Monday, July 20, 2020

Florida, Fireworks, and a Fiftieth!

We did it.  A 10-hour drive to Florida with only one stop and very happy and excited hearts. It was a long drive to go see the Devries, but so worth it...

riding a go-kart to get everywhere was probably one of our highlights
 and being with our besties, of course
 
Danny and I try to take solo pictures...but a little someone is inseparable 
 
our favorite people

these two
 so we hit a couple of sandbars along the way...
 otherwise, it was a breeze.
mmmmm
soaking it all in until the next time!


We are so blessed to have friends who live on a farm during this crazy quarantined time. It has allowed our church family to still meet and worship outside together which has been so wonderful,.  We can also do fun things like resume our fireworks on the 4th when all else is shutdown.  Mr. Paul did not disappoint us with his fireworks selection, and Daddy and Mr. Brandon worked along with him behind the scenes to make it all happen...
 

And finally, what a joy it was to have all the family get together to celebrate Mom-Mom and Grandpa's 50th anniversary. These two have been a tremendous means of grace in our lives. They love you guys so much and are the most intentional and loving grandparents I know. They are always willing to help us out and always excited to be with you guys and come to any games or events you have. They encourage you and teach you (and some times bribe you when it comes to math), but all because they love you and love watching you grow. They love to spend time with you whether at home playing games, organizing our camp trips twice a year, and by joining us at their beach home which they so generously share with us so we have somewhere to stay and create all the wonderful memories we have in Bethany. You are so grateful to have such faithful and loving grandparents whose love for the Lord overflows into our lives. 
 slide/comedy show of the past 50 years 
I love this crew
 Grace is subbing in for me