I'm Posting! :D ;)

First I want to apologize to everyone for how terribly long it's been since the last time I posted.  Not to give an excuse, but I have been very busy! :D
As you all know, my sister Rachel left for China last May.  
There is always a lot of work to do in the summer, and since I only have one other sister who's 10, I don't have much help with cooking, cleaning, gardening, and the like.  Things like blogging, reading, and quilting have kind of taken a back seat in my life.
I will try to do better in the future! :D

We had a very wonderful 4th.  The kids all had a blast watching the fireworks, and dad bought them a trampoline, needless to say, kids love bouncing up and down. (yes, even in the house, it's nice to have some of that out side now! ;))

Here are some pictures of the fireworks and all! :D














I love this picture!  It's great the way they're all looking up! :D


                                     John-Luke

                me and Michael

                                          Gabe

Last Sunday we had a baptism service, (which are my very favorite) my brother Chris and three others got baptized.  It was really wonderful.  The whole picture of the death, burial, and resurrection of Christ is beautifully seen!



                   Mr. Mattews, Chris, and Dad



   Me. Ditmar, Mr. Mattews, Mrs. Ditmar, and Dad

                   Mr. Mattews, Kendal, and Dad

                          Mr. Mattews, Laren, and Dad

      They're all wet! :D LOL!


Anna and my little guy named Ben! :)