JULY 6, 2009



We're only six weeks away (that's almost one hand of fingers!) from picking Ben up from the Guadalajara Mexico mission office! I am just a bit excited!!! (Just a bit...)

Until then, Savanah has a few volleyball camps. It's also possible that she will be able to go spend a week with Nana. We've been a bit difficult in that department (sorry, Nana!) but are trying to get her to Kentucky!

The girls have a houseboating trip (sorry John!) with a few other moms and kids. I say 'few' but in reality there will be over 20 people on the boat. I'm looking forward to having some time to talk and laugh with my friends. We may even cry a bit. We are one friend short this year, and will feel Kathy's loss greatly. It's a great time to share with each other: tips, recipes, thoughts, feelings, songs - kind of a 'working vacation'.

For the fourth of July this year we were invited by the David Hamilton family to join them for dessert and fireworks. (Can you see the correltaion there?) The court was packed with about 25 families for the festivities. Once it was dark enough, it was pretty much a free-for-all with the smoke bombs, strobes, and noise makers. Even sitting outside of the 'ring of fire' wasn't enough to protect you from a possible errant ball of fire. It was fun, though! A great way to celebrate the country that we live in and enjoy the benefits of every day.


Happy July, everybody!