Leighton & Kaitlyn Photoshoot

Here are some beautiful pictures that Kristina took of Leighton & Kaitlyn. You can see the sweet love they have between them. It is so precious and we thank the Lord for bringing them together.

And a few fun ones thrown in :o)

Wade & Kristina Are ENGAGED!

Our family flew out to Nevada on September 6th. Wade asked Michael & I for our blessing to ask Kristina to marry him when we came out there. 

After lunch on September 7th, Wade, Kristina, Leighton, & Kaitlyn set out on their journey to Ragged Top Mountain. They took pictures along the way of each other and of the beautiful scenery. Once they were up on the mountain, Wade gave Leighton the *signal* for him and Kaitlyn to go off on their own for a bit. Wade and Kristina climbed to the top of the mountain and while Kristina was enjoying the scenery, Wade dropped to one knee and asked her to marry him. Her response was a quiet *YES* as she choked back tears. Wade placed the ring on her finger and they embraced. They prayed and gave God all the glory for bringing them together. 

Here are some of their beautiful engagement pictures...........

Flying Out West

Everyone is super excited here because in just *2* short days we will be flying out to Nevada for 12 days!!!!!!!!! We have lots of wedding preparations to attend to as well as visit with our wonderful new Nevada family. We love you all and can't wait to see you SOON!!!!!

Wade & Kristina

Wade wanted to give Kristina something special to signify their *courtship*. He chose this beautiful bracelet that has her two favorite color beads (green & blue), along with three charms. One says, Hope, one says Faith, and the other says, Love. The clasp is a cross. Wade told Kristina that the cross signify's keeping God first in their relationship. Michael and I couldn't be happier with the young man that God chose for Kristina. He loves the Lord with his whole heart and compliments Kristina in such a beautiful way. We are excited to watch their story unfold. TO GOD BE THE GLORY!!!!

Leighton & Kaitlyn Are Betrothed!!

On Saturday, July 21, 2012, Leighton asked Kaitlyn to be his wife. Her answer, of course, was .......YES!! We are so happy for the two of them and couldn't have asked for a godlier, loving man to be our daughter’s future husband. God is to receive ALL the praise and glory for bringing these two special people together in such an amazing way. We look forward to the exciting days ahead as we prepare for their upcoming wedding!!

Kaitlyn's ring has a 3/4 carat princess cut center diamond with 3 diamonds and 3 sapphires on each side. Their names are engraved on the inside of the ring :o)

The Countdown Begins...............

Dan, Leighton, and Wade will be arriving at our airport in less than 20 hours!!! Kaitlyn & Kristina are beyond excited. Well, we all are actually, but the girls, a little more so! It's going to be such a wonderful weekend of making beautiful memories! We are so thankful to God for His blessings!!!

Grandparenthood

Today we went over to Chet & Kelli's for lunch and a visit. Quade is 8 days old now and sweet as ever. He is so attentive and soooo strong. He holds his little head up and just stares at you. When you talk to him, he listens and tries to talk back. I may be a little biased, but he is the sweetest boy I know :o) Being a grandparent is such a blessing! We got some good pictures too!

Quade listening so attentively

Papa & Grammy kissing Quade

Proud Grandparents

Sweet Quade feet :o)

Talking with Grammy

<3 Quade <3

Proud Aunties, Kristina & Kaitlyn with Quade



Auntie Kristina, Auntie Kaitlyn holding Quade, Momma, & Grammy

Singing Praises to God

God never ceases to amaze me. So many times He leaves me speechless at His goodness and His love for His children. We are so unworthy, and yet, in His infinite goodness, He chooses to bless us anyway. Thank You, dear Lord for Who You are, and for all You do. 

I will extol You, my God, O King;
And I will bless Your name forever and ever.
Every day I will bless You,
And I will praise Your name forever and ever.
Great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised;
And His greatness is unsearchable.

One generation shall praise Your works to another,
And shall declare Your mighty acts.
I will meditate on the glorious splendor of Your majesty,
And on Your wondrous works.
Men shall speak of the might of Your awesome acts,
And I will declare Your greatness.
They shall utter the memory of Your great goodness,
And shall sing of Your righteousness.

The Lord is gracious and full of compassion,
Slow to anger and great in mercy.
The Lord is good to all,
And His tender mercies are over all His works.

All Your works shall praise You, O Lord,
And Your saints shall bless You.
They shall speak of the glory of Your kingdom,
And talk of Your power,
To make known to the sons of men His mighty acts,
And the glorious majesty of His kingdom.
Your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom,
And Your dominion endures throughout all generations.

~Psalm 145:1-14~ (NKJV)

When the Lord All-Powerful makes a plan,
no one can stop it. 

~Isaiah 14:27~ (NCV)

For I proclaim the name of the Lord:
Ascribe greatness to our God.
He is the Rock, His work is perfect;
For all His ways are justice,
A God of truth and without injustice;
Righteous and upright is He.

~Deuteronomy 32:3-4~ (NKJV)

Blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord,

And whose hope is the Lord. 

~Jeremiah17:7~ (NKJV)

Quade's Homecoming

Thanks to all the people who prayed for Quade. Today him and his momma were released to come home from the hospital. We are so thankful all is well. Thank YOU, JESUS!!

Here Quade is with his favorite nurse. As you can see by the expression on his face, he is happy to go home :o)

We serve an AWESOME God!

  ~Wade & Kristina, Leighton & Kaitlyn~

Many years ago, when Kaitlyn and Kristina were just 4 & 5, they prayed that someday God would send them brothers to marry. They were very specific in their prayers. They wanted these brothers to love the Lord their God with all their hearts, minds, souls, and strength. They wanted them to be farmers, and live close to one another so they could work together and raise their children together. And now, the Lord has answered the prayers of two sweet sisters. They are both courting wonderful, godly young men who not only love the Lord, and their families, but are also farmers and will live close by each other. We are in awe of HIS goodness and HIS love for us. Thank You, Jesus!