Sarah's Birthday

Sarah turns #21 this year! Some of Sarah's biggest highlights from last year were her Womanhood Ceremony, our family's involvement in several political campaigns, voting for the first time, getting her drivers license, a surprise visit from a dear friend/penpal, and becoming an aunt again. 

Sarah with her penpal, Caroline, getting to meet for the first time!

Lizzy Joy loves to 'fix' Aunt Sarah's hair!❤

Sarah has thoroughly enjoyed being an aunt to little Jack! He is always making us laugh by all his smiles and expressions!

Campaigning last year with our state senator, Charles Beckham, and governor candidate, Doc Washburn.

Getting to sit in during one of Doc Washburn's TV interviews. 

Headed to a Republican meeting with some of the family.

She has been making all sorts of cute baby things to sell!

Sibling fishing trip! Sarah caught a small bass, some crappie, and bluegill.

Happy birthday!!!

"The king shall have joy in Your strength, O LORD; and in Your salvation how greatly shall he rejoice! Be exalted, O LORD, in Your own strength! We will sing and praise Your power." 

-Psalm 21:1,13

 

December Christmas Events

 December was a busy month for us with different Christmas events going on. We are grateful for the opportunities God gave us to share the good news of Jesus's birth and salvation with people. Here's a recap of our Live Nativities and Christmas concert!

Getting things set up.

Backstage photo!

Mr. Ford read the Christmas story for us again this year.

The shepherd(Dad) shared about Jesus being the Lamb who came to take away our sin.

The second night we got rained out, so we had to move inside.

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December 16th we had the annual Christmas concert at our church. 

Making the luminary bags.

We were grateful for the Reynold kids helping us out!

Sound check!

It was a wonderful night of enjoying the Christmas music and visiting with friends!

Mike Powell and his grandson, James Tyson.

Aunt Lynn sang a beautiful version of 'Oh, Holy Night'.

Group pictures!

If you are interested in watching any of the events, they are on our family YouTube channel: Mark Silvey Family

"He drew a circular horizon on the face of the waters, at the boundary of light and darkness. The pillars of heaven tremble, and are astonished at His rebuke. He stirs up the sea with His power, and by His understanding He breaks up the storm. Indeed these are the mere edges of His ways; and how small a whisper we hear of Him! But the thunder of His power who can understand?" -Job 26:10-12,14

Happy Birthday Amanda!

 

Amanda celebrates her 29th birthday this year!🎂 Some of Amanda's biggest highlights from this past year were becoming an aunt again, going on a sibling Branson trip, meeting two penpals in person, and being involved in some political campaigns in our state. 

"Aunt Amanda" with Jack Ryan. 

Branson, MO

With pen-pal Amanda at a beach in Houston. They met through a Christian girl's magazine, and have been corresponding for six years.

On a Spring100 walk with new pen-pal + fellow Spring100er, Colleen and some of her family.

On the campaign trail. 

At a campaign event with gubernatorial candidate Doc Washburn.

Campaigning with State Senator Charles Beckham and Doc Washburn.

One of Amanda's favorite things to do is go to the symphony. She got to go this year with some friends.  

Amanda had a piano recital this spring for her two piano students. 

We kids have stepped up and started doing more singing together, and we couldn't do it without Amanda's vocals and mandolin playing skills!

With a little friend at church.

We are all so thankful for Amanda and her many talents that help keep our family going. 

Amanda, we are looking forward to what God has in store for you during this 29th year of your life!

Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding;

In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths.

Proverbs 3:5, 6