Family Photo

This picture was taken this summer and I thought it was great. My sister-in -law took it at White Lake. I always love a family picture. I will probably send this out in Christmas cards this year.

Tragedy!

We had a terrible thing happen in our family this weekend. Our dog Hinckely passed away. We were very sad and quite depressed about how it happened. However, we got another dog the very next day. How quickly a little puppy can wash away your cares and sadness. We loved Hinckley but we love our new dog Skipper also. It is amazing what parents will do to take away any pain from their children. Skipper helped.

Kimberly's Butterfly Impression

Kimberly loves to put things on her head. She decided to put her bathing suit on. She said "Look Mommy I'm a butterfly." How cute is that. She cracks me up with some of the things that she says.

Cardboard Box

Hannah took it to the extreme by sleeping in a cardboard box. She thought that it was quite comfortable. I had to throw the box out after a couple of days. What is it with kids and boxes?

WHITE LAKE VACATION

We had a great time at White Lake the week of the fourth.We got to water ski, jet ski, and go tubing all over White Lake. The girls had a blast. They got to spend quality time with their grandparents and cousins. I am grateful that we were able to have a fun family vacation. Melanie learned how to water ski. She's a natural. Hannah learned to kneeboard, what a pro. Caroline enjoyed tubing and hardly got thrown off. Kimberly just loved riding in the boat. Gregg and I were thrilled to see the joy on their faces. Thanks Brother Ginn for the wonderful memories made.

GOD'S LITTLE ACRE

Thank goodness that I had enough well water to bring the crop through the hot dry weather.

These are my field peas, snap beans and okra.

A good crop is a good omen that the Pack will have a winning season.

TUCKER LAKE

What a great time my family had at Tucker Lake. We had a cookout and celebrated my Dad's birthday. The kids had fun on the different rides. The waterslide was their favorite. My brothers and sister loved the trapeze. The weather was great also.

Kimberly did not like the sandy bottom of the lake.

Uncle Kirk shows off his muscles.