VolleyBall Cookies

Hannah and I made these cute Cookies for her Volleyball team.
Bump! Set! SPIKE!

J O Y = Jesus Others Yourself

What brings us Joy!  Spending time with "Mim" at the Western Saddle Club. She Loves the horses and the beautiful Dessert Landscape. WE are grateful for the Johnson's sharing their horses. 


Volunteering at the Special Needs Horse Show is one of our  favorite things to do!
The Joy We feel after spending a day with this group of people is Amazing! The Joy is unconditional!  We receive far more Joy than we deserve!


This pictures makes us feel JOY!  A father and daughter watching  a football game while waiting for treatment. 
Joy comes from Receiving a text from Teri saying Papa is feeling better and he is able to eat food again and he is gaining weight!

Fall Fun 2015

 
Enjoying cooler Temperatures in the  fall!
Baking Beaver Cupcakes for Aaron's 23 Birthday!
Visiting Alyssa's House carving a pumpkin and seeing her new chocolate lab puppy named "Mud".
Hannah babysitting Jack and enjoying cooking and crafts with him.
Making candy corn deviled eggs and fall fruit kabobs for our family fire pit night!
Making Pizza with Mim our elderly friend we care for.
Adopting Reese our new baby guinea pig!
 

Praying for Papa!

Papa

Talented Papa

Flying Hands that never Stopped

Creating beautiful Hardwood Floors

My Awesome Grandpa

 

A Cinquain Poem by: Hannah Lowe 9/18/15

 

We lift PaPa up in prayer as he battles Cancer!

We love him very much!

Ice cream with a stranger!

After being on a cruise you kind of go through food with drawls Ha Ha!
The other night we were finished with dinner and Mike said let's go get an ice cream cone.  You don't have to ask me twice!  We drive to dairy queen and order our soft serve ice cream cone and go outside to sit at one of the picnic tables when around the corner this older gentlemen appears with a troubled look on his face!  He does not speak English is waving his hands gesturing that he is lost but again in a strange accent and not in English.  He shows Mike a piece of paper with an address and phone number on it with the name Shirley on the paper.  So Mike calls the number and tells the person on the phone that this man seems to be lost.  Very appreciative his daughter tells us they will be right there. Without really having to use words we offer him a ice cream cone. It was cute to see his face change from confused to safe and happy. There were No words spoken just sharing an ice cream cone with a stranger!

Santa Barbara Cruise 2015

The Family went to Santa Barbara on a Cruise.  Mike and I, Hannah, My parents, Mike's mom, Mike's brother and wife, her daughter and nieces, Kylee, Aaron and Mitch.  We had a wonderful relaxing time.
Rented Bikes in Santa Barbara.  This is my favorite place in the whole world.  It is so beautiful. I really did not take a lot of pictures.  I was having to much fun playing on the boat and of course eating.  We laughed! Rested! Soaked up the sun! Ate delicious food!  I felt so refreshed when we returned home.  It really was Special Family time!

First Day of School at Sea Life! 2015

Hannah and I went to Sea Life on our first day of school!  She took a class about plankton and then we were able to go into the aquarium. It was very fun! She is studying Marine Biology this year for science.  It was a great way to start off the year.  We watched them feed the sharks and manta rays.  Loved it!  This place is small but it is interesting and therapeutic!  I love to just sit and watch the fish.  I could do it for hours.  Ahhh! Under the sea! Catch a wave 7th grade should be Fun!

Happy BEE - Day!! KYLEE

We Celebrated Kylee's birthday with a Bee Theme!
It was fun! She is training for a fitness show in September. Soo
I had to BEE creative and support her special diet.
We had salmon, sweet potato mash, broccoli and cauliflower.
The rest of us had vanilla cupcakes with lemon frosting.  She did have a small taste.
We are proud of the bee-autiful women she has become on the inside and out.
It is a fun tradition to serve the honored guest their meal on our Red plate.
Hannah and I made the bees with yarn. I cant believe Kylee is 26!
Bee Humble! Bee Faithful! Bee Adventurous! Bee Healthy! Bee Happy! Bee Silly!
Bee Encouraged! Bee Thankful! Bee Hopeful!

Emily + Kylee + Hannah = Sisterhood

Emily Martin is a very special friend to both Kylee and Hannah.  Hannah has known Emily since she was 3 months old.  Kylee met Emily through playing on sports teams together.  They played volleyball and basketball together for many years.  They continue to share a friendship with a special sisterhood.  Emily just graduated from Penrose Academy a health and beauty school specializing in skin care. Way to go Emily!

Celebrate America!

We had a Fabulous July 4th!  Spent time with family! Went to Phoenix First Assembly for their fireworks display.  Sat on the lawn and watched the fireworks above our heads.  We almost needed ear plugs we were so close. The night was so nice.  It cooled down some so we could enjoy the show.  We grilled hot dogs and ate traditional flag strawberry shortcake. Also attended their Celebrate America service which honored the service men and women.  We Sang patriotic songs and Gave praise to our Lord!
God Bless America!