MO trip part 1

Oh, how I treasured my time with my nephews and niece, they are just the best children and so much fun to be around. How I thank the Father for their lives. They look so adorable in these beach suits. We purchased these outfits for them during our trip to the coast this past May. Look at these cool guys.
Here's my lovely older sister, you wouldn't know it from this picture but she is actually great at changing tires (sort of), give her a holler if you need some help with a flat. My bubba's smart and tough...he flies helicopters. We are so proud of him.


Here is my wonderful sister in love...she is my example in so many ways, her love for the Father, as a wife, mother, friend...and she's beautiful!

Here is the sweet couple with our precious niece Nijiah. This was just a few days before the big day. They walked each moment with such peace and grace...truly remarkable people!

2 of my friends lived close to my parents so we were able to meet at one of Aikman and I favorite restaurants. It was so good to be with friends!

This is at our cousins wedding...a day full of His glory. What a fun time with the family.Here I am with the my great parents and sweet Nij. Have I mentioned that my parents are my heros! My heart overflows with gratitude to God for placing me in their care.




I love this picture, it just seems to capture their amazing personalities.

Oh, speaking of personality. Nij, is our precious niece. It was truly an answer to prayer that I was able to spend my time in the States with her. She is a gift from the Lord and brings more joy to all of our lives than we could ever imagine. I miss her so much!!
This is the bride to be and her wedding planner making some last minute phone calls.

Big Papa's visit...

We had a such a great time with Dad L's visit to our city. It is an incredible joy to be able to be with family. It's not Blue Bell, but it's still some good ice cream.Here he is at work...a presentation to about 30 teachers. They sure appreciated the information he shared, had fun with the games and laughed at his jokes. Well, at least we laughed they just seem to have a hard time understanding our American jokes.

Here we are at our favorite restaurant, that night the electricity happen to be off so it was a little warm, but we sure were impressed that they were able to keep it open and serve such yummy food.

The players gathered before the game for final instructions and to give thanks.

The football game sure drew a crowd of individuals trying to figure out this unique foreign game. One of the star players...the rumor is he will be drafted first round.
What a fabulous coach...he's still got it!

And another great coach...this town has never had such football talent.