Gift #436- Boiled Peanuts

The only thing that I can think of that is better than boiled peanuts is
boiled peanuts with a view!

Gift #435- Good ol' 'Merica!

Happy 4th of July!

The Life of the Party!

Avery Grace with her very favorite boy at our neighborhood street party!

Sweet Sisters

The boys waiting to see the fireworks show with Mimi and Papa in GA.

Gift #434- Jack and Josh's Excellent Adventure

USA or Bust!!!!!

The boys are on their way!  Hank is flying with them from here to Tokyo to make sure that they get on their flight.  Papa will be waiting for them at the gate in Atlanta!  What an adventure!

 To my sweet boys-  have the time of your lives!  And don't forget to call me!

Gift #433- Garlic Toast

Thank the Lord for Garlic Toast or really just about any other food that this little girl can get her hands on.  So far the only thing that AG will not eat is carrots- and watching her face when she tries is quite entertaining!

Gift #432- A House Full of Boys

 Hank and I are so very happy that the boys have some nice friends.  At least once each week, you will find our living room covered in boys!  The sound of their laughter is a bit deeper than it once was and they spend much time quietly playing on their iPods rather than talking to each other, but they sure do enjoy each others company.  My friend Julie and I only have one rule- they all have to shower before spending the night- teenage boys are stinky!

Gift #431- Umbrellas and Rubbermaids

Who needs a pool when you have umbrellas, rubbermaid containers and a water hose.  

I love summer!

Gift #430- Paragliding

The boys went paragliding a few weeks ago and had such a great time together.  We are so grateful for our fun adventures here in Japan.  Sam had a great time even though he had to wear a girls helmet and even though his brothers continue to make fun of that fact. :0)

Gift #429- Being a Published Author

Macy's Father's Day tribute was published in our base magazine.  She made her daddy very proud.

Gift #428- A Dream Come True

The fact that this little boy is going to be my little boy is just beyond my comprehension.  

A dream come true.

Gift #427- A Quiver Full

Children are God’s best gift 

and are his generous legacy.
Like a warrior’s fistful of arrows
    are the children of a vigorous youth.
Oh, how blessed are you parents,
    with your quivers full of children!
Your enemies don’t stand a chance against you;
    you’ll sweep them right off your doorstep.

Psalm 127: 3-5 MSG

Gift #426- Always a Smile

At Sam and Macy's class award ceremony yesterday, Macy was given the award for "Kindest Student" and Sam was given the "Always A Smile" award.  I felt more proud of these awards than any of the academic awards that they received.  Keep smiling and being kind to others Sam and Macy.  Those qualities are so very admirable and make your mom and dad very proud.