Kezzi's Wedding

Keziah and Aaron Haag- November 20th- we had a small wedding and potluck to celebrate Kezzi and Aaron's union. The food was plentiful and there was almost no stress in planning. We all had a good time and I think everything turned out well. Congratulations..Kezzi and Aaron!!
Hope played the keyboard..
Kezzi and Lisa before the wedding
Kenny and me at the wedding

Grandpa Lenz performed the ceremony at Double Springs Baptist
the growing Ector family..with two son-in-laws added Sarah decided her pet bunny would enjoy a fast adventure bus ride.
There is a favorite local second hand store that is only open one day a week..I call it the "Tuesday store" and anyone who knows me has to listen to my "find of the week". It has been so much fun for me to be able to save so much money while still finding quality brand name items for my large family. I have found mostly clothing but many household items including this four post bed frame ($75.00) and new comforter and pillow bedding group for $15.00 (new in Belk's packaging for $225.00)...and yes I am unashamedly the type of person who likes to brag about her deals...(I have lost all desire for social standing in this world..ha ha) I have purchased like- new shoes for the entire family, furniture, home-decor, wet-suits for fishing and surfing, baby furniture, kitchen items, toys, and many other odd items. I hate to shop at malls or any other trendy store when I can go to one place and have a blast..there is always something new every week since they continually have items dropped off. The prices are better than garage sales and the brands are more durable than Wal-Marts...so if any of you mom's want to stay home and still be able to supply your family with unique and stylish items ..give me a call for directions.

Pregnancy, Remodeling, and Upcoming Events

for some reason these two activities don't belong being done at the same time


Joe made us laugh by bringing Kenny "pickles" to sniff and eat.



Hope and Danika working in the office with the beautiful Japanese Maple at it's peak


The four boys in our Write Shop class. Don't they look motivated.

Sarah..my nature girl....after her mother's heart.

the view from the barn and garden.
Our puppy Lacy is part of the family now
Lily's new haircut in the brown kitchen


Life has been full of excitement lately and I don't think it's going to let up any in the next few months. I am very thankful for all the blessings in my life. There are so many.

I found out a few weeks ago that I am expecting my 8th baby. We were shocked and I cried a bit. I am pleased now...I just needed a little encouragement and boy did I receive it. Thank you everyone for all the wonderful things said. (my love language is definitely words -as long as they are genuine) I am due July 3rd which is a great time for a homeschooling mom. The kids have all had wonderful attitudes..comments like.."It's great"..."I wouldn't mind another baby"...have been soothing balm to my emotions.
Kezzi's wedding is this coming Friday. She will have a short ceremony and dinner at my mom's church. I will make sure we post a lot of pictures.
The office and shop will be moving out of my house in the days following. I have already been preparing by decluttering and painting. The office will be recarpeted and painted and made into a school room/play room. I will have my little den back and then we will begin on the mud room followed by the huge job of building walls out in the "shop" for the boys bedroom and rec room.
A few weeks into December we are planning a trip to Hawaii with Lisa and Ford. A layover in Phoenix will enable us to visit with many members of Kenny's family. I am so excited even though leaving Joe and Sarah that long may break my heart.
These are the events I am anticipating but in the middle of this I have been deeply saddened and concerned about the socialism that is permeating our country...by the indifference and lack of passion for Jesus in our people....by the reactions of my own emotions when I feel pressed....and I know there is a work to be done in me, in the church, in this country, and in this world... And it will be done...".I AM" IS AT WORK.....I am always excited about knowing that we have eternal purpose and hope...I want to be sharing this hope with others so that peace can enter their hearts.