Havin' fun at home! You gotta love lazy dayz! Lately, it's been rare to have a day we can enjoy just being home, so we ALL had a great time playin and wrestling around. Tonite we are headed out to have a Family Date Nite... to see a play. It should be a great time.

"He's Got the Whole In His Hands" Tate's got the hat on... can you find him?

Smoky Mtn. Kids

We had a great time last night and enjoyed watching the kids and hearing their wonderful songs and verses they have learned. Tessa loved watching her big sis & bro and cheered them on through whole programs. What a little trooper she is! Although, it wasn't tough makin them look the part of hill-billys... since they are 1/2 hick! Their dad was from the sticks! That's what I loved...he was a good ol' boy!


Tayah and Gracie~ best buds at school













Cutest 'lil' ol' hill-billys ever! Like Tayah's freckles? She did those herself. We had a great time together and were so glad grandma and grandpa could come up to watch. Thanks!

This past week I have been blessed with the privilege of taking some time to be with the Kostjuk Family. Most of you know the story of Baby Reese. But if not, check out this site... www.kostjuk5.blogspot.com or Ash and Todd on my friends column. Little Reesie is now five months old and still fighting to survive. She's quite the precious gift. Monday Reese had heart surgery, and with each day she is getting a bit better. Her sweet body has been through so much. Everytime I think of her I am reminded of how great our God is and how He holds us in His hands. His plan is perfect even when don't understand what it looks like. I love this little bug. Please pray for her and her family as they endure this long bumpy road.

Who are the Kostjuk's???
Todd, Ashley, Gavin (5), Lexi (3), & Reese (5months)
Well... Ashley and I have been friends since birth (if that can truly happen). Our mom's were best friends, so we had no choice but to become best friends too. hee-hee. Ashley's mom past away from cancer when we were young and I never understood WHY?? But God has mightly used Ashley in my life, especially in the last year. Who would have thought it would be her that would help me with relating to my kids. She knows first hand. God blows me away with how He knows what we need, when we need it.

"For I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord, ...plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope." ~ Jeremiah 29:11

Time With Reese

Michelle, Reese, & I













Mic & Dakota ~ Ash & Lexi


Ashley, Michelle, and I are life long friends. It was such a joy and blessing to be able to see one another this week. God has carried us all through tough and trying times in our life. I am so thankful for their friendship and continued support over the years. I love you girls!!

Tessa-roo is 3 now! It's sooo hard to believe. Grandma made her this beautiful Tinkerbell cake. Tess was sneaking a lick... yummy!!!!

Tate, my tough ninja that protects us girls! He loves to fight, have swords, and wrestle with mom. He is quite a character, and a lot like is Dad.

Triple the Love

Best Friends Thru and Thru. I could not have asked the Lord for a more perfect bunch of kidos. They are God's gift of love to me. Ryan would have been so proud. This picture just shows a typical day in our home. Dress-up (Poor Taters), and pretend play. I love that they play so well together. Thank you, Lord for the joys in my life.

Tayah is growing so fast. She loves school, and doing great with karate. It's a family thing now. I am so blessed to have my lil helper by my side.

Reese Renee Kostjuk