from Paiger

THIS IS PAIGE. I ASKED JESUS IN MY HEART ON AUGUST 20 2006. I GOT SAVED THE DAY OF THE SUMMER PROGRAM. I GOT ON MY KNEES NEXT TO MOM'S BED WITH MOM. THAT NIGHT I SAID PSALM 117:1-2 WITH MY SISTER.

typed by Peyton

THIS IS PEYTON. TODAY I ASKED JESUS IN MY HEART! NOW I CAN PRAY FOR MY FAMILY. I LOVE MY FAMILY!

good morning, everyone. it is interesting how a sad day can be come joyous so quickly. all of us adults knew that Peyton was close to accepting Jesus as Savior. She was concerned for a special person in her lifem, and wanted to pray for him. We talked about Jesus hearing the prayers of a saved person, and she said, I'm ready. I have to pray for him. I know I have sinned and want Jesus to forgive me. We prayed the sinners prayer, then she jumped up and down like Peyton always does when she is thrilled and excited, and wanted to call her dad, her Poppa, her Grandad Steve and Nana. Also she called her Aunts Jamie and Brittany. This new creature in Christ and a brand new baby, Mia in the family will certainly show that our great God is watching out for us and knows what we need. I praise God for His many blessings and the bond that the Thornsbroughs and Reeses have, and we certainly need each other now. I continue to be amazed at the divine strength that has been given to my girl. She has so many friends and relatives that are praying for the situation. Thanks to all of you. GRAMMY

Meet Mia..A much needed blessing for the family

New Daddy (Uncle Brock to the rest of us)
holding Mia

Mia needed a little extra oxygen, so she is under the hood here

Mia's little foot!

 

This song has been running through my head...

How Can You Say No

Words and Music: Mickey Cates © 1981 Straightaway Music (ASCAP)

Lyrics:

Thorns on His head, spear in His side
Yet it was a heartache that made Him cry
He gave His life so you would understand
Is there any way you could say no to this Man?

If Christ Himself (standing here)
Were standing here (glory in His face)
Face full of glory and eyes full of tears (eyes, hold out His arms)
He'd hold out His arms with His nail-printed hands (nail scarred hands, how could you say no)
Is there any way you could say no to this Man?

Chorus:
How could you look in His tear-stained eyes
Knowing it's you He's thinking of?
Would you tell Him you're not ready to give Him your life?
Could you say you don't think you need His love?

Jesus is here with His arms open wide
You can see Him with your heart if you'll stop looking with your eyes
He's left it up to you, He's done all He can
Is there any way you could say no to this Man?

Repeat Chorus (with echoes) (x2)

Thorns on His head, your life is in His hands
Is there any way you could say no to this Man?

Oh, is there any way you could say no to this Man?

Scriptural Reference:

"And if the Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead is living in you, he who raised Christ from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies through his Spirit, who lives in you." Romans 8:11

For Mia, and for all of us....

Psalm 139:13-18 (New International Version)
Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 by International Bible Society



13 For you created my inmost being;
you knit me together in my mother's womb.

14 I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made;
your works are wonderful,
I know that full well.

15 My frame was not hidden from you
when I was made in the secret place.
When I was woven together in the depths of the earth,

16 your eyes saw my unformed body.
All the days ordained for me
were written in your book
before one of them came to be.

