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Wednesday, December 31, 2025

Thank you 2025 for the Blessings

This was a busy year as we enjoyed all the blessings God provided.  Cade turned 16 and is learning to drive.  As a Sophomore, he continues to enjoy football and playing the bass in orchestra.  Caelin turned 14 and is in her last year of Junior High School.  She loves to push herself to be better in Cross Country, running long distance, and high jump.  Bear turned 9 TODAY and continues to greet us with a joyous smile.  He reminds us to stop and snuggle with him each day.  Charles and Stacy celebrated 21 years of marriage and feel a sense of pride to serve in public education.  During the summer months, we vacationed and explored several new places.  The Parks family spent a week in Gulf Shores, AL making new memories.  Cade served on a mission trip to Miami, and both kids enjoyed church camp with friends in Missouri.  We also ventured to Arizona, Utah, and Nevada with highlights including hiking in Red Rock, Devil's Bridge, exploring Lava Cave with headlamps, Grand Canyon, Antelope Canyon, Hoover Dam, and Las Vegas.  Our hearts are filled with love remembering the countless other memories made throughout the year with family and friends.  We pray that 2026 is filled with blessings and new adventures for your family! 

Bear's 9th Birthday

Happy 9th birthday to our favorite fur baby! He brings us so much joy and is instantly loved by everyone he meets. Bear has such a HUGE heart, never misses an opportunity to lean on your side as you are walking, and will remind you daily that he needs a greenie treat in the morning along with 2 treats when everyone gets home. He is the first person waiting at the garage door when I come home with a smile showing his teeth. When people are sad, he is right there inserting his body in your lap. If people are arguing, he walks in the middle of you. He truly is such a gift from God to us all. We are honored and blessed that God gave him to us. Enjoy all the snuggles and treats today, we love you, Bear!