Brandon’s Birthday

Brandon turned 17....so many things to look forward to at his age!  It was a fun celebration with just family and some of his favorite things to eat.  Perfect in my book! 

 

Graduation Party for Michael and Benjamin

What a beautiful thing...to celebrate our sons high school graduation!  We are so proud of you both!  

We played games, had smores around the campfire, chatted with friends and ate lots of good food!  It was fun to see everyone pitch in to help us out too!

Because of Covid, we had calling hours where you could just drive by and wish them well!  They stood at the end  of the driveway and people honked the horn to celebrate too! 

          Sweet friends who did not fear, joined us for fun and fellowship!  It was so sweet!

 

 

 It was a fun time to see Camp friends, catch up and see what was new in each other's lives.

            I love when the big kids take time with the little ones.  They are heroes in my mind!

               Gaga ball is a favorite here at our house.  Our friends love it too.  Great competition!  

        It was a great celebration and we loved celebrating these two guys!  We are grateful to all of the folks who made the trip too!

River Day

What a beautiful day on the river with friends!  Every July, we schedule a Saturday and head out on the river for some rowing fun!

We paddle to a little island that is packed with lots of fun!  Swimming, a rope swing and a picnic lunch...it is great fun!

He is coming off the swing and it makes him look like he is flying!

              Dad catching a few zzzzz’s on the beach!

Sara looking great!

               I live watching them swing!  It is exciting!

   

                   Hello Jacob! He is up for adventure!

The rope swing...don’t you love the little ladder someone built for the younger kids!

                         Becca finding some treasures!

Joe is playing in the sand and resting a bit before we paddle back!

                        Eli coming up from his jump!

                        

                        Isn’t this an awesome photo?

Hello Kiara...paddling is not her favorite thing but she loves the

              Ben is looking a bit dry but not for long!

                    Can’t wait to return next July!

Change of Command

We were able to attend the Change of Command at Portsmouth Navy base with Aunt Cheryl and Uncle Dave.  While we had been to many in Darrell's Army days, this one was very different.  We were able to take a few of the kids with us.  We later had a dinner to celebrate too with family around. 

 

Summer Time

2020 was an odd year. We met up with the Winslow Family every Sunday after church at the park.  It was such great fellowship.  We played games, shared snacks and even sometimes had lunch together. 

                                                          The kids at the beach for a bit of fun!

                         Look who is playing the piano.  Hope she keeps it up!  Go Michaela!
 

Pool Time and Baby Snuggles

Pool time in the back yard with the grands!  It was hot and it was fun!  Everyone got in on the action!

 

 

 

 

 

 

The best part??  Gigi got some baby snuggles in with Lexi while the kid were in the pool!  How cool is that??

Jason’s Birthday

                         Celebrating Jason's birthday was great fun!  The kids sang their hearts out!