Prayer for a friend

My friend Jessica found out Sunday morning that her Grandfather decided to take his own life while her Grandmother was at church. I ask that you all might say a little prayer for her. It’s hard trying to find the answers as to why things like this happen and how the man she looked up to and loved could do this to her and her family. She traveled to Wisconsin yesterday to be with her loved ones. Her husband, Derek, is TDY in Afghanistan until mid September.

Weekend Road Trip

We went on a road trip to Kentucky this weekend for my cousin Jill's wedding. The girls got to pig out on chips and candy there and back - they were in heaven!

We had a wonderful time visiting with all of our out of town family.

Jill and Saul

Syd, Jill and Cami

Amy and Grace

At the reception there was a Mariachi Band. I have never been to a wedding reception with a Mariachi Band, so I was very excited! They were fantastic!

Me and My Girls.

Kris and I at the reception.

Kristie, Angie and Cindi

Sunday morning we ate breakfast, then headed over to Uncle Bob and Aunt Sue's to visit with everyone before heading back to Illinois.

Sydney, Kylie and Camryn

Syd and Cami with Grace

Me, Amy and Shelly - Fun times!

A special thanks to Jess for allowing Ellie to slumber party over at her house while we were gone!!!! :-)

Club Cross

We are very blessed to be a part of a young couples group at our church. I have been a coordinator for the group for a couple of years now. We've created lots of strong friendships through this group and are thankful every day to have such a loving church family.

Here is a picture from our last outing.

Vacation Bible School

Last week the girls participated in Vacation Bible School at our church. They had an absolute blast. It was from 6-8 every night and the theme was Friendship Trek. They will be singing the songs they learned during VBS on our church float in the Mascoutah Homecoming Parades on August 2nd and 3rd.

The VBS kids also sang in church on Sunday - Cami sang her heart out -and- it was microphoned. You could hear her sing "Jesus Loves Me" above all the other kids. It was super cute.

Here are a few pictures I thought I'd share during their evenings at VBS.

Pool Party!

On Sunday the Bretz family had several couples from our church over for dinner and a pool party. We had such a great time - the girls LOVE to swim! They were in the pool non-stop.

I'm sure all the kids slept great that night!


Syd with her goggles on

Cami with her goggles on

Cami and Syd with their daddy

CANONBALL!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rainer and Jess

Amy and Luke

Dan and Nick

Mr. Jack

Jake and Mia

William and Rainer

Matt and Gianna

New do's

Cami and Syd had haircut appointments today after I got off work. Cami wanted to get her hair cut short - but - not as short as mine (specifically said by her)! Syd said that she only wanted a trim. So we got there and Cami decided she wanted it cut to her shoulders. Once Syd saw Cami's hair - she too wanted it cut to her shoulders.

Both of the girls got 6 inches cut off! Unbelievable!

Syd loving her new hair do!

Cami giving me a fake smile... :-)

My beautiful girls.

Their cute back side!

Fishing with Papa

Sydney must have just had a little stomach bug, she woke up this morning and felt good as new again!

Tonight Papa took the girls fishing. They love, love, love going fishing with their Papa. They definitely aren't scared to get their own worm, matter of fact - they love it.

They first bait the hooks on their Princess poles from Aunt Nicole and Ryan.

Syd gets started with her worm.

And Cami gets started with hers.

Then.. they wait....

And finally... SUCCESS! First Syd snagged one.

Then Cami was right behind her.

My fishergirls with their catch!

Of course, they had to "pet" the fish. Syd let a very girlish SQUEEL!

Then.. they throw them back.

It was a beautiful evening for fishing!