Audie and Marlene

On the train to Denali

These are my in-laws, Audie and Marlene. Aren't they adorable? They are the best in-laws in the whole, wide world and I am so blessed they are mine.

Audie working on marking the tile cuts for our remodel.

Poor Marlene helping us grout tile in our new addition

These two people would do ANYTHING for any one of us. And they have!

Hannah's graduation

This was at the airport when we returned from Russia with the two little boys.

They are our children's greatest cheerleaders. They have driven all over the state of Texas to watch their grandchildren participate in a myriad of activities. They have kept our kids when we had to go out of town on business numerous times. They even took care of our herd while we went to Russia to pick up two new sons.

The four youngest, Kregg and his parents in a corn maze.

They support Kregg and I and offer so much wisdom and understanding. They are always willing for us to "bounce" something off them to gain more perspective. 

Our favorite Christmas elf!

Can you imagine have 30+ people at your house on Christmas morning?

When the whole family (over 30 of us) descend on their home for holidays or other special occasions, they are the perfect host and hostess.

Caleb really doesn't look 17 in this picture!! He sure loves Grandpa!

They always remember birthdays and anniversaries, and help us celebrate them. 

Here we are on a tall sailing ship on Lake Michigan

They have even been brave enough to go on some of our famous "road trips". They have slept in our old pop-up camper, traveled with us in our big van, even flew to meet us when we drove to northern Michigan.  

That head always needs a kiss planted on top!

This was during our trip to Washington D. C.

Grandpa and Peanut (aka: Rebekah)

The thing that blesses us the most, though, is the heritage of faith in the Lord that they have passed down. 

Aren't they precious?

Thank you, Audie and Marlene.  I love you dearly.