Finders Keepers Losers Weepers! =)

I guess when you live in a big family the

"Finders Keepers Losers Weepers"

rule applies to everything.

Even when something is IN your bed. =)

Tabitha came home one night to find this note on her bed...

Then walked into Hannah's bedroom to find this! =)

Cozy Winter Days

We enjoyed Fall for a few days, but it's starting to feel

a lot like winter! This makes the long cold winters

much more enjoyable! :-)

Deborah, we thought of you when Dad made our first fire this year. ~ Miss you!

Surprise Visit! =)

Mackenzie came from Florida for the week. Lydia had no clue until

Mackenzie came walking into her bedroom this morning.

She was very surprised! She is very excited to have her

here for the whole week! =)

Visiting Grandpa

Sunday we went to see Grandpa in Chelsea.

He is doing very well, but is looking forward to going home.

Thank you for all your prayers.

He gave us a tour ~ Naomi wanted to be the one to push him. =)

He wanted to show us where he sits for his meals. =)

Everyone enjoyed listening to Suzy play.

Anniversary Cake

Lydia decorated her first cake for Dad and Mom's Anniversary.

She did an awesome job! :-)

Naomi helped out by doing the dishes. It was a beautiful day!

The sun continued to shine even through the rain and hail.

Mom said the weather was a lot like today, 35 years ago.

35 Years!!

Happy Anniversary, Dad & Mom!!

35 years later...We love you!!The kids woke up and made breakfast for Dad & Mom -

A great way to start the day! :-)

Update On Grandpa

Please continue to pray for Grandpa. Thursday he was moved to Chelsea for rehabilitation.

Rebekah went to visit Grandpa and gave him a haircut.

She did a great job, and Grandpa looks great! :-)

Tabitha gave Grandpa a manicure. ;-)

Wind & Deborah

Wind & Breeze went to visit Deborah in Tennessee last week. She had a wonderful time with them and didn't want Wind to leave. ;-)

Flowers from Wind

Spending Time With Grandpa

We all went to the hospital today to visit Grandpa. Mom and Aunt Susan have been spending their days at the hospital with Dad and Rachel taking turns at times too. He had a mild stroke today which complicates things since he was scheduled for open heart surgery on Monday. Please continue to pray for him!

Mom, Aunt Susan & Grandpa

Grandpa's personal hairdresser

Fun At The Petting Farm!

We had a great time with Lloyd and Bethany in town!
We were able to do a lot together as a family.
We went to the petting farm on Monday. The kids loved it!

Carter loved the pumkins.

Joanna would not feed the animals out of her hand.They loved the baby pig.

The kids had fun on the hayride!

Carter loved throwing the hay!

Lloyd and Bethany enjoying the hayride.

Check out the 700 pound pig!
Carter was mad at Aunt Suzy. He wanted to swim with the ducks! =)
They had fun feeding the ducks.
We went to McDonalds after the farm for lunch.

Nathan did not like the shake!

Carter with his crazy hair! :)

Aunt Naomi & Joanna riding home in their "matching" carseats. =)

Family & Friends

After the Michigan football game on Saturday we had

family & friends over for a cook out. We had a great time!

Going for a walk with Aunt Jean.

Nathan & Daddy

Carter helping Uncle John & Uncle Jeremy with their lawn mowing business. =)

Carter & Joanna helping themselves to a few cheetos. =)

Mrs. Ingram & Rebekah

Bethany, Aunt Woody & Uncle Woody

Grandma & Nathan

Jeremy & Philip trying to teach themselves trumpet. =)

Nathan enjoying Aunt Suzy's music.

Nathan & Mommy

Carter watching football with Daddy.

Nathan fell asleep on Aunt Rebekah.

It was nice to have Brad in town for the football game!

We missed not having the whole family here!

Grandpa, Mom & Joanna

Aunt Rebekah reading a book to Joanna.

Grandpa & Nathan sleeping after a long day!