Summertime!

July has come and gone and with it were many fun times! We began with a new nephew/cousin on the Carrington side. This makes 6 nephews/boy cousins and one more coming in October.....and no girls in sight. Erica is starting to wonder.

The second week of July, we took a trip to southern Indiana for a 3 night family reunion on Jill's grandfather's side. This has grown into a fun getaway, so we all had a great time. Teagan even got to bring home an extended cousin, Taylor, for the week following. The 3rd weekend called for another trip south, though not as far. This time it was Jill's grandmother's reunion. Immediately following our return, Tim and Teagan loaded up a calf and were off for fair week, which is a big deal in our county. Much of their time was spent there for the next 5 days. The final days of July were a refreshing slow-down at home. I appreciate the days when we don't have to get in the van and go anywhere.

August marks the beginning of football in our family. Tim will begin officiating with a few scrimmages this weekend. Teagan is going to play on a local team. This is his first year and he's VERY excited.

Erica has had the opportunity to learn to ride horses through a longtime friend. She has shown a natural gifting in handling larger animals (both the horses, as well as our calves). It is beautiful to see how God has designed her and opened up opportunities for her to learn and grow in that gifting.

As for Titus, Bridgette, and I, we never seem to run short of things to keep us busy .....well, let me rephrase that....let's say, I have an endless list of things I need & want to get done....but keeping THEM busy IS often my #1 priority!


God is GREAT!
When I focus on that, the details seem to fall into place.

Until next time...