Camping

So we've really gotten into it.
The whole camping thing.
My sister came in town for week.
She came camping/ paddle boarding with us.
Then last weekend, we thought we'd go for it
again. It seems to be the key to four kids on
the weekends. We are away from home, cleaning,
work, worries. We can actually play with our kids.
All the while they have freedom to
be kids.





A litte picnic


Slip n Sliding

Malibu Barbie and Spiderman

Mom trying to be cool and fun

Mom trying way to hard.
Got up with 7 fire ant bites on my arms.





Playing tug of war



College BU Girls Weekend

We went to Fredericksburg.
We ate good food.
Great Food!
here... http://navajogrill.com/

We took a wine tasting tour.
here... http://beckervineyards.com/

The rest of the time we shopped and
hung out at the house chatting and
playing games.
So fun being with old friends.

Playing Mom and Dad

"Hey guys what are you doing?"
Rowan- "Playing mom and dad." 

Nice Mom's got two beers
and a bottle of wine in her hands.

It's been a long day kids. 

Family Ranch

My family came in town last weekend.
I love them.

 



Easter Camping Trip

Easter Weekend we went to Speegleville to Camp.
It was so fun. More fun than I would have thought.
I didn't grow up camping, so this is still sorta new to me.
The kids loved it, and it got
me excited about future camping
trips. Here are some picture from our weekend.

A little dip in Lake Waco

at night biggie b and I would sit outside and talk. sweet times.

EASTER Morning

Our Cousins, Aunts, Uncle, Grandma, and Grampy came for a visit on Easter
Easter Lunch

Resolution(s)

Last year I stole my resolution from a friend.
Remember the year of the yes....
It goes something like this.

Yes to God. Yes to the promises of God. Yes to faith.
Yes to my kids more. Yes to my husband more.
Yes to serving others more.Yes to thinking less of myself!
Yes to choosing life with my thoughts, words, and actions.

I love that, and want/need to read it regularly.
Especially the yes to my kids.
Bella reminded me today that I never say yes. Sad.

So then I had the bright idea to have quarter goals.
However, after the first quarter I forgot.
The good news is I got the first quarter done!

So this year I've been thinking
about my New Years Resolutions.
And this year is going to the year of GRACE.
Grace to not have resolutions and expectations.
To live life everyday as it comes without looking too much ahead.
But really taking everyday as is comes.
Grace, Lord more of it!
So I can pass more of it onto my family and friends!
Desperate for it Lord. Grace
Teach me what it means.
Resting in Your sovereignty alone.
No more: what ifs.
No more: I'm not good enough.
No more: holding friends, husband, kids
myself to such high expectations.

But truly living this life the Lord had
given me to the fullest. Being comfortable in
my skin. And comfortable not getting it all done.

Trusting in the Lord.
This year I am going to learn
the true meaning of the
word grace
in my life.

Here's to 2012- Cheers.

High School Besties at the Ranch

A couple of weekends ago my highschool
best friends came to stay at the
ranch for the weekend. (we missed you jaclyn)

We had such a fun time with them. What sweet, sweet friendships.
Hard to believe we have been friends for 16 years.
We fed the cows and colored eggs.

Roasted Marshmallows

Birthday Twins. Jane and Terri

Sweet family!

The kiddos


Thankful that we have remained
so close throughout the years!

Who's Ready to Give Up the Bottle

you got two months left little sister and then nomas

Love That Hurts