....and then it was off to bed in our own private cottage in the woods...

........We stayed the night at Beth's parents house in the woods they had vacated for a trip of their own. Thanks Beth (and parents) for a most wonderful time!....until we meet (face to face) again....

Bill The Science Guy.....

This morning Bill The Science Guy was called on to make the point with kids that God has created some pretty AMAZING stuff. With some experiments.......

......and some prestidigitation.....the point was made........with some words of amazement from the man himself.....

........Pat's Dad!

In Answer To Heather.....

The other day Heather came to the house proposing a "Life Prolonging Workoout" plan she had designed just for me. She stayed and taught me proper techniques and worked out with me which was very motivating. It was simple and takes just 20 minutes.

It included modified pushups..........

.....running up and down steps......

.........and JUMPING JACKS......Something I haven't done since I coached! She sent a follow up email to check my progress....or lack thereof! Although I didn't "get right on it" I do intend to make it a part of my daily routine. Why? (she asks!!) I need to maintain a healthy lifestyle! (Not just lose weight). I am glad for her and all my kids who all walk the walk as well as get on their dad's case about his walk.....er.....I mean RUN!

They're Back....

That's right....Ive seen frogs in both ponds this week. Although these are shots from last year....I am anxious to get some fresh shots soon.

Adele's 10th Birthday

A party was thrown last night for Addy's first double digit birthday......

......she was crowned birthday queen.......

....the kitchen was abuzz..... Wes wrote this "poem" to his darling daughter I thought worthy of a post.........

The Pizza Meister At Work...

Wesley's speciality.....Homemade pizza....made in the madness and mahem of 12 girls in the kitchen....all talking at the same time.....louder and louder.....

........the pizza is ready......but the noise finally gets to him........

.........and order must be restored!

Willow Shares a Secret...

.......finally....all 12 girls retire to Grandpa's tent in the back yard for a good night's sleep......YEAH RIGHT!

Oh How Anxious We are To go To France in June and Pick Up Where We Left Off!!!

Off To Serve...

Our Marine Grandson-in-law is off to serve in Afganastan. I realized when we visited him last month how dedicated and committed he is to the cause of freedom. Join us in praying for our troops and especially for Nate....AND CHELSEY!

Oh Where...Oh Where Has Our Skybus Gone...??

......oh where oh where has it gone???

.......sadly missed.....