IT'S OPEN!!!

Since hubby had to work on Memorial Day, he had the day off today.  So we headed for the Anitoch Water Park!!

YIPEEEEEE!!!

The kids have been asking, since winter, when we can go back to that fun, fun place.  They finally opened their doors for the season on Monday.  But since today was my beloved's "Memorial Day Holiday" we spent it splishin'-n-splashin'!

We can't wait to go back! We're already planning our next trip.

After the waterpark, we headed over the Drive-In to watch "Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian". The drive-in is always a fun place to visit.  We tried to stay for the double feature to watch "Star Trek" but somewhere in the middle of the movie everyone was falling asleep.  So we left the drive-in early and headed home.

I love these family times.  I'm praying that these times that we have will be great memories for our kids.  They sure are great memories for me.

Ben Boy

Since late January early February of this year, we've been watching our little nephew, Ben Boy, three days out of the week.

Ben Boy is such a chunky little man.  Sunshine calls him "Fat Ties" (she's actually saying Fat Thighs).  Ben Boy is fun to have around. The kids just adore him!  Although, I do have to admit, it was and still is a difficult transition from having three of my own kids then adding an infant (now toddler).  God has been using this time to sanctify all of us, especially me.  I'm so thankful that we're able to be part of Ben's life in this way. Here are a few pics of little "Jamin" (we have lots of nick names for all the kids).

Make a Smilebox photobook

The Season is Upon Us!

Every summer, for the past 26 years, our church's Youth Ministry holds a volleyball outreach tournament.  My beloved and I both had the priviledge to participate as students many moons ago.  The last 18 years (18 for him, 14 for me) we've had the honor to serve as volleyball coaches, teaching our team...1..2..3..CROSSCOURT!!!...the "way of the volleyball" but most importantly, we're able to build relationships with our team with the hopes of leading them to Christ. 

This morning was, what I considered, the kick off of our volleyball season.  At 8:30 am (Yes, Saturday morning!) we had our annual Coaches Clinc.  My beloved was able to lead the coaches with drills, rotations, skills and what nots.

BTW, great job hon!

It was a cold, blistering morning.  But we were determined to get through the weather in order that we, as a staff, would be excellent in the duty that God has called us to do.  I'm excited for the summer!  Really excited to see God work through the lives of our students (and through us!).

Here's to another year of CBC V-ball!  SERVES UP!

Children's Blog **UPDATE**

Hi friends and family! The children's blogs are finaly up and running. For their protection, I've set their blogs to "invite only".  So if you're interested in reading some updates on the children, please email me or leave a comment and I'll send out an invite. Thanks!

Brook's Wedding

My little girls had the honor to be the flower girls for our dear friends, Joe & Rachel.  The girls just love their Uncle "Puff Head" Joe. It was so sweet for Joe to ask my Beloved for permission to have our girls in their wedding.  Joe and Rachel are such a sweet couple. 

We've known Joe for a few years now and serve along side him in the Youth Ministry.  We've known Rachel since she was a young child. In fact my Beloved and I used to watch her and her sisters once a month so their parents could go out on a date.  That was so many years ago!

My beloved and I had the priviledge to watch both Joe & Rachel grow up in our Youth Ministry. It's really amazing to see God do His work in their lives.  I'm thankful that we were able to be a part of it.

Congratulations to the Mr. & Mrs.!  We love you guys!

Make a Smilebox slideshow

(BTW, thanks to Jean, I was introduced to Smilebox. It's really cool!)

Chopsticks

I love how the children will try anything.  They've been trying to use chopsticks for some time now. It looks like they're getting the hang of it. Especially our little Sunshine!