Spring Break Blessings

It doesn't get any better than this...oldest niece Tasha with her two little guys out for a morning walk with their dog Toby. We get the benefit of watching them grow since they're living next door for a few months while their home is built. Oh joy!

State Champs 2009

Lady Lions...
How sweet it is~ Especially for beautiful girls--inside and out!

Cousin Brianne

Another teacher in the family. We're so proud of her. Auntie Deb and I spent Mid-Winter Break with her in Yakima and were so blessed to see her home; meet her students; and get to know her friends!

New friendships

BVE's Norwegian Exchange Family with my favorite Norwegian :)

Fun times!

Amy and Kids visit BVE for the Annual Carnival!

Hattie's 17th B-day Celebration!

Christmas Morning

Steve gets the quote of the year award, "In time, you realize that the small things were just that...small...and that the "big" things eventually become small as well. What really matters, is staying connected with the Lord--through His word."