Happy Anniversary, Mom and Dad!

Carl and Helyn

September 4, 1955

52 Years and Counting!!

They'll always be my baby girls...!

Sweetie Pies!

Maggie and Katherine

Back to School!

August 20, 2007

First Day of School

Joseph is a Senior, Sam is in 7th grade,
Katherine is in 5th grade, Aimee is in 3rd grade,

Daniel is in 1st grade, and Maggie is in Kindergarten!

I can't quite make out the face, but I think I know this guy!

He's All Yours, Renee!

Precious People

Nama and Pops... I truly look forward to the day when we can see each other again! What a day of celebration that will be. You have impacted my life in a way that no others have, and I am so grateful to you both. I know that your prayers for me continue to be answered, even to this day, as He is so faithful. Not a day goes by that I don't think of the many times you have lifted me and my needs before His gracious throne.... I wouldn't be who I am today if it were not for you, your prayers, and His faithfulness. I treasure you both, my sweet Nama and Pops.

.... With love, Carol

Look at those SHOES!

Colleen's Boyfriend

Colleen, now I understand where your affinity for GREEN comes from!

Katherine, The Birthday Girl!

Happy Birthday,

KATHERINE LAURA!

Sweetest, most precious baby there ever was!

Happiest day of my life, I'd say!

My beautiful baby girl... I'll cherish you forever.

Love you, Mom

Some Bunny's Back!

Willkommen Home, Dearest Erin!

Audi, bratwurst, schnitzel, Deusseldorf... and all things Deutsch!

We missed you! We're proud of you! Can't wait to see you!

With love from your Colorado cousins!

One Great Cat

SNICKERS

The purrin'-est and purdy-est cat there ever will be!

Sara Lake

Psalm 23

The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not be in want.

He makes me lie down in green pastures, He leads me beside quiet waters,

He restores my soul. He guides me in paths of righteousness for His name's sake.

Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil,

for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me.

You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.

Surely goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever.

In Memory of

Sara Elizabeth

February 13, 1998

Now THIS is a Capitol Idea!

Katherine's 4th Grade Class Tours the Statehouse in Denver.

Drum Roll, Please.....!

Congratulations Joseph for your outstanding achievements in school this year!

I am so proud of you I can barely find the words to describe the delight that's within my heart right now!

I love you!!!

Mom

University of Colorado at Boulder
CU-Boulder Outstanding Junior Award
Including $1,000 one year scholarship to CU-Boulder

Association of Christian Schools International
Distinguished Christian High School Student Award
for Outstanding Achievement in Leadership

Colorado High School Activities Association
Academic All State First Team

5 Varsity Letter Awards:

Department of Academics for High GPA

Student Council

Department of Athletics for Football

Department of Fine Arts for Drama

Department of Music for Choir

My Joseph

Dearest Joseph,

No matter how tall you are,

or how much strength you acquire,

or how handsome and intelligent you become...

I will always have the privilege of being your Mom.

Thank you.

It is that privilege that brings joy to my soul,

laughter to my heart,

and peace to my mind.

I love you.

Mom

Joseph's Arrival Day!

Oh my goodness... The happiest day of my life!

April 23, 1990...

the day my baby Joseph came home from Korea!

Happy Arrival Day, Joseph!

I love you with all my heart!!

Mom

Psalm 127, A Pilgrim Song of Solomon

1-2 If God doesn't build the house, the builders only build shacks. If God doesn't guard the city, the night watchman might as well nap. It's useless to rise early and go to bed late, and work your worried fingers to the bone. Don't you know he enjoys giving rest to those he loves? 3-5 Don't you see that children are God's best gift? The fruit of the womb his generous legacy? Like a warrior's fistful of arrows are the children of a vigorous youth. Oh, how blessed are you parents, with your quivers full of children! Your enemies don't stand a chance against you; you'll sweep them right off your doorstep.

MK Wisdom

"When you are unsure about what is right and wrong, let the Golden Rule be your guide. Of course, a compassionate and benevolent person is sometimes put in the position of causing stress to others. Whether running a business or a family, this comes with the territory of leadership. Doing the right thing doesn't always mean doing the popular thing."

Joseph's Adventure in Hawaii!

"Spring" by Aimee

Spring is here, flowers and bees and girls and boys. Warm weather and friends playing, girls and boys all gather around at a picnic. All sorts of things like butterflies and moths flying around in the sweet sun. Everybody having fun, no more naughty children because all they do is have fun fun fun.

Aimee
2nd grade

Sam's Question O' the Day!

Why do girls attack you and stuff and then tell you they like you? This girl that kicks me, bites me, punches me, takes my stuff, and just plain chases me around asked me to the dance. I don't get it.

My Laugh for the Day!

Imagine my surprise this morning when one of my beautiful blessings asked me this most interesting question: "Mom, is it illegal to hold someone's sausage?"

After a minute or two, I was finally able to ask for some clarification.

The question in Danielese.... "Mom, is it illegal to hold someone hostage?"

I admit to still giggling!