a house full of friends.

when the navy gave us our marching orders from starkville, ms to king george va, my most consistent prayer was that God would grant my kids with sweet friends. i think the influence of friends is as almost as big of an influence as a mom and dad. God has placed us in a church body, and a community that is overflowing with sweet kids whom have made such great companions and friends.

four of those kiddos have taken up residence in our house while their parents (dave and chris, mentioned several times in this blog) are on an anniversary trip.

joe 13, katie 10, kellie 9, and tim 7 have been such great helpers and entertainment.... ;) no one is lacking for a friend to play with, no one lacking for a helper during school, and no one is lacking for noise around here.

it's been wild... but it's been fun.

 we have had hot coca and elf night.... BIG SUCCESS!

we have attempted rest hour.... BIG FAILURE!

and we have all tried to find a quiet place to hear ourselves think... even the cupboards.

"but there is a friend that sticks closer than a brother." prov. 18:24b

happy friday!
~s