22nd Year!!!

Happy Birthday to my eldest!  He turned 22!!!  So difficult to believe that he is 22 already.  Such a big year for him.  He will be getting married in Summer 2019!!

Engaged!!!!

My eldest got engaged earlier in the week.  I am beyond excited for the next part of the journey he is on.

The Happy Couple - Photo cred:  Abby

She was just so excited - Photo cred:  Abby

Their love shines through here - Photo cred:  Abby

The ring - Photo cred:  Abby

Look at those elated faces

She just can't believe it happened.

My Youngest is 16!

Earlier in the month my youngest turned 16.  He is an amazing young man.  It is humbling to see how much he loves the Lord and wants to honor God in all he does.  Now don't get me wrong he is still a teenager at times.
This past year has been a challenge for him but he is rising up and I am just in awe at how he handles things.
Without further ado here are some photos of my young one.

Wishing him happy birthday with his favorite - Yardley Ice House

Since running has been difficult, he wanted a bike.

Out at PJ's Pancake house - another one of his favorites.

Being annoyed - I mean loved - by his older sister.

Teaching the 3rd-4th graders about The Great Commission

Fun time during Children's Church

July Highlights

Bird nest in our hanging plant on our front porch.

Leaving friend's house on the 4th

Brigantine Beach with Mike, Rose, and Teegan

Ocean City NJ boardwalk and famous Johnson's popcorn

Anniversary breakfast at Charcoal

This was my breakfast choice for 23 years of marriage.

The hubby

Nephew Kallen 7 months

Beach day at Belmar

Babysat some guinea pigs.  Yoshi is on top of hut and Ru is the one on the ground.  They were very interesting and the family was curious about them.  But they are NOT for me as they are pooping machines.  Cleaned the cage Every. Single. Day.

Got to see Abs ride on Admiral

Me and Tee waiting for dinner at OCNJ

Laughter

Laughter truly is good medicine.  Had some sad news this week.  My heart is heavy for a friend's family that is grieving the loss of their mother. 

Pain and sorrow are meant to be a part of our lives.  There is truly no way to escape these actions.  But God in His infinite wisdom and love grants us joy and laughter.

But today, God shined down on my family in the form of laughter from the next generation. So blessed and honored to be able to have a group over where they can enjoy themselves and feel very comfortable in our home.

18 Already!!

Celebrated my middle and her turning 18.

At Millee's

Waiting on the breakfast food.

Present time, present time open the present see what's inside.

Mini Vacation

I love to be able to get away as a family.  With the changing family status, that can be difficult to achieve.  

For 3 years now Abs and I have been wanted to go to Niagara Falls.  Last week, we got our chance.  

Here are some photos:

The view from the American side.  Next to the American Falls. Viewing Canada.

The Maid of the Mist boat.

ON the Maid of the Mist.

View of the Canadian Falls from the boat.

View of the Falls from our lunch spot.

I was actually able to straddle the line for 2 countries.  This is something that I have always wanted to do.

Falls at night.

Fireworks!!!

We stopped at Letchworth State Park on the way home.

Falls at Letchworth

Hiking around the park

Bill and Abs at the Upper Falls