Blessed beyond words.....

Quite often I sit back and wonder, where did the time go? I am still in denial that I have 3 kids that are almost all adults and are moving forward in the direction they are pursuing for their own lives. No longer do I volunteer in classes, run kids to and from everything, sit on parent boards and committees, etc.... Now Bob and I are blessed to watch the seeds planted over the many years, grasp for fertilizer and stretch out for the rays of vitamin D that will feed and nurture them.

Bobby is on his final year of college in Spokane and this mom is looking forward to spending more time with him when he completes his AA.  I know, wishful thinking, but hey, a mom has to wish.  It has been so much fun to watch him grow in so many amazing ways.  We are hoping that when he is done in May that he will move to this side of the mountains again.  ;)  I love to watch Bob and him hang together.  I really am amazed at how alike they are!  Bobby has taken up BBQ'ing and man, he does a good job!

Kyleann moved back to Washington and will complete her AA in May also.  Her plan is to complete her Bachelors and teaching certificate at Western University upon completion of the AA. She has really amazed us with her perserverence and dedication to make decisions that have been difficult, yet so detrimental to her future endeavors.  She has a passion for life and this momma is so blessed to watch!

Taylor is fun!  We love to watch him experience life and just have fun!  He is on his Junior year of high school and is driving and working.  He and his friend Christian, started a small group of middle schoolers in September, that meet once a week and fellowship and study different lessons from the bible.  We love to watch God working in his life as he ventures out seeing where life is going to take him.  He is such a blessing to us!

Leanne, our niece moved to Connecticut in June.  Although she is missed, we are truly excited for her. She is finding herself and venturing out.  She has such a heart to love others and find out who she is in the process. She blessed us in the 2 years she was with us, and will always have a home here.

We have a new house guest.  Matt.  When Leanne moved out, Matt moved in.  Talk about keeping us laughing.  We met Matt through our church and have been blessed to have him in our home.  He is obnoxious, in  a good way, and just fun to have around.  He has taken a mentor roll with Taylor and it has been so detrimental in this time of Taylor's life.  Matt works at New Life and is also starting on staff for Wyldlife, Young Life and has asked Taylor to be a student lead with him.  Taylor loves Matt, as we do also.

To Be Continued........

my all time favorite picture of my handsome son Bobby!

Matt & Taylor - August 2014
Kyleann, Taylor & Karie (Taylor's girlfriend) - June 2014