Visit with Smith Family

 We didn't get many photos from this last visit but it was a great time as usual.  It is so important to have people in your life that love you.  A place to go that is safe and familiar.  I am so grateful for family that loves us.  This picture is such a great reminder of that love.  Derek is surrounded by family that love him, that are safe, and familiar.  Such an over looked trait and blessing by many but definitely not by me.  I crave and need this and am so grateful for my family that supplies this without even knowing of the impact they have in my life and my kids lives.  Thank you!

Scout Camp

Trying to stay warm in the garage for a scout camp.  What an ingenious idea.  They had boxes and carpets inside the boxes to help them stay warm.  And of course a lot of hot chocolate.

Hannah's Sweet 16th Birthday party!

 Starting to make Hannah's Star Wars birthday blanket

 Hannah helped me to tie her own birthday blanket.  She saw me starting it and immediately jumped in and volunteered to help me.  We had a great time tying this blanket together. 

 Here is the awesome Star Wars blanket completed

 Hannah even did her own decorations. 

 Sabrina, Trista, Brandon, Derek, Faith, Abby, Hannah, and Jonny

 Derek and Brandon on the couch, Faith on the floor

 Hannah, Sam, Thane, Mary Schmuhl, and Randy

 On the chair with the orange, white and black gun, Jonny

 Standing up by the door, Mary, Sam, Randy, sitting on the floor, Thane, and on the couch, Brandon

A last look at her sweet 16 bash