A Picnic With the Grands!

A few weekends ago, while our guys were at their father-son retreat, we girls packed a lunch and headed out to our beautiful field for a picnic. We had five of the precious nieces and nephews; which made it all the more exciting! We had a delightful time of yummy sandwiches and hand spun ice cream! We did have to call an and to the fun when the poor kiddos began to fall apart...nap time was in order! :)

We're so thankful for our beautiful view of the Lord's creation!

Noah boy enjoying "some" chips

Everyone thoroughly enjoyed the ice cream!..

Even though it has nothing to do with our picnic, I had to include this picture of our precious Philip!

We've been staying extremely busy the past few weeks with the garden, and we're so excited to see it coming together beautifully! I can't wait to post pictures- we're so proud! One of the newest endeavors we've taken on is doing the Maker's Diet 40 day experience as a family. When daddy suggested we all do it together, we jumped at the opportunity- excited to see every ones health improve. It's been two weeks now and we're heading into phase two. Who would have ever thought we'd all be rejoicing over increasing our daily portions of almond butter/honey cookies?!

We're so looking forward to this next week; one of the highlights being a visit from Christie and her little ones. Although we don't like for Christie and Isaac to have to be separated- we do enjoy visiting with our dear Christie while he's out of town!

I hope you are all blessed and well! I really appreciate your comments and emails of encouragement- despite how "out-of-touch" I can many times seem.

God bless you all!

"Let your work be shown to your servants, and your
glorious power to their children. Let the favor of the Lord our God be upon
us, and establish the work of our hands upon us; yes, establish the
work of our hands!"

Psalm 90:16-17