Life at Willis Creek Ranch: May 2017

Friday, May 26, 2017

Random May

There was only one thing about the new truck that we would have changed - it was the side mirrors. You might recall that the mirrors that came on the truck as purchased were quite small. Prior to a camping trip we finally made the decision to replace the small mirrors with larger mirrors more suitable to pulling. Our friend Gail got the mirrors ordered for us and then installed them. They look great!! And they worked perfectly for our trip pulling a camper. I'd say the truck is pretty much perfect now. :D

they do extend out for when we are pulling a camper

My dear Mama working in the garden

Several of us gathered at Villa Italia to celebrate Chris's birthday. A wonderful time of fellowship with friends.

Didn't have one photo where everyone's eyes were open, so am posting two. :D

Maddy, Chris, (sassy!) Susie, Brandi, Elizabeth, Gwen, Hannah, Laura

Thankful for dear friends who loan us chairs and tables for various events - even when those events aren't taking place at our own home! Blessings abound!

Thursday, May 25, 2017

Mother's Day

Mother's Day was the next day following Truman graduation. We all decided to go out to eat for lunch, even though we don't usually do that on Mother's Day because of how busy it always is. However, we were tired enough that we sure didn't want to cook! We enjoyed a lovely lunch at 1000 Hills Lake Restaurant. It was a grand idea, I do have to say! :)

Marvin, Laura, Julie, Diane, Jonathan,
Matthew, Anna, Mama, Daddy, Brianna, Jackson

Then that evening we headed out to the Broaches to enjoy supper cooked by these three fine young people! :)

Brianna, Cody, and Alaina working hard on dinner!

When I arrived Shonda had a surprise for me... but it was a surprise from Marti (who was out of town on vacation).

It was such a special gift!!! Marti filled a blue mason jar with wheat kernels - a nod to The Broken Way by Ann Voskamp. I love it so much!! What a lovely reminder!!! Here is a link to a blog post that will give you some insight into all of this - but I highly recommend you read The Broken Way for yourself! :)

Shonda opening her gift from 'the kids'

It will be a framed family photo from when Jackson
took the Cornerstone Church directory photos.

my gift from 'the kids' was a PW cutting board & knife

Two Mama's enjoying supper (and our blessings)

Jeremy, Shonda, Laura, Marvin

Jonathan, Mary (Stu's sister), Stu,
Abdala, Cody, Alaina, Brianna, Jackson

tossing the football in the yard after supper

Jeremy, Mary Grace, Stu, Alaina, Brianna, Marvin
Cody, Jonathan, Jackson, Abdala

I love this guy :)

Mary Grace and Alaina were trying to get Stu to hide his necklace. :)

He wasn't having it!

Mary Grace, Stu, Alaina, Brianna
Cody, Jonathan, Jackson, and Abdala

Jeremy and Cody

Shonda and Laura

Alaina brought her duck, Brian, up to see us. :)

Brianna fell in LOVE with Brian!! :)

Poor little Moose is struggling with some jealousy...

Sisters and ducks. Brianna holding Brian, Alaina holding Felicia. :D

After we left Shonda sent me snapshots of the continuing adventures. They got out the goats, Mow and Trim! (don't you love their names??) :D

Cody and Abdala boffering

You can see more photos at this link... https://www.flickr.com/photos/williscreekranch/albums/72157681951644770

Wednesday, May 24, 2017

Truman graduation day

We got home from Silver Dollar City just in time for Truman graduation weekend. We had three graduates to celebrate this year - Matthew, Megan, and Jeff! Because Stokes Stadium is being renovated there was a slight change to the graduation ceremony... it was broken up into 3 separate ceremonies and all were held in Pershing Building. Megan and Matthew walked in the 9:00 a.m. ceremony while Jeff walked in the 4:00 pm ceremony. We gathered at Julie's house in between for a picnic lunch. We are so proud of all three graduates!