17 How precious to [a] me are your thoughts, O God!
How vast is the sum of them!

18 Were I to count them,
they would outnumber the grains of sand.
When I awake,
I am still with you.

Romans 8
Life Through the Spirit

1Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus,[a] 2because through Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit of life set me free from the law of sin and death. 3For what the law was powerless to do in that it was weakened by the sinful nature,[b] God did by sending his own Son in the likeness of sinful man to be a sin offering.[c] And so he condemned sin in sinful man,[d] 4in order that the righteous requirements of the law might be fully met in us, who do not live according to the sinful nature but according to the Spirit.
5Those who live according to the sinful nature have their minds set on what that nature desires; but those who live in accordance with the Spirit have their minds set on what the Spirit desires. 6The mind of sinful man[e] is death, but the mind controlled by the Spirit is life and peace; 7the sinful mind[f] is hostile to God. It does not submit to God's law, nor can it do so. 8Those controlled by the sinful nature cannot please God.
9You, however, are controlled not by the sinful nature but by the Spirit, if the Spirit of God lives in you. And if anyone does not have the Spirit of Christ, he does not belong to Christ. 10But if Christ is in you, your body is dead because of sin, yet your spirit is alive because of righteousness. 11And if the Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead is living in you, he who raised Christ from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies through his Spirit, who lives in you.
12Therefore, brothers, we have an obligation—but it is not to the sinful nature, to live according to it. 13For if you live according to the sinful nature, you will die; but if by the Spirit you put to death the misdeeds of the body, you will live, 14because those who are led by the Spirit of God are sons of God. 15For you did not receive a spirit that makes you a slave again to fear, but you received the Spirit of sonship.[g] And by him we cry, "Abba,[h] Father." 16The Spirit himself testifies with our spirit that we are God's children. 17Now if we are children, then we are heirs—heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ, if indeed we share in his sufferings in order that we may also share in his glory.
Future Glory

18I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us. 19The creation waits in eager expectation for the sons of God to be revealed. 20For the creation was subjected to frustration, not by its own choice, but by the will of the one who subjected it, in hope 21that[i] the creation itself will be liberated from its bondage to decay and brought into the glorious freedom of the children of God.
22We know that the whole creation has been groaning as in the pains of childbirth right up to the present time. 23Not only so, but we ourselves, who have the firstfruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly as we wait eagerly for our adoption as sons, the redemption of our bodies. 24For in this hope we were saved. But hope that is seen is no hope at all. Who hopes for what he already has? 25But if we hope for what we do not yet have, we wait for it patiently.
26In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groans that words cannot express. 27And he who searches our hearts knows the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for the saints in accordance with God's will.
More Than Conquerors

28And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him,[j] who[k] have been called according to his purpose. 29For those God foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the likeness of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brothers. 30And those he predestined, he also called; those he called, he also justified; those he justified, he also glorified.
31What, then, shall we say in response to this? If God is for us, who can be against us? 32He who did not spare his own Son, but gave him up for us all—how will he not also, along with him, graciously give us all things? 33Who will bring any charge against those whom God has chosen? It is God who justifies. 34Who is he that condemns? Christ Jesus, who died—more than that, who was raised to life—is at the right hand of God and is also interceding for us. 35Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall trouble or hardship or persecution or famine or nakedness or danger or sword? 36As it is written: "For your sake we face death all day long; we are considered as sheep to be slaughtered."[l] 37No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. 38For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons,[m] neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, 39neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.

Romans 8
Life Through the Spirit

1Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus,[a] 2because through Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit of life set me free from the law of sin and death. 3For what the law was powerless to do in that it was weakened by the sinful nature,[b] God did by sending his own Son in the likeness of sinful man to be a sin offering.[c] And so he condemned sin in sinful man,[d] 4in order that the righteous requirements of the law might be fully met in us, who do not live according to the sinful nature but according to the Spirit.
5Those who live according to the sinful nature have their minds set on what that nature desires; but those who live in accordance with the Spirit have their minds set on what the Spirit desires. 6The mind of sinful man[e] is death, but the mind controlled by the Spirit is life and peace; 7the sinful mind[f] is hostile to God. It does not submit to God's law, nor can it do so. 8Those controlled by the sinful nature cannot please God.
9You, however, are controlled not by the sinful nature but by the Spirit, if the Spirit of God lives in you. And if anyone does not have the Spirit of Christ, he does not belong to Christ. 10But if Christ is in you, your body is dead because of sin, yet your spirit is alive because of righteousness. 11And if the Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead is living in you, he who raised Christ from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies through his Spirit, who lives in you.
12Therefore, brothers, we have an obligation—but it is not to the sinful nature, to live according to it. 13For if you live according to the sinful nature, you will die; but if by the Spirit you put to death the misdeeds of the body, you will live, 14because those who are led by the Spirit of God are sons of God. 15For you did not receive a spirit that makes you a slave again to fear, but you received the Spirit of sonship.[g] And by him we cry, "Abba,[h] Father." 16The Spirit himself testifies with our spirit that we are God's children. 17Now if we are children, then we are heirs—heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ, if indeed we share in his sufferings in order that we may also share in his glory.
Future Glory

