Jearen's Family Weekend

This past weekend, Jearen and I met up at his grandparent's cabin in Glen Rose for their 24th annual Hawkins Family Reunion (his grandparents on his mom's side). We were greeted by familiar faces & warm hugs. The two days we were there was filled with football games by the river, basketball games, ping pong, yummy food, long chats & catching up, DUBLIN Dr. Pepper (which made me a happy camper :) haha), and of course, lots of lots of family. Every year they hold an auction to raise money towards the funds of the reunion. Everyone brings items they either don't want anymore from their house, or things specifically for this auction. Jearen & I brought our old printer, a ripstick, and old tennis shoes...Hey, we figured it could sell for a few bucks and go towards the cause (oh, and clear out some space in a closet!) The auction is always fun, and this year was no exception... mind you, this was only my 2nd year to attend, since last year at this time we were on CRUISE! We won this Texas sign & you better believe we are going to hang it on our fence with pride!

The next day, Jearen had the honor of speaking to his family at their church service on the camp grounds. I always love hearing Jearen speak, but there is something special when you get to hear your spouse speak about his testimony to all of his extended family. It is a big deal and very humbling in my opinion. He spoke with ease and had many of us teary eyed. I'm not gonna spill his life story on here for ya, but I'm sure if you ever had the chance to ask him about it, he would tell you in a heartbeat :)! God has done some INCREDIBLE things in this man's life, and God deserves all the praise!

Immediately following the service, and taking some group photos (which I do not have, opps) we headed straight back to the Metroplex for the other event of the weekend: Myers' August Birthday Celebrations.

We drove to Jearen's Uncle's House in Carrollton where the party was being held. Again, we were greeted with warm hugs and lots of love. After we ate, we had birthday cake & the birthday folks received some presents! Jearen's grandma (Nana), his Uncle T & Jearen himself were the guests of honor. It was a great couple of hours. 

**Right before we left, Jearen's granddad (Grandaddy as we Myers' call him) came over to me where I was talking with Nana, grabbed my hand, and told me how proud we was of me and how much he loves having me in the family. It was such a sweet moment for me, since I grew up not having granddads. I felt so stinkin' loved!**

All the boys w/ Nana & Grandaddy :)

Cherish the moments you have with your family! 

-Becky