May 14

Lets pretend today is May 14, because I'd like to introduce you to Darrel.  He's the father-in-law of one of the least consistent bloggers ever.

That would be me.

Darrel's a pretty interesting character, and a fantastic father-in-law.  He's pretty quiet most of the time, until he's thought of a good "Darrel Joke", which are usually random, and always good for a laugh, even if we're only laughing at how funny he thinks they are.  He can quote every Mel Brooks movie, loves his wife's cooking (as do I), is exceedingly proud of his boys, and makes the women they married feel loved and accepted.

He's also a busy, successful farmer, and awhile ago, I went and did chores with him.  And by did chores, I mean I took pictures of him doing chores and pestered him with questions about cows.

I love cows.  

I took lots of photos, and he answered lots of questions.  Did I mention that patience is another of his virtues?  It was a good day, and I'm thankful to have him for a father-in-law.

Happy (late) Birthday Darrel!

Here comes the bride!

As many of you know, Blake's brother, Brad, is getting married one month from today!  And so, Blake and I have been hitting the road for pre-wedding celebrations!  Jeni is a beautiful, smart, accomplished sweetheart and we are so excited to be welcoming her into the family.  And, her family is also pretty amazing and has been wonderful about welcoming all of us into their clan!  Here are some pictures from the last couple of months of showers and parties!

With all of her bridesmaids at her first shower, hosted by her matron of honor, Alexis

One of my favorite pictures from her bachelorette party- yes, that is a coonskin cap Sarah and I found at a gas station on the way to Springfield.  Welcome to the Crockett family.

The bride, our mother-in-law, and I at her Casey Family shower

Jeni, Sarah and I at her Tiffany's themed, Pampered Chef, Crockett Family shower hosted by Sarah and I (I'll do a more in depth post on this later)

Jamaica themed shower hosted by Brad's church family in Lamar

Saying goodbye

Sometimes, praying for God's will to be done means accepting that his will may not be your own.  Thank you all for your prayers regarding Blake's Granddad.  While I know we will see him again one day, please continue to pray for the loved ones left behind.

Bobby L. Crockett, age 79, of Lamar, died Saturday, April 17, 2010 at Freeman Hospital West after a short illness.

 

Bobby was born February 7, 1931 in Barton County to Barney and Hazel (Golden) Crockett.  He served his country as a soldier in the United States Army. On August 11, 1956, he married Velma Marie Loewe at Fair Play, MO.  Together they have four children. He was a member of Hopewell Cumberland Presbyterian Church, an Elder at Hopewell Cumberland Presbyterian Church, a 27 year member of the Barton County Rural Electric Authority, a member of the VFW, a member of the Doylesport Township Road Board, a Sunday School Teacher, a MFA Board Member and was a cattle & grain farmer.

 

Bobby  is survived by his wife of  53 years; two sons, Darrel  and Judy Crockett, of Lamar, and  Don and Wendy Crockett, Houston, MO; two daughters,  Marilyn and Andy Holloway of Vidor, TX, and Marla and Dave Shepherd, of Broken Arrow, OK; eleven grandchildren; Blake & his wife Lori Crockett, Brad Crockett, Michael and his wife Hope Holloway, Casey Holloway , Shabri Holloway, Kira Holloway, Kylan Holloway, Jacina Crockett, Aubrey Crockett, Joel Shepherd, and Brooke Shepherd; one sister, Carol and her husband Jerry Patterson, Golden City.

 

Bobby was preceded in death by one grandson, Barry Crockett, and one sister, Leta Borghardt.