18I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us. 19The creation waits in eager expectation for the sons of God to be revealed. 20For the creation was subjected to frustration, not by its own choice, but by the will of the one who subjected it, in hope 21that[i] the creation itself will be liberated from its bondage to decay and brought into the glorious freedom of the children of God.
22We know that the whole creation has been groaning as in the pains of childbirth right up to the present time. 23Not only so, but we ourselves, who have the firstfruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly as we wait eagerly for our adoption as sons, the redemption of our bodies. 24For in this hope we were saved. But hope that is seen is no hope at all. Who hopes for what he already has? 25But if we hope for what we do not yet have, we wait for it patiently.
26In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groans that words cannot express. 27And he who searches our hearts knows the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for the saints in accordance with God's will.
More Than Conquerors

28And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him,[j] who[k] have been called according to his purpose. 29For those God foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the likeness of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brothers. 30And those he predestined, he also called; those he called, he also justified; those he justified, he also glorified.
31What, then, shall we say in response to this? If God is for us, who can be against us? 32He who did not spare his own Son, but gave him up for us all—how will he not also, along with him, graciously give us all things? 33Who will bring any charge against those whom God has chosen? It is God who justifies. 34Who is he that condemns? Christ Jesus, who died—more than that, who was raised to life—is at the right hand of God and is also interceding for us. 35Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall trouble or hardship or persecution or famine or nakedness or danger or sword? 36As it is written: "For your sake we face death all day long; we are considered as sheep to be slaughtered."[l] 37No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. 38For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons,[m] neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, 39neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.

It is All about Him..so therefore, not about me!

My friend Megan loaned me the book, "Lies Women Believe and the Truth that Sets Them Free." I started this book last night and have been very excited about what I am reading. I decided to read through it quickly, and then go back and use the chapters and their accompanying scripture during my devotions. The book states that we become in bondage to sin and that all sin can be linked back to a lie that we believed. We first listen to a lie, dwell on a lie, believe the lie, and then act on the lie. The book outlines 40 lies that woman, christian women, commonly believe. The book uses the Truth, as outlined in God's word, to move us from bondage to freedom. I quickly read over the lies we believe about God. And yes, I was guilty of several of them that I quickly recognized. I then skipped to the back to read about the truth. Twenty two of the truths are highlighted in the book. Numbers 18 and 19 stuck out to me in a flash. They were Personal holiness is more important than termporal happiness and God is more concerned about changing me and glorifying Himself than about solving my problems. Another Truth that I was instantly convicted with was number 22. It states that It's not about me; it's all about Him. The following verse spoke to me as did this phrase from Nancy Leigh DeMoss's book: "Before we can respond in a godly way to the circumstances of life, we must first settle this basic issue:What is my purpose in life? If our goal in life is to be happy or accepted or loved, then anything that threatens our well-being will be an enemy-an obstacle to fulfilling out objective. On the other hand, once we agree with God that we exist for His pleasure and His glory, we can accept whatever comes into our lives as part of His sovereign will and purpose."

Revelation 4:11 (New International Version)
Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 by International Bible Society
"You are worthy,

our Lord and God,

to receive glory and honor and power,

for you created all things,

and by your will they were created

and have their being."

It really is ALL ABOUT HIM!

For my friend(s) who are wondering...

OK, Char, here is what me and the girls are looking like today . (yes I let the choose their own clothes:)

me and my girls


their new power ranger costumes, what a couple of cuties. Coming soon, Halloween party pictures, next week.

 

One little boy..

