God blessed my day yesterday with a spectacular rainbow.  Thankfully, it waited around long enough for me to grab a few photos. 

Enjoy!

Nathan

Connor

Check out the faint, but full double rainbow!

Walsh Family Visit

The Walsh Family, (minus Dad & Mom, Josh and Missy) took some time out of their family vacation to visit with us a few days ago.  We had a great time of fellowship, activities and old fashioned fun.

Thanks for stopping by, you guys are such an encouragement!

We finally had the forethought to get a group picture before playing Ultimate Frisbee and getting all hot and sweaty. 

We also played a lively round of "poison ball".  James is sizing up his victims in this picture. :o)

We also enjoyed a couple of fun rounds of Catch-Phrase

Our "Twin" picture.  LtoR:  Kaity, Kate, Emily, Emmy, Anna, Anna.

Volleyball serves can be very intense! :o)

One of the winning teams.

Connor "hung around" Ben a lot...literally! :o)

Judging by this picture, I think it is safe to assume that Nathan enjoys the swing set that Brent put together for the kiddos.

I think my favorite part of the visit was at night, when all the stars came out and we gathered around the campfire, singing hymns, swapping funny stories and encouraging each other in the Lord.  What a blessed time it was!

Here is an easily recognizable constellation.  Do you know what it is?

“A smile happens in a flash, but its memory can last a lifetime.”

Wade and Drew

Wade and I got together to shoot some "just because" pictures and Drew came along to add to the conversation and good looks department. :o)

Here is proof that photographers will stand in whatever position necessary to get the shot that they want.

These brothers are two very sharp guys.

Wade loves his Nikon!

Photographer or international spy?

To see a few more pics from the shoot, head over to my photography blog at:

 http://www.photographybyjackmcdonnell.blogspot.com/

Majesty MusiCollege

The orchestra playing prelude music

Rachelle & Lizzie

Cindy

We all sang Happy Birthday to Frank Garlock. It was his 80th birthday.

Patch sings with the kids choir

Matt Whitcomb leading the teen choir.

Friends & Fellowship

With Shelly Hamilton

Lexi & Mrs. Hamilton

Most of us with Mr & Mrs Garlock

A Wendy's frosty hit the spot at the end of the evening.

* Special thanks to Alyssa, who took many of these pictures - - capturing some of the most memorable moments.