Matchell goodbye

Some of our best friends, Brian and Christine Matchell are going to Africa as missionaries to work at a missionary boarding school.

We are so excited for them to follow God's call on their life, but we will miss them so so much here.

We had one final friend get together before they left.

We love this group of friends!

 

We couldn't let Christine move to Africa without ever having done a pyramid together!!

 

And then our daughters made their own.

 

We couldn't get the men to join us...

 

Such sweet girls. Kylah gave Mikaiah a keychain that matches one she has so that they can look at them even when they are apart.

 

And these little two we found on the back step dressed in super hero clothes! So cute!

We are going to miss those Matchell's. We are so thankful for internet and phones so we can easily keep in touch.



Joey's birthday

My BABY boy is 10!!

Double digits. How is that even possible??

He is a pretty cool 10 year old though... :)

We celebrated his birthday with a pool party.

The group picture. We are thankful for such good friends and family in our life!

 

The kids seemed to have a blast. I think we basically had the whole pool to ourselves!

 

Joey was so sweet and told me everyone was going to think his cake came from a bakery. :)

 

Joey received many fun gifts and like usual had the best expressions when opening each one.

I love Norah's hands on his shoulders here.

He got to pick a few friends to actually stay in the hotel that night.
He and Jakin and Connor had a great time and even got to go swimming some more.

 

On his actual birthday day he opened presents at home.

 

I love the sibling thank you hug. :)

We love you Joey Bear, and we are so proud of you! We hope year 10 is just awesome!

Happy birthday to Joe!!

Happy birthday to my awesome husband today. Joe is such a servant leader for our family, and we all love him so much!

Joe took the day off work, and I took the afternoon off, so we went golfing as a family for his birthday. It was hot, but fun!

 

I sure do love this (hot) guy. :)

 

We had the Adair's and Matchell's over for dinner to celebrate Joe. Steak on the Green Egg was on the menu of course. :)

And fruit pizza for dessert!

I love this picture of Joe and Norah.

Happy Birthday Babe! We love you!