Swim party for Mason and Riley

Brad and Amy had a swim party for Mason and Riley 's birthday while Brooke and Garrett are in. Mason's birthday was July 21 and he was 12, and Riley's birthday is August 26 and he will be 16. The cousins have a great time together even if there is a big distance in age from the oldest to the youngest. It was a hot day, but the water was too cool for me! The kids never care, and had a blast. As you can see, some of the big kids got in , too. Greg had not planned it-- he got thrown in! ( and Joe) As well as Seth--it took 6 of them to get him in--he is an ox!
A good time by all--always when family gets together!

Jack and Donita and family

My cousins from California were in just overnight while they were vacationing in the east. We had such a great time catching up with them . Talking about old times and what's been going on in our lives of late. The whole family got together at Rick and Ginger's and it was so good to visit with Jack and Donita and the kids. The last time I saw them Jenny was just a baby. Praising the Lord for Jack. He was hit by a car last December (2007) while running, getting ready for a marathon in Hawaii, and at first they didn't think he would survive. The Lord had other plans!!It was good to see he is doing so well, and back to running again! Great family times!

Happy belated Birthday Mason

Mason turned 12 on July 21st!! These kids are just growing up way tooo fast! This is a picture from last year when 8 of them went to Ohio on vacation with us. It was taken at the Cincinnati Musuems at the old train terminal.

Mason will be in the 7th grade this year! Brad and Amy's baby---we used to "fly" him when he had colic, couldn't do that anymore!!We pray the Lord has big plan for him some day---

Love you Mason!!