Sometimes we play a little too rough; but medical help isn't too far away.. way to go Ed!

Campfires are always a special time of singing and sharing.

On Easter Sunday a few of our moms helped Mamma T put together baskets for the boys; they loved it.

Saying goodbye to David, Jenna and Lydia. Too sad for words.

First time we used the new basement as a storm shelter dodging tornadoes. Whew! missed us again.

We had a good time at the Thayer music hall for a gospel sing. New music for the boys, but they seemed to enjoy it.

Ron and Shannon-we miss them

Esther makes friends very quickly.

Thanksgiving pie-raccoons love it too.

My intimidating look. Sometimes it actually works.

My really intimidating look. This time it did work.

Not for the claustrophobic: we went cave crawling.

Not very smart budgeting, but we take the boys out to eat from time to time and they always love it.

What you parents wish you could do sometimes... don't worry the chainsaw wasn't working.

Fist meeting with a precious new boy. Wow! was he in for a surprise!

The meeting of the minds; miss you Hammy

Morgan with a couple of good girlfriends in the Velder girls.

We go fishing and hiking all summer. It is a real kick. Not to mention a good time to pick up chiggers and ticks.

A work in progress: bringing the "tonsure" back into style.