Well last night I had another crazy dream. I think it is awesmoe that I am having some interesting dreams for the first time in a while. Last night's dream I don't remember as much, but it was still interesting. I was with my former boss and his wife driving through a mountainous region and then stopped for some food at a fast food restaurant and my friend Scott was serving the food. It was weird. It took me forever to put my garnishes on my chicken dish and then I finally went back out to their car and they took off without me. I started walking down the road and they finally let me get back in. We heard an explosion and up ahead we saw fireballs with lots of smoke. We came up to an area in the road where there had been a serious car wreck and all the trees around the area were on fire. I counted more than 25 trees engulfed in flames and burning overhead and around the road. We sped through and then my memory goes blank on the next scene.
The next part I remember is that I am once again walking down the road and I hear some commotion and see coming down the road a group of renegades. This group of renegades was like a clip out of the movie X-Men. They started chasing after me and I was forced into a reststop restroom and decided I need to show them I am not afraid of them. Next thing I know I start shooting fireballs from my hands and show them that I am a mutant as well and they realized they are better off accepting me into their posse' instead of fighting me. We then go on a tear of justice and begin attacking different groups of organized crime and evil and bringing justice to the land.
So two night's worth of dreams and both very creative. I have decided that I will blog when I remember my dreams, just so that I have a record of the dreams and can recall what has been going through my mind. :)
Tomorrow I will be headed to Oklahoma City for 2 days of insurance license exam prep. I have to take these 2 courses to prepare myself for the state insurance exam next Tuesday. Once I pass the exam I will be licensed in the state of Oklahoma to be able to begin selling insurance for Woodmen of the World.
Tomorrow is the first day of the rest of my life in my new career. I can't wait to see what God has in store.
Stretch my tent pegs and my boundaries Lord. Expand my territories and pour out your blessings upon my finances, family and future.
Anthony
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
Monday, October 4, 2010
Quantum Leap dream with a twist
I haven't posted in over a month, but figured it was time for a random post. :) Last night I had an interesting dream. I don't remember many of the details, but it was so very odd and random. In my dream I was in 3rd person observing things and then would move into a first person role in the dream and then back into 3rd person, very different.
From the best of my recollection, the dream began in a setting much like the great depression around the 1920's. The people I was around wore business attire much like the attire worn back then with top hats and suits. I would say that "It's a Wonderful Life" type setting would fit. These business men were involved in politics and were high rollers. They lived and breathed business deals and getting a leg up in the political system.
Most of the details were fuzzy, but my main "role" in this dream was to help change the outcome of history. The person I was following and interacting with had suffered a great deal of financial gain and then lost virtually everything. He had mafia type individuals following him and threatening his life and the well being of his family. Prior to my "arrival" it turns out this man had committed suicide and his entire family crumbled under the situation. Once I arrived, I was able to speak life into the situation and be Godly counsel and talk the man out of taking an extreme measure and see the benefit of not overreacting to the situation. It turns out that the man ended up being chased by the mob and he ran into an old storehouse where they knew he would not come out alive. Instead of hanging himself or shooting himself, he decided to climb into the rafters and hid himself. He escaped and the mob characters were caught in their own snares. His fortunes turned around and his marriage and family life was better than ever.
About the time I was figuring this out I leapt into a new situation..Just like the old 80's sci-fi show, the main character, Sam, played by Scott Bozone would say "Oh boy..." and it would freeze and you would have to wait till the next week to see how it played out. Well this time I flash forwarded to November 22, 1963 where JFK and his wife were in the motorcade turning the corner and I heard the shots fired from the bookstore by Lee Harvey Oswald and my dream stopped....and I woke up. What a dream. Not often I have one like this, but it at least made for good sleep. :)
Well that is all I have about it and we shall see if I have any additions to this quantam leap series. :)
Till next time, be blessed.
Anthony
From the best of my recollection, the dream began in a setting much like the great depression around the 1920's. The people I was around wore business attire much like the attire worn back then with top hats and suits. I would say that "It's a Wonderful Life" type setting would fit. These business men were involved in politics and were high rollers. They lived and breathed business deals and getting a leg up in the political system.
