Take me to Zugsptiz, please...

I know I've already mentioned Robert and Sig's trip to Germany, but can you believe this? Wow!!!

I think you know this guy...

Does anyone know who this is???

Adventurous

Our friends Robert and Sig are in Germany right now having picnics in the Black Forest, visiting castles and other mundane activities....I admire their sense of adventure and ability to drop everything to spend time together exploring and maintaining international friendships. You guys are awesome!

Day Trip

We went to West Plains with 4 generations of women from my family to visit my cousin, Ashley. She had a gorgeous place tucked away in the middle of nowhere with beautiful views as far as the eye could see. The girls enjoyed her 3 level log cabin style home. I think they thought they were in a giant playhouse. Ashley took this shot of DD#2 with her new camera.

Garden Beauty

DD # 1 in the garden last night. What a delightful time the two of us are having together. DD#2 is out of town for the week. It's amazing how the dynamic changes when there is no sibling rivalry.

We have big plans today which may include any or all of the following: movies or bowling with a friend, scrapbooking with friends & summer arts festival.

Had a great time with a friend yesterday scrapbooking which I haven't done in forever! I'd forgotten how much fun it was to spend time with friends reflecting on your thoughts about your children, your life and your world and mixing it all together with creative expression. I am so lucky to have many friends with such talent and passion for life and art.

My lastest SB project chronicles my mission trip to Manzanillo, Mexico. I fell in love with the people there and can't wait to go back someday. Here is pic of the ladies that are part of our sister church, La Esperanza de Manzanillo. We visited their store in the market. We have so much to be thankful for as US citizens. We sit in our gigantic air conditioned homes completely insulated from the world around us. I am reminded that for those who are given much, much is expected.