Weekend Update

The past two weekends have been full of all kinds of fun!

The weekend of the 12th was not only the first weekend of deer season (Unfortunately, we've got no meat in the freezer this time around.  You'll get it next time, honey!), but it was also Fresh Grounded Faith here in Springfield.  If you've not heard of it, Fresh Grounded Faith is a women's conference hosted by Jennifer Rothschild.  It's a fantastic Kingdom-focused event put on by area churches that partner together.  Jennifer goes all over for these events.  Anyhow, each event has special guests and this time around was Tim Hawkins (hilarious!), Abby Rike (Biggest Loser Season 8), and Michael O'Brien.

We're blessed to not only be Jennifer's hometown, but the church I go to is also her home church.  She and her husband were even the teacher's of one of the college department Sunday morning classes Daniel and I went to back in the day.  We're so thankful for them and their example of love and godliness!

My friend, Tanya, and I were Abby's (and her mom) hostess/driver for the weekend.  What fun!

(me with Abby and her mom, Billie)

L to R: me, Paula (our women's minister and fabulous lady), Paula (dear friend - we used to teach together in the youth department), and Tanya (a new fabulous friend and co-hostess for FGF)
So thankful for the multitude of godly women God has placed in my life!

Speaking of great women, my dear friend, Marilyn, came all the way from Van Buren to go to the conference and stay the night at my house.  So thankful for her and that she could make it up here!

Now for this past weekend.  It was filled with youth and more fun as we had our annual Engage Weekend (typically known as Disciple Now :)  ).  It was great to have a group of senior girls who "get it" and are seeking to honor and glorify the Lord.  Thanks, Lord, for the opportunity to serve you this way!

Here's to serving in the name of Jesus and having fun!

Have a safe and happy Thanksgiving, everyone!

Fall Fun

I'm still alive, friends.  :)  It's really not on purpose that I post once a month, I promise!

Last month Katie and I took Ky to one of our local pumpkin patches.  So fun!

Fun and family - that's what we're up to these days!

Kyler + Flint = Showstoppers!

A couple weeks ago we had the pleasure of spending the entire weekend going to PBR events here in Springfield with my family.  (For you non-country folk, PBR is Professional Bull Riding.  ;)  )  The grand finale - Kyler not only was the PBR Fan of the Night on the last night, but he even got to go out to the middle of the arena and dance Michael Jackson with Flint!!  Just watch the video and you'll get it.



Needless to say, I'm a proud aunt!!  And we were all hooping and hollering, of course.  And, he was on national TV!  PBR plays on a channel/station called Versus and they showed a clip of him dancing with Flint.  So fun!

Family Time in California

I've decided to not worry about being caught up on my blog anymore.  Last thing I need is another thing to add to my to do list.  So, the fact that these pictures are from nearly a month ago doesn't even bother me. :)

Just over a month ago Daniel received a call that his sweet Tia Mayra had passed away (his dad's sister).  She'd been battling cancer for quite some time.  She's a fighter and bypassed all those dates the doctors would give the family of her life expectancy.  But on August 20, she went home to be with the Lord.  It didn't take us long to decide we needed to be in California with the rest of Daniel's family for the memorial service so off we went to L.A. with Steven and Evelyn.  While we wished the circumstances for the visit were different, we were very thankful for the chance to spend time with his family.  We were also extremely thankful Daniel and Alvaro had had the chance to spend some time with Mayra earlier this year.  Without a doubt, God is good ALL THE TIME.

Here are lots of snapshots for you!

River Rats

Daniel and I went home (to Van Buren, of course) a few weekends ago to get our last taste of my beloved Current River for the summer.  Aaaah....relaxation at its best!

(We took some friends and fam from Springfield with us, too.  That's the unfamilar faces you see in the pics. :) )

I Present to You...

Mr. and Mrs. Josh Johnson!

That's right, we have a new addition to the family.  We're so thankful for the work God is doing in Katie and Josh's life and pray they always seek to honor and glorify Christ alone.  And for sweet Kyler, that he'll be in a home filled with love.  Congrats - we love you guys!

(The wedding was a private ceremony with immediate family and then there will be a big celebration reception with the rest of the friends and family next weekend.  I'll be sure to post those pics as well. :) )

Happy Birthday, Steven!

We went to Olive Garden last night with Daniel's family to celebrate Steven's 23rd birthday.  Lots of laughs were had by all!! :)

Happy Birthday, Steven!!  We love you!!

L to R: Daniel, me, Tia Mary, Tio George, Steven, and Abuela

(Spanish to English: tia = aunt, tio = uncle, abuela = grandma)

Evelyn took the photo and Keila was on her way. :)