Happy 4th of July!

We spent this Friday night at the Travs game. We've not been able to attend in a while due to other commitments, but thought we'd make a day of it. The game was a close one & went to 12 innings, with the Rockhounds beating the Travs 6-5. Afterwards there was a great fireworks display! We took some shots with our phones...not the greatest, but a memory none-the-less. We leave tomorrow for Panama City Beach. Chandler is playing in a tournament down there. We generally spend the 4th eating bar-b-q with my parents & shooting fireworks at their house. The boys are upset that we won't get to continue with our traditions this year, but I've tried to encourage them, that we'll get to see fireworks on the beach. They're just wanting to go shoot fireworks at Munner's. It's the simple things in life that matter the most. The things that give us memories, family, friends, and shared love & the good times.

We pray that everyone has a great 4th. Remember our Independence. Remember those who've fought for our freedom. Thank God for our freedom. Thank God for our Independence. And most importantly....Remember that it was for freedom that Christ has set us free. God Bless You & God Bless America!

Chandler's Homerun in Omaha

I remembered that I had a video feature on my camera during this game and amazingly I actually caught Chandler's homerun on video. Thought I'd share. Of course this homerun is after the infamous double that he hit where he was rung up by the umpire. The story goes that the coach looked at the umpire before Chandler's previous at bat & said, this kid is going to hit a home run. He wasn't being a jerk or cocky, just stating that with this pitcher & batter that Chandler should hit. Well the umpire took it as cocky & when Chandler slid into 2nd called him out. Chandler knew he wasn't out so he just literally sat on 2nd base. Everyone was off the field except him & he just sat. The other coach, Jody, was walking across the field to him as Chandler was trying to talk to the umpire. Jody told me later, he had no clue what Chandler was about to say to the umpire. Needless Chandler was MAD! I can honestly say I've never seen him that mad during a baseball game. His next at bat...he hit the homerun. The umpire then realized that the other coach wasn't bragging and smiled & nodded. We had a great tournament in Omaha. The boys went 4-1. I think it was the best tournament they've played. This next weekend is state tournament. I hope we win it all!

College World Series

It's been a while since I've blogged. Almost a month! During that time, Tom & I have celebrated 19 years of marriage, we've traveled to Kansas City for a baseball tournament & we've directed a summer youth camp. Maybe I'll have time to blog some on that later, but currently Chandler & I are in Omaha, NE. We traveled up yesterday & were able to attend the AR game today. It's been 20 years since AR has won a college world series game, & we were able to experience that little bit of history. It was loads of fun. We snapped this shot of ourselves...Chandler's cap is crooked b/c he was blocking the sun...not b/c he's making a statement! :) We sat behind the cutest little boy who entertained us the entire game. Reminded us of Graeson! Honestly the game was the most boring one I've been to in a while. The first 2 innings lasted over an hour! So if it weren't for the little boy, we'd have died of boredom! AR plays LSU Monday night at 6! If our tournament didn't start on Monday, we'd certainly try to go. One thing for certain...TN might have the coolest fight song--Rockie Top, but AR has the coolest cheer...hearing "whoooooo piiiggg sooie" in a stadium is pretty awesome! We even had all of the random fans around us cheering with us & saying...we've got it now...that's a fun cheer! If you ever get a chance to come to Omaha to the CWS...do it...it's really fun!!! Go Hogs Go!

Happy Birthday Jerri

Happy Birthday Jerri! We hope you have a great day! I am really glad you're my sister! You have a great personality, sense of humor, & a compassionate heart. Your creative and artistic talents are amazing! And you have that secret talent of making great the best mashed potatoes in the world....according to Chandler & Clay! May you have the best day, which turns into the best year & progresses to the best life! We love you!

Numbers 6:24-26 The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make His face shine upon you, and be gracious to you; the Lord lift up His countenance upon you, and give you peace.

Sister Quotes......

If you don't understand how a woman could both love her sister dearly and want to wring her neck at the same time, then you were probably an only child. ~Linda Sunshine

Having a sister is like having a best friend you can't get rid of. You know whatever you do, they'll still be there. ~Amy Li

Big sisters are the crab grass in the lawn of life. ~Charles M. Schulz

Bless you, my darling, and remember you are always in the heart - oh tucked so close there is no chance of escape - of your sister. ~Katherine Mansfield

Sisters are different flowers from the same garden. ~Author Unknown

In the cookies of life, sisters are the chocolate chips. ~Author Unknown

Sisters function as safety nets in a chaotic world simply by being there for each other. ~Carol Saline

Sisters annoy, interfere, criticize. Indulge in monumental sulks, in huffs, in snide remarks. Borrow. Break. Monopolize the bathroom. Are always underfoot. But if catastrophe should strike, sisters are there. Defending you against all comers. ~Pam Brown

Sisterhood is powerful. ~Robin Morgan

Sister to sister we will always be,A couple of nuts off the family tree.~Author Unknown

She is your mirror, shining back at you with a world of possibilities. She is your witness, who sees you at your worst and best, and loves you anyway. She is your partner in crime, your midnight companion, someone who knows when you are smiling, even in the dark. She is your teacher, your defense attorney, your personal press agent, even your shrink. Some days, she's the reason you wish you were an only child. ~Barbara Alpert

Sisters are blossoms in the garden of life. ~Author Unknown

Happy Birthday Jerri!

Pretty Amazing...God is Always there!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C0r_FbARIn8

I tried everything to get this video to load...sorry you'll have to just click the link.

A friend sent this to me...pretty amazing.

Homeschool Sports Awards

Last week, we participated in the Homeschool Sports Awards. Chandler played on the baseball team and both boys ran cross-country. In the photos, you can see their coaches. They had fun meeting the new kids and participating on the teams. Chandler wasn't old enough to letter this year in any sport, but should be able to next year.

Absolutely...Politically Correct

The following is the 2007 winning entry from an annual contest at Texas A&M University calling for the most appropriate definition of a contemporary term.

This year's term: Political Correctness.

"Political Correctness is a doctrine, fostered by a delusional, illogical minority and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end."