'For I know the plans that I have for you', declares the Lord, 'plans for welfare and not for calamity to give you a future and a hope.'
Jeremiah 29:11

Graduation

• Big Brother
  
  Oops! Grinning in formation! This is one of my favorite pictures.
  
  
  
  Our American Soldier
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

  
  
  
  
  
  

  This was the first time we got a glimpse of them. They came out of the woods and surprised everyone.
  
  

Austin's graduation from Basic Training

I cannot begin to explain how awesome the graduation was! The excitement and pride that his father and I felt, the pride and joy on our only son's face! I was just in awe of the stories that he told and the happiness that I saw in his eyes.

We survived the birthday party. It was a lot of fun! We had a great group of girls here. But I have to say, if my sister-in-law had not been here, the t-shirt painting would not have gone so well. Here are some of our creations: