Third Generation

This is a picture of Scotty's Mimi, his mother's mother, reading to Candice and Kelly Grace. We visited Mimi and Papa this summer and had an awesome, memorable time. I came across this picture and wanted to share it because it serves as a reminder to admonish, respect, and give gratitude to elders. They are special people with much wisdom to share! If you don't have older family to learn from, search your church or even a retirement home. You will bless them and they will be blessed!

Annual Christmas CD Time!

We just finished recording our 3rd annual Christmas CD! Thanks to Uncle Austin (a professional radio host for the Austin Hartley Project on 99HIT Saturday nights), we are able to record a CD as a gift for family. Although it is an amazing memory, the past two years of recording were a bit stressful. On one hand the girls need to be themselves  and on the other hand a "free for all" can get out of hand fast...then no one wants to hear it! That being said, I usually was worn out and in a full body sweat trying to get little ones to stand in the right spot, say something useful, not argue on the recording ect. But this year was awesome! They were little pros! We were able to do all 11 tracks in less than 2 hours and everyone had a fun time! The video clips from it won't come through but here are some fun pictures! Just scroll down to view. Allison's debut this year was the biggest hit! She broke out in "He's Got the Whole World in His Hands"! This Christmas, make a memory with your favorite people that will last for years to come!

Fun in the Fall!

This is one of our latest pictures...taken right before all the fall leaves completely fell here in the Ozarks. I especially was proud of this picture because #1. Everyone is smiling and standing in the right place and #2. I picked up the girls from a play day, changed them into dresses then back into play clothes, and drove up to the church all in 30 minutes ... not to mention Allison had not even had a nap and it was 3:00! God helped me (and He sent a Renda to join me for help too!). It is amazing to me that God cares so much for mothers. His grace is all around our everyday task even having fall pictures taken! We are entrusted with His best gifts...children. He is right there with us every step of the way making sure we have ALL that we need.

Three peas in a Pod!

On Wednesday afternoons, we go up to Realife Student Center. This is a picture of the three older girls taking their nap in the Realife nursery! Allison is actually there too but she is sleeping in her "tent" off to the side! The pillows you see are ones we made as a craft project...easy, fun, takes 20 minutes and only cost 5.00/piece!

Headed to Church!

My sweet Treasures! The girls are all ready for a sunday morning at James River Assembly when Scotty preached. The dresses are a gift from Scotty's grandmother, Mimi. The girls love them and of course I love matching them because I doubt they will want to match in Strasburg dresses when they are teenagers!

Haiti at Home

When I returned from Haiti, I brought the girls Haitian-made dresses and they wore them to church! Even though the girls haven't been to Haiti yet, they already know a lot about the country and the people. All three older girls say they want to be in the medical field saving orphans in Haiti. It is awesome to instill in children a love for the suffering rather than just a love for themselves. I am excited to see all God does through all these girls!

Bath Time!

I just love how the four sisters are still small enough to play together at bath time! Soooo cute...especially when they start to sing or baptize each other! They even scrub each other's hair!

Mary, Laura, Carrie, and Grace

This family loves "Little House on the Prairie!" We set up our own scene in our backyard while eating popcorn, reading a Little House book, and playing our violins! I love having these girls! Love, Ma

Swim class!

One of the girls' favorite summer activities is to take swim lessons! We have been going to Benita Coatney's home for 4 years to receive her training. I used to have to go with the girls and get in the pool for aqua babies class but now I drop them off...soooo weird! I am proud of my little guppies and thankful for an amazing place for the girls to take lessons.

Some of my favorite pictures! First two are Bria and them the girls on bunkbeds, group shot is all the Gibbons/Hartleys, and then sweet Allison!!

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I Love America!

Going to church on a sunday celebrating America for the 4th of July!

Missions!

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The girls ahve raised $1125.00 so far this year for missions! They set a goal of 5,000 and are well on their way. At youth camp, we sold snow cones for 1.00 and profited 559.00! It was a great way to teach the girls about money and hard work as well as connect with the students!

They are growing up! This is promotion sunday at James River. The girls are now 1st grade, Kindergarten, Pre-school, and Toddler!

Easter

A snapshot at church on Easter morning at James River Assembly. A wonderful day celebrating Jesus!!! P.S. It is nice to have four girls in a row...we are getting great use out of all these dresses!

Marine Picture

The girls had the honor of having thier picture taken with a Marine friend of the family (Jason Wolmesdorf) on Easter Sunday! The girls' grandfather (Casey's dad) and their Great-grandfather (Casey's grandfather) were both in the Marines. It was a great opportunity to teach the girls about the military and our family heritage as well as show gratitude for all the military does to protect us!

UPS Delivery

Today Scotty flew out to Dallas, Texas to do a follow-up appointment. We wanted to say "hello" to him while he was down there so we did a fun video! We love you, Daddy-Boy!

First Gingerbread House

This is a picture of the first gingerbread house we have ever made! (Even I, Casey, have never made one!) We couldn't get 1\2 of the roof to stick on but everything else was great. I am proud of the girls and thanks to Papa and Annie for the supplies!

Gibbons Basketball Team!

In only a few days our girls will join their very first basketball team! It will be coached by their Uncle Jason and will have their cousin Ryan as a fellow team mate. Candice especailly is excited about the new activity. Scotty told them today the "rules" of the game and then let them practice. It is something to see! I think we may need to do "two a days" until the girls start to make a few more baskets! :-)

Candice and Gracie at the Ballet Recital

Classic footage!