Most of the details were fuzzy, but my main "role" in this dream was to help change the outcome of history. The person I was following and interacting with had suffered a great deal of financial gain and then lost virtually everything. He had mafia type individuals following him and threatening his life and the well being of his family. Prior to my "arrival" it turns out this man had committed suicide and his entire family crumbled under the situation. Once I arrived, I was able to speak life into the situation and be Godly counsel and talk the man out of taking an extreme measure and see the benefit of not overreacting to the situation. It turns out that the man ended up being chased by the mob and he ran into an old storehouse where they knew he would not come out alive. Instead of hanging himself or shooting himself, he decided to climb into the rafters and hid himself. He escaped and the mob characters were caught in their own snares. His fortunes turned around and his marriage and family life was better than ever.
About the time I was figuring this out I leapt into a new situation..Just like the old 80's sci-fi show, the main character, Sam, played by Scott Bozone would say "Oh boy..." and it would freeze and you would have to wait till the next week to see how it played out. Well this time I flash forwarded to November 22, 1963 where JFK and his wife were in the motorcade turning the corner and I heard the shots fired from the bookstore by Lee Harvey Oswald and my dream stopped....and I woke up. What a dream. Not often I have one like this, but it at least made for good sleep. :)
Well that is all I have about it and we shall see if I have any additions to this quantam leap series. :)
Till next time, be blessed.
Anthony
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Big Cup, Little Boy
As we were at Target yesterday for a quick shopping trip, Micah picked this up and asked me, "Daddy, look at this cup." He is so cute and innocent. As you can see, it is not actually a cup, but a trash can. Michele and I laughed out loud and said, "No, it's a trash can, but could be a cup for a giant."
While mommy and bubba shopped clearance items, Micah and I ventured through the store to look at toys and other fun items. We had lots of fun walking the toy aisles and seeing which toys we want "Ho, Ho" to bring for Christmas.
Micah posing as "BumbleBee" from Transformers
Micah doing his best cowboy impression, "You want a piece of me?"
Micah showing off his mad guitar skills
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
Murder at the Haunted Stone Lion Inn
Last Saturday evening for our 11th anniversary celebration, Michele and I ventured over to Guthrie, Oklahoma to participate in a Murder/Mystery Dinner. It was held at the well-known haunted Stone Lion Inn. It is a bed and breakfast as well, but we only did the dinner and murder mystery.
Every person who attends is asked to dress in character for the time period and is given a specific role for the evening. When we arrived, we were given an additional set of "private" clues that no one else could see but us. The evening started out with hor's dourves and drinks. We then had a brief introduction by the hostess, "Uta". She is the owner of the inn and writes the mysteries and hosts them every week.
Once we had brief introductions and pictures, we then entered the dining room for a 7-course meal. During the meal, one of the characters that was sitting at our table ended up dying by way of poisoning. Thus, the "fun" began. Every character was given a clue to read in front of all the other characters to assist in the murder investigation. Towards the end of our murder investigation we had coffee and cheesecake and met in groups; men and women, to determine who we thought did the murder. We then regrouped as a whole and gave our thoughts and reasonings as to "who did it". We were then told as to who really did it and why.
Afterwards, we went around as a group and introduced ourselves as who we really were and were we were from. There were couples/individuals from Wichita, Tulsa, Dallas and a few other towns. It was fun, but I think it dragged on a bit and had some dull moments. I definitely think everyone should at least attend one of these during their lifetime. Nothing like playing in a modern day, "Clue".
Stone Lion Inn website
Murder Mystery Photo Album
Murder In Washington Post
The date is December 1948. You are staying at the Stone Lion Inn in Washington Station, Massachusetts . You will be having dinner with friends and acquaintances at L’Escargot, a small French restaurant located in the Stone Lion Inn. The Inn is noted for its famous and infamous clientele. Each evening before dinner is served, the guests meet with Uta downstairs to become acquainted and have a drink before dinner.
Characters:
Chance Cooper - Anthony
Import/Export art dealer. Chance attends art auctions in NYC but stays at the Stone Lion whenever he is in the area. Chance is from England and was an RAF Pilot. Chance lost his left eye during and wears a patch over that eye.
Rita Hayworth - Michele
Movie Star who has just completed the movie “The Lady from Shanghai ” with her now former husband Orson Wells. Lately, she has been seen in the company of Prince Aly Kahn, son of a wealthy Moslem religious leader. Rumor has it she has married the Prince in a secret wedding service. Miss Hayworth has been under a great deal of stress. Her friend Chance Cooper recommended the inn as a perfect get-away for a restful weekend.
Every person who attends is asked to dress in character for the time period and is given a specific role for the evening. When we arrived, we were given an additional set of "private" clues that no one else could see but us. The evening started out with hor's dourves and drinks. We then had a brief introduction by the hostess, "Uta". She is the owner of the inn and writes the mysteries and hosts them every week.
