Saturday, April 5, 2025

This and that

Winter has gone by quickly.  Spring is here.  And for Florida, that means it feels like summer!  We've been enjoying ourselves around here, that's for sure!!

Azariah is quickly growing and is such a happy baby.  His cute chubby cheeks get me every time!


Our FBI (Faith Bible Institue) classes are in full swing!  We are on semester 3.


Silas said that for Valentines Day he wanted to give the three most important girls in his life some of their favorites.  He was so thoughtful and we loved it!




Patrick always showers me with love on Valentines Day.  I love that he also remembers our girls, too.

Tonto and Humpty are becoming friends.  Or maybe I should say Tonto tolerates Humpty.

So many adorable baby goats born this spring!!


Callie and I had a fun day out together.  Can you tell whose lunch is whose?  hint hint...I don't like sushi.




Silas took me out for lunch just the two of us.  I love McDonalds!

Our church bus was lettered.  Doesn't it look great!  God just keeps providing!

I love opening our home for fellowship.  This time it was for a men's fellowship.

Like I said, time is flying.  And we are enjoying our time together!!
 

Wednesday, April 2, 2025

Why I am so behind


 I am so behind in posting!  There are many things on my heart that I want to share.  And some have asked for a health update and to post on living with MG.  I want to get to that!  But this spring Storybook Farms has taken off!  We have found what we love to do and it's taking time getting used to a routine.  But, I think we are starting to get a good rhythm going and I will be posting back on schedule again soon.  So I thought I would share a quick pic of what I've been doing the past few months.  So many great memories made.  Time doing things with family is precious. 

Wednesday, March 26, 2025

It's fun being an Eagle!

When I first married Patrick, I knew I would be a Philadelphia Eagles fan, too!  It's been fun!

Especially when we're in the Superbowl!!


Preparing fun snacks is one of my favorites.  This time it was goat cheese!  Yum!


And, of course, Philly Cheesesteaks!!





We always catch the game at half-time.  The Lord is our priority, so we wouldn't miss church for football.  But after church we invite friends over and feast on junk food and watch the 2nd half of the game.  And with such an amazing Sunday night service at VSIBC, we aren't missing out at all!!  


And it's always even more fun when we win!  Which we did!  

 

Monday, March 17, 2025

Bunny Business

I'm so proud of my boys!  It was a little over a year ago they decided to start their bunny business.  At first there were a few hiccups.  As they were learning the care of rabbits, they learned a lot.  Then, they began researching the specific breed of Holland Lop.  They knew what to look for, and what they liked.

 

Then they began learning the marketing behind having a rabbit busines.  It's been a good bit of work for them!


But they've been steadily watching their little business grow!


We've seen quite a few bunnies born on Storybook Farms!




And we've added quite a few along the way, too!


Micah has the male rabbits.  And Silas owns the females.  They've worked out a system of how to pay to care for them and how they split the profits.  We've had a lot of discussions on how to make things the fairest as possible, have a business sense, but still be brothers working together.  I'm so thankful for what they've been able to learn!





Somehow every once in a while these outdoor bunnies make their way inside. :o)  







 
I'm really enjoying these times with my boys.  They are growing up.  And too fast, of course.  I wish I could make time stand still.  But, that's just not what is possible.  So for now, I want to soak in all these moments, enjoy them, and praise the Lord for His goodness!

Wednesday, March 12, 2025

He's an Owl!

I know I've mentioned it before, but we really do have the best church family.  VSIBC is so good to us, we are sooo blessed!

At our church, the 50 and above group is called the OWLS.  Older Wiser Loving Saints.  I love it!

So for Patrick's birthday he officially graduated to the Owls.  And since I am married to an owl, that means I get to go to the activities too!  

For the first activity they decided to surprise him for his birthday.



It was so thoughtful.  We laughed and had so much fun!  They are a great group for sure!!




They had everyone bring wedding photos and we had to guess who was who.  That was fun, but not as easy as we thought!



 Being married to this guy is the best.  And I have to say, 50 looks really good on him!