Semi-final football in Hondo

"For Hondo's Honor & Glory"



Rakel's brother Kolten, center of photo, white kid with blondish hair. They lost the game, but he's a winner to his Sissy!


Rakel's youngest brother Kade contributing to pep rally fun


Halli and Lucas with Mammy (Rakel's mom) at the pep rally


Third from left, Rakel's cousin Lauren


And the award for cutest cheerleader goes to...that's Spartan cheerleader only--you know what I'm talking about, Theresa!

Life Group Christmas Party

Serena, Melanie & Megan, half of John's face, James and Stephen in the gift exchange


If you don't like this outfit, Halli, don't worry. I'm sure we'll find a way to get you another one...or two.


What? We didn't do it! J.R. and Hunter--shocked and innocent!


It's Ruff being such a cute family! Ashley, Brian and Brooklyn


I think Halli wants some popcorn to go with that soda she had! Outfit #2



Okay, let's get a pic of all the moms and babies (we missed you, Cortni!)(Halli outfit #3--the naked one, after the second soda incident...watch out for those Helrods!)

That's great, but we're still missing some...

Whoa Mamas! We're almost there...

And here it is...the closest thing to a masterpiece 7 moms with 10 kids can create!

Adan & Lucas snitching on Serena's awesome Santa cake icing!

More Bratty Brandt Pics

Rakel & Diego at his new home.


King of the "Castle"


Cutie Pie!


What's up? Check me out in the next pic!


We love powdered donuts! (Yes, we eat in the car.)


Halli and Hunter finding Lucas in the tunnel at Hunter's house

Oh, Deer!

Rudolph came early this year--and without his red nose! Sorry, I don't know how to flip this picture, so just lean that head to the left and check it out!

Naughty and Nice

Oh, these wonderful kiddos can be both
Naughty

And Nice

Don't you just love God's creations?!

Brandt Family

Here's a picture of the entire Brandt Family: Rakel, Halli, Justin & Lucas.

Cookin' with Creekside

Hello, all! Here's what's cookin': Monica, Serena and I were discussing the idea of a church family cookbook. Tell me that's not a YUMMY idea! I don't know if one already exists, but I think it would be a great fundraiser that we could have organized and printed for purchase before Mother's Day. We could also advertise it elsewhere (Walnut Grove, for example). Maybe we could leave a few books in the administration office there as a small token of appreciation and leave a flyer advertising it for sale as well, if they agree.

It would be a delicious way to get our name out into the community, advertising our lovely "Cookin' with Creekside" cover (in progress) with all of our contact information on front and a map to our new location on the inside cover. I have already begun collecting some of my favorite recipes and organizing them into taste-tempting categories.

Monica came up with the idea that it would make a great gift to welcome new members into our family. What a treat! We warm their hearts with love and bodies with food!

I know there's a paradise of potluck recipes to be organized, and we're so excited about putting it all together! Please let me know if you all agree.

I have emailed our church administrators and am hoping for hungry replies. Let's pray for big success!

Rakel

Happy Halloween!

Okay, we'll give this a try:

We had so much fun at the Henke's on Halloween! Justin was missing in action (literally), so Lucas and I had to be "Bullfighters" without him, and Halli was the yummiest strawberry around!

Micah, Lucas and Aden

Jackson, Caleb, Braden & Halli

Halli picking her pumpkin for the carving

Thanks again for a fun-filled evening!

beginner

i really don't know what i'm doing--i'm a beginner at this!