Sunday, July 28, 2019

Peach Pickin'

We finally were able to schedule a picking day with Papa & Nana! It was almost the end of the growing season for peaches but we were able to get 50 lbs of delicious Albertas. 



It was fun to ride the ATV's back to the orchard



The pickins' were pretty slim but we found some deliciously ripe ones!


Ryan helps Ash load up our buckets and boxes




The girls are excited to purchase some candy in the little farm store!



We had a blessed day and were able to enjoy peach smoothies for many months to come! Thanks Nana & Papa! 

A Ladies Day at the Coast

Well truth be told we were delivering a stinky and obnoxious goat to her new owner! We decided to to take advantage of being so close to the ocean.. and decided to enjoy the gorgeous September sun at the beach! 





Best friends!

Adorable Grace




Sweet Ashley

The girls examine their shells and rocks

Darling Mandy

Precious Laura

2018 Shield of Faith Conference

Gracie, enjoying beach time

Sweet friends





Grant enjoying a nutritious snack!


Enjoying time with friend Chandra 


Ashley & Amanda

Ashley and Amanda enjoyed helping in the dining area



Sweet fellowship

Last day, saying goodbye




Sunday, September 23, 2018

Sisters' Camping Trip - Mt Jefferson Wilderness

Ashley & Amanda had a wonderful time camping with some of their most precious sisters. It was so fun to hear about their car mishaps, interesting encounters with other hikers, equipment failure and how God provided for all of it! They thoroughly enjoyed the encouraging conversations and exciting adventures. I am so blessed that our young ladies have such wonderful friends to share their lives with in this season. True friends are an amazing gift from God!


The car problems that caused the girls to have to stop and ask for help numerous times on their way up to the pass seemed to even themselves out by the time they reached their destination..


The next issue they faced was that Laura's hiking shoes which hadn't been used for a while- fell apart and the girls had to tape the soles back on!! Thankfully a park ranger set them up with adhesive!

Laura is amazing.. instead of complaining, she hiked all the way into their camping area with a full pack, miles and miles the next day on an extensive hike.. and back to the car again with taped on soles.. not complaining. 

The boys had teased our girls that they were bringing everything but the kitchen sink! All the girls had some pretty heavy packs to haul in 5 miles to their camping area..


And they're off!





They finally reached their destination and were able to set up their 2 man tent that Ryan had loaned them

A room with a view!

Everyone gets a much-needed back rub!



It ended up pretty chilly- and most of the girls had only brought a sweatshirt

Autumn-Grace and Ash fetch some water from the lake


Heading out toward three finger Jack

Laura & Amanda- Precious friends (and neighbors!!)














Morning breakfast and preparations to hike back to the vehicle



Precious sister time, sharing what the Lord is doing in their lives...

Priceless memories!

Ashley and her ground squirrel friend

Hiking back to the car



One last picnic together

Now about that dragging undercarriage.. anyone have twine?


There! that outta get 'em home!

Precious Sisters & Friends