HAPPY BIRTHDAY DAMON!

Damon is celebrating his 37th Birthday today. He continues to spend long days as a Network Administrator for College Park Family Care Center and is also the part-time youth minister at their church. He likes to bike and loves the outdoors if he can find time to get there.

We love you and hope you have great birthday Damon.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

FUN WEEKEND WITH MORE GRANDKIDS

Johnny brought their kids to Hutch this weekend and while he and Greg & Susan and a few of the older ones went to a Juco ball game Saturday night, I enjoyed trying to keep up with Ethan and Raegan. Avery and Meryn play very well together but the 2 little ones are very busy. We had lots of fun and we love having our grandchildren around.

The older cousins were off together playing all the time so didn't get pictures of the rest. They will be back in a couple of weeks so will catch them later.

Below Raegan and Ethan had just put some clothes down the laundry chute.

Avery and Meryn are playing with magnetic paper dolls

Ethan just wanted his picture taken - he is such a handsome little guy!

Raegan was smiling and waiting for some candy

Raegan wanted to be right with me in whatever I was doing and I didn't mind because otherwise she was into something she wasn't supposed to be getting into - she is a busy little girl:)

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MAGGIE!

Today, February 24th, is the day that Maggie was born and today she is 10 years old. We are so proud of the young lady that she has become and hope that she has a wonderful birthday. Maggie is busy with homeschooling and I'm sure she is her Mommy's big helper with all her siblings. She has learned to knit recently and is teaching some of her cousins to knit. We love you Maggie and hope you have a fun birthday!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!

Rog brought these 2 dozen red and pink roses home for me for Valentine's Day several days ago. They are beautiful! It is good he did not wait until today to get them because he caught the sickness that came into our home and has not been anywhere for a couple of days. We are just enjoying time together by the fireplace which is a special valentine's day for us.

IT WASN'T ON GOD'S CALENDAR

As we choose what God has planned for us, sometimes we find that what we have planned drastically changes. That has happened the last few days at our home. June arrived on Tuesday with her children and planned to meet up with Damon on Wednesday night to go to CO with a group from their church to ski. We planned to take care of our grandkids for several days. On Wednesday she got word from Damon that he was sick. He decided to call her later and let her know if he got better and would still come. Later he called and said he would not be coming with the group but maybe they could go by themselves the next day. Molly was sick at our house and just as they decided to plan to leave on Friday morning, Eli was in the bathroom throwing up. So a change of plans again. Eli did not get over it fast(5x throwing up) and very shortly, grandpa was sick as well. June and I were just hoping that we could avoid the bug. Susan and her children were here too so this fun stuff could spread a little farther:( I think there were pans by every kid during the night. About 3 a.m. we were awakened by Maggie getting sick so it was really kind of a nightmare around here. At 8 a.m. this morning June decided to make a run for home so we began cleaning up everything and loading the car (buckets and all:) I think she was on the road by about 10 a.m. and was able to drive straight through without incident. PTL! June had prayed about going and all so I guess the Lord made it clear what she should do.

The cousins always have so much fun together but last night some of them had their noses down in their T-shirts because they didn't want the germs. We are sorry we didn't get to enjoy the time with our grandkids in a better way and that June & Damon didn't get some time away but I guess this get-a-way wasn't on God's calendar. We'll try again June & Damon.

Below are a few pictures that we took while they were here. Molly wanted her Daddy because he comforts her when she is sick and she cried for him a lot. This picture was taken when she was feeling better.

Maggie has learned to knit and her cousins wanted to learn how too so she was helping them and they all were having a great time sitting and talking and knitting.

Below is Caleb and Evan

Here are Maggie and Brendon and Caleb knitting away

BRITTANY CELEBRATES HER BIRTHDAY

Today Brittany celebrates her 14th birthday. She is quite a busy girl these days. Recently she was modeling the gown that you see in the picture and today she played in a volleyball tournament most of the day. She said she would probably go to bed when she was done. Hope you played well Brittany. She knew today would be busy so she celebrated her birthday with friends last weekend I believe. Brittany is a sweet girl and very busy with lots of activities(if you watch their blog, she also can cook up quite a meal). We love you Brittany and hope you have a wonderful birthday.

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AVERY IS HAVING A FUN BIRTHDAY

Avery is EIGHT years old today. Can you believe that? Avery is loving school and is becoming quite a little young lady. I know she is having a great time today because I am having a terrible time catching her to sing Happy Birthday to her. Avery, we pray you will grow up to love the Lord Jesus with all your heart and want to please Him in all you do. I hope you are having a great day Avery and we send all our love to you(as well as the presents that you will soon get:)

I wish we were there to give you a hug as well. You are our sweetheart!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY SWEETIE!

DON IS CELEBRATING # SEVENTY-FIVE

Don Graber is celebrating his birthday today. He is 75 years old but that doesn't seem to slow him down. We really appreciate you Don and hope you have a special day today. They have a home here in Hutchinson now and we look forward to having them around for some of the months of the year. While we are enjoying 11 degree weather this morning he is wearing shorts and enjoying the Texas weather of 86 degrees. We love you Don and trust God gives you a good year ahead.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

ANOTHER BIRTHDAY FOR TREY - HE'S 10 TODAY!

