Summer Catch Up II

Megan and Quin rounded up a bunch of friends to come to the house to paintball. I think there were about 10 teens and John and Derek. They played in the woods for a while and then went down to the river. Everyone had marks, some worse than others, but they all had a great time.

This is Megan hiding between a couple of stumps... She was hoping to sneak up on her Dad, but someone ran out of paint before she could get to him.
John and Derek holding down the fort.

My baby!!!

This is Marley, the newest addition to our family. She is 6 months old and we absolutely love her to death!! My sister watched her for us while we were at the beach. I got a text message saying that she was being held for ransom and that we probably would not be able to afford to get her back. They even let her sleep with them. (a first for my BIL) They have two girls who just loved carrying her around. She did get attached to my sister(who wouldn't?), the next time Jes came for a visit, Marley just loved all over her.

Andy's birthday cookie at the beach. We went to see the movie UP that night.

This is the fish that Quin caught. He wanted Megan to give it some sugar. Megan thought he was kidding. It was sooooo funny!!!



Quin and Megan have been going out for 8 months. They are like two peas in a pod!!!
Captain Andrew Martens at your service!


This summer I have learned two things.
My life is so much sweeter when I follow God instead of trying to direct my own path.
My children are growing up faster that I ever thought possible.

This journey is the best and I look forward to tomorrow and the next day and the next.

Until Next Time -
E

Summer Catch Up

John and Andy spent two weeks farming together. While they were cutting wheat, Andy ran after a bunny for a very long time and finally caught it! He brought that thing home prouder that a peacock!! John had the best time - he said it reminded him of his childhood and he was very thankful to have the opportunity to do a little farming with his son. "Farming is just something that is in your blood and its been way to long since I have done it."



Hanging out at the car wash....

Missing in Action

So....
I guess I have been ignoring my blog. I could give you several really good excuses as to why I haven't been posting, but I will save the drama for another day.

Andy and Megan have really enjoyed their summer. We have been to Florida, lounged out by the pool and learned to paintball. (Well, Megan and John did)

Everyday is a new gift from God and we are trying to embrace every moment and learn to be be more like him.

The kids go back to school in two weeks. This summer has really gone by fast. Andy turned 8 in July and Megan is 15 and driving!!! I miss those days when I said get in the car and no one argued with me or had somewhere else they would rather be. I will post some summer images soon.

Until next time-
E

Stinky Bunny Love

We were doing Bunny Days at the studio and I needed to pick up bunnies. They were very cute but they were also very stinky. I brought them home and gave them a bath and trimmed the dirty fur off of their feet. I took Andy to the studio to take a few pictures and he decided that he wanted to keep them. After they peed on him, he wasn't sure about the whole situation. It was a great day and we had alot of really good laughs.

Easter Sunday

I took alot of pictures, but I forgot to put them on my computer..... Megan was sitting on the front porch with her daddy, and I snapped this image. I really wonder what she was thinking about. When she came up the stairs this morning, it almost took my breath away. I have always thought she was beautiful, but today she just glowed.

Until Next Time -
E

Shaving Cream Sunday

I wanted to do something fun, out of the ordinary and downright messy. After we ate we stopped by the store so that I could pick up a few things. I bought 4 cans of shaving cream and didn't tell anyone what I was up to. When we got home, I told the kids to change and John and I got ready for some fun. When they came outside, we attacked! It was so much fun. Marley was covered in cream too. Goes to show how much fun you can still have with only $4.00

Until next time,
E

Shooting Quin

Just kidding!!! We went to Gatlinburg, TN with the youth group from church and while we were downtown shopping, we met up with Quin and Megan for a nice family photo. It was so funny. We had a great weekend, poor Quin coughed the entire time. I thought he was going to cough up a lung..... We can't wait to go again next year.
Until next time
e