Are you in?

 Today we talked about pioneers, modern ones as well.  It made me think about those of my ancestors had that burning testimony that changed their lives and brought them out West.  Bravery, fortitude, and strength brought these people to ultimately affect my life.

My great great great grandfather, lived in Denmark and after hearing about the gospel of Jesus Christ, left his home and made his way out west to join the other members of the church.   I don't know all the details of how he left, but I will. 
My religious pioneering ancestors choices, and their kids choices, and so on, have effected my life, and I'm so thankful! I want to find out each of their stories, not just their names and important dates.  That's where keeping a personal journal comes in handy.  I hope it's out there, I know some are.  These people are important to me and someday I want to thank them for not being afraid, but for going forth with courage.

The teacher today said the phrase, "Are we in, or are we out?", as in we all, like the pioneers, have a point or many times in our lives where it comes to us.  Are we in or are we out.  It all got me thinking and I think it's all worth it!  I want to be in.

  *Some pictures of some of our summer fun.  And it's not over.  We've had and will have cousins stay with us!  We love our cousins.

 Avery insists on putting the helmet on backwards, at least her head is safe.

 Watching the fish at the botanical gardens

 Family get together by the Maumee river.

  Avery, James, Trevin, Zachery and Alexis

 The boys kept a close eye on the dessert table.  James, Zach and Trevin

 Zach and Avery :)