Family Time

Last week provided a lot of time with extended family. Deidre's cousin Tami and her husband Sid arrived with their daughter Nina on Wednesday. Nina is a freshman at Harding this year. Thursday, Tami's daughter Amber came in with her boyfriend Kevin. Amber is a senior at Harding. Kevin and Amber are some of Shelby's favorite people. She was so glad to see them! Thursday night we all had dinner at Colton's. Thanks, Sid and Tami, for our meal! We were glad you stayed with us. Our doors are open to you any time! Friday the three of us headed to Tennessee to see Deidre's parents. After supper Friday night, we went to the mall so that Shelby could ride the carousel. Everyone enjoyed the ride, especially Shelby. The nice operator gave the carousel another whirl after our ride was over so that Shelby could watch it. She oohed, aahed, and clapped her hands over and over again. Saturday we visited Deidre's aunt Pat, Uncle Gene, and cousin Larry in Mississippi. We missed seeing Deidre's other cousin, Gail, and her family, who live down the road. God has truly blessed us with a close extended family. We are thankful for each opportunity to spend with those we love so much.