Papaw

gratitude

the visit we had with Papaw in February ~ Sloane

supportive friends, especially Kristy Richart who helps every time she sees a need ~ Relyn

family ~ Jeffrey

My Papaw died today at age 94.  I'm very sad.  This is the last photo I ever took of him. 

at the range

gratitude

 Daddy! ~ Sloane

Jeffrey, my love ~ Relyn

my girls ~ Jeffrey

Jeffrey's girls doing what he loves most...

Lauren's smile

gratitude

having my clarinet back ~ Sloane

a nice family dinner & a great Math Workshop book club ~ Relyn

to be home earlier than I expected ~ Jeffrey

from the recent Rice family photoshoot

Allie laughs

gratitude

the puppies ~ Sloane

a long walk with my family and the dogs ~ Relyn

good book talks ~ Jeffrey

from the recent Rice family photoshoot

my blue eyes

gratitude

small group has started back up ~ Sloane

a fun photoshoot tonight ~ Relyn

finding the books I needed to buy for my library ~ Jeffrey

Sloane at Easter, this year

Old Glory

gratitude

getting to be with Alex ~ Sloane

time to read two books and still spend lots of time with Jeffrey ~ Relyn

watching Chopped ~ Jeffrey

in Branson

Riding the Ducks

gratitude

being able to walk the puppies ~ Sloane

my wonderful student teacher ~ Relyn

a chance for us to have an hour and half to just talk, and laugh, and enjoy each other's company ~ Jeffrey

my student teacher on our field trip yesterday

cherry blossoms

gratitude

spending time with Ibu and Bapak ~ Sloane

being able to attend the Apollo 13 Reunion tonight ~ Relyn

seeing the Apollo astronauts ~ Jeffrey

@ Silver Dollar City

Easter haul

gratitude

Panera because bagles are amazing! ~ Sloane

time with Jeffrey tonight ~ Relyn

Thai chicken salad ~ Jeffrey

Sloane's Easter haul

a few favorite eggs

gratitude

puppies ~ Sloane

Jeffrey's home! ~ Relyn

an energizing, exciting conference ~ Jeffrey

Easter eggs.  I drew Ray Charles.  Sloane drew smiley dude.

sunflare selfie

gratitude

MAP is over ~ Sloane

dinner with Sloane ~ Relyn

thought-provoking sessions on research today at MASL ~ Jeffrey

I love this funky selfie Sloane took. 

Easter cyclamen

gratitude

doing nothing ~ Sloane

Jeffrey ~ Relyn

It didn't rain today. ~ Jeffrey

our impromptu Easter table

@ World Fest

gratitude

Dare2Share ~ Sloane

the adults who gave their time to take our youth group to a conference on sharing their faith ~ Relyn

Sloane's great experience at Dare2Share ~ Jeffrey

World Fest at Silver Dollar City

World Fest

gratitude

Bible Smugglers ~ Sloane

Sloane is having a great time at Dare2Share ~ Relyn

Sloane's Instagram post ~ Jeffrey

World Fest at Silver Dollar City

My Crazy Mom by Sloane Lawson

gratitude

sriracha ~ Sloane

a great dinner ~ Relyn

beautiful day ~ Jeffrey

Sloane took this one of my on Easter Sunday, 2015

hoop tricks

gratitude

MAP testing went well. ~ Sloane

a long walk with my love and a girl-date this early evening with Sloane ~ Relyn

good book talks ~ Jeffrey

a performer at World Fest at Silver Dollar City

Mom at Easter

gratitude

Abby's surgery went well. ~ Sloane

another great small group ~ Relyn

adaptable coworkers ~ Jeffrey

Mom, April 2015

My Loves

gratitude

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone ~ Sloane

a nice long walk with Jeffrey ~ Relyn

walking with Relyn ~ Jeffrey

Jeffrey and Sloane at Easter

Easter girl

gratitude

my knee is better - ish ~ Sloane

a nice walk this evening ~ Relyn

creative people that build tiny home ~ Jeffrey

Sloane at Easter, this year

pretty in coral

gratitude

Silver Dollar City ~ Sloane

a great day and delicious food ~ Relyn

time with my family ~ Jeffrey

Sloane at Easter, one year ago

with Momma

gratitude

not dying after running ~ Marisa
food ~ Julian
Silver Dollar City tomorrow ~ Avery
peaceful fellowship ~ Lucy
this evening with family ~ Arlen
the MAP assembly was fun ~ Sloane

miracle healing of my friend ~ Relyn

having all my family in the house ~ Jeffrey

Sloane and Relyn at Easter, two years ago

she's growing up

gratitude

having music back on my iPhone ~ Sloane

Sloane's terrific grade card! ~ Relyn

 walking and talking with my girls ~ Jeffrey

Sloane at Easter, three years ago

she got glasses

gratitude

a good youth group ~ Sloane

a productive day at school ~ Relyn

lamb, potatoes, gravy, and mustard green salad ~ Jeffrey

Sloane at Easter, four years ago

I'd say she loves her bunny.

gratitude

swimming, even when it's awful ~ Sloane

praying friends at small group ~ Relyn

getting to have a pleasant dinner with my girls today ~ Jeffrey

Sloane at Easter, five years ago

What's in that package?

gratitude

nail polish ~ Sloane

big Shutterfly coupons ~ Relyn
Scott Walker; becuase of him, I can do read-a-thons ~ Jeffrey

Sloane at Easter, six years ago

at Easter

gratitude

a great Easter ~ Sloane

Christ has risen.  He is risen indeed! ~ Relyn

time with Relyn's Dad ~ Jeffrey

Sloane at Easter, seven years ago

my Easter sweetheart

gratitude

dying eggs and Harry Potter movie marathons ~ Sloane

dying eggs and playing games with Sloane ~ Relyn

Relyn's folks are home safe ~ Jeffrey

Sloane at Easter, eight years ago

vintage Sloane

gratitude

hanging out with the cousins ~ Sloane

a marvelous evening celebrating Jesus Christ's sacrifice ~ Relyn

Lord's supper service with my brother and his family & for Lucy's unbelievable cooking ~ Jeffrey

Easter Sunday morning, nine years ago

wants a panda

gratitude

swimming ~ Sloane

God answers prayer. ~ Relyn

I got to exercise today. ~ Jeffrey

Translation: Once upon a time...

sunset tonight

gratitude

youth group ~ Sloane

time laughing with my family at Camille and Kennerly ~ Relyn

good book talks today ~ Jeffrey

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