Photo: June 20, 2008

Sudoku.

Still my favorite addiction.

Photo: June 19, 2008

This is Ruben.

I realized today I hadn't introduced him yet.

He's our gentle giant.

Photo: June 18, 2008

Found these in the backyard

shaded by some pretty tired pines.

It was comforting to see something pretty

in the midst of all the heat.

It gave me hope.

It won't be this hot forever!

Photo: June 17, 2008

VBS is over. No excuses.

Home Improvement Summer Season 2008 Begins.

Wistful Beige in the living areas.

I'm being daring and painting the front bath Red Ginseng.

Wish us luck!

Photo: June 16, 2008

Oh, sure, he sleeps now.

It was a different story at 3:30 this morning...

Wakey, wakey, Coco-NUTS!!

Photo: June 15, 2008

He requested the Rambo Complete Boxed Set....on Saturday.

Of course, it's sold out all over town - it's the PERFECT Father's Day gift!

(tongue firmly in cheek)

Got a raincheck, some workshirts and two classics to tide him over.

Photo: June 14, 2008

Do Not Adjust your Screens!

The church lost power 15 minutes before our

VBS Grand Finale Night.

God is Good.

Our Music Leader for VBS can actually play the piano,

so the kids sang their songs in the dark.

The Show Must Go On!

Photo: June 13, 2008

I know it's not the healthiest choice,

but it's 100° outside and the last night of VBS.

Besides, it's yummy!

Photo: June 12, 2008

All the Bible study materials have arrived!

I can't wait to start Stepping Up with my Sisters-in-Christ on June 26!

Studying with Miss Beth is going to be great!

Photo: June 11, 2008

A bouquet of coffee bean-center flower pens

to use at a BIG party I get to do

at a restaurant downtown tonight for my business.

I'm excited!

Photo: June 10, 2008

Nerds fill up my purse.

Forgot they were there - heavy!

Until end of day.

(that's a Haiku...well, a redneck Haiku, anyway!)

Photo: June 9, 2008

VBS 2009 BEGINS!!

(I really like the shirts this year!)

Photo: June 8, 2008

My first day back as Summer nursery worker.

Man, I missed those silly toddler knees!

(they were taking turns hiding in the "boat")

Photo: June 7, 2008

Quiet time out back this morning...precious time

Photo: June 6, 2008

Chopped all my hair off for the Summer and forgot to bring the camera to the beauty shop.

Trust me, it's short. I love it!

Photo: June 5, 2008

Giving out Snowcones, inviting kids to Vacation Bible School

(that's not my hairy arm)

Photo: June 4, 2008

Off to the thrift store....more trips to come.....

Photo: June 3, 2008

Son's 8th grade graduation last Thursday

I read a moving article about a gentleman who took a polaroid picture every day for 18 years. His friends posted his pictures online after his death from cancer. Some pics are silly, some mundane and some are heartbreaking. They tell a beautiful story. You can see his pics here. I want to give it a try.