Tooth #2

On the way to FW Friends, our Wednesday night kids program, Shawny thought his tooth might fall out. I said, "If if falls out tonight at FW Friends I think you will be entitled to a prize from the prize box." Well thats all it took. Right after we entered the building he pulled it out. When we shared it with the FW Friends Kids, all of the sudden they all started trying to pull out their teeth so they could get a prize too. I was bustin' up!!! Sooo, the moral of this story is.... Kids will do anything for a prize..... or is it Leanne, you had better watch what you say or our church will be full of toothless kids.

A Successful Year

Today is the last day of rifle season. I have to say, I'm not feeling as bad as Lyle and John. They are mourning while I am celebrating. They have had a good year. Lyle got a 7 point on opening day and John's patience was rewarded the next day with a nine point buck. If you want the gory details you will have to ask Lyle or John. They would be more than happy to fill you in. Here are the pictures of their trophies. Look at the smiles on these boys.

One Down and One To Go

Last week Shawn lost his first tooth. I know this is a kinda yucky picture but you can see how thrilled he was. His teeth have been stubborn about coming out. His 2 front bottom teeth have actually come in and are waiting for a spot to fill. His other bottom tooth is also very loose but not quite ready to come out. Hopefully it will happen in the next week or so. Just after realizing he had pulled out his tooth he lost it in the carpet. After searching for 15 minutes or so we gave up and used the vacuum with a new bag. We found it within 5 minutes.

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Today I turned thirty seven and I was reminded to remember all that God has done in my life as I looked at the scripture for today posted on my blog. I know this scripture was there just for me today. I couldn't begin to list all that God has done in my life but I will list the top ten that come to mind.
1. My parents who modeled their faith before me.
2. That I asked Jesus into my heart at 10 years old, the night before our family was in a tragic car accident in which I very well could have been killed.
3. That God brought Lyle into my life, my life long love and companion.
4. That God gave me the privilege to be called mother to a sweet little girl, Sierra Joy.
5. Sixteen months later our second gift arrived in the form of a little boy, Shawn Oaklee.
6. I have had the chance to be a pastors wife for the last 13 years.
7. We were able to build a home 4 years ago. What a blessing.
8. I am able to stay home with my children.
9. My family is healthy.
10. Today I have a new niece, Adalena Cathryn Black. My brother Tim and his wife Kim's second child born this morning at 6:31 am, 9lbs 13oz. and 21 inches long.

Trick-or-Treating

Sierra was a precious cowgirl, fully armed. (Not fully armed at school I must add) Shawny was a friendly skeleton as you can see. We had a great night for trick-or-treating. The rain ended around 5:30 and we were good to go. The first stop was Grandma Deerens. She even had treats for her baby boy and his wife.


Shawny and Chandler the ghost.
Sierra and Paige as Harry Potter