99

Yesterday was our Great Grandma's 99th Birthday! That's about 36,160 days!  It has been a blessing to have her as a part of our lives since we were little.  We've made so many memories with her.    It's amazing how active she still is.  She is an amazing cook and always has great meals for us when we visit.  She also enjoys telling us stories of  the past. 

When she was little. 

Grandma and Grandpa Great (Mary and Floyd) 

She's a great artist. 

Some of her artwork is on the wall behind us. 

She spends a lot of her time in the kitchen. 

Four generations. 

Our Thanksgiving 2011

This year, we spent our Thanksgiving in Iowa with Mama's side of the family.   It was great getting together with family again. It has been quite a while since we've seen them.  Here's some photos of our trip:

This is all just snacks! 

Most people do a "taste test" but I don't know if this quite qualifies!  :) 

"Samo"

After the meal, all of the men went out shooting.

We shot the 30-06. 

I shot a 12 gauge. 

Mama even shot the 30-06.

River, ready to shoot. 

Grandpa brought his .44 pistol.  It's got enough kick to nearly knock you down! 

Papa shooting the .44.  

Jeremiah skeet shooting. 

That night, we had a big fire. 

The next day right before we left, I saw this squirrel up in a tree and climbed up after him.  He ended up running to a branch that he couldn't jump from, so I was able to get some good close-ups.   

...Not sure what to do. 

His master plan of escape...straight down the trunk!

Hannah's Birthday

Wow!  It's Hannah's 17th birthday already! 

Here are some photos that we've gotten over the years.  It was a lot of fun going through them and seeing how much she's grown.

Happy 17th Birthday, Hannah!  It is amazing how you've gone from a little baby to a young lady who fears the Lord, and so quickly too.  I thank God  for you and what a blessing you have been to us over the years.  May you continue to grow more in Him this following year.  I love you very much. 

Elijah 

Dear Hannah,

Happy Birthday!  You have been a very good sister to us. I hope that you have a very good year.  I love you very much.

Love,

Jeremiah

Hmmm...what's this?

Ewww.  Won't try that again!

We got this at Como Zoo.

"Super"

Wow!  It has gone from four to seventeen!

Gardening buddies.

Happy Birthday again.  We love you.