Posts

William's a teenager!!!

Image
Never ceases to amaze me how fast time flies by.  I feel like I write that with every single birthday post.  We've officially got a teenager in the house!  William has grown and matured into such a great young man.  He's a quiet, calm, patient and loyal person who knows how to work hard and is proving quite the thinker/creator.   We rented a tiny home in Hope, ID for a fun get away over the weekend and then he later had Sawyer, Kale and Jacob over for an overnighter to celebrate.  Little Ember decided to run off from the truck the moment we let her out at the tiny house.  William was the first to run after her, through muddy streams and all, until we caught her and brought her back.  We then experienced our first time getting to step onto a frozen lake!  There were multiple people ice fishing which was something I'd never seen before! They've become quite good friends The way too large Dutch Bros drink that all birthday boys look forward to S...
Post a Comment
Read more

Calvin's schoolwork

Image
 Some things I like to tuck away in a picture for funnies sake later in life (o;  The boys are learning who the Lord is and what that means in their lives and I'm so grateful we can afford to send them to a school that reinforces those values.   The part about Calvin bossing his friends around at soccer just cracked me up. And then his description of how God has shown his power in his life when his Great Grandmalita died...I asked him about this one and he didn't really have a great explanation.  Interesting. So thankful he loves church
Post a Comment
Read more

Happy 18th Anniversary!

Image
 We're definitely not the same people we were in 2003, but it's God's intention that with time the heart grows deeper in love and understanding of one another.  I am blessed to have Curtis by my side and pray for many more years to come... The dinner pics are a new tradition the boys have started.  We often don't get to do something ON our anniversary just because of where it lands right around Christmas.  So, the boys set up a date after the fact where they create a menu and cook us a special candlelight dinner all on their own.  It's pretty special (o; I just love Cal's expression in this one Two men who will make amazing husband's someday
Post a Comment
Read more

Winter in Idaho and Christmas in Oregon

Image
 We are thankful that visiting family in OR isn't so far away that we can't make it in a day.  When we road trip to CA, it makes the Oregon trip seem so short! A few pics of the boys and their love of the snow as well as Gingerbread house making with Grandma Marsha for Christmas! They spent some time on this fort and I thought it was pretty cool! The hot tub is especially cozy when it's white out (o; We even got to see the Desseuix's while we were in town! These notes the boys left Grandma saying thank you for their gifts were worth a picture (o;
Post a Comment
Read more

Grandpa Terry's Baptism

Image
 This was a day in history that proves you should never give up praying for those who haven't accepted Jesus yet.  The Christian faith was never something that Curtis or Cory shared with their Dad all growing up and well into their adulthoods.  Curtis, a few years back, took Terry out to lunch and just expressed how he wished they shared a faith in Christ and how it was such a huge thing that separated their lives.   A few years ago, Cory and Lori had started a study with Cade to discuss baptism and his decision for Christ.  They thought to see if Terry and Loretta wanted to join them and to their surprise, they said yes.  For multiple years, they shared bible study and dinner every Thursday night and just recently, Terry made the decision to be baptized.  What an amazingly beautiful thing to witness.   So, we made our way down to Eugene just before Christmas to all be there to watch him confess Christ as Lord of his life and be baptized.  It...
Post a Comment
Read more

Thanksgiving in California!

Image
 Always, always, always a great time with family.   We are so blessed to have each other. Thankful doesn't even come close enough. We did a hike around San Diego to cross as many bridges as our legs could handle.   The kids did great! Cutest Thanksgiving turkey around! I'll never get tired of that Ru smile These boys have a special bond with Brenden because of how much time he spent at our house over a few summers while he was in high school We're crazy, but we still like to go to the beach when it's cold (o;   The things we do for our kids.
Post a Comment
Read more

The Legacy of a Grandma

Image
 If it weren't for the faith of this woman, where would our family be?  She'll be the first to say she made mistakes and regrets things.  But, I'm always quick to remind her that her faithfulness to God despite all of life's challenges, is blessing our family today.  She has left a legacy to her sons that will continue to give through generations.  We love you Grandma Marsha!
Post a Comment
Read more