Happy Birthday!!

Happy Birthday, Lydia!!!

We are so grateful to have you in our family!

We Love You!!!

Happy Birthday, Moses!!!

Happy 14th Birthday, Moses!!!!

We Love You!!

Happy Birthday, Mom!

Happy 50th Birthday, Mommy!!

While we normally don't announce the ages of our parents, this is a milestone too neat to over-look!!

We are so grateful for our precious Mommy!! We are blessed by her over-flowing passion for the Lord, and her devoted love to Dad. And by her love for her Savior she has been a steadfast example to each of her children and all other around her. The godly life she has lived is a treasured heritage to her children, and will bless all future generations!!

Thank-you Mommy, for giving your life to Him!!

May He continue to shine His face upon you, and bless you with health and joy in the coming years!!

We Love You!!

"Her children rise up and call her blessed, her husband also and he praiseth her; Many daughters have done virtuously, both thou excellest them all." Proverbs 31:28 & 29

Happy Birthday, Charity!!

Happy 10th Birthday, Charity!!

We're so grateful that the Lord put Charity in our family!! Charity always has a smile or a hug for everyone, and we love her bright attitude in our home.

We Love You!!

(Charity's birthday was October 2nd, but we were unable to post about it until now due to our computer troubles.)

July in Our Home.

The past few weeks have been extremely busy for our family as Dad and Seth's summer work schedules hit full swing and the garden produce starts pouring in and keeping us all busy on the home front!! And in the midst of it all, we all miss Noah terribly, and treasure our conversations with him!!

When Scott and Lydia were up, we spent one morning butchering chickens. Ellie, Lydia and Joe came to help, which was a huge help!!

We were thrilled to have Scott manning the plucker once again--- not to mention laughing over his ever-ready jokes!! :)

Esther and Lydia.

Joe helped the boys catch and hang the birds!

Reading Books.

Silas LOVES corn on the cob!!

"Take a picture of me!!!"

"I think Aunt Phoebe's sunglasses look better on me!!"

"I love Papa and Nana's house-- I get icecream!!"

We also went blueberry picking while the Ansons were visiting Paul stayed home with Daddy while Mommy, Marcus and a host of Uncles and Aunts went picking!! We came back with several pounds-- in our buckets and in our tummies (right, Ellie??)!!!

"Look at all these blueberries!!"

Aunt Tabitha and Marcus!!

After blueberry picking, we stopped by friends' house to pick corn they had generously offered us (thank-you!!)!! Micah's bag broke, so he found a creative way to carry all he picked out of the patch! :)

Onions from our garden!!

Esther and Ellie snapping beans.

Lydia made blueberry pancakes for the birthday girl!!

Phoebe had a birthday water party/tea party this year, since Noah wasn't here to celebrate their birthday together (their birthdays are on the same day). A handful of young ladies in our area came to make her day so special!

Water balloon toss!

A fun water game!

Tasty Tea-Party Treats!

Friends!

Ladies enjoying tea together!

The birthday girl and guests!!

And July being birthday month, we celebrated five birthdays in one week!! :)

Seth's birthday meal!

Esther's birthday meal (and no, she didn't have just peppers, she had shrimp too!!)!

It's Tabitha's birthday!!

Grandma brought banana splits for the birthday girl!!

Keep Watching for more pictures and updates!!

Happy Birthday, Tabitha!!

Happy 15th Birthday, Tabitha!!!

What would we do without our T-T-Tabitha!?!? From her cheerful work in our home, to her faithful care for her horses, to her love of a good game of Ultimate Frisbee, to her passion for the Lord and His truth-- she adds so much life and joy to our home!! This sister is a huge blessing to each one in our family, and we are excited to see what the Lord will do with her life!!

We Love You!!!

Happy Birthday, Esther!!!

Happy 20th Birthday, Esther!!

From her fantastic cooking, to her ability to make us all laugh at any given moment, we love this sister of ours!! What a treat it is to have her still at home with us!! It may be reading books to Silas, or taking a long walk with me, tickling Seth or playing football with Moses and Micah, she makes it a priority to spend special time with each of us. Her love for the Lord, and her diligence in trusting and delighting in Him is a example to our whole family.

We Love You!!!

Happy Birthday, Seth!!

Happy 22nd Birthday, Seth!!
What a special big brother you are in our family.......from your diligent work in the shed project this summer, to fun family games of volleyball, to your generous spirit, to your love for the Lord and godly example you set for your younger siblings and all those around you!! What a testimony you are as you stand strong in the Lord at work!!

We Love You!!

Happy Birthday, Rebecca!!

Happy 27th Birthday, Rebecca!!!

We are so blessed to have you as our biggest sister; you have always set a wonderful example for your younger siblings of serving the Lord and honoring Dad and Mom!!! Now it is a delight to see you love Andrew and work with him, training Justice to be a man of God!!!

We love you, Rebecca!!

Happy Birthday, Phoebe!!

Happy 7th Birthday, Phoebe Joy!!

We are so blessed to have you as our youngest sister!!! Your radiant smile and attitude is a joy to us every single day!! From your help folding laundry and filling water jugs, to your tender care for your nephews, to your contagious laugh-- you are a special treasure in our family!!

We Love You!!

Happy Birthday, Noah!!

Do not wait until some deed of greatness you may do,
Do not wait to shed your light afar,
To the many duties ever near you now be true,
Brighten the corner where you are.

