A Weekend Away!

Jason and I were able to go on a 3 day cruise last weekend. We are so blessed with moms that are willing to help with their grandchildren. They stayed with the kids while Jason and I were gone. It was so wonderful to spend some alone time together and relax, eat, talk, and eat some more. We used the Carnival Cruise line and were very pleased with the accommodations, service and entertainment. One day was spent docked in Ensenada Mexico and the other day we spent on the ship out at sea. I continue to be amazed at the gift God has given me in my husband. I love and respect him more than words can describe!

Happy Birthday Dallas!

Our little boy turned 7 years old on June 19. His day started out with breakfast in bed, then an outing to Starbucks with Nana Norris and then to Shakey's Pizza with Grandpa and Grandma Baker. Instead of having a big birthday party, he requested an evening at Medieval Times. He invited Madi and Hunter Hixson, and of course his brother Brayden. We all really had a great time eating our food without utensils, cheering on our knight and hanging out. The only sad part is how quickly his life is going. Every year I am aware of how fast the time goes. These moments are precious and before we know it, he will be all grown up.

Vacation Bible School!

For the past three years my kids have attended VBS at our church. This year's theme is Jerusulem Marketplace. The kids dress up in Bible times attire. They sing, learn about Jewish customs, make crafts in the marketplace, watch drama presentations and most importantly, learn about Christ's love for us and our need for a Savior. My nephews are helping with the small groups and drama. It is so great to watch their involvedment with the youth group.

Happy Father's Day!

I have been blessed with a wonderful dad. He is the most giving person I know. He spent many years in ministry as a Pastor and then joined Campus Crusade for Christ as the National Director for Athletes in Action (Laten America). He is an interactive grandpa. He has built my children an airplane, a limo, a sand box and toy box. These toys are not small. The airplane looks real and we have been asked if it actually takes off. I love my father so much.

My husband is also such a wonderful daddy to our kiddos. He is patient and kind and involved in every aspect of our children's life. My love for him grows deeper every year. We have been married for almost eleven years. He is more than I could've dreamed of in a husband.

It's Summertime!

Once again, I am so behind with blogging! Our lives are finally slowing down as most of our activities have ended. School is out and we are looking forward to time in the pool, camping, reading, looking at stars, and spending more time together. Last weekend, we went to San Diego to celebrate Dallas' graduation from Kindergarten. We spent time at Sea World, the Zoo and the beach. It was wonderful to get away and not have any commitments. The past two months have been filled with birthday parties, Mother's Day , graduations, barbecues and the usual school and extracurricular events. Oh, and how could I forget: We added a new addition to our family, Sparky, our little black kitten. We leave today to go again to the San Diego area and camp with four other families.