Picture Worth A Thousand Words

I couldn't resist! I snapped this picture on my way home from feeding Baby Girl this morning. Isn't this so true that the grass always looks greener on the other side of the fence? I have much to say on this particular saying, but will just leave you with the

picture worth a 1000 words!

Summer Favorites of '08

It is hard to believe that the summer is going so fast. We have had some great times this summer. We thought we might capture our favorites list for the summer of '08:

Papa list of favorites include:

• time at Hume Lake with my wife
• Wii moments at the Cobbs
• time with Hopie & Luke while Mama & Abbie were at Wagon Train
• I have broaden my food selections to include gourmet (to Liz's delight)
• time with Rob going to Grace Children's Home to repair vehicles
• later evenings with the girls (Luke's bedtime is pretty set)

Mama has loved having my children home during the summer. Don't let me mislead you, they have had their fightin' days. They aren't fun but nothing prayer, self-control, and a little more sleep doesn't take care of. Then there are the "we are the bestest sisters EVER" ~ man, I love those days. Other favs:

• a surprise massage
• time with my man ~ Hume Lake
• a day working cattle with my buddy Benny
• watching my girls serve Jesus at the Family Fun Nights
• an all nighter on the trampoline with 7 little girls ~ can you say chiropractor needed
• relaxed schedule
• Wagon Train
• watching Luke learn to eat M&Ms

Abbie's summer favorites include:

• Wagon Train
• VBS
• Family Fun Nights
• Makeovers at McKay's house
• making cookies with Mama
• swimming

Hopie's summer favorites include:

• swimming
• morning (PBS Kids) cartoons - (that is so Hopie)
• VBS
• Family Fun Nights
• eating lunch at McDonald's
• helping Mama cook - (she is a good helper)

Luke's favs:

swimming

gettin' this walking thing down

making mud pies

eating M&Ms

Wagon Train 08

Abbie & Mama just spent a week at Hume Lake attending Wagon Train. Wagon Train is where the Old West comes alive as campers sleep in real covered wagons, eat in the Outpost, and purchase items from the Trading Post. We had a great time! Wagon Train is Hume's junior camp for ages 8-11. With its rugged western theme, Wagon Train showed us & 9 other children plus 3 counselors a rootin' tootin' good time while delivering the Good News of Christ. We were led through the week by dedicated staff (dressed in authentic western attire) who took us on hikes, taught us fun crafts, and shared their love for the Lord. This rustic camp gave us the opportunity to experience the outdoors like never before. With such activities as rappelling, archery, the Giant Swing and the Flying Fox zip-line, we were never at a loss for great things to do.

More Wagon Train Photos

Even More Wagon Train Pictures

Romance Weekend at Hume Lake

In June, Aaron & I got an opportunity to go up to Hume Lake and be a host couple for one of their "Romance Weekends". We have attended several of the weekends ourselves over the years. They are incredible! This was our first time going over to the "dark side" of Romance. This side was the hosting of Romance. Caring for the couples, setting up the theme dinner, turning down beds, and anything we could do to love on the 25 couples who attended the Romance weekend. It was a fabulous team of people who work well together. We had an amazing weekend serving together and making new friends.