Friday, June 15, 2012

Maryland

I'm a little behind on posting due to our internet being down at the house, but I still wanted to share about our time in MD... even though it's a little outdated.

During the week we were there, we stayed on the Ketts' Family Farm where my grandparents live. It was so nice to see and visit with the family again. For some its been over a year!

We all thoroughly enjoyed times alone in thought and prayer as we walked along the country dirt road beside the fields where the horses peacefully graze, read and study on the dock with the sound of the waves patting along the shore, or walking through the fields listening to the birds sing.

Around the farm~















At the beach near Mom Mom's house




A day on the river with family




A view of the farm from the boat

Little Kinley Rae Deen- the newest addition to the family. So precious...

Cousins
left to right- Andrew, Matt, Josh, Tyler, Aaron 

Abby and I

Friend time too





 Tyler's childhood friend, Nicholas, graduated from the Naval Academy. We were privileged to attend a bagpipe concert he preformed in as well as his graduation ceremony.




Graduation Day

Throwing of the hats



Nick graduated with honors as the 24th in his class of 1,100 graduates. He has been commissioned into the Marines, and with a major in Arabic, will most likely be sent over to the Middle East. He continues to be in our prayers.

Friday, May 25, 2012

Maryland by way of Kentucky

During our trek to Maryland, we stopped by our friends, the Trouts, who operate a dairy farm in Sedila, Kentucky. Twice a day we enjoyed the new experience of learning how to milk cows. 





Cleaning up after milking- Andrew hosing out the parlor

Running water through all the equipment

 Feeding the calves was one of my (Rebecca's) favorite jobs! 



My little friend, Johannah


 Going for a joy ride

Buddies- Andrew and Josiah

Andrew fixing small engines with helpers, Josiah and Jessie 

Johannah helps hold and give just the right tools.

Johannah's goat heard


A day of rest and an afternoon walk around the farm






In the evenings and between chore times, we enjoyed games of volleyball. Winners were privileged to more sleep the next morning, while the rest woke up to undertake the 4am milking. :)


Group shots

Top row, left to right- Tyler Trout, Tyler, Caitlyn Trout, Carleigh Trout, Rebecca, Ally Terwilliger, Courtney Trout, Andrew, and Zack Terwilliger
Bottom row- Johannah, Jesse, and Josiah Trout




We thank the Lord for the gift of friendships, fun times, and sweet memories!