A great family day

 Today started bright and early with Aaron taking Bailey out for breakfast. She has now gotten to the age where she can start doing things with just her and Daddy. Then it was off to soul-winning and Kings Kids Clubs for the kids. After lunch we headed back to the church to help with the food pantry. Carter helps Aaron take food to people's cars and Arica helps me keep track of what number gets called next.

It is wonderful to have something we can all do together as a family that is a blessing to other people. After we were all done for the afternoon we came home and ate some delicious watermelon that was given to us today. It was a special treat after a busy day and the kids really enjoyed the watermelon. Here are some more pictures. Hope you have a great weekend.

Happy Father's Day

I just wanted to take a moment and say Happy Fathers day to my father- in- law and my Dad.
I want to thank you for all you have done as  fathers and let you know that even though all your kids are grown your sacrifices have not been forgotten.

To my father -in- law, thank you for raising a man that works hard and loves God and his family. I know Aaron learned how to work hard by watching you go to work day after day for many years so you could provide for your family. Thank you for raising him in church and giving him a good foundation to build his life upon. I want you to know that even though we live 1,100 miles away now, you have not been forgotten and we love you.

Grandpa Bruski with Aaron, John and all the grandsons

To my Dad, thank you for all you've done for me. Words can not express how grateful I am to have been raised by a father whose love was unconditional. I'm not sure if you will ever understand how much that meant to a horribly shy, insecure little girl. Thank you for working all those long hours so I could go to a Christian school. As a parent, I can now start to understand what that took. Thank you for taking me with you on your bus route in college. Even though I know I slowed you down, I'm grateful you allowed me to tag along. It gave me a greater appreciation for all God had given me, and taught me how to love people that had nothing to give in return. I watched you love the families on your bus route. I watched you teach them about a Heavenly father that loved them. I also watched you pray for them, rejoice when they did right and cry for them when they didn't. Honestly, it made me love you even more and want to serve God more. I could go on and on but I guess it all boils down to this. Thank you for being a Dad that loves God and taught me to love God. As a child we can never fully appreciate our parents. Now as a mother of three children I think I can be able to understand and appreciate better all the love and sacrifice that comes from being a parent. I love you and I'm thankful for all you've done for me. Happy Father's Day.

Our family with my Mom and Dad

Trying to beat the heat

It has been a hot week here in East Texas for us transplanted Yankees. It's already up in the 90's and pretty humid. When Aaron came home from work today he hooked up the hose and we all went out to play in the water. Here are some pictures of the kids that I thought you'd enjoy.

Bailey turns 3

It's hard to believe but our baby turned three yesterday. It seems like just a few short days ago she was born. She has brought a special joy to our family and we are thankful God saw fit to place her in our family. Here are a few pictures. Enjoy them she is quite the little ham!