The Linzey Team

by Anna So for those of you who are regular readers, you might remember our last post about our " Family Tradition ": all of us girls have been born in OK, and all five boys claimed their own birth state! So during the time of expectancy, our 2 big questions are: 1) will we be here in Oklahoma at the time of birth, and if so, 2) will the baby keep tradition??? Then the drum roll starts as soon as Papa and Mama head off to the hospital, and we all wait expectantly for the anticipated the call with the news...  Off we go to the hospital to welcome our new little baby...  Abigail Rebekah 8 lbs. and 19 in. long "Lo, children are an heritage of the Lord:  and the fruit of the womb is his reward. Happy is the man that hath his quiver  full of them..."  ~ Psalm 127:3, 5a ~

Posted by Anna :) Well, we are back after a brief, unintentional absence. Life has been a down-hill skiing slope, going faster and faster as the days fly by! But, thanks to our parents for having taught us to make the most of each moment, even spontaneous spots of time squeezed in here and there, we have still been able to capture some precious memories, and thought we would share a few with you. Several months ago we were able to get a pass to the Science museum, and have enjoyed putting it to use. You can see here the different interests and responses through their expressions, but Papa is a captivating teacher, and this was right up his ally with electrical conductors and experimental inventions, so the crew had a great time exploring under his exuberayting leadership.  Over the summer, some of the girls had an experience with head lice... not necessarily the most exciting journey, but definitely some bonding time as they all shared the responsibility of combing e...

  By Anna From wedding bells ringing to welcoming a new little life into our family; from older ones learning the ins and outs of balancing family life with outside responsibilities to young ones just being ushered into the realm of learning how to learn; from senior high school students seeking what the Lord would have them to do concerning the next step in life to elementary students wondering if they are doomed to academic study for the rest of their existence; from joyfully living life as close friends to patiently mentoring toddlers in training... Our family has it covered, and yet it's still hard to let go of "Life as we have always known it."  Autumn is my favorite season of the year. The crisp air, the cooler weather, the brilliant colors, the cozy holiday preparation, the festivity of get togethers with friends and family gatherings, the special once-a-year treats that are brought out for sharing, the music of celebration and rehearsing the memories o...

    By Elisabeth    Taking engagement photos was such a blast...especially with all the excited siblings around! Nathan had built a swing just for me the day before (so romantic!!!) and we captured some great shots there. Other than a 15-minute downpour (which only gave us extra excitement and thrill), the weather was absolutely perfect for a photo shoot--just enough cloud overcast to even out the shade and keep the temperatures down to a decent degree. Forget posing, the camera gave us good excuse to talk, interact, enjoy each other's company. And various family members took great thrill in drawing out the moments with their sweet comments. We are so deeply grateful for the manifold blessings the Lord has bestowed upon us. Indeed, we are blessed beyond measure and stand in awe of His goodness. First off, here are a few candid shots of some of the background crew... ~ Nathan & Elisabeth ~ ...