the many expressions of Alaina

These were taken at my parent's within a 2 minute period and I just had to post all of the expressions Alaina made. She is so full of cuteness it's not even funny =) (ps-excuse Pop's hairy legs--xo love you dad)

being a model makes one sleepy!

we love our Alaina

my farmer family

farm day at school outside of my classroom

cowgirl mommy needs a coffee!

"How Great Thou Art"

I grew up on country music. I can repeat it all.
I listened to Vince Gill's first Christmas album and watched Carrie Underwood as she respectively won American Idol--but this duet shows their maturity and character and joy to have salvation through Jesus. This is why I love Christ and country. If you are looking to be inspired or looking for a Savior, this is a taste of what God can give those who trust in Him. A voice to praise, a song to sing and the people to listen.

playfulness:part 3

the last bit of our family vacation in North Carolina...

at the park with my sisterinlaw Sarah--We were friends in youth ministry and swim teamates before I met her brother. "Funny ol world init?"

Sarah and Peter will be married one year in January...can you tell? =)

the wind that day was strong. but not that strong.

remember tetherball?

We had a "Merry UN-birthday party for all of the kids since we miss each other's real birthdays during the year. I found these squirters at the dollar store and they were an obvious hit. Permission to squirt cousins and siblings with water? Hello.

wash the car son.Good job.

Grandpa Larry with Alaina

Isaac enjoying the campfire out front with his first s'more

NC Family Reunion --part 2

my American idol

painting Bethany's toes

checkers with grandpa

sweet alaina

yall come back for part 3 now, ya hear?!