My Uncle was a very kind man who seemed to know something about every subject. He loved children, but especially babies. Some years we would toast to different things and he would toast to "more babies". He was a visionary and had new ideas. He was loved by so many. He was an extremely hard worker and instilled a strong work ethic in his children. He seemed to have so many dreams and aspirations of which remain only dreams now. He went to be with the Lord on May 20, 2008. I know there will be a great void in my families lives during the days and years to come. Saying goodbye to a child, spouse or father has to one of the steepest mountains one has to climb in life. Thank you Randy for your life and your interest in building a relationship with Jesus Christ.

My husband grew up in Vermont so we just got back from our annual vacation there. It was so beautiful! The apple trees and lilacs were just beginning to bloom. The trees were all different shades of green. It almost looked like fall except with a different color scheme,and it was cold. Elizah played, and played, and ran, and ran outside everyday with her cousins. (Yes, I'm sure that's something Elizah had to get used to as we live in suburbia with a small backyard.) We were able to spend a lot of time with Nicki (who is an awesome mom) and her three kids. We enjoyed being there so much and would love to live there.

We also took a side vacation to Maine with Josh's Sister Bekah and her Husband Toby's family. We stayed on Schoodic Point which is across from Bar Harbor. We were able to do some hiking, which was more like taking walks, because of the little ones. The scenery there was stunning and the cost line so jagged and rocky. We steamed the largest lobsters I have ever seen and then gorged ourselves! We had a great time.
This is on the top of Cadillac Mountain in Arcadia National Park overlooking Bar Harbor.



Hazel and Phare, who just turned 1, are three months apart and were so cute together grabbing and pulling at one another. They don't even know it yet but they are going to be great friends. Bekah is so nurturing and attentive to her needs. It was encouraging to watch her love and care for Phare.