Christmas!

Merry Christmas!

We had a wonderful day, spending time with family.

We played some new games!

Kenny's first Christmas! (isn't he adorable?) :)

We loved having Rick and Bethany in for a few days.

Presents!

Rick's generous stocking for Lizzie.

Rick's gift for Bethany. (very nice in my opinion) :)

Nathan struggling to open a package.

Connor, using some new paints.

Hope you all have a Happy New Year!

Ashley and Me

Our Church is doing "Christmas On the Air" This Sunday December 16th. 

We would love to see you there! 

6:30 p.m. at Faith Baptist Church.

Happy 7th Birthday, Connor! 

He loves to sing, and enjoys doing his school work.

He is constantly making us laugh with his silly expressions,

He is constantly offering to help around the house, 

and loves to play Nerf guns with Nathan.

We love this little guy and can't believe how fast he is growing up! 

Updated Family Picture

Minus Rick, Lizzie, and Kenny, due to Kenneth being born a few days before the wedding.

I love my family! :)

A few more pictures from the wedding....

 The wedding party.

 Credit goes to Britton Felber for the above three pictures.

 With Parents and Grandparents.

Brothers.

 Emily and I.

To see a few more pictures go to Jack and Nicole's blog.

Thanksgiving day!

Hope you all had a Happy Thanksgiving!

The Hayman family joined us for the day,

and we had a wonderful time! :)

Samantha, Mindy and Kayla, Olivia, and Molly...

 Breanna and Molly.... 

 all kinds of games......

basketball.... and yes, the girls did play.

(even though most of us weren't any good)

Thankful for wonderful, Christian friends.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Happy Thanksgiving! 

Psalm 92:1 b

It is a good thing to give thanks unto the Lord,

and to sing praises unto thy name, O most High:

Psalm 136:3

O give thanks to the Lord of lords: 

for his mercy endureth for ever.

Thankful today for many things,

among them...

Godly Parents and Grandparents,

Friends,

my Church,

America and Freedom,

and Salvation through faith in Christ Jesus!

Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

To every thing there is a season,

and a time to every purpose under the heaven:

Ecclesiastes 3:1

Jack and Nicole's Wedding

The beautiful auditorium.

                                                       

     Rachel and I at the reception.  

(hopefully there will be more pictures coming soon) ;)    

(picture credit goes to Lauren Carns and Luke McDonnell)      

More pictures of Baby Ken...

 Papa and Grandma with him.

 Aunt Kaity. (Her first time being an aunt!) :)

Such a tiny little bundle of joy!

With Uncle Jack

 One more with Grandma.

 Sleeping... unaware of all the attention he was getting. :)

And lastly, the updated Rick Thacker Family. 

Congratulations, Rick and Lizzie! 

First Grandson and Nephew!

Happy to announce the arrival of 

Kenneth Mark Thacker.

 Family pic

Baby Ken.

Afternoon Sunday School

                         I have the privilege of working in my brother Jack's 3, 4, and 5 year old's class,
                                                I have grown to love these faces very much!

                                                                                                                      Isaiah....

                                                                                                                     Mariah.....

                                                                                                      Luke leading some songs... (or telling the kids to quiet down) :)

                                                                                                                      Miracle.....

                                                                                                                Denny and Dabon.....

                                                                                                                     Janira and Jayoni.....

                    Blanca....

                                                                                                    Waiting for the rest of the kids on the bus.

                                                                            .....Suffer the little children to come unto me,
                                                                                         and forbid them not...... Mark 10:14