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.