Making Memories

I know that I have said this on the blog before but it is worth repeating.. a best friend of mine back home always reminded me that 'these *are* the good old days!'. And she is so right! We are so blessed to be surrounded by such wonderful family and friends.

Ryan has fun milking the cow while Jake looks on. Ashley and Amanda figured it was about time the boys start learning to milk too!

Doesn't Mandy look like the quintessential milkmaid here?

Gracie Elizabeth

Grady, Ashley and Abe peer into the long awaited box

from Scroll Publishing. Thank you so much Hertzlers!

Jim occupies my girls while everyone else in the house scurries around

doing various tasks and chores. Gracie has been so much happier lately

but now Laura is the one who is being high maintenance.

The girls doing chores in the barn on a cold morning..

All bundled up! Yes, it has been chilly here.. down to 55 one night! :)

Jake has been such a blessing to have around. A very kind and helpful young man.

Little Miss thoughtful.. ( I wonder if she will ever walk??)

We are truly blessed around here. Hectic at times? Yes, especially having company amidst constant chaos. But I wouldn't trade these days for the world.