Sunday, April 26, 2015

Beautiful Fall trip to the Frio River


In October, we all stayed together in a large cabin on the Frio River. An autumn trip to the river has become a tradition. 

The cousins enjoyed  their time together.




This was the first River trip for Lorelei, Dahlia, and baby Rae.

It was also baby Ben's first time on the Frio River.


It was too cool for the babies to get wet in the river, but the older kids had fun jumping in.





The grown ups enjoyed watching the kids and  relaxing.


Jeremy had perfected the art of relaxation. 


The kids had their quiet moments inside the cabin while we had family devotional and prayer.

There's nothing like a roasting marshmallows, and telling Halloween ghost stories around a campfire.

It was quite a job packing up kids and food for several days, but well worth it for all the memories made. 

Wednesday, April 15, 2015

Halloween in Bemidji

I'm still trying to get caught up with events on the blog. The day after we had a pumpkin carving party at Lauren and Dan's place, Carl and I flew to Minnesota to meet our newest grand baby, Luke, who was born September 25


What a joy it was to hold 4 week old Luke  for the first time. 


It was so good being with Colby and Saige again!

Saige showed me her collection of stuffed animals.

Colby demonstrated his electric car driving skills.

We enjoyed jumping on the 
trampoline.

Just being around these grandchildren and seeing them dress up for Halloween was a treat.


They sure do love their baby brother.




Due to a minor complication, Courtney had to stay in the hospital for one night while we were there. This little nursing baby was a trooper and was so good and content with bottle feeding while his momma was away.

Everyone was happy when Momma got back home.


We headed out to the park to see the national Christmas tree, cut down in a Minnesota forest, and headed for Washington D.C..



It is hard saying "good bye to these little ones, knowing it will be a while before we see them again.

This little Luke is such a very sweet, good baby. What a blessing these new additions to the family are!