that happy smile

gratitude

Harry Potter ~ Sloane

giggling with Sloane this morning before we got up ~ Relyn

the work we got done on the house ~ Jeffrey

We've been working on the house so much this week that I haven't taken any pictures.  This is from a photo-shoot a few weeks ago. 

barn geometry

gratitude

cantering ~ Sloane

patient husband who goes with me to eight stores looking for a red t-shirt ~ Relyn

prophetic books of the Old Testament ~ Jeffrey

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the paint is still wet

gratitude

getting to ride today ~ Sloane

all our home spruce ups, but especially our "new" garage doors ~ Relyn

stable switch plates ~ Jeffrey

I am beyond delighted with all the work we have accomplished on our house this month.  The garage doors were a yucky, sun-faded boring beige. Blech!  Now they are a perfect match for our front door and shutters. YES!

gratitude

riding camp ~ Sloane

Sloane gets to attend riding camp this week. ~ Relyn

we got our internet service working ~ Jeffrey

This is Sloane when I dropped her off for her first morning of riding camp.

bunting, farmer style

gratitude

church ~ Sloane

a funny lunch with Mom and Dad ~ Relyn
a great sermon ~ Jeffrey

This is a fun version of bunting found at Mooneyham Junction.

Tracy's flowers

gratitude

 just being able to relax ~ Sloane

public libraries ~ Relyn

a peaceful day ~ Jeffrey

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girl luncheon centerpiece

gratitude

my puppies ~ Sloane

my team for this coming school year ~ Relyn

the space program ~ Jeffrey

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Sloane's haul

gratitude

back to school shopping and that it went well & I found the best shirt ever & my new pouf.  I love my pouf!  And I am thankful I got my cross back.  I have a lot of "thankful fors" today. ~ Sloane

a wonderful, wonderful back to school shopping day with Sloane & that we started working out our arms together tonight ~ Relyn

computers that work ~ Jeffrey

Sloane and I went back to school shopping today.  We had a fantastic time.  This is her haul. 

mom in a gillie suit

gratitude

 my youth group ~ Sloane

we found the key ~ Relyn

we found the key ~ Jeffrey

This is my parents dressed up for Camo Day at their church.  Aren't they great sports? 

cousins

gratitude

getting coached for softball ~ Sloane

lunch with girlfriends ~ Relyn

our first tomato from the garden ~ Jeffrey

more pictures from Sunday's photoshoot

beautiful Miya

gratitude

lap swim ~ Sloane

our room is completely repainted, our new ceiling fan is installed, and everything is beautiful and back in order ~ Relyn

our new ceiling fan ~ Jeffrey

an image from my photo-shoot last night

She's ready!

gratitude

nail polish ~ Sloane

a great photoshoot ~ Relyn

podcasts ~ Jeffrey

This is my 67 year old mom excited to start her first zipline adventure. 

no hands

gratitude

being able to take care of Charla's kitties and doggie ~ Sloane

we finally got the color right in the bedroom ~ Relyn

we got some painting done Sabbath night ~ Jeffrey

This is Sloane her first time riding a zipline.  She immediately let go.  That's my girl. 

Zip!

gratitude

ziplining and my puppies ~ Sloane

a nice long walk with Sloane and time playing with a kitten ~ Relyn

Relyn ~ Jeffrey

Sloane and Ibu went ziplining today.  Big fun. 

Sloane's kiss

gratitude

a good swim season ~ Sloane

redoing Morgan's classroom ~ Relyn

 fun with Sloane ~ Jeffrey

Clyde the raccoon gives Sloane a sweet kiss.

Queen Anne's lace

gratitude

getting to go to youth ~ Sloane

my new iPhone 5s ~ Relyn

new jeans ~ Jeffrey

another photo from our hike last Sabbath

I love old trucks.

gratitude

going to bed ~ Sloane

Sloane and Jeffrey's hard work and that we are at least half way finished with painting ~ Relyn

Sloane's hard work today ~ Jeffrey

We went to Mooneyham Junction for a great bluegrass concert last Saturday night. This pile of old trucks was out behind their barn under a tree. 

Sloane cuddles Clyde

gratitude

 getting our Drury ribbons ~ Sloane

Sloane had a great time at the swim party tonight. ~ Relyn

Monday morning Bible study at the Clever Cafe ~ Jeffrey

We sure are going to miss this little bundle of perfection.

Lauren's first kiss

gratitude

playing with Clyde ~ Lauren 
Clyde ~ Sloane

time with Kaye and Clyde ~ Relyn

Relyn reading to me ~ Jeffrey

Our friend, Kaye, rescued an orphaned raccoon and named him Clyde.  I took Sloane and Lauren to visit him today before he headed off to raccoon college to learn to live in the wild again. 

Be Still

gratitude

getting to be here ~ Lauren
ice cream ~ Sloane

our marvelous, wonderful, absolutely stupendous day ~ Relyn

the Mark Twain National Forest ~ Jeffrey

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backyard view

gratitude

going to the fair with Tara ~ Sloane

spending time with Jeffrey all day long ~ Relyn

Sleeping Freshman Never Lie by David Lubar ~ Jeffrey

You should see our dogs try to herd them - through the fence. 

Go Tiger Sharks!

gratitude

A great Drury meet & that Sloane has had several play dates this summer with school friends. ~ Relyn

Drury meet ~ Jeffrey

waiting for the Drury Championship Meet to begin

just playing

gratitude

Drury meet it tomorrow ~ Sloane

We are in town this year for the Drury meet. ~ Relyn

Band of Brothers ~ Jeffrey

I had fun using long exposures at the fireworks show. 

Tanner's eyes

gratitude

food growing in the garden ~ Sloane

zinnias from our garden ~ Relyn

our new fan ~ Jeffrey

Aren't his eyes gorgeous?

Tatum the cutiepie

gratitude

Yen Chins ~ Sloane

several recent photo-shoots ~ Relyn

I found my knife. ~ Jeffrey

another picture from a recent photo-shoot

a little athlete

gratitude

salad ~ Sloane

a restful Sabbath ~ Relyn

soldiers ~ Jeffrey

Isn't she adorable?

Uncle Sam

gratitude

Fourth of July ~ Sloane

America ~ Relyn

America ~ Jeffrey

Uncle Sam 

Abby

gratitude

my swim meet ~ Sloane

Sloane's great swim meet and a wonderful family photo-shoot ~ Relyn

Sloane's swim meet and how well she swam ~ Jeffrey

my favorite from a photo session last Sunday

Rylan's smile

gratitude

swim meet tomorrow ~ Sloane

my consultation today was great and the photos were a big hit ~ Relyn

a fantastic devotional time ~ Jeffrey

pretty Mason

gratitude

Alex's birthday party ~ Sloane

I love taking Sloane to morning swim practice. ~ Relyn

our library system ~ Jeffrey

a casual image from the same photo session