Uncle James

Summer childhood memories consist of this lake, this boat, and this man behind the wheel.  So thankful for the many hours he patiently pulled us around the lake, and then quietly sat and listened as we all chattered on the deck at dusk.  Sunburns, donuts, sore muscles, porch swings, lake water, Aunt Cuppie, and Uncle James define childhood on Lake Palo Pinto.  Uncle James with is gentle, quiet, patient, loving and adventurous spirit will be missed.  It's never easy losing loved ones.

 As you grow older, you cherish the icons of your childhood more and more.  Traveling to Mineral Wells for the service of our Uncle James made it feel like we just lived our childhood yesterday.

 The Baker Hotel

After the service, we went to our Great-Grandmother Grable's old home.  This is where my dad spent his childhood.  It is amazing that it still looks exactly the same.  Nothing has changed in 65 years.

 Lots of wonderful memories were shared today in Mineral Wells, TX.

Happy Birthday

Happy Birthday to Daddy!

We made him a yummy dinner and his favorite dessert to celebrate!

We love and are so thankful for him!!

This and That

China Team 1 was back together as we went to visit our friend Regan.  Her son had his third heart surgery, and rocked it!

 Beautiful "winter" days spent outside on the trails with remote control cars.

 One proud uncle as little Aiden caught the ball.

Happy Valentine's Day

 Beloved, let us love one another, for love is from God; and everyone who loves is born of God and knows God.

1 John 4:7

V-Day School Parties

The kids had a good time eating sweet treats, exchanging Valentine cards, and playing games!

Happy Birthday Blake

Happy 12th Birthday to Blake!!

We (the parents) aren't quite ready for this adventure into preteen/teenage years!  Luckily Blake is ready, and we couldn't be more proud of the young man he is growing into.  He is responsible, caring, respectful, witty, and thoughtful.

 We took him out to eat at Wing Stop and then home for cake.  He had a late basketball game and then his best friend Jaxson got to spend the night afterward.  The next morning they went to play at the Kid's Ninja Warrior gym in our town.  Daddy took them, so we didn't get any pictures.

Happy Birthday to Blake!

We are so proud of you!

Happy 5th Birthday

Happy 5th Birthday to Kaleb!

All Kaleb wanted for his birthday was a trip to Chuck E. Cheese.

 We were happy to take him to celebrate his 5th birthday! 

 We sang Happy Birthday,

 and then he blew out his 5 candles. 

Happy 5th Birthday to our funny, smart, and persistent K-cup!  We can't believe you are already 5!  We love you dearly and loved getting to celebrate this day with you!!

Lately

Barrett is really loving tennis lessons!  So glad he stepped out of his comfort zone and tried something new!

 Homework nights aren't our favorite, but these kids work so hard.  I'm so proud of them!

 Middle school transition night for parents.  Yikes!!!  We aren't ready for this, but Blake is!

6th grade worked hard on making roller-coasters as they learned about Newton's Laws of Motion.

Blake and his friend made, "The Electrifyer".  They had to label it to show all of the laws of motion.  Drop a marble in it and watch it go!  So fun!

 For writing class he had to write a persuasive essay about his coaster.

 We celebrated conquering 100 days of school!