November!

 We have certainly had a lot going on lately, which is part of the reason I have been bad about posting.

Making cookies with the kids' "help" is always fun and challenging interesting! :)

Our church had their annual Craft and Bake sale...

 So many ladies put a lot of hard work into it.

 ~Setting up the Christmas tree!~

~Reid's birthday party~

The little kids did not lack for attention. :)

 Coffee and desserts were favorites of almost everyone. (who doesn't like cheesecake?)

 ~Thanksgiving~

Most of the married siblings were able to come over, and we had a good time.
Everyone wanted to hold the newborn Adelyn Nicole Thacker.

Born November 18th.

Kenny is a great example of all the expressions little kids make.

He had his first birthday at the very end of October.

 The new favorite game of the family is Settlers of Catan. (So much fun!)

Goofing off with Abbie! ;)

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We have had our first couple of snow flurries... I am hoping for a lot more before Christmas!

 Molly and Mindy

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  You will probably recognize this as the rather noisy, but fun game of Pit.

 Em and I

 Cowboy Sunday, and Texas Brisket meal at church. (a promotion of the Fire Hero Gear program we just finished)

 We have picked, sliced, peeled, juiced, canned, and frozen, tons of apples.

Well that's all for now, have a wonderful day!

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!

Dad & Emmy's Trip to Pensacola, FL

At the Turkey Bowl.

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Fine Arts

Rick played Robin Oakapple in the Gilbert & Sullivan musical, "Ruddigore."

Some of the actors.

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~At the Beach ~

Bethany & Rick

Baby Emily is very interested in Uncle Aaron's cell phone.

Playing Christmas songs on brass.