This past Sunday after service we celebrated Memorial Day w/ the church at our house w/ some of our neighbors & had a BBQ. It was a blast & the food was delicious! On Monday we did more BBQ w/ my family...it was a day of swimming, eating & relaxing! We did enjoy the weekend but also took time to think about what Memorial Day represents! Thank you to all our soldiers who have fought for our freedom!

On Friday we were excited because we finally got a mattress for our bedroom set. Since moving into the house we are just doing a little bit at a time. We went from a queen to a cal king...it's wonderful!:)

Today was our Kids Super Church for Pentecost Sunday & we had kids w/ their parents come visit! It was a beautiful service, everyone did a great job! The puppets were hilarious...I think the adults enjoyed them just as much as the kids! It's a beautiful thing when you work for God's kingdom & He blesses you for it. Today a visitor, a little boy, asked to be Baptized next Sunday. He wants his parents to be there for it! Thank you Jesus!

Friendship & Chocolate

This past Saturday was our Ladies Tea...it was beautiful & fun, just a little hot! Originally our Ladies Tea was suppose to be May 2nd but due to the rain it had to be postponed. So instead of rain we got 100 degree heat...can't win! Our Ladies Tea almost turned into a pool party, LoL! Next year we are having the tea inside rain or shine!:)
We used the theme "Friendship & Chocolate"...so fitting for a ladies day! We were honored to have Sis. Summer from Woodland be w/ us to speak. She did such a wonderful job! The ladies brought delicious food, soo many sweets & fruit w/ Chocolate! We did have hot tea to serve but I think the Vanilla Lemonade was a better choice!:)

Bryce's 7th Birthday!

Bryce turned 7 today...Wow! Time goes by so quickly. Yesterday we celebrated my Nephews 7th birthday in Napa & to his surprise he got a dirt bike! He was so adorable trying to ride it! Did have one little mishap...He drove straight into my Grandpa's car...LoL!!!!:) This was his first time to ever be on something like this & he was already learning how the gears change & how to use the clutch & all that other fun stuff.
My little niece Ella was not impressed! Although she did tell Bryce he looked really cool. I just had to share this picture I got of her while she was sitting on the front porch watching Bryce learn how to ride a dirt bike...I just love her hair, but look at her little feet!:) It's summer time & ready to go bare foot!:)

Alrighty, in the next two weeks it's going to get a little crazy around here! Tim has left for the Philippines & will be gone for two weeks. During his departure I have a list of things I wish to do to the house!:) So far, I will be painting our bedroom! Finally purchased bedroom furniture & will be picking that up & moving it upstairs on Saturday...which I am very thankful for the guys who are helping me out on this!:) Our front yard is getting a makeover...which desperately needs to be done. We have very tall bushes that come up the walk way of the house which I despise...they are being removed, yeah! I told Tim that when he gets back the house is going to look different:)
We were blessed to have Missionaries Adam & Maya Hunley w/ us in service on Thursday night. Wow, an incredible couple w/ such a beautiful vision for souls in the Middleast! Very sincere about the work of God. It's always so refreshing to be w/ people like that. Had a wonderful time getting better acquainted. Got to visit w/ them again on Friday night at Youth Convention. Friday night's message was awesome & the altar service was so impacting! So glad we got to be there for at least one service of Youth Convention.
Well, I'll try to give an update about the Philippines when I get word from Tim. Until then...

~What a beautiful day~

Many were blessed being surrounded by family today. We started our day off w/ a Sun Rise service at 6:30am. It was really beautiful! Some of the churches in the community of Vacaville came together for this service. This Sun Rise service was held outside. There was beautiful singing while the sun was rising, the sky was so crisp w/ no clouds in sight. Tim preached a message about the Resurrection. You couldn't help but feel close to God.
This day has been peaceful. Having been at the Sun Rise service, we also had wonderful church at 2pm (our normal time of having church). Following church was a delicious family dinner. Tim didn't get to make it to the dinner because of his ankle but I did bring him a plate home!:) The rest of the evening has been very relaxing. This has been a beautiful day! Happy Easter!

A Time to Celebrate

This past Wednesday night we had the honor to be in Santa Maria to surprise Bro. Rick Keyes along w/ the Hills, the Garcia's, Elder Sis. Keyes & the Keyes son Ronny for his birthday! The church put together a wonderful service for him. He had no idea this was planned & it turned out to be a great surprise! I did not take pictures but hoping to get some from those who did...camera lights were flashing everywhere!:)

Some of you may not know this, but Tim took a bad fall last Saturday & has been on crutches ever since. But that wasn't going to stop him from going to Santa Maria...lol. The timing of this couldn't be more awful. It being Resurrection Weekend, then Youth Convention & the following Monday he is to fly out to the Philippines. So please pray, his ankle has to heal!:)

Following Bro. Keyes birthday is my Grandma's birthday, today April 10 is her birthday. So, we went to see her & Mom made sandwiches & tea. We shared fun stories & brought new flowers that she had planted in her garden. It's amazing how we are still being blessed by her.
Have a wonderful weekend w/ family & friends. Wishing you a great Resurrection Sunday! What a Sunday to celebrate!

~This is the day that the Lord has made~

~This is the day that the Lord has made, I will rejoice & be glad in it! I feel like saying that more now then ever since my 2008 Taxes are completed! LoL:) Although I do try to tell myself that everyday as a reminder before the pressures of life hit me. I have found it so very true that if you can just take a moment before starting your day to just remind yourself who your God really is & tell Him about it...it will always help you get through your day a little easier! So, have a blessed day~