Lily's First Birthday

This weekend Bruce and I went to Idaho for our granddaughter Lily's first birthday. We had a great time!!! She is so sweet and such a cutie. We only wish we could see her more often. It was so nice to visit with Jim and Alyson. They have made such a nice home for themselves and they are such good parents. We were privileged to meet many of Jim & Alyson's friends at the birthday party. I am posting a couple of pictures - one of Lily and me, and one of Lily with her birthday cake (all over her!!). Alyson saved her first taste of chocolate for her birthday. She is a true Blackketter girl - she loves chocolate!!!!!!

Awesome Responsibility

Its been several days since my last post, so I thought I would bring the blog up to date. For those who read my blog - probably just my daughters - Bruce was installed as an elder in our congregation today. Its an awesome responsibility, with which I think he will do well. The Lord has truly blessed us in many ways. Not the least of which is a wonderful church family.

We are getting excited to go to Lily's first birthday in a couple of weeks. I cannot believe she is already a year old. Where does the time go??????? She is so cute - as you can see in the photo. It will be fun to be able to spend a few days with Jim & Alyson and Miss Lily. Please pray for fair weather and good roads.

And to end my blog for today, just a little quote about babies.....
When babies look beyond you and giggle, maybe they're seeing angels. ~Quoted in The Angels' Little Instruction Book by Eileen Elias Freeman, 1994