Klondike Klub House: maze fun
Mad Science Show!
Kennedy on Bumble Bee ride.
Brady
Alligator roller coaster: Miss Kennedy holding on for dear life!
Tiegan flying the RED BARON.
Relaxin' on the train ride.
When I say... "I am a Christian" I'm not shouting "I'm clean living" I'm whispering "I was lost, now I'm found and forgiven."
When I say... "I am a Christian" I don't speak of this with pride. I'm confessing that I stumble and need Christ to be my guide.
When I say... "I am a Christian" I'm not trying to be strong. I'm professing that I'm weak and need His strength to carry on.
When I say... "I am a Christian" I'm not bragging of success. I'm admitting I have failed and need God to clean up my mess.
When I say... "I am a Christian" I'm not claiming to be perfect, my flaws are far too visible but, God believes I am worth it.
When I say... "I am a Christian" I still feel the sting of pain. I have my share of heartaches, so I call upon His name.
When I say... "I am a Christian" I'm not holier than thou; I'm just a simple sinner who received God's good grace, somehow!
Tiegan and Kennedy are participating in summer reading. Storytime is every Wednesday's and Saturday's @ 11:00 a.m. They listen to 5-6 different short stories. A small snack is served. And a learning activity is done with the kids to extend their reading experience for the day. There is an additional "pajamarama" storytime too. This is every 3rd Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. Oh, and the girls wear their pajamas. So much fun! They also have a summer book club for kids Kindergarten through 2nd grade called, "Food Fun." All of these stories and activities are centered around food, of course. Reading for book club begins at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday's. 
Reading is fun!
("Color effects" Photos taken today: June 18, 2008)
Dig those short shorts? 
BOSTON CELTICS: Series 4-2
Today, the girls and I went to Century 14 in Roseville to see, Dreamworks premier movie, Kungfu Panda. They have seen the promotional sculpture, of Panda, in the Galleria for weeks now. So I thought it was a no-brainer to take them to see what all the hype was about. The computer animation, brilliant colors, featured story line, and depicted asian culture all enhanced this wonderfully funny movie; not to mention, included a great talented cast. (Photo below.) The movie lasted an hour and thirty-one minutes which was not too long and held the girls' attention for the most part. (Kennedy wanted to sit on my lap for the last 20 minutes.) Any lull in the movie to storytell was quickly followed by hero vs. villian action. The girls loved it! They were thrilled to be at the theaters!.jpg)
Kungfu Panda Movie Synopsis: Enthusiastic, big and a little clumsy, Po is the biggest fan of Kung Fu around--which doesn't exactly come in handy while working everyday in his family's noodle shop. Unexpectedly, chosen to fulfill an ancient prophecy, Po's dreams become reality when he joins the world of Kung Fu and studies alongside his idols, the legendary Furious Five-Tigress, Crane, Mantis, Viper and Monkey-under the leadership of their guru, Master Shifu. But before they know it, the vengeful and treacherous snow leopard Tai Lung is headed their way, and it's up to Po to defend everyone from the oncoming threat. Can he turn his dreams of becoming a Kung Fu master into reality? Po puts his heart-and his girth-into the task, and the unlikely hero ultimately finds that his greatest weaknesses turn out to be his greatest strengths.
(Part of the cast: Dustin Hoffman, Angelina Jolie, Jack Black) Leisure time is limited. But somehow, somewhere in our evenings, we manage to squeeze in some time to read as a couple. We, originally, heard about "this true story" about Laura Van Ryn and Whitney Cerek on the national news back in April/May of 2006. We were instantly intrigued and shocked by this case of "mistaken identity." We first thought, "Oh, my!" That means one was buried under the wrong name. And the other in coma, being cared for by the wrong family. We are only a few chapters into the book. (And I have to tell you, we haven't yet made it through an entire chapter without tearing up as some point. In Chapter 2: We had to finish reading the chapter silently by ourselves.) As the book unfolds, we'll be back here to comment. I have quoted the "hook" below. 
THE HOOK: (Back cover sleeve reads as follows)
Five lives were lost in a tragic accident involving a Taylor University van, and one young woman, severely injured and comatose, was rushed to the hospital.
Five funerals were held. Families, faculty, students, and communities grieved their losses and joined in prayer and hope as the young woman, Laura Van Ryn, fought for her life in a hospital bed. The national news spread the story, and people everywhere shared their grief and the hope.
Five weeks passed for the Cerek family. Believing they had buried their daughter, the Cerek's clung to their faith and worshipped God through their tears, learning to look forward with hope to an eternal reunion with their lovely daughter, Whitney. They spent weeks of mourning and grief surrounded by loved ones, slowly moving toward healing.
Five weeks passed for the Van Ryns. Keeping a constant bedside vigil over their precious daughter, Laura, they sat and prayed and hoped. Confronted with tubes and surgeries, vital signs and healing signs, they rejoiced at each tiny advance toward recovery. Their friends and church and family members, along with a steady stream of students, celebrated with them at each sign of Laura's healing.
And then the shock!
"Okay, Laura, I would like you to write your name for me," the occupational therapist said.
W-H-I-T-N-E-Y
An event that could be seen as pure tragedy becomes a celebration of life's unfathomable gifts and mysteries.
What are you reading?
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(Photo taken in Tahoe: South Shore)We are so blessed to have him in our lives!
King Daddy Byron
In honor of Father's Day:
Tiegan and Kennedy: Dad's the BOSS, right MOM?
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