Surely a woman who raised twins can handle one toddler boy. This is Isaiah. I am babysitting today. Don't tell his mom, but before she was out of the driveway, I was fishing a small toy out of his mouth! After that, all the doors have been kept closed and the older three kids have run around having a good time. Poor Isaiah wants to join in, but he can't be trusted not to ingest all the toys "not appropriate for kids under 3." For anyone wondering how they determined what was appropriate or not, they probably called Steph to ask her if Isaiah had ever eaten one or attempted to! He is a very sweet baby, He obediently opened his mouth wide when I asked him to. Oh, we are now off to take the girls to PE and then Elijah and Isaiah and I are going to brave Walmart!

 

Thankful to God for the beautiful fall colors

A few more pictures from Jamie's camera. I can take no credit for these pics, but I do enjoy them. She stopped by Forest Glen this week and took some pictures. These fall pictures are very peaceful to me.

 

Family Album

These are a few pictures that I lifted from my sister's memory card. They are some shots of my family over recent months.

Aunk Kelly and Jordan, arriving for her surprise 40th bday bash, I think she was pleased, don't you?

Elijah, Peyton and Paige at a Salt Fork football game. This game took place at the field at Jamaica High School. The kids are sitting where I once sat to watch the cheerleaders at home Jamaica football games. Third generation Reese kids sitting at this field to see a football game. Cousin Jordan, a Jamaica senior, was on the field.



Uncle John, Uncle Pat and my dad (they all call him Mick). This picture was taken at the Reese family 4th of July bash.



Steph and Isaiah. This was at Kelly's birthday party. What a sweet boy. (I may feel differently after babysitting tommorrow ;)

 

Desires of my Heart

Most days I ask God for strenght and help in my life. It seems sometimes, even when life is hopeless, and I have dwelled on my troubles, that God will say, " I told you yesterday with these verses, but since you asked, here is another passage to assure you." This is how I feel this morning. I asked God, and then I went to my blog to see the verses for the day. Psalm 37:4 immediately struck me, because this morning, I was begging God for the desire of my heart. So this passage reminds me the find my delight in the Lord, and trust him and commit my ways to Him.

Psalm 37:4-8 (New International Version)
Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 by International Bible Society
4 Delight yourself in the LORD

and he will give you the desires of your heart.
5 Commit your way to the LORD;

trust in him and he will do this:
6 He will make your righteousness shine like the dawn,

the justice of your cause like the noonday sun.
7 Be still before the LORD and wait patiently for him;

do not fret when men succeed in their ways,

when they carry out their wicked schemes.
8 Refrain from anger and turn from wrath;

do not fret—it leads only to evil.

Psalm 27

This morning in my devotions I was reminded from going back over an old devotion book that God is not surprised by any of our emotions or feelings. I again read Lamentations 3, which has been an ongoing source of comfort and strenght for me. So I decided to talk to the Lord about all I was feeling upon awakening this morning. Sometimes, even when circumstances are better, my own thoughts can defeat me. I didn't even ask God to change my thinking, I just told Him how I was feeling. So when I opened my blog this morning, I found Psalm 27:14 as my verse of the day. I was encouraged by it, so I read the whole Psalm. I am posting it here, very thankful for God's faithfulness, and how me meets my needs.

Psalm 27
Of David. 1 The LORD is my light and my salvation— whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life— of whom shall I be afraid?
2 When evil men advance against me to devour my flesh, [a] when my enemies and my foes attack me, they will stumble and fall.
3 Though an army besiege me, my heart will not fear; though war break out against me, even then will I be confident.
4 One thing I ask of the LORD, this is what I seek: that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to gaze upon the beauty of the LORD and to seek him in his temple.
5 For in the day of trouble he will keep me safe in his dwelling; he will hide me in the shelter of his tabernacle and set me high upon a rock.
6 Then my head will be exalted above the enemies who surround me; at his tabernacle will I sacrifice with shouts of joy; I will sing and make music to the LORD.
7 Hear my voice when I call, O LORD; be merciful to me and answer me.
8 My heart says of you, "Seek his [b] face!" Your face, LORD, I will seek.
9 Do not hide your face from me, do not turn your servant away in anger; you have been my helper. Do not reject me or forsake me, O God my Savior.
10 Though my father and mother forsake me, the LORD will receive me.
11 Teach me your way, O LORD; lead me in a straight path because of my oppressors.
12 Do not turn me over to the desire of my foes, for false witnesses rise up against me, breathing out violence.
13 I am still confident of this: I will see the goodness of the LORD in the land of the living.
14 Wait for the LORD; be strong and take heart and wait for the LORD.

