TREATS FROM THE PHILIPPINES

Check it out! The gals in a Bible study Beep was part of in the Philippines sent our family a bag filled to the brim with a bunch of their favorite snacks, condiments, and treats. My sister's family also gave us a back of edible goodies, as well as some handmade soap from their city and a little bag for me. Isn't that awesome? We already love cracker nuts and those Philippine brand dried mangoes, but it's going to be fun to work our way through all the other things we've never tried before!

THANKFUL THURSDAY

I'm thankful that Devon made four loaves of banana bread a few days ago, some for now and some for the freezer. What's something that you're thankful for?

SILAS' BIRTHDAY - 2018

Silas had a birthday last week, so he posed in the birthday outfit (looking serious), had a doughnut date with Tim (looking silly), had the dinner of his choice, and opened gift from family. 

He's not celebrating with friends until later this summer, but he did get to do something exciting on his birthday. Super fun!

BACK IN THE USA

Beep's family arrived in Oregon mid-June and we got to spend some time with them last week. It was a quick visit, but we filled it up with playing games, jumping on the trampoline, dinner inside, dessert outside, taking walks, doing hair and make-up, assembling Legos, chatting, and laughing. I'm excited to have only a few freeway hours between us now, not an ocean!

THANKFUL THURSDAY

I'm thankful for sunshine in the storm, laughter in the tears, and the fact that life keeps moving forward, even when it's messy. What's something that you're thankful for?

OUR FIRST LICENSED DRIVER

Silas' afternoon went something like this.

First stop - Go to the DMV to take a license test.
Second stop - Head home to drop off Mom.
Third, fourth, fifth, and sixth stops - Get some local birthday freebies on first solo driving trip.
Seventh stop - Pose for Mom upon pulling into the driveway.

THANKFUL THURSDAY

I'm thankful for cool mornings. What's one thing that you're thankful for?