A thank you

To my all loving Saviour, my gracious Heavenly Father, I thank you. I praise you for giving me my husband. Twelve years ago today, you joined us in marriage. Thank you for blessing our marriage and allowing us such joy in our children. All in your precious name, Amen.

Monday's adventure

Madison was invited to Aimee's b-day party at 6 flags. Mia and I decided it would be a great time for us to go too since she had never been. Not officially a party crash as Mrs. M offered us her extra tickets from the girls who couldn't make it. We had a great time! The park is so clean and easy to get around. Mia and I met up with all the party girls a few times. Once was to ride the White Water Safari. We all fit onto one 'boat'. I was a bit nervous because I have a history of being the wettest passenger at the end of any water ride. History did repeat itself! I was the one who got the waterfall down my backside and the water splash to the front. If that wasn't enough, there is a spot for spectators to put a quarter into a water squirter and push the pretty red button. Well the water got me square in the face. I couldn't help but laugh and give the spectators a thumbs up :).

Mia and I went directly to the ride we renamed the hairdryer. It is the scrambler ride. Our hair was dry by the end but not our clothes. Mia's favorite ride was the wooden ark. She went on it five times. She and I are not too fond of scary rides. Madison on the other hand loves them. I was excited to take Mia to the shark exhibit. I remember taking Jared there 16 years ago when it first opened. The tunnel would have a line waiting to see the new attraction. Well, 16 years later, it seems to have run its course. Mia and I were the only ones going through the tunnel! Sharks are so amazing to me. I still think it is neat to see them so close. And the saw nose shark just confirms how amazing God's creation is.

We saw the girls again at the dolphin show. The day was lots of fun. Mia and I headed out a bit before the park closed. The birthday party continued to dinner at The Olive Garden and then swimming until 10:00 pm. Mrs. M is the greatest wouldn't you say. She can throw one great party!

On a side note, I wanted to share some old fashioned goodness that still exists in the world. I went to our favorite little organic farm today to get my fil his newest favorite fruit (yellow flesh watermelon). As I entered the little stand I noticed that there wasn't anyone there, anywhere. I looked around and saw a sign that read, "We are operating on honor pay today. Choose your items, weigh them, and put your money in the red box." The little red box was on lock of course. May sound kind of silly but it sure makes me feel good to know that a trusting nature still exists.

The girls don't go back to school until the first week of September so we took advantage of a weekend away. We always enjoy making a trip to Bodega while visiting SR. The craft stores were a great place to hang out while waiting for the fog to burn off at the coast. We made our way out just about lunch time. The temperature was nice in the little town of Bodega, about 75 degrees(about 15 degrees cooler at the ocean though). We walked around just a few minutes and the girls found the wild blackberry bushes. They tried enough that we needed to find a place to wash up. We came back into town to do a little shopping before dinner. I got a call from Keith. He was finished with his first day of a golf tournament and I was expecting to hear how he placed. He always calls me right after a round to give me an update:) His news was even more exciting than his placement. He hit his first hole in one! I was so happy for him. He hit from 195 yards on the eighth hole. How fun!


The girls and I went to church on Sunday and finished up with some fun. I love being in church. I really missed our church even though everyone was so nice at the church we visited. So glad to be home, and so tired. We got home just in time for another adventure yesterday. That is another post. God is so good and blesses us more than we deserve! The last picture I took out the window while Keith was driving.

Yummy

This is some of the fabric for our Christmas projects. It is just gorgeous! The bright colors are, well, yummy!

In it not of it

James 4:4-10

Ye adulterers and aduteresses, know ye not that the friendship of the world is enmity with God? whosoever therefore will be a friend of the world is the enemy
of God. Do ye think that the scripture saith in vain,the spirit that dwelleth in us lusteth to envy? But he giveth more grace. Wherefore saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble. Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Clense your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye double minded. Be afflicted, and mourn, and weep: let your laughter be turned to mourning, and your joy to heaviness. Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you up.

Loosing teeth and innocence

"I suspect that you are the tooth fairy mom."

I couldn't find the fabric I was looking for...

but this basil cord with tiffany blue lining is pretty cute. It's reversible! I couldn't resist putting my bee brooch on for fun. I have the BEST secret sister at church. She bought me the sewing magazine that had the hip little bag pattern in it. My mom came for a visit just in time to get some fun sewing and craft projects underway. With my mom's help, we got the bag made in an afternoons time. We took a day trip to do some fabric shopping and found really cute prints for the girls' skirts. Mads and Mia have started collecting all the supplies needed to make the Christmas gifts that they have decided to make. I did find the fabric that I was looking for and can't wait to try making a skirt! Practice, practice.

Beautiful light

I was so blessed today to look out in our backyard and see so much of God's amazing beauty.