King Family Christmas 2014

Friday, December 26th, 2014

Oma's Traditional one day after Christmas Brunch Gathering

Will, Grant (in his Superman onesie) and Big O

My precious Grandma holding one precious baby girl, a.k.a. "Miss Sweet Cheeks"

Aunt Kim's turn to snuggle

Our Rustic Cuff *Circle of Love*

(Oma got all the girls Emerson bracelets)

Tanner and Owen cuddled up in Grandpa's leather chair

Game Night at Kevin and Amy's

Abby - The Marshmallow Maker (and Eater!)

My Dad and I 

(so glad Greg snapped this pic as I have very few with him)

What I love most about my parents' Christmas celebration is that it's so not about the gifts...it's all about fellowship...okay, and food...Kings love food ;-)

Friday Fun with Family

Friday, July 19th, 2013

Such fun was had when we got the chance to have some of our nephews over to swim and hang out!

This is Grant (13) with my Will (14). They've been buds their whole life. They usually go to Shepherds Fold together each summer, but unfortunately, Will was not able to go this year due to 2 church camps and all his golf commitments. :-(

This is Austin (almost 5) and my Owen (6 1/2). They, too, are buds who I wish were able to spend more time together. Austin lives in Edmond so we only get to see him a few times a year.

Our Special Guest of Honor for the day...*GRANDMA! I was so delighted to have her out to watch the kids swim...it was so good for her spirit.

 Here's a little glimpse of the "pool show" she watched...

 Will flying in

Miss Ella was the "Server" of the snack cart. :-)

Lunch Time! 

I'm still giggling about Will saying it was "the best" sandwich I've ever made! All I did was buy a loaf of everything flavored French Bread...I guess it tasted far better than the typical whole wheat bread we have. :-} And, oh...the homemade Porter Peach Cobbler that my Mom brought...still humming.

Cousin Pic

(Owen, Grant, Austin, Will, Ella) 

Giving thanks to God for carving out this special day with those we Love

SFR Rocks III

This summer marked Will's 3rd time to attend Shepherd's Fold Ranch Camp.

This is a camp that I went to as a rebellious 15 year old...and a camp that I credit with learning about and experiencing the power of the Holy Spirit for the first time.

As we arrive for Camp Closing Ceremonies, we quickly were able to meet Will's counselor this year...Nathan. He was so warm and friendly!

This was Will's 1st year to attend "Ranch Camp" - for grades 8th - 10th.

That meant a bigger and better cabin.

Time for the Eagle's Nest Closing Ceremonies

Will's cousins Keegan (15 yr old) and Grant (12 yr old - below) were at camp with him again this year...coolest thing ever for these boys to get to hang together in this way!

Worship & Praise

funniest song ever - they scream at each other at this one spot

Dance unto the Lord! (just like King David!)

There is truly nothing like watching kids worship the Lord with all their might!!

Time for his cabin awards

Will received the *Foresight Award* - Nathan said he was "wise beyond his years" (I agree!)

So thankful to have my boy home...there's just something about your firstborn. When they are gone, everything feels different. And speaking of different, I love to see the *difference the Lord makes in his life as he encounters him in such an amazing and intimate way at SFR.