Hours upon Hours

Meet Charlie. He is our new English Mastiff puppy. Just 3 months old and 30 pounds and quite the charmer. I won't go into details as to how the Cook family acquired him, but lets just say, "Suprise Mom!!!!!!" And Mom was surprised....

As I type, the dog is wrapped like a burrito in the backyard in a quilt, on top of the childrens pincnic table sleeping. While the kids play all sorts of imaginative games around him. Two more large sheets were just drug outside and I am axious to see what will come of it. He is a mellow boy, sometimes I almost wonder if he is alive. Then I lean towards him and listen. He's fine, he's snoring.

I am sure you never find your kids like this

Blueberry pickin'

My man with my very tired baby boy

A very thoughtful child, with a tinge of ornery

And of course this one is always fun!

Older pics

I have been going through some old pictures.
At Christmas time our friends the Westermeyers have an
annual hay ride through their neighborhood. I think I was 6 months
pregnant with Samuel here. Fun Fun Fun!

Just sitting here for a bit... thinking about what is important to me.

What really matters?

When all is quiet, and I am alone with God

Everything becomes as clear....

Heart's Cry

"When thou saidst,

Seek ye my face;

My heart said unto thee,

Thy face, LORD, will I seek."

Psalm 27:8

Trees....birds....mud....barefeet....sunshine.....smiles

My Big Blessings!

One more of the whole gang. We have been sick with whatever is going around. Benjamin has had a significant fever, so we are at home, reading books, playing Wii and card games today. Please pray for God's healing on Sam's right eye. He still has a clogged tear duct and we are supposed to take him to Spokane to have it cleared out. Not our first choice, though. :) Have a great week!