Making Memories

Here is a picture of all the kids. Rachel 12, Christian 15, Scarlett 3, Sam 13 and Avery 6.

The Competitive Strattons

You know if there are any Strattons congregated together there is going to be some sort of game playing. While Bryan's children and parents were visiting there were quite a few games of Monopoly, Phase 10, and chess played. One game of Phase 10 ran into the wee hours of the morning and lasted four hours or so. Not to mention the guys usual 5:00 am round of golf. The boys stayed up late playing video games with their dad and showed him a thing or two I'm sure. Competitiveness definitely runs through the Stratton veins. Good times!!!!

Six Flags Yippee!!!

While Bryan's kids were with us we took them to Six Flags. My inlaws were also visiting from Seattle and went with us as well. Avery and Scarlett stayed the day with friends so that we could go do all the big rides with the kiddos. Chris, Sam, and Rachel had never been to an amusement park, so even in the middle of July away we went.

The Greatest Blessing

Bryan's three children from his first marriage came to visit us for the past two weeks. It was the first time for me and the girls to meet them and Bryan actually had not seen them in several years. He drove to North Dakota to pick them up and bring them back to East Texas. I didn't know what to expect and tried to prepare myself for their arrival, while trying to be there for Bryan. I can honestly say that their coming was a great blessing for all of us and I was thankful to witness such a miracle happen. I especially was thankful for the way the Lord opened my eyes and for the first time really see what Bryan has been through. I can't even describe the way the spirit filled my heart with love and compassion for him. It was an experience to have three teenagers plus our two under one roof. It was a lot of work, but I wouldn't trade the last two weeks for anything.