Fun Summer Night

We just decided to go outside and have some fun with sparklers left over from the 4th of July.  What a fun night!

South Dakota District Wesleyan Church Conference

We had a great time at the South Dakota District Wesleyan Church Conference in Rapid City.  We had a chance to see Mt. Rushmore.  Here's a picture of the family with the presidents behind us.

Here is a shot of Mt. Rushmore.  Not bad, huh?

We also went to the Badlands National Park.  Here's the gang in the Badlands.

Cher and I are taking a break after doing some walking in the Badlands.  Had to watch for rattlesnakes.  They like the badlands.

Baby Birds

Every year mom comes to nest on our front porch.  Here is this year's crop of babies.  They don't even have their eyes open yet.  Mom wasn't too happy with me taking pictures!

Branson, MO

Branson is about 3 and 1/2 hours from Bartlesville.  It's a great place to get away for a weekend or a week.  There are all sorts of shows, places to eat, and outlet shops.  There is always something to do!

We played some miniature golf.  Here is Josh after a successful hole-in-one!

Joy took a break from our fast paced golf game...

Here the family is in front of the Kirby theater.  We went to this wonderful magic show.  Josh was picked to assist Kirby the magician.  We all had a blast.  You can learn more about the magic show by going to www.kirbyandbambi.com.  My in-laws are on the right.

Oklahoma State Home School Convention

This past week was the annual Oklahoma Christian Home School Conference.  OWU was a part of the conference and we had a great time there.  The Cox Convention Center was packed.  It was a great event to attend.

Oklahoma City is really a fun place.  Above is a waterway that is surrounded by great places to eat.  This area is know as bricktown.

Here is Mark Molder, OWU's Assistant Director of Admissions.  He is getting the OWU table ready for visitors.

What a Beautiful Day

It was such a beautiful day today!  Temps in the upper 70's and a wonderful day to be outside.  Joy was enjoying the day in the pasture today.  Think she's having a good time?

Horsing Around

We had a great time fooling around with Ruby Jane today. She's a great horse that just wants attention.




Ruby Jane was looking for the horse treats!





Joy decided to do some bareback riding.




I couldn't resist either!!!