Once we had brief introductions and pictures, we then entered the dining room for a 7-course meal. During the meal, one of the characters that was sitting at our table ended up dying by way of poisoning. Thus, the "fun" began. Every character was given a clue to read in front of all the other characters to assist in the murder investigation. Towards the end of our murder investigation we had coffee and cheesecake and met in groups; men and women, to determine who we thought did the murder. We then regrouped as a whole and gave our thoughts and reasonings as to "who did it". We were then told as to who really did it and why.
Afterwards, we went around as a group and introduced ourselves as who we really were and were we were from. There were couples/individuals from Wichita, Tulsa, Dallas and a few other towns. It was fun, but I think it dragged on a bit and had some dull moments. I definitely think everyone should at least attend one of these during their lifetime. Nothing like playing in a modern day, "Clue".
Stone Lion Inn website
Murder Mystery Photo Album
The date is December 1948. You are staying at the Stone Lion Inn in Washington Station, Massachusetts . You will be having dinner with friends and acquaintances at L’Escargot, a small French restaurant located in the Stone Lion Inn. The Inn is noted for its famous and infamous clientele. Each evening before dinner is served, the guests meet with Uta downstairs to become acquainted and have a drink before dinner.
Characters:
Chance Cooper - Anthony
Import/Export art dealer. Chance attends art auctions in NYC but stays at the Stone Lion whenever he is in the area. Chance is from England and was an RAF Pilot. Chance lost his left eye during and wears a patch over that eye.
Rita Hayworth - Michele
Movie Star who has just completed the movie “The Lady from Shanghai ” with her now former husband Orson Wells. Lately, she has been seen in the company of Prince Aly Kahn, son of a wealthy Moslem religious leader. Rumor has it she has married the Prince in a secret wedding service. Miss Hayworth has been under a great deal of stress. Her friend Chance Cooper recommended the inn as a perfect get-away for a restful weekend.
Monday, July 12, 2010
Picture Perfect
I have begun to play around with some pictures that I have taken recently and am using Adobe Photoshop CS4 to create special effects and add some flair to the pictures. I am having some problems with it since many of the pictures I have edited, it will not let me save as a JPG file, but only will let me save in Adobe format, so I am working through that and will see what I can come up with.
The first picture is one of Micah on the 4th of July. It was very bright outside and he was wearing red, white and blue. Instead of him being completely washed out from the brightness and concrete behind him, I added a shadow around him to illuminate the colors he is wearing and allow his smiling to be the focal point.
The next one is a picture of Alexis and Micah in our front yard the weekend of 4th of July. It was pouring down rain and they were enjoying getting wet. I decided to create a picture that renders the light and filters out the majority of it and allows for their faces to be the focal point.
The first picture is one of Micah on the 4th of July. It was very bright outside and he was wearing red, white and blue. Instead of him being completely washed out from the brightness and concrete behind him, I added a shadow around him to illuminate the colors he is wearing and allow his smiling to be the focal point.
The next one is a picture of Alexis and Micah in our front yard the weekend of 4th of July. It was pouring down rain and they were enjoying getting wet. I decided to create a picture that renders the light and filters out the majority of it and allows for their faces to be the focal point.
The final picture is one of Alexis holding an umbrella in the rain. I decided I wanted to try something different with this one and created the distorted wave effect. It adds a lot to this picture as she is already in the rain and creates a wet and blurry look for the viewer.
There will be more to come in the next few days, so stay tuned.
Wednesday, July 7, 2010
Take my breath away
We ventured to Tulsa, OK to land a surprise visit to Michele's mom for her 50th birthday. It was totally unexpected and very well received and appreciated. Michele purchased some lasagna from Walmart, salad fixings and bread. She cooked the meal there and then her brother and his wife brought the german chocolate cake for dessert. It was quite a tasty meal and definitely got a thumbs up by everyone. We enjoyed our visit and headed home.
On the way home we stopped in to visit the newest Quik Trip in the Tulsa area. I wish I had taken pictures. It is a one-stop shop for everything and includes a coffee bar, much like Starbucks inside...and tastes just as good and is half the price. You order your beverage from a kiosk and then pay when you are ready to leave. We loaded up with some hot and cold beverages and hopped on the turnpike to return to Shawnee.
In between Chandler and Shawnee, I caught a quick wiff of a ripe skunk smell....I about lost it. I cannot stand that smell....and what to my wondering ears do I hear from the backseat? My 3 year old Micah declares, "what was that smell, daddy?" I said, "A skunk!" He responds, "Yuck!"
