Tuesday, August 1, 2017

#hartzsummer2017 Summer Road Trip Part 2

After our time at camp with the Hartzlers, we headed to Iowa to spend some time with Brian's college roommate. Brian and Tim were roommates only freshman year, but they have stayed in touch every since. 
This was my first time to see Tim in almost 12 years and meet his wife and two boys.
They were the most gracious and thoughtful hosts welcoming us in and taking such good care of us.
We loved spending time at this park that was close by their house. 
Elam caught his first fish!!
Lincoln caught a big one too!!
Just.Beautiful.
We spent an afternoon at the local waterpark and had a BLAST!!
Who knew you could have so much fun in the middle of a corn field!!

Another day we hit up Fort Frenzy!
We did the Bumper Boats and GoKarts several times.

Daddy and Lincoln showing no mercy on me!

Love my boy!

We also played Laser Tag and did some bowling!
Jackson couldn't get enough of the GoKarts!!

Tim and Brian seemed liked they see each other on a regular basis, Emily and I had a great time talking and hanging out, Lincoln loved Elam, and Jackson went with the flow and was so kind to all the boys. I wasn't sure what to expect but this short stop exceeded all of my expectations and left me praying harder for a radiation therapy job in Houston to open up!

Loved this post by Emily:)


Thompsons, we are so thankful for you and will always cherish our time with you guys!

Monday, July 31, 2017

#hartzeveryday2017 Week 30

Day 203: Thankful for 12 years with my love! It hasn't always been easy but by God's grace we make it through each day.

Day 204: He is SO fun and SO exhausting!!

Day 205: Date with my littlest love! #hislovelanguageischocolate

Day 206: Swimming with friends

Day 207: Snuggled up to watch Beauty and the Beast!

Day 208: Celebrating 12 years at Spindletop!

Day 209: Haircuts!

Monday, July 24, 2017

#hartzeveryday2017 Week 29

Day 196: On the road again...we made it to Springfield!

 Day 197: We enjoyed many laughs, time with family, lots of fishing, Rook, a few moments of crazy,  and drove over 2600 miles in two weeks! So thankful for safe travel, the time with family, but it feels really good to Home!

Day 198: I guess vacation wore him out!

Day 199: Family swim night! Mommy even got her hair wet!

Day 200: Sharing God's word with my boys and a life changing skincare business with others!

Day 201: Friendly competition

Day 202: Girls win! We should have gotten a victory photo! ;)

Saturday, July 22, 2017

#hartzsummer2017 Summer Road Trip Part 1

We started our family vacation with a stop in Missouri at Lake Maurer with the Hartzlers.
The 12 hour drive was pretty uneventful, and Jackson landed a 5lb bass right when he got out of the van!

Lincoln refers to Uncle Lloyd as the zipline man! :)

Lincoln had been waiting to zipline since last summer!

SOOO excited!

Jackson

We also swam a lot, because it was actually hot this year!

Lincoln loved swimming in this pool because it was swallow enough to touch in a lot of places for him.


We fished our way through our days at camp!

Mommy even caught a big one!

This boy likes to fish as much as his dad!!

My boys!!

Lincoln loves bossing around playing with Lucy! :)

Such a beautiful camp!

Papa Mel and Lincoln fishing!

Celebrating the 4th!

Firework fun!

We absolutely love going to camp with the Hartzlers.
All 5 brothers; Eldon, Lloyd, Papa Mel, Marvin

We would spend all day outside playing, swimming, fishing, and once it was dark play Rook way to late. 

But, my favorite part all camp was when we prayed over family members for their health needs. There is power in the name of the blood, and power in praying as a group!

Monday, July 17, 2017

#hartzeveryday2017 Week 28

Day 189: Lake Day with our families! 


Day 190: So good to see Jenny! #friendssincekindergarten

Day 191: Beautiful evening on the lake! I think we need a boat!:)
  

Day 192: Celebrating mom's 60th birthday a few days early!

Day 193: Rook winners!

Day 194: Eating lunch on the patio in 69 degree weather!

Day 195: My crazy fun wedding dates!