The Ketchum Half of Vacation

Here are some pictures from our vacation with the Ketchums. The beach was so much fun with the little ones. They really enjoyed digging in the sand!

Matthew and his Mommy.
Clara Beth working hard.
Matthew washing his hands...they must remain as clean as possible.
Uncle Michael and Clara Beth
Uncle Michael and Matthew

End of the Year Field Trip

The last week of school, my teacher friend, "Mrs. McComas" and I took our classes to MSU for a day of "college" classes. They went to Art, Music, and Science classes as well as met Bully and my dog, TJ, and played on the Drill Field.

A few of my kids and I with Bully. (Thanks Adam Shields!)
The kids and TJ...He was AMAZINGLY calm with the kids hanging all over him.
Science class. The cars are activated by the sound of the kids' voices and clapping. Lots of fun!
Our "funny" class picture. I miss them!

10 Days in Heaven

After school let out in May, Michael and I were lucky enough to spend 10 days in Destin, FL! How lucky are we! We spent the first half with my family and the second half with his! We had so much fun! Here are a few pics from our time with my family. I have some from the Ketchum family, but they are on Michael's computer at home. Hopefully I will post them later, but I'm making no promises. :)

The coolest grandkids ever!

Aren't they sweet?!?

Nanny and Pa! (Nanny just had a knee replacement last Friday, so if you could remember her in your prayers we would appreciate it.)

We got to play on this thing all day one day. There is a blob on the other side. Stephen (for those of you who don't know him, he is my rather "big" brother) would catapult us all off of it into the water!
Rock Wall. YES! I made it to the top not once, but twice!
Nanny and Pa with their children and children in law.
Mom said if she knew that books would keep us so quiet and occupied, she would have brought them years ago. I read 2.5 books while at the beach!

JOB!!

I don't have a lot of time because Michael is rushing me. We are at the MSU library, but I wanted to let everyone know that Michael has accepted a job in Weatherford, TX which is just outside of Fort Worth. So everything is in place for the big move in July. We really feel like this is where God wants him to be working. We are very excited!