Saturday with friends

Last Saturday the Barkleys were here at Debbies to go through some of Alan's things. It was a beautiful day to be outside. Scott played baseball with the kids,  the ran around and had a fun time.

Art

A painting Amelia did at preschool ready to be hung somewhere in our house. And happy 2nd graders painting their ceramics.

Glorious day

Today was beautiful.  75 to 80 degrees, no wind, perfect. I had lunch of eggs with spinach grown in my cold frames and I sat on the front porch. The Kerns came by to play at the park then we had the first Popsicles of the season.

Sharp dressed man

Truman got this suit from grandma Ann for his birthday.  He was asking to wear his "dress" to church.  He meant vest.

Oceans

You call me out upon the waters
The great unknown where feet may fail
And there I find You in the mystery
In oceans deep
My faith will stand

And I will call upon Your name
And keep my eyes above the waves
When oceans rise
My soul will rest in Your embrace
For I am Yours and You are mine

Your grace abounds in deepest waters
Your sovereign hand
Will be my guide
Where feet may fail and fear surrounds me
You've never failed and You won't start now

So I will call upon Your name
And keep my eyes above the waves
When oceans rise
My soul will rest in Your embrace
For I am Yours and You are mine

Spirit lead me where my trust is without borders
Let me walk upon the waters
Wherever You would call me
Take me deeper than my feet could ever wander
And my faith will be made stronger
In the presence of my Savior

I will call upon Your Name
Keep my eyes above the waves
My soul will rest in Your embrace
I am Yours and You are mine

Ryan

Last Friday Chad and Ryan were in a car accident. Ryan died from his injuries on Saturday. He was 7, but if you talked to him, you would have thought he was 15. Their family moved here from Oregon about a year ago and we have gotten to know them through church and other get togethers. They helped last fall with grape harvest. The boys were such good helpers and Ryan was especially interested in the whole process. He said he wanted to plant grapes in the spring. Friday was his memorial service at the church. Considering, it was really nice with potluck dinner afterwards. Ryan loved potluck at church and his mom wanted to do that to remember him. The Sunday before he died we had a dinner at church. Kate, Luke and Ryan sat with Travis, Amelia, Truman and I and we got to hear all about the goings on at the ranch. Coyotes, guineas, snakes, cats, dogs, shooting, hunting, fishing, etc. They are such good kids and so grown up for their ages.

We have been so heartbroken over the loss of Ryan and heartbroken for their family. Growing up, we used to wonder why mom cried so easily it seemed, but Ashley and I were talking and now we get it. Being a mother is joy filled, wonderful, and heartbreaking. Thanks mom.

Truman is 3

Thursday was Truman's 3rd birthday.For a couple of months, he has said he wanted a spiderman cake. So, I  made spiderman cookies for daycare.

 

Saturday we had a triple birthday party for Truman, Saige and Sloan. We were able to get all the kids on the couch for a bit for a few pictures.

  Lunch...

 Presents:

 Ashley wanted to sing to each of the kids one at a time and bring them their cakes so they would each get their special moment. It was a great idea.

 We had a sleepover with almost all the cousins (we were just missing Lane.) The kids had alot of fun playing, eating, fighting. Ashley and I had a good time too. After the kids went to bed and Jaide was sleeping, we went out and sat in the hot tub for awhile. I must say that the weather was not so nice. Hopefully the last bit of winter is here and will be gone soon. It was 7 degrees out but the wind chill was -3. Once we got in the hot tub, it was nice. But the wind was cold on our faces and our hair was frozen.