Thanksgiving day!!!

We had a wonderful Thanksgiving at Spike and Lori's new home. The house is beautiful and so big. The kitchen is a dream and I loved every minute of it. Just wish our son and his family could have been there. They were going to his wife's family this year but their little daughter, Katie, was sick and they weren't able to go.

Here are a few pics of the day.

Here are Lori and I the night before, preparing food for Thanksgiving dinner.

It's a memory I will cherish forever. Love you Lori.

Lori caught Wayne "checking" the sweet potatoes. He is holding the spoon in his hand. When he turned around Lori snapped the picture. He was caught red handed.

These pictures are priceless, that's all I can say.

Madisyn giving Ahnier a bath at Lori's. Looks like Ahnier is thinking, "are you sure you know what you are doing here"? hehehe

Here are the 3 little angels helping Nana by breaking bread for dressing the night before. Thank you girls, this is why the dressing tasted sooooo good!!

Little Ahnier just smiled and enjoyed the attention all day long.

We appriciate you, Dustin!

Thank you Dustin!!!
He has been helping Madisyn with her Algebra (something Wayne and I know nothing about). Here they are after school tonight.
I really think he enjoys helping her.
I love you kids

Great weekend

Wayne and Aaron took off Friday to go to southern Indiana for deer hunting season (season starts Saturday). This is something they do together every year. Well,

Aaron called Saturday evening and said that he had shot an albino deer. This is very rare and he couldn't have been happier. They took pictures, so when they get home I will post them.

I just talked to Wayne and he said he has seen several deer, but hasn't gotten that special buck yet. He has had doe's come close but is holding out for a buck. I think they are coming home tomorrow.

Friday, Madisyn and I painted the bathroom. We didn't get finished till about 3:00am. Saturday morning Dustin went to Noblesville to get a haircut and visit his parents. I went to a ladies meeting in Anderson. Oh I sure didn't want to get out of bed at 8:00am, but I did. .I just let Madisyn sleep, she was exhausted. I called her when the meeting was over and she was ready to shop when I got home. We headed for the mall then went to Crackel Barrel for lunch. When we got home we put the Christmas tree up and decorated the house. Another tireing day, but we did have fun.

Today we went to church and had a thanksgiving dinner afterward. Lori, Brit and Ahnier came.

Here are some pics Lori took yesterday and today.

Blessed day

Here are the 3 of us today at Noah's funeral. It was such a blessed day just knowing Noah is now with Jesus and the rest of his family.
Aaron picked us up in his limo and we went in style. Madisyn was on cloud 9 riding in that limo....thanks Aaron!!

Here are Brit and Madisyn in the back of the limo. I had to keep reminding them they were at a funeral...not a parade. hehehe

Noah's 'home'

Yesterday morning my dear brother 'n law, Noah went home to be with Jesus. We will all miss him, but are so happy to know where he is, and to know we will all be together again. Thank You Jesus for the peace only You can give at a time like this.

Katie in High School??

This week our little Katie has gone to school with Madisyn. They have both loved it. Madisyn has child developement class and this week the kids could bring a pre schooler in with them for 2 hours. Katie has colored, made a necklace, made cookies, etc. Here are just a few pics of the week.

Madisyn and Katie

Katie decorating cookies
Mrs Mangus (Madisyn's teacher) and some new friends from the class.

Look out....she's got wheels!!!

We went to a birthday skating party with family and friends.
This was the first time Madisyn had ever been on skates ....TOOOOO FUNNY!!!!



Madisyn, Loudnie, and Ahnier.

The graceful one on the floor is Madisyn.........

Madisyn and Dustin
Madisyn and Brit

New Shepler home

Today we were so blessed when Spike, Lori and their family showed up at church with us. After church we went out to eat then over to see their new home. They will be moved in within the next 3 weeks. This is a picture of the whole family on their new front porch. The house is soooo beautiful. I keep reminding myself not to covet or envy...just kidding, i couldn't be happier for them, they so deserve it.
love you kids!!!!

We love you sweetie!

Here are a couple of pictures that Lori took of Madisyn today. They turned out so good, but look at the subject!!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ANGEL KATIE

Sunday September 21 our precious little granddaughter, Katie turned 4 years old.
Happy Birthday, We love you Katie!!!

THANK YOU JESUS!!

Madisyn started her first day of school in the US today. The teachers and staff were so good to her. She made about 3 new friends today and liked it very much. She came home exhausted. She is anxious to go to bed tonight, she has to get up at 6:00 and has to be to school by 7:15. Please continue to pray for her for favor and that her mind will retain all that she learns so that she can stay in the grade she is in.

PHHS here she comes!!!

Today we enrolled Madisyn in school. I thought she would probably be in 6th or 7th grade. Since she is 15 we were told that they would rather her to be with her peers. Pendleton Heights High School is working with us to try to start her out there (as a freshman). She will have her first day Monday. She is very excited and we are too.
Please pray for her to have favor with the staff, teachers and the other students and for learning(understanding) to come easy for her. There are 2 students from New Guinea that she is going to be with. These students speak French and will be able to help her. Please pray for favor and that they bond right away. If by some chance High School is too much for her we will move her to middle school. We all just want God's perfect Will!!

God gives us strenth we need

A son asked his father, 'Dad, will you take part in a marathon with me?'. The father who, despite having a heart condition, says 'Yes'. They went on to complete the marathon together. Father and son went on to join other marathons, the father always saying 'Yes' to his son's request of going through the race together. One day, the son asked his father, 'Dad, let's join the Iron man together.' To which, his father said 'Yes' too. For those who don't know, Ironman is the toughest triathlon ever. The race encompasses three endurance events of a 2.4 mile(3.86 kilometer) ocean swim, followed by a 112 mile (180.2kilometer) bike ride, and ending with a 26.2 mile (42.195kilometer) marathon run along the coast of the Big Island. Father and son went on to complete the race together. View this race at..... click on link below and prepare yourselves!

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BEAUTIFUL BRIT!!!!

Brit turned 17 years old yesterday. (oh my goodness, i was married and had Lori at this age!)
HAPPY BIRTHDAY BRIT
we are so proud of you. you are a great daughter, sister, neice, cousin etc.....
But, you are an AWESOME granddaughter!!!! we are so glad you belong to us.
Love you always