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Weekend Fun!

Curt was here all last week on a business trip and Carmen was able to join him. They stayed in a hotel for the first part of the week and with us for the end of the week and the weekend.

In addition to Curt and Carmen visiting, Grandpa David was here from Arizona on Valentines Day and Grandpa and Grandma Hogie came down from Orlando for the weekend.

Ron, I, and our girls attended a wedding Reception and an incredible Quineanara (15 year old Latin Birthday Celebration) on Saturday night. Here is a start with some weekend photos and more to follow later today.

See Curt and Carmen's blog for more updates of this weekend.

See if you can name or recognize these awesome grown ups....Before you scroll down!

Ryan, Beth, Ava, Curt, Carmen, Katie, and Frank

They were all so fun to watch grow up and they are incredible adults!

It was so fun to see them all together in Sunday School yesterday.

Having Curt visit is always a treat when he sits down at the piano. The piano gets a good workout and is used to its full potential!
Lake Worth Beach... Saturday. Note the pier in the background. It is finally being reconstructed after Hurricanes Frances and Jeanne wiped it out in 2004.
We went to the beach for a picnic and thankfully did not have plans to stay or go on the actual beach as it was crowded for a Saturday in February. I realized, however, it is Presidents Day Weekend and Winter Break for many students in the Northeast. I can certainly understand why anyone from the North would want to visit Palm Beach County this month! It is beautiful.

My Village

It Takes A Village To Raise A Child....

My Village Is Amazing...

As a mother, the support of friends and family has been crucial at every turn. I will say this forever, the Lord placed incredible people in my path. Knowing my needs, he gave me friends who love and support me in everything, and I do mean everything I do or attempt. None of my friends are in my village by accident.

At Megan's Baptism two weeks ago, I had the opportunity to be one of the speakers. (5 Children's Baptisms and I have never participated on the program, which was fine with me) I looked at the full chapel and was so grateful for my life, for my children, for my family, and for those who are part of my life.

One of the driving forces of my life is loving and serving people, my heart's desire is to be the support to others that I have in my own life.

I did not have my camera clicking at every turn to capture the many many guests who joined us at the Baptism. Here are the only photos I took of some of the dearest friends I will ever know.

Katie K and Jeffrey.
Weezie and Megan

Curt, John, Katie, Jeffrey

Photos taken at Megan's Baptism

Happy Birthday Katie K

Happy Birthday to my dear friend, Katie K! A steadfast, loyal friend is the best description of Katie.
Often I say, that I did not I did not choose my friends, God chose them for me. As only God would do, he made the perfect choices for me. He has surrounded me with friends who are my family. We have laughed and cried, celebrated and commiserated in every area of our lives. Raising our children and serving in Church together have provided many fond memories.

Twenty Four years ago, she had her first child. I prepared dinner for her family and headed to her house to deliver the feast. Upon arrival, I tripped and the dessert spilled all over the sidewalk. I felt terrible. Thankfully, this meal casualty did not put a damper on our friendship.

Twenty Two Years ago, she was also very patient when I, along with a few others, "Toilet Papered" her house Three Times (well, almost Three Times) in one night on her husband, John's, Birthday. Every time it got cleaned up, we headed back to re-decorate. However, on the third time, we got caught! John was waiting for us. He confiscated the car keys (we had a spare with us, thank goodness) and turned the garden hose on us. We escaped with fun memories that are still good for a laugh and reminiscing smile.
Oh, to have that much energy again!