A Trip To Arkansas

We took a daytrip to Fort Smith Lake in Arkansas. Here's a picture of a sleepy Nathan with the lake in the background.







At the visitor's center were pioneer clothes that kids could dress in. I tried to get Nathan to model a coonskin cap but he wouldn't cooperate. He did like the fuzziness of it though.



Sergeant Major was a bit more cooperative. He caused quite a stir wearing this hat.



Hey! Dogs were pioneers too!

Freedom Isn't Free

Taking a moment to stop and remember all those who have fought and died throughout the years to establish this great country and to keep her safe. There is nothing I can say that would ever be enough. I will not forget you and I will try to raise my children to always remember and to appreciate that all our freedoms were paid for by the sacrifices of others.

Grieving With Hope

Steven Curtis Chapman is pictured here with his daughter Maria who was adopted from China. Maria was killed yesterday in a tragic accident.

We grieve with this family. We have loved them for years. It was at a SCC concert that we first heard about Chinese adoption and began to pursue a course which ultimately led us to Nathan. Many people in the Christian adoptive community are feeling the loss today.

A few years ago he wrote an amazing song, "With Hope" for a family who lost a young daughter in a car accident. I never imagined that he would experience the same tragedy. Please pray for the Chapman family!

This link is to the video "Cinderella" which Steven Curtis wrote for his two young daughters. http://www.stevencurtischapman.com/cinderella.htm

Nathan and the Puppies

Oh the simple joy of running unimpeded through the grass!



Well, this is not exactly unimpeded, but Nathan enjoys soaking up some puppy love for a while.






"Uh-Oh...too much love!"




Liberty was upset with Roman for making Nathan cry. She "scolded" him by knocking him down and growling at him until he wasn't sure if he should move for a while.








It's safer up here on the swing! All is well!

Playing With Puppies!

Sending Daddy Off To Work

Nathan is not meant to be awake when Ron leaves for work at night. He should have been in bed for an hour but, like everything else around here, his bedtime has been out of sync lately. He doesn't even look tired. No, this is the face of a boy who knows he is getting away with something.




I love these pictures of my guys. Daddy didn't even mind that Nathan was getting wet slobbery fingerprints all over his shiny badge and nametag. It's nice to have your little boy in footy-pajamas see you off to work once in a while.