July 2005 Archives

During the summer, life seems to revolve around some type of camp or another. Two weeks ago, Rachel was at Camp Crosley and Sarah camped with all her friend in our front yard. Last week both Sarah and Rachel were at Grace College's basketball camp. This week, Sarah is off to church camp.

I guess we're still not camped out. At Rachel's request, we had our own little campfire tonight. (Yes, she still wanted a campfire despite the 90-degree heat!)

Our campfire was complete with hobo pies, s'mores and one of Steve's favorite types of fire . . . gun fire.

Rachel spent the week at Camp Crosley with her cousin and cabin-mate Samantha.

In their words, "It was a blast!!!"

Meanwhile, Sarah entertained a dozen of her closest friends . . .

The "big girls" camped too --- but only as far away as the extension cord would reach!

We celebrated our 15th anniversary today.

Keeping with tradition, we celebrated with Waterford crystal engraved with special "watermarks," filled with the finest of sparkling waters and served on one of our favorite spots on the water with the sunset.

Our secret for happiness . . . Just add water!

Rachel is the newest member of the Lake City Skiers --- and the top of the pyramid. That's about how high she was for days after being part of the winning team at Regionals. We're off to Nationals in Rock Island, Illinois on August 6th and 7th. In the meantime, you can catch a free show every Tuesday at 6:30 pm and every Sunday at 5:00 pm.

Rachel is on top at the far right.

Annie (Auntie) Carol and Muffin Man (Mark) made their annual trip back to Indiana for the 10th+ family reunion/Fourth of July celebration. We were also fortunate to have Bubby spend the holiday with us too. (Thanks to him, our attendance record for this infamous event almost doubled!)

Is there ever a time when Bubby doesn't get his picture with his babes?!?

Although he spent a lot of time tubing with the girls, Bubby also has to admit that he enjoyed footin' behind the Malibu too. (I hear he took a few "souveniers" back to Mississippi with him!)

Mark is happy to reunite with his favorite family member.

"This is our favorite place to spend the Fourth of July."