Simply precious and something that made me laugh at loud. I only wish had written all the funny sayings Alexis had said when she was younger. At least I have the ability to catch things they say from now on.
A skunk may have literally taken my breath away, but my son's funny question and answer trumps the skunk.
What a fun and quik trip. :)
Blessings.
On the way home we stopped in to visit the newest Quik Trip in the Tulsa area. I wish I had taken pictures. It is a one-stop shop for everything and includes a coffee bar, much like Starbucks inside...and tastes just as good and is half the price. You order your beverage from a kiosk and then pay when you are ready to leave. We loaded up with some hot and cold beverages and hopped on the turnpike to return to Shawnee.
In between Chandler and Shawnee, I caught a quick wiff of a ripe skunk smell....I about lost it. I cannot stand that smell....and what to my wondering ears do I hear from the backseat? My 3 year old Micah declares, "what was that smell, daddy?" I said, "A skunk!" He responds, "Yuck!"
Simply precious and something that made me laugh at loud. I only wish had written all the funny sayings Alexis had said when she was younger. At least I have the ability to catch things they say from now on.
A skunk may have literally taken my breath away, but my son's funny question and answer trumps the skunk.
What a fun and quik trip. :)
Blessings.
Monday, July 5, 2010
4th of July
4th of July weekend 2010
This past weekend was the 4th of July. It was a wet and wild weekend as we experienced some major downpours on Friday evening, all day Saturday and then Sunday evening. But the rain did not damper or keep us from having fun. We still managed to go watch some fireworks, grill out and do some of our own fireworks. :)
Friday night after church we ventured over to the Expo center and prepared to watch the fireworks. It is apparently the last year for Shawnee to do fireworks for budget reasons. Throughout the entire show it rained lightly and made for an interesting experience.
Saturday was pretty much a washout due to the extreme rains that were dumped on our area in the range of 3 inches. The kids played outside and splashed in the puddles and then we ventured to Oklahoma City and dined at On The Border; our favorite Mexican restaurant. After we had our bellies full, we then drove over to POPS on Route 66 and enjoyed some cold beverages. We then headed home to head for bed.
Sunday, we went to church and then afterwards we grilled outside before the rains came. We grilled hamburgers, hotdogs, shrimp and veggie k-bobs. We enjoyed an indoors picnic, as our neighbor was outside mowing and made for a not so pleasant time to enjoy our food outdoors.
This past weekend was the 4th of July. It was a wet and wild weekend as we experienced some major downpours on Friday evening, all day Saturday and then Sunday evening. But the rain did not damper or keep us from having fun. We still managed to go watch some fireworks, grill out and do some of our own fireworks. :)
Friday night after church we ventured over to the Expo center and prepared to watch the fireworks. It is apparently the last year for Shawnee to do fireworks for budget reasons. Throughout the entire show it rained lightly and made for an interesting experience.
Saturday was pretty much a washout due to the extreme rains that were dumped on our area in the range of 3 inches. The kids played outside and splashed in the puddles and then we ventured to Oklahoma City and dined at On The Border; our favorite Mexican restaurant. After we had our bellies full, we then drove over to POPS on Route 66 and enjoyed some cold beverages. We then headed home to head for bed.
Sunday, we went to church and then afterwards we grilled outside before the rains came. We grilled hamburgers, hotdogs, shrimp and veggie k-bobs. We enjoyed an indoors picnic, as our neighbor was outside mowing and made for a not so pleasant time to enjoy our food outdoors.
After eating we loaded up and went and got some of our own fireworks...the silent kind as it is illegal to pop fireworks in the city limits. We got some sparklers, smoke balls and black/colored snakes. We enjoyed lighting them and then once we were done the heaven's opened up once again and dumped more rain on our soaked lawn....mowing will be fun later this week.
We then lounged around indoors and watched the movie Enchanted. It was pretty good.
We then lounged around indoors and watched the movie Enchanted. It was pretty good.
All in all, we had a wonderful weekend and didn't allow the weather to rain on our parade.
Sunday, June 27, 2010
Let's go fly a kite
Saturday was KiteFest in Edmond, Oklahoma and we ventured over to Mitch Park to gaze at the kites and try our luck with getting one in the air. One of the highlights of the day was when we observed their kite auction. The kite flyers assocation was auctioning off some items and I bid a dollar and ended up winning 3 colorful kites. Needless to say, Micah and Alexis were both excited. The temperatures were pushing 100, but that didn't damper our fun and we ended the afternoon enjoying some pizza from CiCi's pizza.
