Happy Birthday Super Sammy

This weekend is Samuel's birthday party. Unfortunately, we won't be able to make the party on Sunday afternoon. ;( All of these items fit into the can, except the Whoppers...sorry, Sammy!! He's participating in a basketball camp at church right now, so he HAD to have a basketball t-shirt. And every kid needs Hot Wheels; right? There is actually one that is a "Mystery" Hot Wheel...how fun is that??? Sammy is an artist, so we had to get him some sidewalk chalk to share with his little brother Daniel. Of course there had to be something to throw...a nice little Nerf thingy to throw in the house! There's a cool little card game, and some Fun Dip! Oh, yeah...and Goldfishes crackers...ala Chelsea!

We think Sammy is a Super Star...So Happy Birthday, Super Sammy!

Mother's Day Camping Weekend!

We had such a relaxing weekend. Zacchaeus the wee little watch dog was on duty this weekend guarding the motor home. You can see how John spent most of his weekend, catching up on some movie time in his comfy chair while I worked. We ran out of dish soap, so here's a pic of my sink full of dishes!!! ;) Probably could have finagled John to wash them since it was Mother's Day, but dummy me actually ran out of dish soap...ding bat! As you can see, it was a successful weekend, we tuckered little Zaccheaus out...back home again, but looking so forward to our full week out next week! Praise the Lord!

Roses, Roses, Roses!!!!

John and I had to stop by the Super Target on the way out camping this weekend and what a treat did we have. Never in my life have I seen so many amazing roses. I was like a kid walking into Disneyland when we pulled into the shopping center out in Menifee. "John, look at all those roses." "I can't, Shann, I'm trying to figure out where we're going to park." Then I hopped out ahead of him and couldn't stop raving about the smell...such fragrant roses and sooooooo many, all over the entire shopping center. I made him drive his mom by on our way to lunch, just so she could behold the amazing beauty that God had created and some amazing person has cultivated! At a shopping center for goodness' sake! Simply an amazing start to our relaxing Mother's Day Weekend Camping Trip!

Loretta's New Boy Toy

John & I were able to meet up with his mom and her new boyfriend Bill for a Mother's Day/Birthday lunch this weekend. Despite the smile on her face, getting that hat anywhere near her head was a task in itself. The waiter at the restaurant brings out this hat along with her free spamoni ice cream...then takes a picture of her. Although she was thrilled with her spamoni and her picture, I think she wanted to punch us all for coaxing her into wearing the hat and messing up her hair! :)

It was a nice day and such a pleasure meeting the spry Bill...at 91 years young...he has more energy than we do!!! He just wanted to assure John and Don that he really cares about Loretta, it was the sweetest day. We're praying for the two of them...both having outlived two spouses each, the thought of another loss is a bit more than Loretta can handle, although Bill seems up to the challenge!! Trust me...he'll probably outlive us all if the Lord doesn't come back before then!

Prayer Journals

So excited...we're starting a new Bible Study tonight at church called Love to Pray. John and I both have been asked to be table leaders during the study. Last week was our kickoff meeting with the men and women all in the gym together, and they had to bring in over 140 MORE chairs than they had originally set up because the turn out was so HUGE!! How incredible is that??

So tonight starts the 8-week study with the men in Fellowship Hall and Pat & John leading worship and the women in the gym. I decorated these little flower pens and journals for the ladies at my table. I think they'll like them.

Mr. & Mrs. Dalton! May 2, 2009

What a blast...an Anaheim Ducks wedding!! We surprised Bobby with the Ducks garters and we surprised Carly with the Ducks-named tables. Bobby and Carly as season ticket holders and actually got engaged during a Ducks game. They were the first people ever to be allowed to take their engagement pics at the Pond, aka the Honda Center! The happy couple is cutting the honeymoon short so as to not miss the home playoff game between the Ducks and the Red Wings tonight!

It was a beautiful day, Carly was absolutely BEAUTIFUL! Bobby was absolutely thankful! And the families so lovingly are now joined together. It's always a blessing to know when the special girls in our lives get married that they are marrying a man that adores them and a family that is so excited to have her be a part of it! We are praying for Bobby and Carly and Josh, Bobby's son, and all the future little Daltons. We're praying that God would bless this marriage as Bobby and Carly seek His will for their life together. It was such a blessing for our family to be a part of their special day!

Aunt Cheryl's visit!

Cameron, Cheryl, and the California Chelsea (Cheryl has a granddaughter Chelsea too)! Last night was an awesome night spending time with our Aunt Cheryl. It was exciting to hear about Uncle Lucky & Aunt Cheryl's fair ministry where they travel around to various fairs sharing the gospel and leading many, many to Christ. Cheryl shared the reminder of the need to gird themselves up with the FULL amour of God as they enter into this next fair season. Please pray for them, as well as the churches that will then follow up with the people who make decisions for Christ. It's such a blessing to know the Christian heritage in our family is continuing on as we continue to pray for salvation for our family members and friends.