I Want Ballgame

Happy Friday everyone!!

I don't want to be repetitive but man the weeks fly by.

Not much going on in my world,

which explains my lack of internet presence.

Mark, Josh and I drove to Omaha last week to attend 

The College World Series.

The Gators were playing so we had to represent.

Our seats were perfect.

Just behind Florida's dugout.

It was a great game.

Florida couldn't quite pull it off.

Maybe next year!

I've been packing.

Mark says it's too early to pack but once I know we are moving,

my brain jumps into gear.

I'm so done with Kansas.

Thanksgiving can't arrive quick enough.

I've really enjoyed my Bible journaling. 

I'm no artist.

I'm not a perfectionist.

It's just nice to have a creative outlet

 and focus on the truth's in God's word.

Mark has been in DC all week.

Did he go to a Braves/Nats game?

The man is a big kid.

The Braves catcher threw him a ball.

You'da thought it was money.

Did I say big kid?

When Daniel was young,

before he could walk,

he would crawl to the TV and say "I want ballgame."

Everyday, all day long.

That was before VHS and DVR.

That was before ESPN.

They grow up and nothing changes.

They just want ballgame.

I pray you are having a wonderful week.

Love to all.

XXXOOOXXX

Happy Birthday To Mark

Every single year,

it never fails,

Marks birthday falls on Flag Day.

Does anyone really know what Flag Day is?

According to wikipedia it commemorates 

the adoption of the Flag on June 14, 1777.

Now ya know!

In our neighborhood here in Kansas,

lots of homes bring out their flags 

and place them on white poles by the road.

It's really pretty to drive by a street and look down 

and see all the patriotism.

I enjoy that every year,

on Mark's big day,

people put flags out.

We had cake and presents.

His favorite cake is yellow cake with chocolate frosting. 

Boring!

He is an easy one.

Happy Birthday honey!

I   a d o r e   y o u !

Grandkids at the Beach

Exciting News!

We found out a few weeks ago that we are moving back 

to north Florida.

Aaaaahhhhh!

When we found out 3 years ago that Mark was getting transferred,

we hoped it would be for 3 years.

You never know what can happen.

He got a promotion and we moved to another city.

We heard through the grapevine that a possible opening 

in Miami would happen.

At least that would be closer to my family.

Actually, I was born and bred in Miami so I thought it would be ok.

That rumor never panned out.

When we got the official call 

we were ecstatic!

The dates aren't official yet 

but I have boxes and I'm packing.

It has been a gift to travel and live in 

different parts of this beautiful country.

It has been a gift to be a part of other churches and see

God alive and working throughout.

Experiencing new cultures, food and different life styles

has been a treat, but......

this girl is ready to go home.

Happy Moments

Happy Wednesday Everyone!

I hope you are having a great week.

I uploaded my phone pictures 

and thought I'd share a few with you.

Back and forth on the glider,

Kacey is my monkey.

Elijah picked out his bike for his birthday.

Abi didn't want to wear what mommy left out.

I must admit,

her choice was much more fun.

Another tooth gone.

Birthday fun with Mark's sweet mom.

Hannah came to town!

I met Hannah many years ago 

when she came as an exchange student.

She recently got her citizenship as an American.

Yay Hannah! I am so proud of you.

Here's Danielle and Kristen with Hannah and her mom.

That's it.

My phone is empty.

I really do hope you are having a great day!

(Found this on google images and thought it was cute.)

Horsin Around

While in Florida, I was able to attend one of the horse shows.

My favorite thing about going to the horse shows

is the time between all the races 

where family and friends spend time together.

Everyone brings their campers and it provides

a kitchen, bathroom, air conditioning,

TV and even a bed if you need a nap.

The horse racing community is like a big family

who secretly wants to beat you in the next race.

The picture below represents the time between races.

Danielle is holding her down for a photo op.

Dani is just exactly like her father.

I never could get a good picture of Daniel.

He hid when I pulled out the camera,

which wasn't often back in the day of film development.

Abigail has recently started riding without a guide.

She just wants to go fast.

She kicks and 

her old horse pretty much knows where to go.

Dani has really advanced this year in her riding.

Go Kacey!

Elijah & Kacey are about equal.

They are both doing great and very competitive.

Both have earned spots in this years State Competition.

I'm so impressed.

Taking a break in the cafeteria.

Then there's Danielle.

She also is going to State this year.

Talk about impressive!

Isn't it amazing that you can cause a huge beast to go where you want just because of a little bit in his mouth?

Reminds me of that verse in James...

we can make a large horse go wherever we want by means of a small bit in its mouth...

In the same way, the little tiny tongue is small and can make grand speeches

or cause great trouble.

I don't know why the Lord wants to remind me of these truths while I'm writing a simple little blog about a horse show.

He loves me.

Hope you are having a marvelous week!