Friday, June 18, 2010
Sick day
I awoke this morning at 4am feeling quite queezy and nauseated. I got up and thought I was going to get sick right away. I was very hot and needed some cool air. I went into the kitchen turned on the airconditioner, got a washcloth and ran cold water on it to place on my forehead. I then proceeded to take some medicine for heartburn and acid relief. In addition I had some saltine crackers and then layed on the couch and prayed over myself for healing. I was refusing to get sick. I hate being sick and it is something I don't wish on anyone.
About 30 minutes passed and I ultimately got sick. I then felt a bit of relief, layed back down on the couch and slept for about 2 hours and then was hit with one of the worst episodes of dry heaves I have ever had. I felt like I was dying...and to make it worse, no one in the house knew I was up and sick. I kept it very private. I wanted the family to rest and not have to worry about me. I have since gone more than 3 hours since my last episode and have had a little bit of jello, some more crackers and some water. I have also been laying in my bed resting to regain my strength.
I am supposed to go and wait tables tonight and really need the money and do not want to leave the restaurant high and dry, but if I am not well, I will not be going in. Apparently this bug has been going around at work, so it doesn't surprise me that it attacked me. But I am attacking it as well. I have layed in my bed and prayed and sang worship songs and you know what? I could feel the presence of God so heavily as I called upon Him in my time of sickness and need. He was the set of arms that I needed to have wrapped around me to make me feel better. He won't get sick when he holds his kids, unlike many of us adults with children who get sick. God doesnt need quarantined..the devil and sickness does. HA! Glory! Thank you Lord! I also took 2 Tablespoons of Apple Cider Vinegar to help cure my ailment and I think it is helping. What a wonderful "miracle drug" most people would be wondering why something so cheap would work, but God has allowed this to be a natural remedy. The doctors and pharmacists and FDA would never approve such a cost effective method. They want their money and unfortunately the medical field has become a money hungry racket. I am putting my faith in the things of the Lord and believing in my healing. I don't need a doctor or a prescription. I have Jehovah Raffa, He is my healer and the Word of God declares that "by His stripes, we are healed" Isaiah 53:3-5. He is the great physician and I will call on the name of the Lord and be delivered out of this sickness and attack.
Thank you Lord for your healing! Thank you Lord for your sacrifice! Thank you Lord for your blood that covers us!
About 30 minutes passed and I ultimately got sick. I then felt a bit of relief, layed back down on the couch and slept for about 2 hours and then was hit with one of the worst episodes of dry heaves I have ever had. I felt like I was dying...and to make it worse, no one in the house knew I was up and sick. I kept it very private. I wanted the family to rest and not have to worry about me. I have since gone more than 3 hours since my last episode and have had a little bit of jello, some more crackers and some water. I have also been laying in my bed resting to regain my strength.
I am supposed to go and wait tables tonight and really need the money and do not want to leave the restaurant high and dry, but if I am not well, I will not be going in. Apparently this bug has been going around at work, so it doesn't surprise me that it attacked me. But I am attacking it as well. I have layed in my bed and prayed and sang worship songs and you know what? I could feel the presence of God so heavily as I called upon Him in my time of sickness and need. He was the set of arms that I needed to have wrapped around me to make me feel better. He won't get sick when he holds his kids, unlike many of us adults with children who get sick. God doesnt need quarantined..the devil and sickness does. HA! Glory! Thank you Lord! I also took 2 Tablespoons of Apple Cider Vinegar to help cure my ailment and I think it is helping. What a wonderful "miracle drug" most people would be wondering why something so cheap would work, but God has allowed this to be a natural remedy. The doctors and pharmacists and FDA would never approve such a cost effective method. They want their money and unfortunately the medical field has become a money hungry racket. I am putting my faith in the things of the Lord and believing in my healing. I don't need a doctor or a prescription. I have Jehovah Raffa, He is my healer and the Word of God declares that "by His stripes, we are healed" Isaiah 53:3-5. He is the great physician and I will call on the name of the Lord and be delivered out of this sickness and attack.
Thank you Lord for your healing! Thank you Lord for your sacrifice! Thank you Lord for your blood that covers us!
