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Gentle Man

Evan - pure artist and musician. In my mind I see David sitting among the sheep, humble of heart, desiring to grow up and striving to abide in God. That's Evan, pulled and tested by the world, yet as true as a c…
Cousins Day

This was a special day. We spent it with my nephews, Stephen (13) and Caleb (10), and my niece Abby(7). Stephen, Evan, Caleb, Lora, Abby It's difficult for me to get my brain around Stephen being this grown up.…
The Christmas Visit

Evan Lora and GrandDaddy Uptain (I called my grandfather Pa 'Tain!) Father and Daughter - Any resemblance? Some events are not easy to put into words for me. This is one of those times. But I refuse to allow th…
My Mother

Lora Ann Smith Uptain April 17, 1946 - December 2, 1986 Twenty one years ago my Mother died. It was during the wee hours of the night. My Dad and older sister came home from the hospital, woke me and my three youn…
Thanksgiving or Mardi Gras?

Lora brought home two sheets of paper last week, each one half the pattern for a turkey. The instructions were to tape them together and decorate it as a family, then send it back to school. Although the guys weren't int…
"I look like Mr. Humphries!"

Evan pulled Lora's front tooth after four tries. He pulled his own teeth. The first one at Kindergarton during nap. It was not ready, but he got into a wiggle contest with someone in his class and worked until he won th…
Cowgirl Birthday

"I want to be a real cowgirl for my birthday!" (Lora riding Goober bareback around the coral.) (Lora rode Nifty and Evan rode Nevada Star on the trail. Brian rode Gun Smoke and I rode Cherokee.) I made reservati…
Help all the children

Lora and I pray on the way to school in the mornings. If I forget she reminds me. We were barely off our street when she called us into prayer today. Her words were so precious I don't want to ever forget them. "Dear Go…
Life on the Farm

Lora and Evan spent time with family at LazyB Acres last week. Lora says she wants to be a country girl. I think she already is. Evan says he's moving to the farm when he graduates from high school. I may go with him. I …
LazyB Alapca Farm in Denver (Uncle Larry and Aunt Becky) were featured on their local FOX affiliate. Great job, guys. We've spent many hours in this barn! My kids have grown up with these alpacas. link