how about some water

on a hot day?

That's what happens when your garden isn't level and you run the sprinkler for a long time.  :)

Kids seem to be able to find enjoyment out of even a few inches of water!

. . .

But whosoever drinketh of the water that I shall give him shall never thirst; but the water that I shall give him shall be in him a well of water springing up into everlastin life.

-John 4:14

little girls. . .

are so fun!

When Dad and Ethan are gone for the day, we always have fun girly days.

Elisa, "I love Ethan, but I like it when he goes with Dad."

Mom, "Why?"

Elisa, "Cuz, I can play with my babies more."

She always wants to eat at the "little table" (not really a table at all, but a footstool) when they are gone. She gets her little baby all set up in its high chair (an old dishwasher silverware basket). Then she arranges everything just so.

It is so much fun.

Ephesians 5:20. . .

. . .Giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ;

REALLY? Do I?

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156 - beatiful feet. . .Isaiah 52:7 & Romans 10:15

157 - BIG brown eyes

158 - new babies

159 - work worn hands

160 - armour. . .Ephesians 6:11

161 - messages from family in far away lands

162 - airplanes

163 - Pilgrim's Progress

164 - patience

165 - making memories with extended families

. . .

Anger, acted exhibited by me, causes someone else to sin.

baby love, puppy dog tails, & happy birthdays. . .

Ethan & Elisa love this boy!

They think that it would be SO fun to have a baby brother as sweet as him!

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While we were away for the weekend enjoying this boy and many other family members,

this happened to our dog. . .

Since it was the day before Ethan's 6th birthday, he thought it was a

PRETTY NEAT birthday present.

The only problem was that she growled constantly when any of us would get near to her or her babies. We were sad to not be able to get close to the pups, but glad that Samara was being such a good mommy.

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Since Ethan couldn't play with pups on his birthday, we did this. . .

Happy 6th!!!!

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Now today was the best of all! The pups are 3 days old now and Ethan finally convinced Samara to let him and Elisa do this. . .

As you can see, they are BOTH very well pleased and agree that it was worth the wait!

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A couple of comments from Ethan:

-I guess if I can't have a baby brother, at least I can have baby puppies.

-I hate holding those pups. (with much surprise I ask, "WHY?") He replied, "Cuz it makes me want to hold them all day!

Elisa as always is quite the mother! Holding, rocking, patting, singing, etc. I love to watch her being a GIRL!!!