White Rock 2010

Last Sunday, Jase ran his fifth marathon. It was his third time to run the White Rock and it has grown to be a fun tradition for our family. My friend Jen, being part of the family, has also made it a tradition. We have gotten the driving to different locations down to a science and have a lot of fun doing it!
Jason's biggest fans:

We got to see our favorite marathoner 4 times this year...at around mile 6 (pictured below), mile 12, mile 17 and mile 24. Lookin' good, Babe! Lookin' good!

He always loads up on kisses at each stop. I'm convinced it's part of why he does so well!

Way to go, Daddy!

Still running at mile 24.

After the race. He had his personal best at 3:51:50.

So Much to be Thankful For

"Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good. His love endures forever."

November is my favorite month of the year~ the fall colors, the warmth, reflecting on all the blessings God has given us. We started off our season of thankfulness with Laney's feast at school. Here she is sporting her handmade Indian vest. Didn't she do a great job? Prettiest little Indian I've ever seen! Laney with a friend and her first kinder teacher up here in Arkansas, Mrs. Lee:

One benefit of living in the same town as grandparents is that they get to be a part of everyday fun activites. Mimi and Papa D came to help out at the feast too.

Three years ago we started a tradition of making our very own Thankfulness Tree. We print out leaves and then write down different things we are thankful Christ has given us.

I am humbled and beyond grateful to see my Ashlyn Jean, at only 8, really understand how blessed we are. She knows that many people around the world don't have the same every day comforts that we do.

One of the things I am most thankful for this year is Laney's growth in understanding and loving Jesus!

My sweet Reesie does love her horses!

The girls decorated their nametags for the table:

Happy Thanksgiving!