Memorial Day in Elk Grove

A few more pics that I added on!

Staying cool..............

Me and my brother!

What an arm!

I wanted an action photo Emily!

Always in motion! That's my girl!

Today we spent Memorial Day in Elk Grove. We went to visit my brother, his wife and daughter. Dan joined us too! So, we made a lunch (last night mom and I put it together).......fried chicken, potato salad and regular salad. Also had some chocolate chip cookies to snack on. The park near my brother's house was neat. It had a great area that was covered with several tables underneath and the play area was just awesome........even had a area with this huge water spout thing (kinda like at Six Flags Marine World) so people can get drentched! Then we went back to their house and visited...........I actually played Wii bowling!! Here are some of todays pictures..............



Okay, before we even got to leave town, we happened to get stuck on the street that got cut off for the motorcycle parade for Memorial Day (I am not sure what they really call it).

So, pretty spiffy hogs!!

This is the water spout thingy at the park in Elk Grove.

Deirdre on this rope deal...........she actually didn't care for it being too high off the ground!

Emily..........or shall I say Spider Woman????

Some pretty flowers I found..........

Have no idea what they are really doing here!

Dan and I..........yay!! He made it to Elk Grove.......tomorrow he goes back on the road after delivering his load in Elk Grove.

Carl and Mom..........what a funny looking dog my brother has!

My bad...........it is a rabbit!

And the rabbit made a new friend!

A little behind the ears Dan................LOL!!

The girls and Wii.........really........they just aren't doing anything at the moment!!

After all the trips to Carl's house, we finally see a train...............6 years later!

And every train has a caboose!

2009 Awana Potluck

Last night was out Awana Potluck and leader awareds. Lots of good food and a fun time. I got my 4 year service pin and mom got her 6 year service pin. Deirdre wants to go on to earn the Timothy Award just like some of her friends did this year. So, until next year............

Deirdre had a full plate!

In each letter on the Thank You sign, is the name of each Awana leader!

This is the only okay picture you will see og me posted in this blog! LOL!!

Look at all the good food................YUMMY!!

Mom's goodie plate!

Some fun Awana quizing..........leaders vs. kids!

Recognizing the directors!

Commander Bob Fischer.........we love him!

Thanking him for all he does for our Awana club!

T & T Girls leaders...........mom is on the end.

Recognizing the Game leaders............and their Shoe Game!

Showing them some love! It was too funny..........you had to be there I guess!

The ladies behind the Children's Ministry..........

Urban Rescue & Future of Forestry Concert

Tonight our church had an awesome concert with Future of Forestry and Urban Rescue (from San Diego). It was loud (of course) and absolutely wonderful! These are two very talented groups and they will definately make a name for themselves in the music ministry. God gave them talent and skill to put God's word out there for all ages with their music. Here are some pictures and video clips from the concert!

Urban Rescue...........

Urban Rescue again..........with that beautiful cross behind!

T.J. Hill.........Future of Forestry. He is from our church.

Jeremi, Deirdre and Julie.

The lead singer, Eric, for Future of Forestry.

Can't get enough of the cross!

The young lady in the center (sorry the pic is not that good), flew out from Texas to play the cello with the group. She is very good..........

Future of Forestry again.........

Deirdre getting an autograph. She really loved the music!

Deirdre with the lead singer, Eric, of Future of Forestry. I think I have a groupie on my hands!!





The first two clips are Urban Rescue and the others are Future of Forestry.

Awana Awards Night 2009

At last..........tonight was our Awana Awards Night! So hard to believe the year is already over. Also hard to believe we have 400+ kids in our Awana Club! We had a wonderful evening with all ages.........Cubbies, Sparks and T & T! Here are the pictures from tonight.

I guess this was in case I forgot my name? LOL!!

Commander Bob and some T & T's.

The T & T's who received the Timothy Award this year.

Our adorable Cubbies! (not all are in the picture)

My girls........Dezirae, Juliana and Jasmine.

T & T Girls........

My mom giving the girls their awards.......Deirdre is in the green sweater.

Pastor Mark and Lita Curtis.

Pastor Mark...........our Children's Pastor.

The T & T Boy's..............

Heather and Lita.........Sparks peeps!

Pastor Mark had a few verses to share with the kids and their families.

Our Sparks!!!!!

I have been spotted! Wow those lights were bright!

Me giving my Sparks their awards.

Morgan and Deirdre. Deirdre has a goal to earn the Timothy Award, just like her friend Morgan!

Me and Deirdre.............I am so proud of my little girl!