Friendship

Today, my grandmother, Helen, lost her best friend . She was a few weeks shy of 90 years old, and she was a great lady. I have many happy memories of her and her husband when I was a child. My grandmother, who is also getting very close to 90, has had two long marriages. I am not sure how long she was married each time, but her best friend, whose name was also Helen , was there through both marriages, and lost spouses. Helen's husband passed away the same week that I graduated from high school, so she lived as a widow for the past 14 years. I was always amazed at her age,because she always looked and acted so young. She was very sharp in her mind, even the last time I saw her, about a month ago. I went to see her in the hospital, this woman who watched me grow. She was suffering, but she was concerned about the hardships she knew I was going through in my life. I had the chance to pray with her, and it was a precious moment that I am glad that I took the time for.

Helen was my grandmother's best friend for 76 years. My sister and I decided that her loss would probably as difficult for our grandmother as the losses of her husbands! When they were young wives and mothers, they lived down the road from each other. They went to the same church, and they raised their each only children like brother and sister.

Today, my mother took my grandmother to see Helen, whose son had reported that she was near death. She had been hanging on that way for several days. When my grandmother arrived, she took Helen's hand in hers. My mother reported to me that she died 5 minutes later, with my grandmother still holding her hand.

This is a story of friendship that totally gives me the shivers. I can only hope and pray that my relationships can be as full of love and devotion.

Recently, I was struck by a message I heard about friendship. It was the story of David and Jonathon in the Old Testement. First Samuel 18 tells how Jonathon, who was the son of Saul, became friends with David, and they had an "immediate bond of love" according to verse one of chapter 18. Jonathon loved and cared for David as a friend. He protected him from his own father. What a picture of love and loyalty.

Monday Night Football

We had Chad, Amanda and Olivia over to see the Bears play the Cardinals last night. Brad assured me that the Bears should win by 30 points. Olivia and Chad both showed up in Urlacher jerseys. (Olivia was adorable, wish I had a picture of her instead of the real deal.) All I can say is, that is is a good thing that Urlacher showed up for the game! Apparently the Bear's quarterback was having the worst game of his life. I try to keep my mouth shut, with my limited football knowledge, but I had one comment. "Why doesn't the Bear's offense just take a knee for three downs and then kick it so that defense can score again?" Anyway, it was a nailbitter of a game. And I have a happy husband today, since the Bears are now 6-0. It is good that a W is a W, if if they only win by 1 point!

weightlifting girl

I walking in a found Peyton lifting weights. SO much like her dad it is SCARY!

Rejoice, don't worry, think true thoughts..

Philippians 4:4-9

New International Version (NIV)
Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 by International Bible Society
4Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! 5Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. 6Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
8Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. 9Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you.

I read this passage this morning. This is nowhere near the first time I have read it, not even the first time in the past few weeks. But I needed to be reminded of what God expects of me, and what He promises.

Jeremiah 29:11-14a (New International Version)
New International Version (NIV)
Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 by International Bible Society
11 For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. 12 Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. 13 You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart. 14 I will be found by you," declares the LORD, "and will bring you back from captivity."

I am constantly amazed at how God gives me just the right verses at just the right time. Again, part of this passage was the verse of the day for my blog today. I can't say enough about how great it is to use http://Biblegateway.com. When I am fighting discouragement. Or when I am trying to give encouragement to another who is discouraged, these are great verses to use. Often, we see just verse 11, but verses 12-13 offer such great additional promises from the Lord. Not only does God have awesome plans for my future, but he will pray with me and listen to me if I call upon Him! And don't we all have something that we tend to be held captive to. God promises to bring us back from that captivity if we will seek Him. This is huge encouragement to continue to seek Him, during both times of adversity, or when storms begin to calm a bit.

