Best friends

It is a title that is most coveted, I think mainly among women. To have a best friend. To be a best friend. That person that you can tell everything to. The person who gets you. I had my best friend in high school and she was all that. We knew each others secrets, fears, joys. Then life happened and that friendship faded. Although if are paths cross now we tend to pick up right where we left off.  I thought I understood the best friend gig.  Then nine years ago today God should me what a real best friend is.  I am sure by now some of you are bored and no longer care to finish, so I think I will just write the rest to my best friend.
Dear Jeff,
I am so very blown away that God brought us together.  I still remember first meeting at work. First thinking you were the one for me and felling so sure I was the one for you. Then you showed off the huge bruise on your side and I glimsed the amount of body hair you had and started to second guess those thoughts. Yep, way back before you even thought anything of me I was planning our wedding.  I heard what you were looking for in a girl and just knew it was me you needed to find. Then you went and smoked in front of me. Yuck! Thank you for stopping that nasty habit. Could I be totally wrong about us? Well, you weren't convinced about us and set off dating to find a wife. I watched and waited. Then it happened you noticed me for more then a friend. A month later we were engaged. I was beyond happy and slightly scared. You always talked of Christ. Some one I had never thought anything of. Then an amazing thing happened Christ came to dwell in my heart. I give you credit for always telling me of him and for encouraging me towards Him. Yes, I know it was Gods work, but you were his tool(in a good way).  A month after being engaged we were wed! People thought we were crazy. And I am sure still do. But God has preserved us and carried us. And look nine years have gone by. Nine years of life, death, tears of sadness and joy. Nine years of me learning what a true best friend is. It is no longer a title I look at lightly. It is a title I am glad to give to you and no one else.  I love you friend and thank God for being the best match maker and best friend giver ever!
Your best friend,
Ruth

Thanksgiving the Doyle way!

So, I thought since I shared our Girl Scouts Thanksgiving I should also share our Doyle Thanksgiving.  It started with Jeff heading off to work.  Sad, but true.  Then the kids and I headed out to Everson to my moms.  I had all sorts of great plans for things to do with the kiddos, but I had been hit with a nasty cold and sty in my eye so I wasn't able to do any of them.  It turned out to be just fine because the girls loved just being with their cousins.  They are a cute bunch!  They are 9, 8, 7, 6, and 5.  The boys had a blast playing with my brother.  And over all family the theme of the day. 

And yes, I know this is not as good with only one photo, but I have reached my limit and need to decide what to do about it.  So once I know I will add the photos.

Thanksgiving, the Girl Scouts way!

Today was a day of fun for us.  We spent it doing Thanksgiving, the Girl Scouts way.

My girls dressed as Indians

and other girls were dressed as Pilgrims.  And some girls just had beautiful hair decorations.

The girls made a thankful tree.

 The boys tagged along and were super cute!

And cutest of all was little Jake Edward.  No, he wasn't named for a certain current popular movie.

  Today was a wonderful day and now I feel more excited for real Thanksgiving!