All Boys Camping Trip

Because three of my brothers were born within the first 8 days of September, (Jesse Sept. 1, Joel Sept. 6, and Jonah Sept. 8) they typically celebrate together. This year Dad, Judah and the three Birthday boys went for an all boys camping trip in Estacada, OR. Dad got some great pictures that tell the story of their adventures had there. Ejoy!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, EMBERLYNN

We celebrated EmberLynn on her 7th Birthday, July 31st, 2010. Some years it's hard to get in the habit of saying he or see is such and such an age, you want them to stay the same age forever. But this year it just seems right that EmberLynn is seven because she has matured much over this past year. As she's getting older, she has still retained her sweet, kind and cheerful heart, and we hope this would stay with her all the years of her life. HAPPY BIRTHDAY, EMBERLYNN!

Going through some old photos on the mac, we found that we have progressive family pics. Reminiscing is so sweet. :)

2007, November.

2007, December.

2008, August.

2008, December.

2009, July.

2009, December

2010, April.

Adventures Without Limit

Jesse recently made a new website and I thought you guys might want to check it out. (Click on the following) http://www.adventureswithoutlimit.com/ The more websites that it's link appears on, the more likely it is to show up on google (and other search engines), so spread the word :) It's a really cool business he's starting and I'm sure anyone who go's on it will have a blast :) Hopefully people will be well aware by the summer and he can get right on going with his business. So once again spread the word and take a look at his website! :)

~Annalise

The Perfect Pineapple

Michaela is a big fan of pineapple. :) The Hugheys gave her a pineapple corer, slicer thing. It's fancy because you can cut the slices into squares and put them back into the pineapple skin and cover it with the top. She cut this one at night and then refrigerated it. We had it the next morning for breakfast and Dad thought it was a whole pineapple. "How are we going to eat this?" He wondered. Then she revealed the secret.

Thanks for the gift Carol!

~An anonymous Mack

Of disk golf and home businesses

We played frisbee golf in the rain today. It was epic. It was also wet, in case you couldn't guess this much. Not only was it rainy, but also windy. Due to the wind, AndraLea gave her long distance frisbee to the roof, probably never to see it again, but hopefully it will be returned to her if the folks at glenwood find it up there and see the number written on the back.

More exciting news, this time of a positive nature. Jesse, our second oldest child, is starting a summertime business. The idea is to host groups up to eight people for two weeks of the summer at a time, and be their tour guide for various adventures in the North West. Check out his websight and spread the news!! http://adventureswithoutlimit.com/ See also, ttp://mackplumbing.homestead.com/. By going here you will see the mack plumbing websight for our Head of Household's business. And don't be shy... spread the news! Tell your friends! We're open for business. ;-)

About a week ago, a few families in our church co-op took a field trip to the Oregon Trail exhibit at the Portland Museum. It was a great experience. The kids got to spend time with each other, and learn great facts about the history of the Great North West. They didn't allow photos inside the museum, but I hope you enjoy these few pictures from our lunch break outside the museum.

Silly faces!

The group.

Standing by Teddy.

What an interesting atmosphere. Notice the tall portland building directly behind the Statue of Theodore Roosevelt.

People probably thought it kind of odd to see a group this large, all the girls in skirts, walking down the sidewalks of Portland in the middle of the week. They probably guessed we were homeschoolers. ;)

Playing tag outside the museum.

Michaela and Heather

This building was amazing... It was painted brick, but from the street it appeared to be constructed like this.

Our family should get one of these drinking fountains, all the kids could get their drink at the same time without waiting in line. :) The water in Portland doesn't taste very good.

Baby Joshua

That's all for now folks!

New background

We have changed the background, what are your thoughts about it? It's a little less scary. :)

Slowly but Surely

Well, this is our first post! Our little family blog is in the makings, but as of now, it is empty. Our family has been greatly busy with this Christmas season, and New Year. Today, as you all know, is the first day of the year. Our family usually has one main theme to improve upon throughout each year. We have been recently focusing on the mediation of Christ. As the new year has begun, the Father of our household has established a new theme of great significance, joy. Proverbs 15:13-17 is our passage for focusing on true joy.

" 13 A merry heart makes a cheerful countenance,
But by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken.
¹⁴ The heart of him who has understanding seeks knowledge,
But the mouth of fools feeds on foolishness.
¹⁵ All the days of the afflicted are evil,
But he who is of a merry heart has a continual feast.
¹⁶ Better is a little with the fear of the LORD,
Than great treasure with trouble.
¹⁷ Better is a dinner of herbs where love is,
Than a fatted calf with hatred. "

Have a wonderful new year as you grow in love, and follow Christ as His servant forever.

~A Miscellaneous Mack