Our grandson, Trey, turned 10 years old today. Trey has a real heart for the Lord and is becoming a fine young man. We love you Trey and hope you have a wonderful birthday.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

OWEN IS EIGHT

Today Owen celebrates his 8th birthday. We had fun with Owen when we were able to spend about a week with him over Christmas. Owen is a very smart boy and asks such insightful questions. Owen, you are a wonderful grandson and we love you very much. We trust you have a very fun birthday.


HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

A VERY WONDERFUL CHRISTMAS 2008

We had a wonderful Christmas with most of the family. We were missing the John Seaba family and the John Neir family and Grandpa Tucker(he was in the hospital). We had our Christmas dinner at our house and then went to Greg & Susan's house to open presents. Greg had to work Christmas Day so he drove by in the fire truck to see the family for a moment. We quickly got a picture of most of us that were at his house at the time and had just finished opening presents.

Below you can see that everyone is looking forward to opening presents.


The computers are lots of fun for the grandkids(and their moms and dads) and with the webkinz being so popular now, they all had to take care of their animals.

Trevin - Micah - Dawson

Owen - Caleb - Evan - Meryn

Below there is one full living room with many things going on. Computers - games - picture taking - and just sitting and visiting -- We had a really good time together.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ROBERTA!

Today is Roberta's birthday - #65 - . Roberta and her husband Don live in Edinburgh, TX, and minister at RGBI. They are here for 2 weeks and have been able to enjoy Christmas with all of us. Below is a picture of her with Meredith Veer. We love you Berta and hope you have a great birthday.


HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

SONDY CELEBRATES HER BIRTHDAY

Today Sondy, my sister-in-law, turns 62 years old. Sondy keeps busy working at a furniture store as well as substituting as a school teacher quite often. She and my brother Jim live in the country near Strawberry Point, IA. and keep busy at their church and are always busy doing something to help or encourage others. We love you Sondy and hope you have a great birthday.


HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

THE GIRL I PRAYED FOR

Today I, Roger, am blogging for Mary. You see, Mary turns 65 today. She is the love of my life and a gift from God. When I was a young teen, I heard Billy Graham tell a story about his daughter when she was 8 years old. "Daddy, does God know who I will marry some day?" "God knows everything, let's pray for him right now." From that day on, I began to pray for that girl that God had for me. Girls came and went and I kept their names out of that prayer. I met Mary when I came to Hutchinson in August, 1966, to teach at Central Christian. It took very little time until I realized that this was the girl that I was praying for. She was everything that I had dreamed about. She is my dearest friend. Mary is wonderful Mom to our 6 children and a very devoted grandmother to our 23 grandchildren and a loving daughter to her parents. Mary, it is so special to know that God picked you out for me. As your husband, today on your birthday, I praise you (Proverbs 31:28) and the God who gave you to me. Happy Birthday, Mary! I love you - Rog

The Roses below were a gift from Rog

BIRTHDAY WISHES TO OUR YOUNGEST

Our youngest son, John, turns 29 years old today. John and Liz share the same birthday and isn't he cute. John has grown up to be a fine man and we are very proud of him. We are grateful that God provided him to be a brother to our firstborn, Roger. We love you John and trust that you have a wonderful birthday.


HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

LIZ IS 61 TODAY

Liz celebrates her 61st birthday today. We are glad that she can be close to us and to her parents. She is such a blessing in providing beautiful music in our church as well. Thanks Liz and we love you and trust you have a special birthday.


HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JUNE!

June turns 37 today. June was always playing school and she was the teacher while growing up. Now she is teaching her own children and doing a great job of it. She has become a wonderful woman and we are very proud of her. We love you June and hope you have a great birthday.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

THANKSGIVING DAY WITH FAMILY

We had a wonderful Thanksgiving Day with most of our children and grandchildren here for our big turkey dinner. We were blessed to have 37 around our tables, a good meal and a time of giving thanks. In the afternoon we decorated the playhouse with the children and just enjoyed our time being together.

DAD CELEBRATED HIS 91st BIRTHDAY

Dad turned 91 yesterday, November 18th. We celebrated by having dinner together last evening with the folks and Greg & Susan's family. We decided to stay home and grill instead of trying to go out. Mom made him an angel food cake. We had a precious time of singing choruses around the table when we finished our meal. Dad is battling some confusion but had no confusion about singing the old choruses. We love you Dad and wish you a very Happy Birthday!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY DAD!

ANOTHER BIRTHDAY BOY - COOPER IS 5

Today Cooper is celebrating his 5th birthday. I understand that he is not feeling well but we hope he can enjoy his birthday a little. Cooper loves to help in any way he can and is a sweet little grandson. We love you Cooper and hope you have a fun birthday and that you feel better very soon.


HAPPY BIRTHDAY!