Best Picture this Summer!

This was sent to me by my mother-in-law Jeanne who I greatly respect.  This is hilarious and I had to archive it.  "Well, you will be happy to know that BECAUSE I work out my upper body strength saved me from drowning!  Thought you would like to see this picture of Grace!"

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In Loving Memory of Mick Marchese

On August 5, 2013 my cousin Mick Marchese went to be with the Lord.  He died after a long battle with brain cancer.  He is the husband of Lori and father of Mason and Brenden.  He will be greatly missed by so many.  This is not the outcome that we prayed for, however we know that he is in heaven and enjoying the presence of Jesus.  There is great comfort knowing that he trusted in Jesus Christ to save him from his sins and that we will one day see him in heaven. 

Brayden's Birthday

Brayden has officially entered the double digits.  My sweet little boy turned 10 years old.  Brayden loves to watch movies.  There isn't a day that goes by that he doesn't talk about his favorite movies or movies that he wants to see.  He enjoys making his own movies as well as listening to music.  For his birthday, he requested to have donuts for breakfast, see Smurf's 2 with his family and his best buddy Hunter and also eat at the Rainforest Café.  We had a wonderful day celebrating.  Brayden has a very giving heart so it was a joy to be able to give to him.  His favorite gifts were remote control cars, Legos and Twizzlers. 

Summer Fun

Favorite Summer Memories:  Swimming, $1 movies at the San Jacinto Regal Theatre, gardening, campfire in our backyard, Knotts Soak City, ice-blocking with STEM group, singing day at Shine, Beach Trip with the Hixsons, Deb and Val's Homeschool Planning weekend in Palm Springs, visiting the Hartmans in Carlsbad, hanging out with both sets of grandparents, lots of Lego Building, relaxation, and serving with our small group at Valley Restart.

July 4th

I am backtracking here as it is already August and there are many pictures that I want to post.  On July 4th, we went on a Jeep Ride to Idyllwild with the Hixsons and then spent the evening at the Petersens  house.  We went swimming, had a BBQ and enjoyed

the fireworks in the comfort of their backyard.  It was such a relaxing, pleasant day. 

Dallas' Birthday

Well, Dallas has turned 12 years old.  He is growing into such a responsible, mature boy.  Is it possible that he will be a teenager next year.  Dallas enjoys so many things.  He loves learning about the Civil War, building Legos with amazing creativity, and wants to be a Pilot someday.  On his birthday, we went to the Regal $1 summer movie with the Hixsons and the Hartmans and grandma.  We then went to Taco Bell.  Nana made a "Civil War" cake and we finished the day by going to Shogun.  We love you so much Dallas!