Wednesday, July 31, 2013

CAMP MEADE

Well, this summer sure didn't turn out
at all like we thought it would.  
 
We thought we would be in China...................





But a new computer system was being put in place at the Civil Affairs Office in China.  So we wait.  
 
Delay after delay and glitches in their new system kept pushing our travel to China further and further away. 
 
We did not sign up for any summer camps and we did not plan any vacation this year,
but we have enjoyed our summer!

 
 
 
 
The Beach

 
 
 Bowling

Where else can you win green teeth?

 
 
 
 
 We got to see a NEW family!

 
 
 
 
 We had quiet afternoons reading.
 
 
 
 We had surprise visits from old friends!

 
 
 
 We had "bake offs"

 
and "cupcake wars"

 
with judges

 
it was a tie

 
We told them we would have to have another contest
 
so we could judge AGAIN.
 
 
 
 Roller Skating



 
 
 
 great times with friends!
 
 
 Chick-Fil-A
 
 
 
 no better place than
THE ICE CREAM STOP!
 
 
What a great summer!

Tuesday, July 16, 2013

July 17th



Happy Birthday
                    to my daughter..................

it is hard not to be able to be with you as you celebrate turning 10 years old today.  Such a big milestone. 

I do not know what you will be doing today, but I pray that it will be a day full of fun.



Here is how we celebrate a birthday in our family:



 
BREAKFAST

 

Thanking the Lord for our special person
 on their special day.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Presents
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
and surprises!

 
 
 
 
Your choice of dinner that night
 

 
 
 
 
and FAMILY!
 


 




Happy Birthday my dear Valerie
we love you!
 
 
We can't wait to have you home
to celebrate with you,
 
Love Mom