Texas trip

The kids and I are having a great trip "home".

We have been able too go to Jordan's high school graduation and party. The lake was so much fun! Dale and Meri both got to fish, she even baited the hook with worms! They both caught fish! We all swam in the lake, some of us got out once we saw good ole snakes! Yes, I said snakes!! The kids rode seados with Uncle Bob and Aunt Heather Belle, and the other big kids! Dale also learned the fine game of pool! He calls it "pitching balls" when he get one in! We have had a blast! We have gotten to hang out and play. Dale is learning how to tie the grape plants up, and Meri is "watching" the cats and one very special kitten! Mother and Daddy got the kids a swimming pool, it is a huge stock tank that they will later use for cattle, the kids love it and I'm loving the summer baths they take in the pool!

Tomorrow a dear friend and her family are coming over, I'm so excited to catch up! Later we are headed to Abilene to see some friends and then back to the farm! I'm looking forward to some sister time next week too!!

In the near future Stephen and I are going on an amazing trip. We are going on a cruise that will take us through the holy lands, specifically where Paul's ministry was. Stephen's father is very generously taking us! We are so excited! Many people are making this happen, from sweet friends watching our home....thanks Lizzie, Kathy and Paul, to parents and family keeping our kids! We are so blessed! Please pray for a great trip, safety for us and peace while we are away from the kids! I'm gonna miss them!