When our Cause, It is Just

There's only one interpretation, one truth (God's Word). When we deviate from Truth and not stand firm on it, we are tossed around by every wind of doctrine.

Thomas Jefferson 3rd U.S. President, Drafter and Signer of the Declaration of Independence

"God who gave us life gave us liberty. And can the liberties of a nation be thought secure when we have removed their only firm basis, a conviction in the minds of the people that these liberties are of the Gift of God? That they are not to be violated but with His wrath? Indeed, I tremble for my country when I reflect that God is just; that His justice cannot sleep forever; That a revolution of the wheel of fortune, a change of situation, is among possible events; that it may become probable by Supernatural influence! The Almighty has no attribute which can take side with us in that event."

How can a nation stand free when it has rejected the God

that makes men free?

Free men must always rise to tear down the walls of tyranny

or become slaves to it.

When good men do nothing,

evil will triumph!

When we say "The Pledge of Allegiance"

to the United States of America,

we are not denying the Lord Jesus Christ,

but recognizing that He has given us this great land

to proclaim Truth and protect

as long as He's given us breath.

The Star-Spangled Banner

Oh, thus be it ever when free men shall stand,

between their loved homes and the war's desolation;

Blest with victory and peace,

may the heaven rescued land

Praise Power that hath made

and preserved us a nation!

Then conquer we must,

when our cause it is just;

And this be our motto:

"In God is our trust!"

And the Star Spangled Banner in truimph shall wave

O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave.

In this verse of the "Star-Spangled Banner",

Sir Frances Scott Key reminds us of the price that was paid

from the patriots before us.

"The general principles on which the fathers achieved independence were the general principles of Christianity. I will avow that I then believed, and now believe, that those general principles of Christianity are as eternal and immutable as the existence and attributes of God."

--Adams wrote this on June 28, 1813, in a letter to Thomas Jefferson.

Posted by: Ben

Watermelons, Anyone?

Not just Good,

but Good for you!!

Excellent source of:

(Vit. C)

(Vit. A)

(Vit. B1)

(Vit. B6)

(Potassium)

High in Antioxidants and Licopenes.

It's a hot and heavy job!!"Not the most easy pickin in the world, I'd say.""It would be must easier if I didn't have corn stalks above

my head and all these weeds in the way while I'm trying to find the melons."The Dump Truck/Vegetable Hauler (aka: suv) is full and ready to go.All proceeds go to the hardworking pickers

and sellers.

(The children)

"Good way to advertise Hay and Melons at the same time."

It worked. They sold both.

"Don't ya wanta buy a melon?"

Quote of the Day:

If your too busy to laugh,

you're just too busy,

period :)

Harvest Party "2010"

Our First Annual

HARVEST PARTY

Enjoying the harvest of our Labors

and the blessings of the Lord,

as our labor would be in vain was in not

for the blessings from Him.

A plentiful harvest!!

(Thank you, Lord, once again.)

There's no better way to enjoy the harvest,

than with friends.

It was HOT, HOT, HOT.

(The temp. was more than 98 and less than 110 :)

The harvest is plentiful,

and on this day the laborers are plentiful, too.

Jackson is disappearing fast.

James and Oliver in deep discussion about the terrarium,

and what critter should reside in there next.
Having some fast fun in the dirt.

Icy cold melon.

(What could be better on a HOT day?)

Delightfully refreshing.

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Game Time

Egg N Spoon Race

(Easy now, careful, steady...)

Sack Race

(Team 1)

Determination!!

(Team 2)

The winners race off. I think we know who won :)

Tug - O - War

(PULL!!)

"Come on Team"!!!
HEAVE HO

Littles givin it all they've got.

Well, we gave it our best shot.

(Congrats to the "other" team.)

3 Legged Race.

Liv, Jackson and Mary playing in the water,

making water balloons.

(Baby Jack, you are too cute!)

Twins

(In many ways!)

Our new home decorations.

(How do you like it?)

Jackson thinks something needs to be done with all these peas.

(Momma does too!!)

How many peas in the jar?

(Congrats to Alexis for winning the prize.)

Now that is the life,

wouldn't you say?

Our devoted cooks.

(It was yummy, for sure.)

Good Stuff.

Really Good Stuff. Most everything on the menu was from the farm,

except these hot dogs.

(Don't know how to make these and don't wanta know ;>)

Enjoying the bounty.

A little leftover from the Corn harvest.

Hope you enjoyed the

Harvest Party 2010.

We sure enjoyed havin ya.

Quote of the Day:

Happiness is like Watermelon,

share it with others and it's a picnic.

Happy 21st to the "Eldest of Eight"

HAPPY

TWENTY - ONE

BEN (or) GABRIEL (or both)

We love this pic because it shows a picture of how you love life,

and even through very difficult trials, you stay joyful.

Thank you for making life fun :)The ocean is a huge favorite place to be.

A wise son maketh a glad father:........

Prov.15:20

(And your father is "glad".)

"How many greens is one person expected to eat?!"

(This was after weeks and weeks of picking and eating greens!)

(We figure for every piece of junk food, you need at least a plate of greens to compensate;)

Farming is his love.

He that gathereth in summer is a wise son:

but he that sleepeth in harvest is a son that causeth shame.

Prov.10:5

Never pass up a good piece of exercise equipment without trying it out :)

Energy is just one of those things Gabriel has to deal with in life.

MUST BE NICE!!!

Oh Yeah!!

(Football is a big favorite!)Did he make it??

(Let's just say he doesn't underestimate the speed of the "older" men, anymore.)We thank our precious Lord for you, Gabriel.

We love the way you put the Lord and His principles first,

your sense of humor and how you can laugh so easily,

the way you love children,

how you love to work, but at the same time love to have fun.

We love you !!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

My son, if thou wilt receive my words,

and hide my commandments with thee;

So that thou incline thine ear unto wisdom,

and apply thine heart to understanding;

Yea, if thou criest after knowledge,

and liftest up thy voice for understanding;

If thou seekest her as silver,

and searchest for her as for hid treasures;

Then shalt thou understand the fear of the Lord,

and find the knowledge of God.

Prov. 2:1-5