Lily's Eye Exam

Today Lily went to the eye doctor, she did really good! Lily's eyes are perfect, yeah no glasses!

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Real Life Children's Ranch

Paul and I would like to share about the exciting ministry opportunity the Lord has given us.

We have been asked to be house parents at the Real Life Children's Ranch in Okeechobee, Florida!

Real Life Children's Ranch is a ministry that offers family style group foster homes for children ages 5-17. "The homes operate as a family doing things like grocery shopping, homework, meals, attending church and community activities together."

What does this mean for our family... well, it means our family will be moving on May 16th to Okeechobee with our official start date May 18th! Our responsibilities are to love, care and make a family home life for the boys God has put in our home. Right now there are 4 boys in the home with room for 2 more. We are also excited to be ministering along side the wonderful people at the ranch. Sarah is also excited to be a part of the ranch, Lily is....unsure

(I don't think she really understands yet).

RLCR is an amazing minsitry and we are exctied and humbled to be called into full time ministry there. So, if the Lord brings us to your heart we covet your prayers for our family as we step out in faith to serve our awesome God!

Below are some of the pictures of the ranch.

This is the pond for the kids to swim in on hot summer days. Notice I said kids, I ain't swimming in that pond, but I am sure Paul will! Oh, and my kitchen window over looks this beautiful pond!

The Fraser Chapel is used for ministry and ranch purposes, (there are no regular church services there).

This is the Baxter and Legacy Home (it's like a duplex) we will be living in the Legacy side.

Beautiful Picnic Pavillion

Horses for the ranch kids to ride.

Barn for animals, right up our alley! :) Now we can raise chickens again!!!!!!!

For more pictures, history and staff just log on to http://www.rlcr.org/ Check it out!

A Chinese Kiss

Oh, how sweet.

The Cutest Isabella in the World!

Benjamin's "Procedure"

Today Benjamin had his "procedure".
Poor little guy. :(
He was a trooper, Daddy and I were so proud of him.
Can you tell which picture was after???

Our 4-H Day

Today my 4-H Club His Handiwork planted some plants at an assisted living facility. The kids did a great job. I am so proud of them!

A Day at the Dentist!

Today Benjamin went to the dentist. He did quite well for having never
been before. After the dentist we went to lunch with "The Grandmas".

Our Ballet Beauties

Ballerina Lily she
is so beautiful!
Yes, I am a proud mama!

Today was an exciting day for Sarah after 7 years of
hard work she is ready for pre-point shoes.
Now for you non-ballerinias that means
she is preparing to dance on her toes!

We are so proud of you Sarah!

SWEET!

As Pauly would say, "sweet".

Sweet Moments of Parenthood

Oh, how I remember those precious times
when our children were babies.
Where did the time go? One day your kissing
them on their little heads and the next
day your blogging about them and their babies.

A Day at the St. Lucie County Fair

More Fair Pictures

And More....

Verse for the Day

"See now that I, I am He,
And there is no god besides Me;
It is I who put to death and give life.
I have wounded and it is I who heal,
And there is no one who can deliver from My hand."
Deuteronomy 32:39

One Year Today!!

Today marks one year ago we decided to adopt our precious son, Benjamin.
God's Hand moved mightily in our hearts and financially.
We are grateful the Lord has chosen us to be his Mama and Babba (daddy).



Deuteronomy 33:12
Of Benjamin he said,
"May the beloved of the Lord
dwell in security by Him,
Who shields him all the day,
And he dwells between His shoulders."