food, crochet, merriment
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to travel back in time–back to the Bible days? What would it be like to there long enough to get a good, solid feel for it, wearing the clothes, mingling with the people, and seeing the ancient sites all around you…
but still be able to sleep in your own cozy, warm bed when the day is done?
Well, I know a few people–who know exactly what it feels like.
Because they were right there…and…
“It feels incredible!”
This moment…
A single photo – no words – capturing a moment from our lives. A simple, special, memorable moment.
A moment I want to pause, savor and keep close to my heart.
Happy weekend everyone.
One of the adorable things I love about living in a small town…
is all the attention they pay to the simple, sweet things…
like Christmas lights.
They are everywhere…filling the parks…
lining the streets…
and decorating the city buildings. My pictures aren’t so great because I was trying not to crash as I drove by–so you’ll have to use your imagination.
We have a beautiful Bedford Falls look about us in this little town.
Well, we would have if we could just get some…
snow.
Fingers crossed.
Welcome to my official Birthday party…in the canyon…that I love almost as much as these awesome people.
But not quite.
In truth, as much as I love the canyon…
I actually love these people…
a billion…
times…
more.
Ok, a trillion.
Easy.
Now that we’ve established how much I love my sweet family, I still have to say…
look at this beautiful scenery!!
Even with the sleepy girl, haha.
The canyon in the fall is the most beautiful place with the changing leaves…
the chilly river…
and the gorgeous mountains.
And all I have to do is sit here and love it all.
Which is amazingly easy.
Families are forever and I’m so grateful.
We woke up to a glorious, HUGE breakfast that Dane made while we were all still sleeping. This guy is awesome.
Next, sacrament meeting with the families.
And, no, I probably shouldn’t be taking pictures during the prayer. But tell me this little guys isn’t the cutest thing you’ve ever seen.
I couldn’t help myself.
Dane taught the Gospel Doctrine class…
and even had the missionaries help.
He is such a good teacher…and SO handsome!
Afterwards the kids came back from their classes and we got ready to go home.
The ladies made us another lovely feast.
Merrick chose to postpone his “birthday” cake until we came to visit, so we gave him our presents too and had a mini birthday party for him.
Then we headed back to church for the whole reason that we came to Arkansas…
Merrick turned eight…
and today was his baptism day!!
So proud of this sweet boy and his family.
Josh did the tech stuff so the folks back home could tune in.
April and Lily…
were in charge of the music.
The Bishop spoke.
I spoke too, but there is no physical evidence. Thank goodness.
What a wonderful day. Congratulations Merrick!
I sure do love these people.
