His Beloved Phillies

Last weekend we surprised Michael with a family trip to Philadelphia to see a game and tour the new Citizens Bank park.  He's been a life-long fan of all Philadelphia sports teams.

This precious field is mowed each and every day.

In the dugout

On the field?...NOT!!!
 only the dirt around the "ondeck" circle.

But he DID touch it and if you ask he will show you the
grass clippings that he plucked from that area.  Bad Boy!!!

This is what we did while he was touring the stadium.  
It was hard workbut someone had to
keep those beach towels from flying around in the wind.

After our afternoon naps we went back to the stadium, it was just a block away from the hotel.  Great planning, I must say.

After a long game with no action, the Phillies scored
a run and won the game.

Counting

Did I mention I'm counting the days of summer?  My intent is to count each day ~ in order to make each day count.  Read what my good friend pdan wrote today about numbers and counting.

First Day of Summer Break

Wow, was this a long school year or what?  Seemed to go on forever.  But it's over and Meagan is resting today......NOT.  She has a list of many things to get done today so that we can enjoy a few days of fun to come.  One of those things is not homework and that is good for her.

I love to count and document days:  for example, I can tell you without looking it up that we are on cycle 3, day 10 of our 17 DAY DIET plan.  (doing very well with that, BTW-approaching a big goal that I will write about once I arrive there)  I want to document our summer break with a picture a day.  Maybe with a little explanation for each pic, not sure yet.  It sounds so easy but I know we'll get busy and it might seem like a chore after a few days/weeks.  I think I'll give it a try.  67 days of summer break - here we come!!!  Wish me luck!

The Gift of Time

This weekend in celebration of Father's day I gave the gift of time.  Family time spent together and used well.  What a splendid weekend.  We went kayaking and had a picnic lunch on Saturday.

This is seconds before I realized my phone must be in the water.
Really glad it was my phone and not my camera.
There is ALWAYS something to be thankful for.

Saturday night was spent at the drive-in with friends.  We went with three families in our neighborhood. So nice when good neighbors become great friends.  What simple fun we had that evening.  Many rules at the drive-in movie theater, one of which did not allow pictures to be taken on the premises.  

On Sunday after church we headed up to Pennsylvania to visit Michael's parents and go fishing.  What a beautiful day for outdoor activities.

Two fathers and two sons 'gone fishin'
make for a happy day even without a bite.

"Are you hungry?'  "Yes, I'm hungry"  "Let's try pizza at Jo Jo's"  "OK"  

They had gluten-free pizza - YAH!!!!  So I ate pizza for the first time in almost a year.  

YUM - it was good.  Tastes just like the thin pizza crust from that place with the red hut.

HAPPY FATHER'S DAY!!!

Favorite Foto Friday!

This week my grandparents celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary.  Wow!  I was thrilled to talk with each of them on their special day.  They were giddy and eager to share a moment with me on the phone.  The local great-grands had visited and they were excited about the cake that my brother-in-law had won on the radio by submitting their anniversary to be announced on-air.

Bill and Bettye are a sweet couple that love the Lord and treasure family.  I had the great opportunity to live with them in Texas while attending college.  That was many years ago, and what a special time that I remember fondly.

On this same day their 19th great-grandchild was born.  Welcome to the world, Miss Lily.  

Congrats to Misty and Matthew and 3 big brothers.

And introducing great-grand #20.  My youngest sister's 1st baby is due around Christmas time.   He/She is tiny now but growing every day.  God bless you little one.  Love, your future favorite aunt