Ahhh...the beach!!

Can't you just hear the surf, feel the sun on your face and the sand between your toes...

We had such a great time at the Outer Banks, NC in July. We had a big family vacation on the beach and also celebrated with my niece Jessica as she and Doug became husband and wife. (More on the wedding later). We met on the beach about 10:00 every morning and stayed until 4 or 5 each afternoon. It was beautiful; sometimes overcast, sometimes bright sun, always with the ocean spray, sounds of children playing and adults laughing...and of course, the seagulls!

Scott (nephew) is laying in the sand, Me, Betty(sis-in-law), Beverly(sis-in-law) and Debra (sis)

Beverly, Randy (brother), Debra

My niece Hannah - yeah, she didn't turn many heads!

Bill, Rick (brother) and Terry (brother) taking a swim.

We had such a great, relaxing time! The best
part was visiting with family we haven't seen in a long time and really getting to catch up. I really hope we are able to do it again soon.


We shouldn't put off spending time with those you love! I don't want to take it for granted that they will always be here, and that we'll always have time later. So go now!!! Plan a getaway for you and those you love!!

Summer Travel 2009

We have had such a busy summer this year!! We have traveled more than ever and had the opportunity to spend time with more family than in a very long time! I am so far behind in blogging, but I know the "dulldrums" will sink in when the world gets back on "school time". Funny how even if you no longer have children in school, it still influences your travel and various other activities.

William has been in San Antonio with us since July 18, (keeping us very busy), and will soon be going back home so he can start the 1st grade. He is very excited about it! Following his departure though, will come the dulldrums and I will try to fill that time with some really good blogging.

I've been to AR for a good long visit. Bill and I went to NC for a whole week of beach living and to witness the marriage of my niece, on a pier at a lighthouse. From there I went to VA with my sister and Bill went to AR to catch up with the kids. We then met in Searcy to spend a couple of days with Levi, Laura, Gavin and Carrigan before returning to SA.

Here's just a couple of great photos from that visit.
Zeke, Gavin and William in front of PF Changs where we met for dinner.










Levi, Gavin & William...they loved that big horse!
Carrigan loves reading with her G'pa!



G'pa can charm Gavin and Carrigan at the same time when he takes them for a little spin in the car. They love it!










Carrigan wasn't a big fan of G'ma this trip, but I'm still a big fan of hers!! Isn't that the sweetest little sad look?!

Gavin and G'ma enjoyed good reading time together

We have always felt so blessed to have our 5 Sons. The blessings just keep coming as we also have 2 Daughters (in-law) and 4 wonderful grandchildren....also another one who will make his/her entrance in January 2010!!
God is so good and faithful.
more to come soon.....

Chuck E Cheeses with Friends

Last year we took William for his first visit to Chuck E Cheeses, and like all 5 year old boys, HE LOVED IT!! So this year, to make it even more fun, we asked two little neighbor boys to go with us. Ethan and Isaac live right next door to us and are very sweet boys. They and William became quick friends this summer and had a great time at C.E.C













On our way in the car.


They "won" 240 in tickets and each got to spend 70 on fabulous treasures.

G'pa Bill also had a good time with all of the boys...brought back a few memories :)






Good times.. :) Good times.