Thinking about Christmas

It's only July, and I've got Christmas on the brain. Lee and I are helping with the play at church for the kids and adults. I think we've come up with some fun stuff and I'm anxious to get started planning. The goal is to avoid stress and make it fun for everyone. Surely 4 months will give us enough time to get props gathered, built, and painted. I refuse to wait till the last minute on this. I am praying the kids will like the event I have planned for them and that we can reach out to our community to share the good news about God's gift to us! New songs and hands on activities are part of the plan. I think it will be great.

First though we have to go on one more outing with the boys. Our kids have all worked hard this year with their scriptures and songs, and they have earned a reward. Two days of taking it easy at the lake with lots to do should be fun. Lee and I love those kids and are looking forward to hanging out with them. My nephew will be joining us and I'm glad about that.

Have a great day!

Swim Baby Swim

Brenna started swimming lessons this week and did fine. One more week and she'll be well on her way to being a good little swimmer.

We leave for Branson tomorrow where we will join the Jenkins's's's for another weekend of fun in the sun. We're staying at Castle Rock which has an indoor water park and if the temperatures get as hot as they say I may actually jump in! It will be fun I'm sure.

We had a good time in Willard for the 4th. Some new faces were on the scene this year, and we were able to see our good friends the Weltons. There was tons of good food, and watching my daughter interact with all those boys is always good entertainment!

MRI at 5:00! Woo Hoo!

We survived!

We had a great time camping, even if it was hot. It's always fun to be around good friends. We were sorry the Johnsons weren't with us but understood.

Another weekend of fun coming up! We're headed to Theodosia tomorrow to spend time with the Keith family then we're off to Willard for the 4th of July with the Jenkins'. We are looking forward to seeing them and and the Weltons!

God has blessed us with so many good friends and family. I am thankful for all of you, but most of all I'm thankful for the bond we share through the blood of Jesus.