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09 May 2012

Triad Highland Games

4/28/2012 Mary, Nathan & Savannah playing some of the games.

There were lots of people dressed in the traditional Scottish outfits.

Nathan loved this set!

Not sure why they had the Viking helmets at the Scottish Highland Games but the kids enjoyed them!

There was a groupon for the Highland Games that made going to them super cheap. We decided to go because Mary LOVES bagpipe music and I really like it too- it was such a fun day- we’ll definitely go back next year!

We watched the mens games- they were trying to throw these poles and have them flip over- very cool!

Axe Throwing

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06 May 2012

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Pictures

4/14/2012- We had pictures taken by the wonderful Rebecca Keller!

Mary, 8 years old

Nathan, 7 years old

Savannah, 4 1/2 years old

Lyra, 2 years old

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28 Nov 2011

Romans 5:3-4

Two Good Bits That I have Been Marinating On

Romans 5:3-4 we also glory in tribulations, knowing that tribulation produces perseverance; and perseverance, character; and character, hope.

I’ve been thinking about this verse lately as it relates to parenting children, especially the difficult ones. So often I am frustrated by this child’s behavior & attitude when really, I should so grateful! Grateful that this sin isn’t hidden away where it is difficult to see and thus to root out. Grateful that we are able to work on these issues together- because this tribulation will result in perseverance & hope for BOTH of us! Isn’t that a wonderful thing?!?!

Psalm 123:3 Have mercy on us, O Lord, have mercy on us! for we are exceedingly filled with contempt.

When we discern that other people are not growing spiritually and allow that discernment to turn to criticism, we block our fellowship with God. God never gives us discernment so that we may criticize, but that we may intercede. -OC

I have been on the receiving end of such criticism, and oh, how it hurts. I pray that God will show me how and when to intercede and will not allow a spirit of condemnation, superiority and critical thinking to grow in my heart towards others.

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18 Oct 2011

Field Pictures

Back in the Spring we had pictures done by the wonderful Leslie of Leslie Williams Photography. It was Mary’s 7 year picture, Nathan’s 6 year and Lyra’s 1 year picture. Savvy was 3 1/2 years old. There was a snafu with the disc and then various things came up that kept Leslie & I from getting together. Well, I finally have the pictures that were taken in April and they are wonderful. Enjoy!

Mary, 7 years old

Nathan, 6 years old

Savannah, 3 1/2 years old

Lyra, 1 year

I had Leslie take a picture of Lyra’s chubs because who doesn’t love chubby baby legs???!?!

Blowing Dandelions

Tea Party in the Field

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25 May 2011

Family

We’ve had lots of company lately & several family dinners. Here are a few random pictures….

5/8/2011- My brother with Mary, Papa James, Nathan & Alec

5/25/2011- Savannah, Nathan, Uncle Ron, Aunt Alice holding Lyra, Mary. I just love having our extended family come & visit. Aunt Alice is my Dad’s first cousin. My Dad’s father, Samuel, and Alice’s father, Charlie, were brothers.

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26 Apr 2011

Company…

4/9/2011

The week of April 5-11, Uncle Bill Fairchild & Aunt Celeste came to visit. Uncle Bill is my father’s brother (we have lots of Bills in the family so I have to be clear which is which!). This is the third year they’ve come to visit & we had such a wonderful time. I hope that when I am in their position as the older generation, I can emulate their interactions with the younger generations. They are loving & affectionate with the children while still being firm. They don’t get bent out of shape or hold it against them when there is a discipline issue with a child. They constantly affirm & encourage us as parents- frequently complimenting us on our parenting. Their encouragement was so refreshing to us! When they left, we felt rejuvinated instead of worn out- what a wonderful testimony to their Godly influence on our lives!

Uncle Bill having a camp-out with the children on the living room floor.

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13 Apr 2011

An Oldie….

One of my all time favorite pictures from the archives-

Mary & Nathan (3 1/2 and 2 1/2 years old)- 9/29/2007

“Mama, he’s trying to kiss me!”

Oh my, how they have grown! Mary looks so little, so *young*… I can hardly believe it. Look at that smile on Nathan & his cute little pug nose. Don’t they look like they are having a grand time. 4 years later & they still love each other & play together constantly. I so want & pray & hope that they will maintain a close relationship as they grow into adulthood!

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07 Jan 2011

New Years Eve, 2010

My Brother came for a visit on New Years Eve!

I really, really enjoyed having my brother come for a visit- I can’t remember the last time I got to hang out with him without the entire family around. Not that there’s anything wrong with having everyone around but it’s more difficult to have a nice visit in a large group of people.

Mike, reading stories to the three big kids. (Roo was in bed already, sound asleep)

Nathan, showing off his battle axe & helmet. Doesn’t he look FIERCE?!!?!

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04 Jan 2011

Christmas Snow

For the first time in 80 years, it snowed on Christmas Day!!!

The next morning (12/26/10) Kip took the big kids out sledding at our neighbors hill & helped them to build a snowman. I stayed inside with sweet baby Roo, cozy by the fire.

Our back yard.

Snowman building in the front yard.

We were short on the traditional snowman decorating items so we used what we had on hand- olives for the eyes, celery for the nose, cookies for the mouth & buttons.