martin family

The Heritage Festival here in Fair Grove was today! We had a lot of fun and it's like the BIGGEST thing to hit our town every year!

Kenny just became a tiger cub and we are so proud. We can't wait to see him grow through the scouting program. If you ask me, I think it's better than any sport he could ever play. Gaining skills to become a useful, respectful young man are invaluable!

Matt turned the big 34!...ughhhh we are getting old;) He took the day off from work, which he has NEVER done, he's always worked on his birthday. However, our sump pump stopped working that very morning and so he spent his birthday and the next few after that fixing our little problem. That didn't stop us from having cake though and opening presents!

I recently made a trip to Topeka (my hometown) all by myself, but regretfully it was to be with Shannon after the passing of her sweet daddy. John passed away in his home with his daughters and wife by his side after a battle with skin cancer that eventually consumed his mortal body. My heart aches for Shannon. I know as the days, weeks and months pass she will miss him more and more. She was strong and steady the few days I was with her and I pray that the Lord will continue to sustain her in her loss. Here we are with a couple of Shannon's closest friends whom I am so so grateful for. I am thankful they are near to take care of her and lift her up.

Grandma Miller moved to Idaho:( We are all a little sad about it. It's been so much fun having her here and spending time with her. She is 85 and plays dominos as ruthless as a gambling man in a Vegas casino! Very hilarious! We will love and miss you Grandma!



One of my favorite relatives, which there aren't many whom I even claim, but this one I definitely do, came to see me! Travis, my cousin and his adorable family Kate, Aiden and Elijah stopped by on their way back home to Texas after making a trip to Topeka. It was so good to see his face and to just hang out. We could talk and talk for hours. We are sooooo much the same in so many respects. I love him love him love him! He is the ONLY person that could make me miss my childhood. The craziness we endured together as children will forever bond us as adults. Thank you Travi for coming to see me:)



Lastly, which is old news, but I haven't blogged about it...we are having a BOY! We had a gender reveal party and it was so much fun! Matt and I went to our ultrasound appointment, had the tech write the gender on a paper and seal it in an envelope. I then delivered it to one of my besties Mandy and she had a cake made for us. We had a party, invited friends and family and cut into the cake AND waaaaalaaaa! It was exciting and couldn't have been pulled off without Char...another bestie (yes I have lots and I love them). Seriously best way to find out the gender of your baby, surrounded by those you love!