Thanksgiving 2019

Did you all have a nice Thanksgiving?

Here at Twin Oaks we sure did!


Our plan for Thursday was spending the day at home, just eight of us, sharing in delicious food, some fun games, and purposeful conversations.

It was a GREAT day.

We even watched a movie!

I will let the photos tell the rest of the story!


Yesterday morning some went hunting, some went Black Friday shopping, some went grocery shopping (my two cherubs and I!), but we all came back together again to have our second Thanksgiving with Kay and her crew!

We planned snacks and games!


We went in a circle both Thursday and yesterday and expressed things that we are thankful for.

SO MANY AMAZING THINGS were shared!

I hope I never forget what each one of us said!

Thanksgiving 2019.

Memories made.

Cherished and treasured ones.

Cliche as it sounds, I am thankful for SO MUCH!

Happy Thanksgiving, everyone!!

Winter Sights at Twin Oaks

While we were doing school this morning I could not keep my eyes off of our windows and all the winter beauty that lay on the other side of them here at this little nest we call Twin Oaks.

The colors are so beautiful right now!


I also enjoy the constant customers at our restaurant!

God’s creation speaks loudly to me though the sky and the beautiful birds!


It sounds like we have some snow on the way this week, so our landscape may be changing soon!

I cannot believe it is winter!

Thanksgiving is upon us!

Happy Thanksgiving, everyone!

The Most Beautiful Day!!

November 2nd we took a little road trip!

It was a VERY important day – our sweet Hannah’s wedding day!!


The boys followed us there!


The wedding took place at Hannah’s finance’s church in Minnesota.

It was an easy drive of a little over three hours!


The wedding was STUNNING!!!!

SO BEAUTIFUL!!

The ceremony was so God honoring – Whitney and Hannah’s obvious love for each other was inspiring!


We are looking forward to getting to spend some time with Whitney and Hannah once they return from their honeymoon and get settled into their new place!

What a privilege it has been to be a part of such a special time in Hannah’s life!

Congratulations Mr. and Mrs. Kugel!!

WE COULD NOT POSSIBLY BE ANY HAPPIER FOR YOU TWO!!

Life Is Marching On

Life is full of our normal rhythms and normal day to day things!

I relish in it ALL.

I got in the habit many, many years ago of looking at “normal every day things” and seeing the blessings in them.

It is SO GOOD for your heart, your mind, your soul, and your spirit to count your blessings each day!

Look at this blessing – Eliza enjoying making hand prints for a craft.

Our girl has come so far!


The blessing of a Daddy who likes to hear about our school days!


The blessing of a good eye doctor appointment for Tate – that ended with a “call me if you need me” from the doctor!


The blessing of beautiful fall colors all around the hospital.


The blessing of new treats found at the store that actually were pretty yummy!


The blessing of quick lunches that are also yummy!


The blessing of a full house so you always have someone willing to help you with your memory verses!


The blessing of THE SKY.

One of my all time favorite daily blessings!!


The blessing of the seasons and the first beautiful snow fall of the winter.


The blessing of Sunday evenings together, whether we are here at Twin Oaks, at Briar’s place or at Grant’s place!


The blessing of a hobby that is spent together – even the littles join the hunting crew this year!


The blessing of a dynamics change when the Mama of this crew gets some time with just a few of her kiddos!


The blessing of a fluffy very soft puppy!


The blessing of big brothers.

They are the BEST.


The blessing of hand therapy and Chad’s healing hand!!!


The blessing of hard workers who help keep Twin Oaks in shape.


The blessing of grand babies and singing to them on their birthday!!


The blessing of a full lap!

THIS IS THE VERY BEST OF THE VERY BEST!


The blessing of a drivers ed instructor who picks up and drops off your student!


The blessing of your guys promising not to shoot the Mama or her twins who live on your land.

Smile!


The blessing of being home full time with these precious ones – even the ones who need hourly reminders to drink their water!


The blessing of essential oils!

Especially that there one in the front.


The blessing of BEING DONE WITH BRACES!!!!

Praise God!


The blessing that even though there is a crazy lady in charge of our calendar, the children roll with it, and school travels!


The blessing of some cultural based habits that dont go away!


The blessing of the JOY that this girl POURS into this home everyday!

That was a big pile of blessings!!

We are dealing with a health trial this week, but I have already counted and could list ALL the good things I see in this too!

Thankful for so much!

Being thankful is a choice!

Don’t know about you all, but choosing to be thankful is something I plan to continue doing!

Life is marching on.

Thank you, Lord, for allowing so much!!