Happy Birthday Dad!

 

Dad celebrated another birthday this week! Dad is a hard worker, loves anything chocolate or banana pudding(😉👆), but most importantly, he is a man of God and is a godly example to his family and everyone in his life. We are very thankful for him!! 

Grandad is much loved by the littles!💙

We were at a fall festival last year and Dad enjoyed getting to see some old cars there.

Happy birthday!!

"Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand." -Isaiah 41:10

Happy Birthday Jacob!

This young man turned #25 this week! Hard working, talented, generous, and caring are a few of many words that describe Jacob. The woods are his favorite place to be, and you will see pictures of some of his hunts a little farther down. 

 

Lizzy and Jack love Uncle Jacob, and you can always find them in his room looking at his cool taxidermied animals or strumming his banjo.😉

The uncles had a Mr. Potato Head contest with Lizzy...(yours truly was the judge, and how can you not give 1st place to the cute kiddo in the middle?!😉🥰)

Jacob has done a wonderful job of training his dog Bear, and I love this shot I got of them before a fireworks show on the 4th. 

Happy birthday!!!!!

"Show me Your ways, O LORD; teach me Your paths. Lead me in Your truth and teach me, for You are the God of my salvation; on You I wait all the day." Psalm 25:4-5

Happy Birthday Grace!

 This talented young lady turned 18 last week! Grace has wisdom beyond her years and loves the Lord with all her heart. We are thankful for how she blesses our home in many ways!

Enjoying walks with friends.

These two kiddos just adore "Aunt Grace"!

A big highlight of Grace's year was getting to play and sing with The Inspirations after one of their concerts! She learned a lot of her Southern Gospel style just from listening to their piano player, and they were definitely impressed with how she sounds just like them.  😁

Happy birthday Grace!!

"I will love You, O LORD my strength. The LORD is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer; My God, my strength, in whom I will trust; my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold."

Psalm 18:1-2

Happy Birthday John!!!

 

Our very own John Bradford had a birthday last week!!🎉🥳😄 John is, first and foremost, a man who seeks God with all his heart. He is also a man of very many talents in mowing, mechanic work, guitar playing, to name a few...and we love his sense of humor that makes everyone laugh!😆 Life would be boring without him!

We had a party for him at our house and invited a bunch of friends. I failed to get many good pictures but here are a few from the evening.

There always has to be a bluegrass picking when these guys get together. 😉

John got his CDL earlier this year and has had tons of fun driving the big trucks!😁

Friends!

John and I went to an Inspiration Quartet concert in July and got a picture with the bass singer, Wyatt Austin.

Happy birthday!!!!!!🎂

"The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The LORD is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?

Wait on the LORD; be of good courage, and He shall strengthen your heart; wait, I say, on the LORD!"

-Psalm 27:1,14

June Recap

Enjoy this review of June and seeing all the little trips we took!

The first week of June we traveled to Marvell, AR for a cousin's graduation.

This is Mom's brother and sister-in-law and all their kids.

It was so nice to see Grandpa and Grandma there!

Congratulations Evan!

The Hellwig/Silvey clan!

Jacob and Mom traveled up to North Arkansas one weekend for an archery shoot Jacob was attending. They also made a stop at Will and Brittany's house in Missouri so stay tuned for some cute pictures!😊

They stopped at the Springdale Fire Department and Will gave them a tour of the place.

Uncle Jacob was kept pretty busy playing with the littles!😉

They spent Saturday night at W+B's and went to church with them on Sunday.

Will showing them where they are planning to build their house.

Mom and Jacob had a wonderful visit and it was hard to leave when it came time to.😊

The four of us kids and good friend, Jonathan, were delighted to attend an Inspiration Quartet concert in Conway!

The Lord has really blessed this quartet in their singing ministry, and this night actually marked four years since the four of them came together to continue the Inspiration Legacy. 

The last Saturday in June, we traveled to Jacksonville, Texas for a cousin's wedding.

Amanda made the cake and did a great job!

Congratulations Luke and Lauren!

And they're off!

"To Him who loved us and washed us from our sins in His own blood, and has made us kings and priests to His God and Father, to Him be glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen." -Revelation 1:5-6