Monday, August 14, 2006

We are a Family

"We are a Family ~ Since before any of us were born, God planned for us to share our lives with each other. He knew exactly how our strengths and weaknesses would balance one another, and the depth of love, understanding and commitment we would learn to feel. He knew that the richness of our separate characters would be developed through the hard times and that mutual trust and respect would be born as a result of overcoming trials together. He knew that we would laugh together, and cry together. He knew we needed each other to hug, to help, to teach, to serve, to love." ~ G. Copeland


"You are a precious child and we thank God for you! Your life and health are answers to our prayers. May you always choose to follow God's ways because, when you do, He has promised to make the paths of your life straight and to protect you." (from Proverbs 2,3) ~ Grandparents M.






Photos by Nikki Barker
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16 comments:

  1. MeganAugust 14, 2006 at 8:32 AM

    beautiful pictures! I love the last one esp of your hubby and Marty

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  2. EnglersAugust 14, 2006 at 9:48 AM

    ooo... great color scheme. perfect with the beach background. well done.
    -de

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  3. LizzieAugust 14, 2006 at 11:03 AM

    So nice Rachel! Things have sure changed for us since that first walk we took. You have such a great family!

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  4. Rachel ZAugust 14, 2006 at 11:35 AM

    it even matches my blog template! :) not planned.

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  5. AnonymousAugust 14, 2006 at 1:05 PM

    Hi Paul and Rachel and precious little boys, What beautiful pictures. Thank you for sharing them.
    -Jan and Linda

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  6. NikkiAugust 14, 2006 at 4:19 PM

    Love the quotes...they add so much to the pictures...perfect

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  7. AshAugust 15, 2006 at 1:55 AM

    Those photos are absolutely gorgeous!!!

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  8. the g'sAugust 15, 2006 at 8:49 AM

    oh sooo amazing- lovin' those pics!!! and yes, even matches the template- he he! oh rachel---i figured out the template thing! kinda came across it by accident right before i was going to call you...thanks! made a new blog www.throwingstuffoutther.blogspot.com - see ya!

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  9. MomZAugust 15, 2006 at 10:06 AM

    Awesome! I plan to send Nikki an email with "well done" - she has a real gift for taking pics. Of course, it helps to have such great "super models"!! The quotes add a special touch.
    Love, MomZ

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  10. BeckyAugust 16, 2006 at 2:35 AM

    Hi Rachel,

    Those are lovely pictures of your family. The scenery must be beautiful up there. I am tempted by your stroller offer, but I don't think it's affordable right now. I am about to 'pop' here, myself. I will keep you posted...

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  11. anitaAugust 16, 2006 at 11:46 AM

    love the family pics...Jake and Ruth send their best and there's some fresh buns waiting whenever you decide to come for a visit.
    Maxis getting so big and looking so much like Daddy! Pics are nice to remember what you guys look like but a visit would be so much better!

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  12. kellyAugust 17, 2006 at 2:14 AM

    FABulous pictures. beautiful family!

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  13. AmandaAugust 20, 2006 at 10:48 AM

    What a great looking family. Beautiful photos. I miss you guys!!!

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  14. Katie WorleyDecember 5, 2006 at 12:50 PM

    Rachel Madland, or I forgot your new name...this is Katie!!! Wow, it has been way too long girl! I was reading my sister's blog and noticed your picture, and I was like dude this is Rachel! Your family is so beautiful, what a blessing! If you are wondering, I live in South Carolina now. Anyway, I do not have your email, so you can email me at worleyatc@yahoo.com okay. I was so excited to run across your blog. Maybe now we can keep in contact :)

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  15. Gaby HJanuary 2, 2007 at 5:08 AM

    Rach
    Many blessings for you and your beautiful family

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  16. the bugslagsJanuary 13, 2007 at 10:22 AM

    In that last Picture Paul reminds me of one of those shirtless really muscular guys that is holding a baby against his chest. anyhow, that was just a first impression...
    Rick

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