A Surprise Visit from Alaska

Last week, we had visitors! 

My dear friend, Sharia, had arranged with my parents, to come for a surprise visit, along with her younger two sisters and youngest son. This is no small trip...for they live in Alaska! They flew in, and Rachael and I were so excited to see them when they arrived at our front door. I am so humbled by the sacrifice and thoughtfulness of their visit. It was a dream come true to be able to spend several days together.

What a special blessing to fellowship again in person!

Maryanna, Sarah, Rachael, and Lydia

During their stay, we went shopping for material to make matching skirts

Trying on stylish hats...

Sewing together provided time for many fun conversations and memories

After about eight hours of sewing together, the matching skirts were complete...

We had a tea party and celebrated Lydia's and Sharia's upcoming birthdays

We played several rounds of Capture the Flag together, to continue the tradition

The winning teams

Our time together ended all too soon...on the way to the airport, we played the "Who am I" sticker game

Thank you so much for your visit! Your friendship is a blessing.

"The LORD redeemeth the soul of his servants: 

and none of them that trust in him shall be desolate."
{Psalm 34:22}

~Sarah, for the

Visit with Grandparents

Last week, we enjoyed a visit with our grandparents from South Carolina

Touring the new farm 

Rachael swinging with Mama (and Puff, the cat) 

Jonathan appreciated Papa's help with working on his new Ford 8-N

Telling stories

Thank you for visiting! We enjoyed our time together.

"Remember the days of old,
consider the years of many generations:
ask thy father, and he will shew thee;
thy elders, and they will tell thee."

{Deuteronomy 32:7}

The Big Red Tractor

Nathan purchased an International Harvester 856 this fall!

Congratulations, Nathan!
Rachael made Nathan a delicious cake, topped off with the little "Farmer Nathan"
toy that Nathan played with as a little boy. He is now Farmer Nathan, all grown up! 

"Remember now thy Creator in the days of thy youth..."
{Ecclesiastes 12:1}