Silver MT Water Park

For Steve's birthday Dad and Mom got him a trip to Silver MT Water Park. We got to stay one night in a condo up there and had 1 1/2 days at the water park. It was a lot of fun. I would actually like to stay up there in the summer to ride the Gondola up the mountain and hike and picnic at the top of the Mountain. Keith wasn't to crazy about the park. In fact, he pretty much just sat the 2nd day there, but it was fun to people watch. Kelly was on the go constantly. I don't know how many times she went around the lazy river. :) She loved it. So here are a few pictures, and maybe a few videos if I can figure out how to put them on. :)

Kelly's exhausted!

Notice Keith is dry. I don't think he did a single thing but sit in that chair the second day.

Happy 40th Birthday Steve!

Steve was born 40 years ago today. He was born at Lancaster General Hospital at 2:55 am. He weighed 8 lbs. 1 oz. He was 21 inches long. His Mom delivered him breech, he was trouble from the beginning. :) I have been blessed to spend the last 13 (almost 14) years with him, and look forward to many many more!

I loved this poem I read today. I think it says it so well:

When I say that 'I am a Christian,' I am not shouting that 'I am clean living.'

I'm whispering 'I was lost, but 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 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!

To Cute!

I just thought this was really funny. Both down in the same position playing with each other.

Last day of Summer

I realize this is a lot of pictures, but I thought the Grandparents, Uncles, & Aunties would enjoy this. This last summer I enjoyed EVERY moment of it! And the last day of summer was a sad one for the kids and I. We were not ready for the hot lazy days to end. So, we made the most of it and headed to Coeurd'Alene for the day. We visited a park and then hiked around Tubbs Hill. The kids swam in the lake and we got some great pictures. It was a rare occasion that Keith wanted to pose for pictures and actually cooperate! Afterwards, we headed to Cold Stone to have a little ice cream. It was a day I wont soon forget with my kiddos. So enjoy these ones. There are some good ones!

Keith 13 years old!

It's hard to believe my sweet baby is 13 years old! How did that happen? Seems just like yesterday I was down in that little GA hospital giving birth to my first born. For his birthday, he didn't want much, just some friends to spend the night. They ate pizza, played football, watched movies and played video games. He's got a nice group of friends, and we're proud of the young man he's become. We love you Keith! Happy Birthday.

The boys thought it was pretty funny to use Hannah Montana plates left over from Kelly's party. I think secretly they liked it!

Keith wanted to go to HuHut for dinner on his birthday.