Friday, August 19, 2011

Hopkins Family Vacay at Beavers Bend


We had a great few days at a cabin in Beavers Bend.  I'm so thankful for my amazing family and parents who constantly give so sacrificially.  You are truly my favorite people to be with, always.



Love this pic...the ladies dominated the men in catchphrase, but when winning the boys thought is funny to call us "losers"!  Real funny boys. 


TALENT SHOW NIGHT!!!!
 Beau and Nate with their little people song medley 


 The best....Momma Annie on the harmonica!!!   
Yes, I said harmonica...she blew us away--ha, literally.



 Annie and Sam with a little German dance routine!  So cute.


 Pops with the grandkids on their kazoos in 
"Who let the dogs out, who who who who who..."
 oh yes, we did write a rap....it was so fun!

CHRIS : She was a Hopkins I was a Bennett we came together cause we're in it to  win it.  First few years we were movin' around then we  came to Norman now we're settling down.  Building God's kingdom helping people find their way, let me turn it over to my girl--JB take it away.
JULIE: I have a big bro mase who love theology, his favorite singer is Lionel Richie.  He used to need to always go poopie, until he discovered food gluten free!  Oh but we love his heart it's pure like gold, and his faith, yes his faith is crazy bold.
JULIE: Then my sis-in-law who's name is Christine is a rockin RN and sings like an opera queen.  She plays this game we like to call NERTS, and she's so stinkin' good it really, really hurts.  
CHRIS: My Pioneer partner, Greggy is my boy, but don't you mess with sasquash or his little bitty toy.  But seriously guys he is a really mighty man, he's taking God's kingdom and bringing it at hand.
JULIE: Oh baby baby, I'm taken with the notion, that my other sis Laura gives out sweet family devotion.  We call her Yah Yah, La La, Aunt Laura too. She sells bags, keychains and purses galore, last month she was high seller--can we say anymore??
Last but not least there's our Mom and Dad, aka Annie Pops and they are so rad.  Annie's always cookin' like a machine, eatin' her food you feel like you're in a dream.  Now Pops is the fun guy, our portable party, he has a heart of gold and a laugh that's hardy!  He's a man who knows how to serve his family, Annie and Pops, you're the best their could be!!
So without further words it's clear to say, we love our family in a major way!!
We are family....

Oak and Joy.
 Pops and Brooks...best friends. 
 the boys.

 Uncle Mase and Beau man.  Nate and mom raced them...and lost.
 Uncle Mase with the mighty men of God.
 Aunt La La and Beau
 Uncle Greggy, Oakster and Naters
 So precious.  Beau and Nate love looking after their little cousin Oak 
Greggy and Laura with the babes

 Annie bean and Brooks, they are peas in a pod.  
Brooks call her his Annie baby, it's so sweet.
 Raise you hands if you're having fun!
 just love it!
 almost two weeks old and on a boat....hmm, 
bad idea all together, especially when it's 110 degrees.

 Beau taking after his dare devil Uncle Greggy
 Joy really wanted to drive

 Mason, Chrissy and Momma Annie

 Love my sis Christine!
She was very serious about this game, and you should of seen her during the talent show...she was even more serious about her harmonica playing.  She is amazing, way to go momma!

Cousin Annie's princess party!

Annie Hopkins turned 3 years old!  She is full of life and brings life to any room!  She is truly a delight and joy to be around. God has given her a fiery spirit that will be powerful for the Kingdom.  She will a woman that fights for justice and knows how to honor the King of King and Lord of Lords.  Love you Annie Bean!!
 Beau and Nate in front of the amazing castle that 
Uncle Mase spends hours making. Way to go super dad!
 Brooks, Beau, Oak and Nate
 Annie and Brooks, best buddies!
 Annie and Annie B

Papa with his grandkids

Big Brother love.

Just for Joy!
 Nate was the first one to read to Joy and still loves to read her
 books during his daily reading time....so sweet.
 Beau can almost manage and take care of Joy better
 than momma, no kidding!  He is SO incredible with her.


 Brooks loves making silly faces for Joy, even though 
she can't laugh back at him...he does it for her!
 ah, melts me.
priceless.

7.25.11 Joy's first week of life...visitors galore, family and birthdays

Uncle Barrett and her BFF Breece 
Uncle Blakey
Our good friends Landry and Whit
Precious friends Jon and Ashlee Newton
Our old roommate Alissa
Big sis Heather
Aunt Kellie
Gotta love Jo Jo!
Brookster and GiGi

Aunt Talitha, GiGi and Mom
GiGi and Papaw
Our Mimi.  Oh what great hat, I hope I wear that at 82.
The Hopkins fam at cousin Annie's 3rd princess party!


The Bennett Fam