Alert Cadet

Darrell and the boys are official Alert Cadets! Lots of work to include Bible memory, service projects and physical training were all part of this first phase...now the real work has begun! They are so excited and are looking sharp in their new uniforms!!

Spring Like Weather

Today we had spring like weather here and I took the kids out to swings...check out the smiles despite the snow!

Rooting shooting time!

This past weekend Darrell's sister Suzy came to let him try her pistols. They headed up to the neighbors to use their range to shoot off 300 rounds. Jess joined them. About 1/2 way through, Jess called to say she was heading down to babysit so I could head up and give it a whirl. I was less than excited but my hubby was really wanting me to do this so I tried.

My first shot was not so accurate and actually made me feel out of control with the gun. That did not sit okay in my brain as I know what can happen with a stray bullet. I handed the gun to Darrell and walked away to collect myself. Which I did after a few minutes and came back to fire 12 more shots all which hit the paper target and 11 hit on the black....that was enough for me then and I headed back home to kiddos while they finished shooting.

Darrell really enjoyed his time with his little sister...check out the pictures!

Happy Birthday Devon!

Today is our sweet little man's 2nd birthday! We are so blessed to have such a sweet little guy like him in our family!!

Happy Birthday Devon!!

We Have A New Teenager!

Today, we have a new teenager at our house....Jason turned 13! He is sooo excited to be a teen! We love you Jason!

Out the Backdoor!

A few pictures out the back door! We are so blessed to live here...the kids said its our own Narnia out there his morning:) ...at least in looks.

Afternoon Tea

The girls in out family were suppose to join the women in our church for a Ladies Tea this afternoon. I say we're because we ended up staying home because Darrell was sick through out the night.

We had prepared for our shared meal and tea last night so decided to have a family tea this afternoon with everyone! We set the table, got out the tea cups, made scones...yum! We also had dip and pretzel crackers, chocolate cake and truffles. It was super sweet and fun. Everyone got dressed up and were excited to come together where we shared some different 'tea' memories. It was lots of fun...and the good news? Darrell is feeling better!