April 10, 2015 - Looking back "We are Nuts but we love each other".

Ran across this pic in search of another today. Love that in one of our darkest moments we all managed to find laughter.  We are all nuts but we love each other. 

April 3 - 2014 - Looking Back (Dad's Funeral)

A time in our lives that was so difficult but treasured at the same time. Love being part of a big family.

What a busy week filled with many tasks and so many emotions. The last of our crew left for home this morning leaving only Aunt Penny, who fly's out on Saturday. Amongst the tears we had a lot of laughs with our head count ranging from a minimum of 10 and a maximum of 27 (of course I was not able to take pics of the 27) Poor Ginny hasn't even woken up yet.

March 9 2017 Looking Back "Pondering"

March 9, 2017 at 6:02pm · 

This week has been an adjustment to say the least. A new work schedule, another working body in the family and overtime .... LOTS of overtime for both of us. There have been moments. Moments where Ginny swears the neighbours are moving because we fight too much! Today though, I can't help but just sit and watch ... and listen. Watch as our three teenagers chase each other around the house, watch as they do dishes together. Watch as they play games together. Listen to the sounds of their laughter, their teasing, their encouragement to each other. Watch as the oldest gets so excited about his new job that he treats the family to a case of pop, and tells me he will pay for my popcorn. Watch as the middle child floats from task to task, keeping everyone on schedule, and loving all of us. Watch how even in the midst of tears the youngest is learning to stop his anger, and call on Jesus to help him through. Watch ... as they face the struggles of alcohol, smoking, drugs, and pornography at school but still stay strong in what they believe. Today I take note of the good kids they are. The adults they are becoming. We have our moments. LOTS of moments but today I cherish the good ones.