Summer Reading

I've actually done a little reading this summer. I've read some great books!!! Two of them were *different* reads for me, as I usually enjoy christian fiction. But, I truly enjoyed these two books.

The first book I read is titled *Left to Tell*. It is an autobiography of a Tutsi woman who lived in a small, cramped bathroom for three weeks, with seven other women. She was trying to escape the Rwandan Holocaust. This is an amazing story of her remaining faithful to God during the very worst of times. Immaculee' Ilibagiza is truly an inspiration and a picture of HOPE to many.


The next book I read is titled *Same Kind Of Different As Me*. Again, an autobiography. The paths cross of two men from completely different walks of life. Their story is incredible. Ron Hall and Denver Moore's story is both sad and sweet. It will change how you feel about racism, the less fortunate and our God..... who is, by the way, amazing.


I need some ideas of other *good summer reads*. Can you help? I especially love reading christian fiction during my beach vacation in August. I have read most of Francine Rivers and Karen Kingsbury's books. Can you recommend any others?????????

Fun in Florida!!!

E.C. has been in Florida visiting her other grandparents.
They took these pictures.
Isn't she a doll?

HANG TEN!!!!!

My dear friend, R, over at The Company She Keeps, tagged me to name ten *unknown* things about me. I don't know if I can think of ten things. But, I'll give it a try.

1. I always wanted twins.
2. I never learned to drive a stick shift car.
3. Love me some brown sugar cinnamon Pop Tarts...with icing!
4. Chocolate is not on the top of my *sweets* list.
5. Even if I didn't love my husband, I would never consider divorce.
6. I don't love animals.
7. Reading magazines is one of my favorite quiet time activities.
8. There is only one food I don't like.
9. I don't like to hear other people tell about a movie, television show or book they read.
10. I will be forever thankful for running water.

Now I feel like I should explain the ten things above:

1. Wanted twins. Had #2 and #3 15 months apart. Harder???
2. I hate that I didn't but hubby never wanted me to mess up a car trying.
3. Fattening, so I can't have them. But when I splurge.....................
4. I would much rather have coconut, lemon or cinnamon.
5. Good thing I love him!!!
6. I feel bad. I really do. We have a dog. I love him. That's it.
7. I have a few favorites, but I like a lot of them!!
8. Oatmeal.
9. Just tell me the name of it, I will read or watch it. And DON"T tell me your dream!
10. I worked at a summer camp with water problems. Not pretty.

More about me on my 100 Things About Me post!

Now, I tag:
Graham Crackas
Two Kids and A Goat
Sweet Tea Please
Kentucky Mama

Our Special Life

Miss Angelove's Camp!!!

There are only two requirements for my camp.

At least three years old.
Potty trained.


My niece, M, just turned three in May.
She is potty trained.
TIME FOR CAMP!

Have you ever seen cuter pajamas? We drove through to get a biscuit and chocolate milk!!

We made cookies at 7:30 am on the 4th!!

And bought a fish to take home.

She LOVED the chalkboard table!!!

And wanted her toes done!
We had such a great time!!! We sure will miss you M!

Love, Miss Angelove

A Peak Into *Miss Angelove's Camp* With M!

A few days of *camp* at my house with one of my favorite niece's, M.

More later....we need to go play!

It's K's BIRTHDAY!!!!!!!

One of the greatest pleasures hubby and I have ever had was welcoming two new daughters-in-law and one son-in-law to our family. We welcomed *K* into our family almost two years ago officially, but she really became a part of us in 2002. We feel like she has been a part of us forever. And we are glad!!! We know two other parents who love her too and cared about her long before we knew her:

This little doll of a girl grew up.

I wish we had known her then!!

She grew up in the cold north, but I think she has become one of *us* down south now. She even says YALL sometimes!

We are so thankful for the influence K has had in our son B's life. She has stood by him and loved him through a lot of things. We are so grateful and so blessed.

K is a girl who exercises!!! She challenges me to do better. We even ran a 5K together. Well, two of them actually. And would you believe one of them was ON THE MORNING OF HER WEDDING!!!

K is all about family. I love that she sees that as important in her life. I love that she is a fantastic school teacher and that children are precious to her. We call her the *baby hog* cause she is always loving on all the babies. That's okay. When she has babies of her own, we will be hogging them!

K, thank you for loving all of us and for loving our son.
Happy Birthday!
We love you.
Your favorite in-laws!

**Added note: When she was little, K's sweet dad always told her all the fireworks on the 4th of July were in celebration of her birthday!That's a dad who wanted his girl to feel special!!

BedHead!!! 20 months old

I LOVE this little video because you can see her spunk and hear her sweet sweet voice. I'm so glad I have this. I don't want to ever forget how precious this voice is. (For those of you who always comment on the fact that she ALWAYS has a bow in her hair....this is WHY!! She can't see without it.) I had just gone in to get her from her nap. They are living in a corporate apartment while they find a new home. This crib is not as *deep* as hers and it looks like she may figure out how to get out before long. HEAVEN FORBID!!!

OH NO!!! POPPY where are you???

I miss YOU Poppy, but Nonny told me you would come next time. So, now I am happy!