A Day at Papa & Grammy's

Sunday after church we headed over to Papa and Grammy's house to celebrate Amy's and my birthday that were both in February, but because of everyone's busy schedules, we were not able to celebrate them until Sunday. Thankfully it was a beautiful day outside and the boys were able to get out and play. We had a great relaxing time with the family.

Ethan, Jake & Emma hanging out togetherBenjamin with his McQueenAll the boys...we need a little girl in the mix:)Papa giving the boys a ride with the lawn mower

Happy 4th Birthday Ethan!

Today is our nephew Ethan's 4th Birthday. Ethan is such a character who is full of life and will definentley make you laugh whenever you are around him. He is just like his older brother, Noah who loves quads and dirt bikes. Jesus loves you Ethan and so do we!! Happy Birthday!!

Surprise #2

Today was a very special day. We were able to surpise my Dad with his ordination today at their church. David and Chuck as elders of the church were able to ordain my Dad as a pastor. So he is officially Pastor Pat now...how exciting! They annointed him with oil and prayed over him. It was such a blessing to witness as we have grown up knowing our Dad's hearts desire and passion to be a pastor and now seeing the Lord's will unfold in his life. I know the Lord has annointed him to be a pastor and I know the Lord will use him greatly for His kingdom. I am so excited to see what the Lord is going to do in him and through him in this little town of Cave Junction, Oregon. Congratulations Dad(Pastor Pat)! We love you!!

David annointing my Dad with oil
Chuck and David praying over my Dad My Dad with his Certificate of Ordination The kids were really into it:)

Weekend Full of Surprises - Surprise #1

Friday we were all able to surprise my mom with Chris and Kristen coming to visit. My mom had no idea. Chris and Kristen were able to get a week off and wanted to come and surprise my mom. She was so blessed and excited to see them as you can tell in the pictures:) We are all so happy when they are able to visit us and we can all be together as a family. It was also fun seeing Kristen's little belly...she is all tiny belly and looks so cute pregnant!

This was my Mom's reaction when she saw Kristen get out of the car Kristen running and crying I know my Mom and Kristen won't be happy about this picture, but I thought it was pretty funny

Baby Girl!

While our computer was being fixed, we also found out what Chris and Kristen will be having...A BABY GIRL!! Yay! We are all so excited as the majority of our babies in our family have been boys. Gracie needed another girl in the family! Now I can start buying cute dresses and bows...this will be fun! Congratulations Chris and Kristen! We are praying for your precious baby girl and can't wait to meet her!

More Belated Birthdays!

Ok...so I am off the hook for another belated birthday blog. Our computer was gone for a week getting fixed. While it was away, we celebrated our nephew Noah's 10th birthday! The family all went out to dinner at a yummy Chinese restaurant here in town. Noah is such a sweet boy who loves Jesus and has a passion for riding dirt bikes and quads. He is a joy to be around and have as a nephew! Happy 10th Birthday Noah! We love you!!
Here is Noah on his 10th birthday, March 12thHere is Noah holding his cousin Benjamin as a newborn
Ok...and then I am in BIG trouble for this missed birthday! My sister-in-law, Amy's birthday was February 21st! I don't know how I missed blogging this one! I am so sorry Amy! You know I love ya! Amy is the best sister-in-law anyone could ask for:) She is a joy to be around and so much fun. I am so thankful to the Lord for bringing her into my life. She was my life saver as I moved up here with no friends three years ago. I am so thankful she has been here for me and not only is my sister-in-law, but has become one of my best friends! Happy Belated Birthday Amy! We love you!!

Happy Belated Birthday Caleb!

I am the worst aunt ever! I just remembered that I forgot to call my nephew Caleb yesterday for his 9th birthday! Then I remembered I forgot to do a special post on his birthday on my blog. I am trying to do a post on all my families birthdays...if I would remember them! Well, we did celebrate Caleb's birthday last Sunday with him and the family so it's not like I forgot his birthday...just the actual day yesterday, March 6th...I know, I am still the worst aunt ever!
Anyways, I'm so sorry Caleb! We love you so much and hope your birthday was a blessed one. I can't believe Caleb is already 9. He is such a character. He loves Jesus and that is evident in his life. He loves to have fun and be silly. He is a loving and caring brother and cousin. He was definentley born to live in Oregon. He loves the outdoors...knives, guns, hunting, fishing, hiking, and exploring. It has been a joy to watch him grow into the boy he is today. We love you Caleb!
HAPPY 9TH BIRTHDAY!! This is Caleb in my Dad's UPS uniform on the day of my Dad's retirement last June. Here is Caleb with Grace, Luke and Jake on Christmas with thier new robes that Nana made.