The thought of going places seems entertaining but the reality of finding all the necessary clothes, shoes, and socks and toiletries for all my people for a few days is not. The uncomfortable car ride- we are full and with allt he stuff we are super full. The fights, close calls with other drivers and usual tiredness make it an ordeal The little ones entertained themselves talking to each other the more interactive she gets the more delighted her siblings are with her.
The rain made it possible for us to leave. This new method of depending on God for rain is strange to the normal sweat and toil of all the years past. I like lettign Him take care of the details though much less stress involved and money!
One of the events this weekend was blessing of the two on the right. These are the babies born since February. 3 girls from left Andrea Saunders, Marilla Marvin, then Owen Dill and Miriam Flake. Miriam is the youngest at about a month old.
Cousins a few years older. Jeddie Flake, Zane Dill, Hans Flake, Bruce Saunders, in front Ephriam Flake.
Born on the same day a few years apart. Reed Saunders, Blaine Dewsnup it took a lot of cajoling to get this picture.
Grandpa with two of his dauthers Sheryl and Brenda.
Jay looking like a pioneer, Grandpa, Sheryl, Brenda and John Drake.
Cami Saunders with Andrea showing her new thumb sucking skills.
Aliza giving me a break holding a cranky/hungry Andrea. Aliza is the best with our babies, oh how we appreciate her co-parenting help.
Lunch is served for about 130.
Toys are found!
The girls 8-10 years old Left clockwise Emilyn Sandberg, Cami Saunders, Aleda Sandberg, Millie Saunders, Saige Sandberg, Megan Saunders newly baptized the day before.
Aliza and Karadyn
NAthan Sandberg, Reed Saunders, Thomas Flake, Colton Saunders
Mark and Andrea
Addie and Sheryl share a birthday
Whit and James Bingham, Heber and Newell Flake, Jay.
Sheryl and Kate Bingham
Basketball shoot off
So many cool dolls and accessories+
The horse stables and accessories were dreamy!!
the true show stopper or topper was the soft serve ice cream machine in the garage. So so good!
Visiing.
Food prep. As always no one went away hungry.
Unknown friend of the family, BRooke Saunders, Aliza
Zane, Bruce Trenton in background, Reed fighting with Bruce.
The babies Andrea, Owen, Miriam, Marilla
Man ready to play ping pong
Ryker and Reed playing air hockey
Change of plans due to weather eating in the garage.
Sundays are anything but dull when all together. What a fun venue there's plenty of space to spread out and have room for a crowd. That was the plan when they built the house room to host a crowd, We are thankful for their hospitality and gracious examples. It was worth the struggle to get there and the fast forward pace we always choose to live in. Life is good.
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