It's a new year and time to recommit to things we once did. Things we have always wanted to do and things we never thought we would do. It's a new year and a time for a "new you".
So this is my do-over moment. I have not kept up with the blog like I should have. I have many excuses for this - not much to report, too busy, can't find a good idea to write about. And the list could go on and on.
The best way to restart this is to first catch you up on what we have done in 2014. Most people think furlough is a vacation. Wrong! We have been so busy in 2014. We have logged almost 20,000 miles traveling to churches. We have made a trip to Japan for two weeks. We seen old friends and even made new friends. We have had some great family time, making memories. We have had some grouchy days in the van when everyone is needing some personal space. We have had a really busy year. God has protected us as we traveled. He has also blesses us beyond measure. He has provided for us in ways we could not have imagined!
Here are some pictures from the first half of 2014. Just family, friends and fun!!
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| Christmas 2013 |
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My parents were with us on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day 2013!!
It was so great to see them after two years! |
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| Rachal and my niece Meagan |
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My niece Sheralyn and her husband, Jeremy.
Noah, Eli, Meagan, Maylee, Sheralyn, Jeremy, Nate, Rachal, and Jonah |
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| Went to a Ladies Retreat with my Mom and her church. |
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| Me and my Mom |
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Mom and Rachal
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I was able to take a Japanese friend of mine to
have her first picture in the Texas Bluebonnets! |
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| Aunt Glenda and Nana (Mikes Mom) |
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| Rachal at the Mother Daughter Banquet |
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| Rachal and I on Mother's Day |
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| Rachal, Jonah and Eli playing in the water |
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Memorial Day with my sister and her family.
Phil is working hard at getting the food cooking! |
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| Mike |
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| Fire!! |
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| Noah's 16th birthday (ignore the mess) |
