by Jessica | Jan 13, 2012 | Family News
It had been too long since we’d been to NY to visit Mom’s mom and see extended family. Thankfully, even though we hadn’t been up there in a year and a half, we had still seen everyone a couple times…. it had just been south of NY. But all of us Neelys were very...
by The Neely Team | Jan 4, 2012 | Family News, Memory Making, Projects
(written by Susanna and Lauren) When we went to Grandmama’s house for Thanksgiving, we picked up pecans at a friend’s orchard. Here are some thing’s that we learned: The pecans grow on huge trees (about 3 feet in diameter). They use a shaker on a tractor to shake the...
by The Neely Team | Dec 19, 2011 | Family News, Memory Making, Ministry Opportunities
In preparation for this glorious Christmas season, we were blessed with the opportunity to help two dear couples from our church with their Christmas decorations! The first one took place at the Edward’s home – and we had the added blessing of having two of the Wilkes...
by Kathryn | Nov 15, 2011 | Family News, Grins & Giggles, Timeless Reminders
Recently Victoria and I got some new hardware! Sounds exciting, doesn’t it?? Maybe you should try it too. Having it really is a blast! Well, I guess before you make any decisions, as in all things, you should be well informed. This hardware is small… shiny (most of...
by Kathryn | Oct 23, 2011 | Family News, Timeless Reminders
Dear Jordan, Psalm 127:3, “Lo, children are an heritage of the Lord, and the fruit of the womb is His reward.” You were a special gift from God, given to our home, to our family, for eight weeks this summer. Though we never got to meet you, you played a vital...
by Kathryn | Oct 16, 2011 | Family News, Grins & Giggles, Memory Making
Last Friday we had a major project day! Mom, Victoria, and Susanna worked on some of our fall sewing, Amanda and Titus tackled our ever-growing pile in the magazine basket, Jessi, Lauren, Bethany, Hannah, and I processed 5 1/2 bushels of apples, and Herman bounced...
