Soakin' up the loooove! 

Handsome couple (Sorry about the lobotomy, John :) ) 

John and Holly 

Holly 

...and one in colour. 

Here is one of John and Holly's family. I was going for something a little different than your average family photo; trying to capture a little more personality. What do y'all think? 

Moose! 

Sam I Am 

Momma and Daughter 

3 of Harts - 4 if you count the baby! 

Dimples and dirt - After the ballgame 

Big Dreams He wanted to swing it like his daddy, but he could barely lift it. :) 

I to the hills will lift mine eyes... 

Lakeshore Explorer 

A tisket, a tasket, a flowergirlie basket 

Lovely Little Lady Feet 

Alea jacta est.

Ut sementem feceris ita metes.

Giggle of Girlies 

The beautiful Miss Abigail. Keep that shotgun loaded, John! 

Back of the dress and Auntie "Ta-ee" 

My happy girl 

Baby Doll - Many thanks to Auntie Jody who crocheted the sweet little dress, Auntie Kristie who sent the head band, and Mom Mom who made the bloomers. 

A bit of jabber

Ok, time to write something; my blog has become a photo album.

I was talking to Tam tonight and we got onto the subject of raising kids. Every day I'm reminded that my children are the biggest sanctifying influence in my life. Watching my son sin is like having somebody hold a mirror up to my face so I can see just how hideous I really am. If you're a parent or even just a people watcher, you know what I'm talking about. It's so difficult to be consistent and you can see their hypocrite radar blaring! I take comfort in knowing that the Lord is holy in all His ways, and righteous in all of His works. He's given these children to me to raise for His glory. I hope I'm up to the challenge.

Today was nuts. John H. came over to tear down the concrete steps (both front and back) in preparation for the new porch and deck. It was early morning. He brought a jack-hammer and his 4 kids. Add that to the mix of the usual Saturday scurrying and Sarah, Larry, Jen and the boys being over...need I say more? It goes without saying that a wild time was had by all. The weather was hot and humid and I noticed that the children were melting into sticky puddles of whinyness, so I rolled out the pool. Yes. 8 inches of breath-taking, scream inducing, fight fodder - frigid water. :) I was so proud that my boy didn't let anything loose in the pool! I'm sure everybody thought I was out there playing life-guard or referee, but I was actually there for one purpose. "Joshy do you need to go potty? Tell Momma when you have to go, okay? We never, NEVER, go in the water, right?

Anyway, we had fun and still managed to get everything done on time, so it was a good day. I'm off to bed now. Have a great Lord's Day my people!

Eye Spy - Micaiah 

Purple hearts 

Johnny Jump-ups 

The Lake