to swing=)

Back home, and these two were off wedding planning!

Planning the ceremony...=) Fun and special times!