Brighten the corner where you are!
Brighten the corner where you are!
Someone far from harbor you may guide across the bar;
Brighten the corner where you are!

Just above are clouded skies that you may help to clear,
Let not narrow self your way debar;
Though into one heart alone may fall your song of cheer,
Brighten the corner where you are.

Here for all your talent you may surely find a need,
Here reflect the bright and Morning Star;
Even from your humble hand the Bread of Life may feed,
Brighten the corner where you are.

Happy 18th Birthday, Noah!!!

We are so glad you are our brother!!

We are so grateful for your relationship with our Heavenly Father, and for going where He sends!! We miss you so very much, and can't wait until you come home!!

WE LOVE YOU!!!

Please join us in wishing Noah a very happy far-away-from-home birthday!!

Happy Birthday, Lydia!!

Happy 25th Birthday, Lydia!!

What a blessing it is to have Lydia as our big sister!! We have been privileged to have older sisters who are godly examples to us!!

We can't wait to see you, Scott and the boys next week!!

We love you, Lydia!!

Happy Birthday, Scott!

Happy Birthday, Scott!!

We wish we could be with you to throw you a party!! Have a extra-special day!

We Love You!!

Have a WAYYY Good 24th Birthday!

So is it 24 years, or 24 months??!

Okay Thomas, I just WAYYY had to put that on here! But I really wanted to wish you a HAPPY HAPPY Birthday, and I sincerely hope that you do have a WAYYY Good, and WAYYY blessed day. You're the best brother ever, and that's why I had to tell you that via internet even all the WAYYY long WAYYY from Kansas! Thank-you for always being such a good example in my life, and for constantly caring for and protecting me just like older brothers should! Thanks for all the laughs, and WAYYY good memories--- especially mowing lawns, and coming home in the pouring rain with little Dusty! Press on in the Lord Thomas, and continue to follow His leading in your life! Have a wonderful day, and I'm thinking of and missing you on your birthday! Love Ya TONS! Your Sis' Rebekah Joy Rehm

Posted by Rebekah Rehm

Pictures.

Some glimpses of our recent weeks-- enjoy!!

Silas, Auntie Esther and Pauly!!

Brother-sister time on the trampoline!!

Helping make cookies!!

Seth was accepted as a Reserve Deputy on the Police Force in Seneca in January. Every few days he rides along with a senior officer on patrol. He has also helped moniter local events.

All suited up in his uniform!

Watching big brother intently!

Spring has brought the arrival of several hundred baby chicks. Silas helps us by driving with Esther to pick them up from the post-office-- he takes his job very seriously!!

And because we miss our little nephew so much, here is a darling picture of him!!

We Love you, Justice!!

Some of Scott's family came out for a visit in April. We enjoyed having them all over for supper one Saturday evening during their stay.
Scott gives his Momma some shooting tips as she prepares to shoot for the first time!

Sequence--gotta love it!!

There's nothing like a game of UNO attack to give you a handful of cards!! Whew!

Awww.....

For Daddy's birthday Grandma came out and we had a 'shrimp boil'. It was very popular!!! Shrimp, corn, carrots, new potatoes and sausages boiled in spices--- mmmm!!! Thank-you, Grandma!!

Brownies and icre-cream-- Dad's favorite!

In April several of us children drove up to Iowa to attend Anna Rehm's graduation party. We had a wonderful day of fun and fellowship!!

Receiving her Diploma!

Ultimate Frisbee!

We were thrilled to have Bekah come home with us following the graduation and stay with us for a couple of days!! We had wonderful adventures, from long hikes, cleaning for friends, working with the horses, a trip to DQ, taking pictures, Sue Thomas episodes, volleyball and football and of course, talking!!!! :)

Bekah riding Sandy.

Silas and Bekah!

Re-finishing the table top.

We had the pleasure of keeping the sweet Krehbiel girls one day recently. Although it was rainy and cold out, we had a fine time inside doing school, playing games and dressing up!!

Phoebe, Helen, Silas, Amanda and Rachel!

Duets!!

Papa and Nana reading books with Marcus-- he LOVES books.

Mom has always taught us children piano and recently we decided to host a recital in our home-school group for piano students who are taught by a parent. Several families joined us last Sunday evening playing a variety of instruments; piano, violin, clarinet and guitar. Five of us children played pieces during the recital.

Charity has been improving by leaps and bounds!!

Micah playing two different pieces.

Moses and Charity played a duet together.

Tabitha played an arrangement of "In My Life Lord, be Glorified".

Elizabeth played 'Simple Gifts'.

Elizabeth also played her violin during the recital.

One of the beautiful tulips Noah has in the garden!

"I have a flower for you Aunt Charity!"

Beautiful Lilacs that Pauly brought for Nana!!

How many of you cut your own hair?? :)

Some friends recently gave us some chocolate- perfect for dipping. Last Sunday afternoon we broke out the strawberries and each enjoyed the wonderful chocolate. Silas was quietly savoring his portion of chocolate until some one happened to bring our attention to his face, which resulted in a scramble for the camera before we cleaned him up!!

"I love chocolate, just like my Daddy!!"

Sunny days are perfect for picnics-- and what better then PB&J for a sweet little boy?!?

Milk and cookies for the perfect snack!!

Sunny Smiles!!