What a Ball!

He's smiling here, but I wonder if that's how he looked most of the week with my 2 in camp! They had such a good time. They are really hooked. Tennis has always been a favorite of ours but we haven't given much time to it. Ron says that's all he wants to do for Father's Day so off we go tomorrow. I hope my boys stick with it and get good at it. It's one of those sports for life!

Gimme Some Water

All boys need is a little water to have fun! 2 days in a row of fun and now I'm tired! Michelle told me I had to blog and so I am but I'd rather be laying down right now. We have had so many days of just doing chores, housework, homework, I thought it was about time we had fun. On the way to the lake yesterday, we almost turned around and threw in the towel about 5 times... The kids were so rude and grumpy and mean to each other. We pushed thru it cause I mentioned that Satan might be trying to get the best of us and then we prayed. It was still tough though until we got out in the sunshine and enjoyed ourselves. Family life is not always easy for us. I just pray that we can make it thru these tough years with love and understanding. I am praying for the wisdom to lead these two young men. Somedays that's all I can do. Others, it's not so bad. The river was gorgeous today and they swam in it even though it was freezing. I loved watching their crazy jumps off the dam. Now we're home and they're all over the place. Hard to imagine this place without their noise! Love to all.

Birthday Girl

So much fun celebrating Jacky's birthday! I love this girl. She is so totally honest and sincere. She wants to draw everyone out and make relationships better. I love that about her. And the hubby, need I say more - he's wild and crazy and fun-loving and I feel blessed to be called their friend.

Prayers

Thank you so much for praying for Siri. She is much better and the doctor thinks she had some kind of viral thing. I find out more today. He says he doesn't think it's cancer. Hallelujah! Boy, it's going to be rough someday when she gets old. I got a taste of what it'd be like to lose her and .... well, I can't go there yet. She's torn off her bandages a bunch and now she has Ron's sock taped to her foot until I can get her to the doctor today for a bandage change. She's wanting to run after the ball already when Ron and Erik were playing baseball last night! She's hard to keep down.

Class was great last night. I am a little sore. Hadn't worked out for a week. Rellies in town. More comin today. Ron's cousins. 8 of em!! The kids are so excited. The more cousins the better according to them.

I love this weather. It feels like the beach. One of my favorite places to be. God is good. I am so thankful today for a good husband, kids who are healthy and want to be with me still, friends to encourage me, a home full of books and love, chickens in the yard, what more could you ask for?

My Sweet Siri

I am fighting off the tears this am cause Siri is behind me on her bed, whining after her surgery yesterday. I just gave her pain meds so she should feel better soon but it's so hard to see her in pain. I need you to pray if you read this, cause she didn't get the best prognosis. Dr. Kitto thinks it could be cancer and if it is, then she'll have to have the toe removed and who know's what else. The worst part is it's painful, very painful. She's so sweet, she wags her tail and wants to be happy but can't right now. We're waiting for the biopsy results and then we'll know for sure. I have never lost a dog. I don't know how to do that. I really don't want to lose her... So please pray for us.