To my niece Vienna:

I love your cuddles, your smiles, your giggles and yes, even your frowns.

 You're just too cute!

 I pray earnestly that you will grow to be a woman who seeks after God and who's greatest desire is to honor Him! May He do great things in your life for His glory! 

Your auntie will always be here for you, to pray for you and to talk with you through all life's joys and trials. Keep your eyes on Him, dear girl, and He will not forsake you. I love you my precious niece!

(Many thanks to Gracie for taking these pictures of Vienna and I)  

Swissy Pup

A girl and her puppy!  Gracie is the most amazing puppy owner.  She does an immense amount of research about health, wellness and care for the dogs.  It shows too in her lovely dogs and precious puppies!  She is gracious and kind to buyers, and gentle and loving with the puppies and our dogs.    Thank you Gracie for all you do with your pack!  

Here is our website for the puppies:  www.caledoniakennels.com

Owen!

 Owen is enthralled with 4-wheelers and the look on his face shows it! 

We just love this little guy!!  

We have Swissy puppies!!

Kate had puppies!  They are 7 weeks old now and are getting ready to go to their new homes!!  Go HERE to see more pictures!

Lydia and Bella!

Lydia is holding Bella, one of our English Cream Golden Retriever puppies.  Bella just went home to her new family and we miss having her around.  

Here is our web site if you'd like to see more pictures: www.caledoniakennels.com

Thanksgiving

The joy of being a Christian is made full when we're able to thank God for His goodness to us in the good times and the hard.  Over this last year I've been humbled as I think of all the ways God has been gracious to me.  From the darkest valley to the highest mountain, He has been my strength and my joy.  This year, if asked what I'm thankful for I will say, "I'm thankful and blessed that my God is patient and good to me."  He alone knows what is best for me and nothing that happens in my life, good or bad, is in vain.  

This year we get to celebrate what God has done for us with this charming girl!  It's Vienna's first Thanksgiving and yes, she will be tasting the food too!  I'm very thankful for her spunky personality and precious smile that would melt the hardest of hearts.  

I'm thankful too, for family, grandparents, and old and new friends to celebrate Thanksgiving with.  He is good!

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Oh give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; for His steadfast love endures forever!  Psalm 118:1

I will give thanks to you, O Lord, among the peoples; I will sing praises to You among the nations.  Psalm 108:3

I will give to the Lord the thanks due to His righteousness, and I will sing praise to the name of the Lord, the Most High.  

Psalm 7:17

I give thanks to You, O Lord my God, with my whole heart, and I will glorify Your name forever.  Psalm 86:12

Family picture...

...without Nathan!  More coming though!

  

They're Married!!!

Introducing Mr. and Mrs. Nathan L.!   We are so grateful and can't wait to watch this new family blossom and grow!!!  God is good!