The Rope

Hope this blesses you as it has me.

http://www.ticz.com/homes/users/bob/The-Rope/The-Rope.htm

London

Kyle just called and they are all fine. Having a great time with the kidos. Pops drove from Maryland today to spend a few days here. It is great seeing him. I'll post photos when I get a chance. We are off to go to dinner.

Good times...good times 

Friends are such a blessing! 

Julie & Shawna in Charlotte 

Cindy, Chase & Jane 

Jennifer & Shawna 

Olive Garden outing while in Alabama 

Humidity..humidity...humidity

Well that says it all. We are enjoying and thanking God for air conditioning. I know when Kyle (Lance's brother) receives his energy bill next month I am sure I will hear about it but it is hot and the compressor is running constantly. Can I help that my Montana genes are never going to get along with humidity? How am I to effectively watch children if I am not cooled? When I am overheated, I am not a happy camper. So for the safety of everyone involved, I will continue to run the air conditioner while Kyle, Dagmar and Kara are enjoying their time in London. They left on Monday. Laura and Shane have been so good. They are great kids, when they aren't picking on each other, which they do more in the presence of their parents. Funny how kids are that way. They are making me feel so old though and that doesn't make me happy. We were talking about London and Princess Diana came up. The children didn't know who she was. How devistating! Guess that is the new generation. They can tell me what is happening on The Real World (MTV show) but can't recite some aspects of World History. That is an eye opener for me. Maybe today we will try and get some ounce of coolness by swimming or maybe just baking inside with the blessing of cool air.

The first triplets adopted in China

WOW! My heart skipped a beat when I received this exciting news of a family getting triplets! Aren't they adorable?

A new poochers?

No it is actually my friend Karen's dog, Roxy. She is a sweetie! Simba is still getting use to her but I know someday they will be great friends.

Crazy summer....mid July already?

It has been super hot here the past week, in the mid 90s. But I am not complaining. It cools off a bit at night so that is a blessing. When we get a breeze, it is a cool breeze and feels so great. In Texas, we didn't look forward to the warm breeze. It would never cool off, even at night. Well I am heading to Wadley, AL for a couple of days and then onto Charlotte, NC to be with family. It will be a nice change. Summer is going quickly. Guess I am keeping busy enough. I spend the 4th at a BBQ with some great friends. It was nice being around them and having some great fellowship. Well today I am off to get Simba a haircut, oil changed in the car, tires rotated. Fun, fun. I'll try to update while I am away. Received some great news. Lance's sister Nikki is pregnant! YEAH HOO! Another baby in the family! They live in Vermont so we don't get to see them very often. Hopefully we will be able to make a trip up there sometime. I would love to see that area of the country. Happy July to you & yours!