Lazy Saturday
It’s been wonderful Saturday morning of reading books to each other and making forts out of the recyclables for our “guys”. What a great way to start the day! Happy Saturday!
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Ohio love
After some unexpected delays, long layovers, lots of snacks and little sleep 5 tired but still excited Barelas made it to Ohio. Wow, what a good feeling to put my feet down on Ohio ground and let the kids run through the airport to open and waiting arms of grandparents! Especially when my arms are […]
Thanksgiving morning traditions…Isler/McBurney/Barela style
I’m a girl who is loyal, all about family and loves traditions. There are certain times of the year when I do certain things that I’ve been taught, that have been passed down through the years and that are special to me. There are things that my mom did when she was little or my […]
1…2…3!!!
We had fun playing in the leaves this weekend. Jumping, throwing, laughing, running, falling. †
Down on the farm
At the beginning of the weekend the kids and I got to be a part of our student leadership retreat. We attempted to spend the night in one of the cabins. I laughed at 9pm as I laid there in the cabin listening to all 3 kids talk, jump, sing, yell and kick in the […]
Part 3.
Well tomorrow morning Brian and I will be leaving for part 3 of our summer journey–Ft. Collins, CO for our staff conference that happens every other year. We will be gone for 10 days total…with out the kids. Pa & Grandma (my parents) will be taking on the task of watching the kids while we […]
A day at the zoo
On Fridays we have the entire day off. We spent the first half of the day at the FREE (love that) Cape May zoo. All 3 kids loved it. The girls are adding more and more words to their vocabulary and animal sounds too! We had a great time as a family. Afterwards we went […]
A request
My heart is heavy today. My thoughts are not really in the present but thinking of my family back home. My Grandpa, Papo is having open heart surgery today at 11:30am. This is his second go at this major surgery in the last 2 years. It’s a must to have it done but still risky. […]
Prayers answered.
I have the greatest news to share! On Monday evening in the midst of eating dinner with 100+ loud, crazy college students our little boy asked Jesus into his heart! The little mister is now a Christian and is so proud of it! This is how it played out: Last Sunday he brought home a […]
We are outta here!
Here is a little snapshot of what is going on at our house: 3 big suitcases 3 carry-ons 1 Diego backpack double stroller lots and lots of snacks Departure time is 4:30 pm. Arrival time into Ocean City (with several stops before then) is Saturday evening. Until then…