Bike Riding

This is my first attempt at adding a video of Grayson. I'm not sure if it'll work. I might need to call Sue or Erica!! You should be able to click on the box and watch it. Hopefully enjoy!

Thank you Erica for passing along the info. and Sue for walking me through it to add the photo! Hopefully I can do the next one on my own!!

Happy Birthday!

Last night we went to celebrate the #*?! birthday of our friend Keith. Let's just say he thinks he's old enough to be my Dad! Martha hosted at her beautiful home and we all brought a dish to share. It was a small gathering, just the way Keith likes it so he can show off and bother everyone around him with his quick wit and endless comments. But some of us know the truth about Keith. He also has the sensitive side. He recognize his blessings from God and is encouraging and caring. Happy 50th Keith! We were glad to be there to help you celebrate life's blessings! They really are bountiful!

You know you loved the card, the sentiments, and the mug with the false teeth in the bottom!

Roger with the insightful wisdom to pass along. Who knew?!

Grayson was left in the care of Miss Candace and he couldn't have been more ecstatic. Earlier in the day that's all he could talk about with grandma-his night visit with Miss Candace. I think they played with every toy in the house, adn ate ice cream way too close to bedtime! He didn't fall asleep until after 10:00. A fun evening for everyone!

Bath Tub Fun--or Not?!

Grayson has always loved his baths and I love to just sit outside the door and listen to him play adn come up with some really creative stuff. This particular day was no different. I need to start using the video clips from my video to capture these moments because pictures just don't do the fun justice!

Huh?

Maawwmmmmmyy!!! I'm not ready. No picture yet!

Okay-now Mommy! Chheeeessee!!!

Full Days of Fun

This is Grayson's new Thomas puzzle that we found at the consignment sale. It's a huge floor size! Grayson even took this picture himself after we completed it!

Marching around the wet Bradley. He was trying to shake the chills and this spot was nice and warm. This was our 2nd of 3 sit outs at the pool. By the 3rd one, we packed it up and went home! Here's to hoping our next trip is poop and vomit free!!
Alexander, Grayson, and Bradley-sitting still for only 1 photo. Click fast mommy!!

Grayson and Trevor play soccer while we are all outside waiting for our supper on the grill. Mommy and Daddy play catch also-Grayson didn't take such a good picture this time!

For My Families: Life is a Highway

Sue took time to put all of our pics from our boating day to music. If you would like to view it, click here http://www.photodex.com/ (go to Sharing across the top and click, on next screen scroll down to Browse Member and type dandsratz, then click GO, click on the green screen with the title 'Crazy Water', if you want to see it full screen you'll need to right click)

Thank you Sue! What a day (I already said that didn't I!)

Tuesday Night Small Group

We have had the Summer off, and now it's time to get back to small groups! We had a wonderful evening getting back in touch with each other and having a few new friends join us! We missed you Mann's and Carlton's and look forward to having everyone together next Tuesday night! It was a great night of the Baptist F's: food, fellowship, and fun. The girls even got in a 2-on-2 badminton tourney! Sue and Terri: Heidi and I will take you all on again, with an even court and more light!! We played until it was too dark to see which child's turn it was to hit that ball, the birdie was no longer visible until it was flying right past you (or maybe it was just my 'old eyes' Sue!), and we couldn't tell what the small ones were putting into their mouths. We're excited about getting into the Word and seeing what God has for us as we venture into the Fall semester in Small Groups! Thanks to Dave and Sue for opening their home again and letting us invade every Tuesday night.

More Summer Fun

I know, I know. You're wondering if all we do these days is go to Y and swim. The answer is YES! Grayson is loving the water more and more and I want to keep "exposing" him as friend Heidi suggested. (Oh yes, we did get to witness first hand Bradley's swimming feat the other day that allowed him to go down the banana slide!!) Grayson is going to be swimming by next I'm convinced! And with the indoor pool to keep us in the water all winter too, it just might happen. Today was just Grayson and I and very few others at the pool. Another great day though! We missed you Alexander and Bradley (and moms too)!