Island Park vacation ~ Day 3

Island Park vacation ~ Day 2

Island Park vacation ~ Day 1

Tonight's rodeo

If I haven't mentioned it once or fifteen times, rodeos are kind of my favorite thing.
I just really, really love them. And we decided to go to one tonight. We invited
my parents to join us. My mom wasn't feeling well at the last minute, but my
dad came and I'm so grateful. And Jacob and the boys ended up not being
able to come, so we invited a few friends instead. It was a really fun night.

Grace and my dad. I will love this picture forever.

I might love that my dad owns cowboy boots. Because he was a real cowboy,
long before it was popular. I buy cowboy boots to attend rodeos. He has earned
his cowboy boots through hard work beyond what most of us could ever imagine.
Resulting in the most incredible, humble, genuine cowboy heart I have ever seen.

 Very few things matter to me as much as teaching my children gratitude
and respect for this country of ours. And seeing my baby girl with her hand
over her heart, when the flag entered the arena, had me all mushy inside.

 Annie and her darling friend, Camryn.

Ben and his awesome friend, Grant.

I told them to cheer as loud as possible. They happily complied.

My sweet Nate loved everything about it.

I just really adore this dad of mine.

But this girl could possibly rival me. She adores her granddad something fierce.

I'm so thankful for family, friends and a whole lot of fun.

PLS graduation

Jacob is home. After spending the week in Dallas and hanging out with these gentlemen.
You know, like most normal human beings do on a regular basis.

Poor Jacob Allen and his boring life.

Prayers for Brynn

My heart is so heavy. Many years ago, we had the blessing of living in Missouri for a couple of
years. While there, I made a friendship that still, to this day, means so much to me. Her children
were my kids' best friends and I will be forever grateful for that time. That sweetheart all the way
on the left has fought and is fighting a battle that is breaking my heart. All I can think about
right now is sweet Brynn and her family and especially her mom. My prayers are constant that
somehow the miracle all of us are looking for is the same one the Lord is willing to grant.