– Lots to be grateful for from July. The first and foremost, is that we still have another month of summer!
– My patriotic son.
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| Marc and Bran. I found these pics on my phone a day later. |
– 4th of July at the Shopes – such a fun tradition. I admire Rachel as the hostess with the mostess – and the mostess relaxed while she\’s at it.
– The boys were so desperate to fish, we went a couple of times to Benbrook pond. That\’s right, not Benbrook lake, Benbrook pond.
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| Success! |
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| Bleu taught Bran and Hud a thing or two |
– Watching the Bannisters give and give and give of their time and love and resources.
– Struggling with parenting decisions. Kids watching us wrestle, hopefully understanding that we are all a work in process.
– TCU cheer camp. I had fun watching Esther. I\’m her mom, but she\’s a natural.
– Precious, precious Camp Calico. Katie is simply amazing, as are her three friends who helped put on camp. 
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| Last day of camp, presenting each girl with a character quality. Basden blushing, but in a good way. |
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| Goodness, what a sweet group. |
– A new car battery – fairly simple solution to why my car was acting up, and Corbin taking care of that so for me quickly.
– These two cousins (and more) together in Montana. Luke and Julie\’s family taking a week to be with Chris and Crystal\’s in their gorgeous hometown – really fun.
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| Joy Taylor (Bozeman) and Bogan (Tulsa) |
– Corbin and I taking a 12-hour \”get away\” to Hotchkiss\’ ranch – in the middle of the week – complete with an early morning catch for Corbin.
– A spontaneous slumber party. Sweet girls.
Look to the Lord and his strength; seek his face always. Remember the wonders he has done, his miracles… 1 Chronicles 16:11-12