Gone Fishin'

This Sunday we went back by the pond and did some fishing.  When I saw how Abraham was dressed to go back there I grabbed my camera.  I'm so glad I did.  He went out there with this bent out of shape cowboy hat and his cowboy boots.  He was so cute.  Then when he sat down to put his feet in and fish I had to snap a few pictures.  He has become such a farm boy since being back.  It's great to see him loving the outside and not being afraid of things.  He is starting to really like fishing too.  He will cast himself and sit and watch his bobbber.  He caught a few little ones.

Slip and Slide Fun!

Abraham got a slip and slide for his birthday from Mooie and Poppie (Beau & Ramona).  Today was finally warm enough that we got it out.  He asked if I would go so I told him I would "once."  The water was freezing.  He went down quite a few times before he realized he was cold!  This will be a fun gift to use over and over this summer!

Thanks!

Well now that I know there are people out there reading my blog I will keep it up.  Thanks for responding everyone!  And just so you all know I read yours as well so keep them going.  Rob has begun his own blogspot so if you want to read "Rob's Thoughts" you can click on the link on the right.

This is a Test

I was just wondering if anyone really looks at this blog....  so if you do can you let me know.  I'm starting to feel like I talk to no one!  ;)

Turning 6!

Abraham turned 6 today!  We had a small party in the middle of the day for him since Rob had to work in the evening.  We are so blessed by our little guy.  Who is getting so big and is not very little anymore.  As I think about how we so wanted a child and have prayed and prayed for children I am so grateful that the Lord chose to give us Abraham - he is a miracle from above.

He got a tool belt with real tools from Grandma and Grandpa.

Don't Mess with Texas

For Memorial Day weekend we traveled to Texas with a short stop in Tulsa, Oklahoma on the way.  Teen Mania was having a reunion for alumni who served their internship while the ministry was still in Tulsa.  We stayed with our friends Heath and Alisa.  We had a great time reconnecting with some people we have not seen in years and getting to meet their spouses.  We spent about 36 hours in the car - it was well worth it.

On our way home we took a slight detour to go to Southern Indiana (Evansville) to see Rob's sister Lona.  Lona and her family live in Kazakhstan and they were leaving in a few days.  We were able to help with some last minute packing and cleaning.  It was good to have one last chance to see them before they leave.

At our friend Heath's house, he gave rides on the wagon

Us with Ron and Katie Luce

The reunion group

Dad in Town

As I said in my last post my Dad surprised us the other day by driving to IN. from North Carolina (after visiting my brother). In the picture above Abraham is showing the gift my Dad and Ginger bought him for his birthday.  It's a slip and slide with a blow up Shark head that you slide through.  It has been such a fun weekend having him here.    It makes me realize how much I would love having my family live closer to us.  He got to see Abraham play tee ball and Rob play his first softball game in 7 years.  We had a great weekend!  Thanks Dad!  Love you so much!