Lightening Strike

Lightening hit our house Tuesday night right after we had gotten home from Mitch's karate class and I was starting dinner. Frank, Mitch and I were in the kitchen, and Megan was upstairs when it hit. The strike came in through the side of the house and hit the wall between our master bathroom and bedroom. In this picture you can see the hole it left in the wall. The drywall from this hole flew about 15 feet and landed near my side of the bed. We also found drywall nails that had hit our headboard and were laying on our pillows. It literally shook the house, felt like a bomb went off and made a huge mess. Frank and I spent at least 6-8 hours cleaning up yesterday and now we will have to file with the insurance and start the repair process.

We were truly bless that none of us were hurt and that Megan was in the other bathroom. She was pretty shaken up, but a real trooper as well. We've had a lot of storms this summer and I don't complain about weather much because we live in Colorado and we get weird weather, but I am done with rain and lightening for a while.

Please pray for our family as we continue to clean up, and pray for Megan. The hole in the wall is a constant reminder that God is faithful and true and he will keep us safe.

Megan's Birthday pics

For Megan's Birthday all she wanted was all her family over and to have a water fight with her cousin's, Kari and Jamie. We did just that and she was one happy girl. Grandma and Grandpa gave her a microphone and we have been having a lot of "shows" since Monday night. Very cute and fun!

Happy 5th Birthday Megan

Dear Megan,

Happy Birthday, sweet girl! Daddy and I love you so much! This has been a great year for you and you have grown up so much! Everyday you make me laugh, and you say the silliest things which bring me great joy.

You still love the color pink, princesses, and just about anything "girlie". You favorite hobby is driving you brother bananas, and smothering him with kisses and hugs while doing it. I love to watch you draw and create new things at the dining room table. If the scissors are ever missing I know just who to ask. You will start Kindergarten in just a few weeks. I know you are ready, but I will miss our "girl time" mornings together. You are the best shopping buddy, and I have tried to teach you the art of coupons, sales clearance.

I love you dearly Megan and I hope five is super special for you.

Love and kisses,

Mom

July 4th

The 4th of July went off with a huge bang this year. Frank loves this holiday(can you tell?) and we celebrated with around 25 - 30 of out closest family and friends at my parents house for their annual water fight, picnic and fireworks. We had to miss the annual water fight this year because Mitch had a mysterious rash that popped up the night before and we felt like it was better to be safe than sorry. Frank never fails to entertain with his pyromaniac abilities, along with my dad, brother in law(s) and cousin, they all put on a great fireworks show that lasted well in to the night. Mitch and Megan had a marvelous time and both said next year we need MORE fireworks!

New swim goggles

Both kids are taking swimming lessons this week, but Megan has taken to the water like a fish this year. Her favorite new accessory is her goggles.

Seal pics from La Jolla

On our last day in San Diego we went back to La Jolla and spent more time watching the seals on Seal Beach. The kids asked to see them one more time before we left and I wanted to see them as well. These seals have taken over a beach that was originally meant for children and families and have made it their own. On the Sunday morning that we took these pictures I counted over 85 seals. It was incredible and I probably could have spent another hour or two watching them if we didn't have a plane to catch.

Seaworld pics

We went to lots of "shows" in Seaworld so we have lots of Shamu, Seal and Amazing Pet pictures.

The Shamu Show was amazing!