Party at Nana's and Skateboard Camp!

Today, Ryan and Hunter started a week's worth of skateboarding camp! This is Ryan's second time this summer and Hunter's first time. While the boys were at camp, Emily, Caitlynn, and I went to Nana and Poppy's house, for a pool party. Nana invited all the ladies from her shop, and their children and/or grandchildren. It ended up raining quite a bit, but we still had a lot of fun. We let the children continue swimming, until we heard thunder. Poppy came home and cooked hamburgers and hotdogs on the grill. While it was thundering, all the kids went into the den to eat and watch a movie. Luckily, the rain and thunder stopped and after I picked Ryan and Hunter up from skate camp, they were able to swim again. It was such a fun day. Here are a few pictures from the day.

Look at all those children!!!

Closets??? ~~~

~~~ not so much, today! I had grand plans of pulling EVERYTHING out of our closet, this afternoon, and having Rob put our closet organizers in. Well, with Emily getting invited to a pool, with her friend; Ryan playing nicely on his own; and, Rob wanting to have a relaxing day, I just decided that I wasn't up for the task of closet organizing. Plus, it was really nice to be able to read my book, with nothing pressing going on.

Maybe next weekend, we will tackle the closet project!! But, until then, I will enjoy the rest of the evening, with my precious family.

Myra's Memorial Celebration!

Tonight (Saturday, July 12, 2008), was Myra's Memorial Celebration! Scott and I rode together and met Kelli there. She went really early to help them get ready. Her roommates, Michelle and Stephanie, had the memorial at their house. It was really nice meeting everyone, who loved and cared for Myra. We had a bonfire and toasted our sweet friend! Another friend, Heather, made a beautiful photo DVD, with music that brought tears to my eyes! It was so special that she shared these DVDs with everyone. She worked so hard on this wonderful tribute to Myra and I am so thankful to have been given a copy. Rest in Peace, Myra, you are finally home! I will never forget you!

I tell you what, I have really been thinking about how SHORT, life really is, lately. In the blink of an eye, it could all be over. I think this is such a great reminder that NONE of us, are promised tomorrow. We need to live our lives, each day, as if they are our last. Make sure that you hug your children. Make sure that you kiss your spouse good-bye, as they head out the door, to go to work. Make sure that you live your day, with kindness and love ~~ have fun and enjoy family time together. I know that looking back, over Myra's life, one of the things I admired most about her is the fact that she LIVED!!! She lived her life to the fullest. She didn't sweat the small stuff. I really, really, really, admire her for how well she handled all the obstacles that were set before her. What a fine example of how to live your life. I think from this day on out -- I will always have "GREAT" days! I will choose to make sure that each new day, that the Lord gives me, will not be wasted!!!

Isn't She Wonderful??

Emily, after her bike ride!! I love her beautiful green eyes -- I think they are pretty magnificent, too!! I love how Rob and I both have brown eyes (and, so does Ryan), and Emily ended up with these gorgeous green ones!! I love it!

Isn't He Lovely??

Ryan, after his bike ride!! I love his beautiful brown eyes -- I think they are pretty magnificent!! It's hard to believe that my little boy has longer hair, than his sister!! But, I think it's beautiful!

Pool Time!

As you can see from our previous posts, we went to the pool today. It was so much fun. There's nothing like a couple of days of rain, to really make you appreciate the pool again!! It was really warm and the water was super cold, because of ALL of that rain. But, that made it for a really refreshing dip, when you got in. Here are some more pictures of our day.


Jenn, this is for you! Emily is making this doll go "potty" just like the doll that Nicole was playing with! LOL!! In fact, it's the same exact doll!


I love the fact that my niece and daughter still play with dolls!!! Children grow up too quickly these days!


Ryan in mid-air! I love when I am able to capture these action shots!

The Anatomy of a Relay Race ~~