Tuesday, August 29, 2023

Baby Shower-It’s a BOY!

Jess got news of her newest arrival and we celebrated with a shower to welcome a little boy.  It was fun shopping and seeing all of the fun things to be had.  Lots of adorable outfits to welcome him!




                                        Jess and Skyler who was set on helping her open gifts.

                                                   Amazing hot chocolate bombs for each guest.




                                               Conner's mom, Tracey enjoying the festivities.



                                            Lexi checking everything out for her new baby brother.



So thankful to celebrate the arrival of this new little one!  He will be a blessing to his mom and dad1
 

Thanksgiving

Our tradition of Thanksgiving with grandparents is always fun.  We celebrated with the Daneker's and Fitzeralds and then went to the Lowman's.  A busy week with visiting and a trip to Gettysburg.  We located all of the NH monuments after visiting the Visitor's center.  It was great fun for all of us. 


                                           Oma Fitzgerald preparing food in her kitchen.

                     Darrell and Oma Lowman helping out at their place...we had 2 thanksgivings!

Look at that beautiful long table!  Lots of cooks in the kitchen with Uncle Dan coordinating it all!


                                                                Opa working at his desk.


 

Ben’s Birthday

Happy Birthday Ben!  A few days late but still always the celebration.  It was fun to enjoy it all at Aunt Carolyn and Uncle Dan's place.

 

Eli’s Alert Graduation

Eli's graduation.  Always a special treat to be on the Alert Campus for a graduation.  Lots of thoughts running through our heads.  



Eli looks so handsome in his photo.  The order of service is below.  We were set to dine at a beautiful event.  It is all so special. 




                                                                         Our Alert Men


                                           It was so special when Darrell got up and prayed over Eli.









Unit 66 photos.  This unit graduation was small but they were bonded together which makes for lasting friendships.





 

Texas Bound

                                                                                      Joe

 

Our 4th trip to Texas this year!  Oh boy!  What a year it has been!  We needed a bit of a break for those who had made the trip to see their siblings advancements and graduations.  We had been in this museum years ago when we only had 2 kiddos.  It had moved, become smaller but the kids really enjoyed letting their hair down for some fun....that was suppose to be funny.  It should have read, letting their hair up!

                                These were taken during the electric demonstration.  It was so fun!


Sara was brave and climbed into a cardboard car with Devon at the wheel.  It actually moves but good thing it was locked in place.  So cool!

                                                                                      Jacob


              The kids dialing on a rotatory phone--they suddenly forgot their phone number!

We had a borrowed van- thanks to the Reynolds family!  Our van had broken down earlier in the year and was still not straightened out. 

                                                          Devon getting the nerve up to try



                                                                                    Kiara


                                                                                  Michael


                                                                                  Devon
 

Gabby’s Dedication

Jason and Michaela dedicated Gabby at their church.  They called all of us up to pray around her!  It was sweet and life for them has changed so much.  So thankful for their faith and leading for their sweet baby girl.  It is always fun to be together as a family. 



The Lion King moment when the pastor prayed over her.  We all wanted to break out in song but of course refrained.  So thankful for this sweet little one.