Happy 40th birthday, Kelly!

When I was a little girl, my dad's two youngest sisters came to live with us. My dad's siblings (all 6 of them) and his parents are pictured below on his wedding day. I instantly had two extra big sisters. Since Kelly is only 8 years older than me ( making me far from 40), I have many memories of her growing up. Don't worry, Kel, I won't tell the knife story! I can remember getting to sleep with her, maybe on a trip or something. She had very long thick hair. I can remember that she would toss her head in her sleep, and I would get hit with all that hair. I pretended it annoyed me, but really I just liked being included, and I loved her hair. When she started her first job after high school, I can remember walking on her back and rubbing her feet. Currently, I am making sure my girls are good back walkers, and my husband is very grateful for my foot rubbing skills, especially since his last surgery! One of my few clear memories of when I was on a drug in the hospital to stop my labor was of Kelly. She came and was trying to help me eat. I am pretty sure I vomited jello all over! I am guessing she wouldn't let me eat jello in her presence to this day. Below are some old family shots that have Kelly in them. Kel, I hope you have a great 40th birthday. Thanks for all the love you have shown me, and my girls over the years. I still love you like an older sister.

Uncle Pat, Uncle John, Aunt Robin, Grandma & Grandpa, Dad, Aunt Ann
in front, Aunt Kelly and Aunt Katy

kelly, Katy, Uncle John, Uncle Pat, Aunt Robin, Dad, Aunt Ann

Kelly, Janelle,Uncle Mike and Jordan

Kelly, Dad and Susan

 

P&P's day with the Carder kids

Aleah, Paige, Peyton, Nik (on trampoline) and Zak

Paige, Aleah, Peyton, Zak, Nik, and Owen

At Curtis Orchard

I can't be sure, but I think they were arguing about something!

 

A day at the farm...

We headed to Megan's house to make applesauce. This has been an annual event for the past 4 years or so. This was the warmest year yet, so the kids enjoyed playing outside. We walked around the barn lot and saw chickens, a calf, and some pigs. As well as a couple of black labs. The kids collected eggs (a few actually made it back to the house), and enjoyed petting the calf.

Paige with the roosters

Caleb, Peyton, Neal, Elijah and Paige watching for the calf to come out of her stall

The pig likes kids too! Here Paige and Neal get up close with the calf and the pig

 

three generations farming

It was a beautiful day today, from start to finish. I headed up to the farm late this afternoon and dropped the kids off with their Nana. I headed to the field and rode to the elevator with Brad in the dump truck. In these pictures, three generations of Thornsbrough men finish up in this field for the night. The night sky was really something. I want to praise God for his creation in the sky, and in what the ground is capable of producing over the hot summer. It is also an honor to be part of this family that works together. I have been coming up to the farm to visit during harvest for the past 14 seasons, and I count it a priviledge.


Brad and his Granddad

Brad, his dad and Granddad

Brad climbing up into the combine

 

Apple picking..

We had such a fun day! Tommorrow is our yearly applesauce making day, and this year we decided to gather apples ourselves. Since Grammy is retired, she decided to go along for the picking. Thanks to my friend Linda from work, we were able to get the apples from her yard. Not pictured is Isaiah, who was snoozing in the shade in the car. What a beautiful warm fall day we had.

Grammy and Paige

Sandy and Steph (what a windy day)

Peyton, Elijah, Grammy, Paige and Steph

Elijah and Peyton

 

Baby Shower

Congratulations Brock and Amie! At long last, my brother and sister-in-law are going to welcome a new addition in a few weeks. Yesterday was a successful baby shower to welcome Mia Thornsbrough.


Marlene looks one as Uncle Brock hold Paige and Peyton while Aunt Amie opens baby presents

Nathan, who doesn't know that very soon, he won't be "the baby" any longer! What a cutie! At least he will still be the only boy.