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
Speed Limit: 35 years old
Well the Lord has blessed me with another year of life. I cannot believe I am 35 years old. Wow. When I was younger 35 sounded so old. Ha! To think I am the same age my parents were when I was in High School. Time flies! That scares me to death. At least I don't have any in High School, but I do have an 8, 3 and almost 8 month old. I know that my kids will be grown and gone before I know it, so I am going to slow down and enjoy what the Lord has given to me. I am blessed to be 35 and I know the best is yet to come. I have learned a lot during these past 35 years and have made plenty of mistakes but have also received many blessings. I am ready for the next chapter and season the Lord has in store for me.
I got a new laptop yesterday and am excited. I am venturing out to do some things I have always wanted to do: write a book, create videos and document my life going forward. I have always said I would write a journal and keep track of what is going on, but it never comes to fruition. I am going to begin writing about my life regularly and documenting what is going on and how God is moving. Today, on my birthday, Michele's brother Raymond called and announced they are expecting their first child. That is a wonderful present! Another blessing and gift of life. I am blessed to be sitting in the living room watching Sesame Street with the kids and watching Aiden learn to crawl. He is so close to scooting around the floor. My baby is growing up and will be walking before we know it. I am blessed to have had no job the last month and a half. It has allowed me to relax and regain my sanity. While I don't like the fact I don't have a job, I am glad I have had a chance to relax and spend some quality time with my family.
We enjoyed breakfast as a family at IHOP and even though the service was not good, we enjoyed our time together. It has already been a blessed birthday because I am home and with my family. God is good!
I am looking forward to the new season the Lord is preparing me for.
I got a new laptop yesterday and am excited. I am venturing out to do some things I have always wanted to do: write a book, create videos and document my life going forward. I have always said I would write a journal and keep track of what is going on, but it never comes to fruition. I am going to begin writing about my life regularly and documenting what is going on and how God is moving. Today, on my birthday, Michele's brother Raymond called and announced they are expecting their first child. That is a wonderful present! Another blessing and gift of life. I am blessed to be sitting in the living room watching Sesame Street with the kids and watching Aiden learn to crawl. He is so close to scooting around the floor. My baby is growing up and will be walking before we know it. I am blessed to have had no job the last month and a half. It has allowed me to relax and regain my sanity. While I don't like the fact I don't have a job, I am glad I have had a chance to relax and spend some quality time with my family.
We enjoyed breakfast as a family at IHOP and even though the service was not good, we enjoyed our time together. It has already been a blessed birthday because I am home and with my family. God is good!
I am looking forward to the new season the Lord is preparing me for.
Sunday, June 13, 2010
Summer Fun!!
Here are some snapshots of my sweet kids from the summer so far. More will follow.
Hope you are having a safe and fun summer so far.
Thursday, May 27, 2010
7 months and counting
Aiden is now 7 months old! I cannot believe my youngest is inching closer to being a year old. Time sure flies. I have learned through my first 2 that we need to appreciate the time we have on this earth and the time we can invest into these souls we have been entrusted with. I will be the first to admit that I have too often neglected my sweet children for things that are not even worth mentioning. I do not want to continue down this path and it is my responsibility and desire to invest and pour as much time and love into them as I can.
As my little one continues to grow as well as my other two, I will pour into them with love, laughter and life. I will not neglect the things most precious to me and will ensure that they receive all that the Lord will provide.
As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord!
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Summertime Summertime
SUMMERTIME is in full swing in the Gilbert household.
Alexis promoted from 2nd grade to 3rd grade last Friday. I cannot believe she is already a 3rd grader!! She earned 2 reading awards this past school year. She really enjoyed her teacher, Mrs. Young. She is a Christian woman and was a huge blessing for us this year. Alexis was not ready for the school year to end, but is already enjoying her summer. :)
The first day of Summer 2010, Alexis received a surprise. Mom and Grandma Higdon had been planning a surprise for her and come bright and early Saturday morning, Alexis realized what the surprise was when she opened the door to find grandma and grandpa had come to take her for a BIKE ride. She was thrilled! 
The rest of the family followed shortly after and we spent the day at the park in Chandler, Oklahoma. It was a balmy 88 degrees, but with 40 mph winds blowing across the plains, it actually made for a nice afternoon.
On Monday, the whole family loaded up and headed to over to the YMCA ball fields to watch Micah participate in his first ever wee-ball game. His team is the Dodgers and they look adorable in their uniforms.
Micah was very unsure about everything at first and shed quite a few tears and arms were latched around me for a good 20 minutes. Finally, he warmed up to the situation and got his game face on. He got to bat twice and got two hits. It was a fun filled event for the whole family to watch these 3/4 year old kids run around the bases and learn America's past - time. At home we enjoyed some Sonic ice cream.
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