Summer is almost here

As a kid, summer always began the day school let out. As an adult, not much has really changed. The girls get out of school next Thursday, so summer will officially begin. This summer will be busy around our house. Between work, three mission projects, two camps, church activities and vacation, we will be very busy. In fact I do not know of one week that is void of things to do. I am sure that a post will be coming in August which states how the summer flew buy so fast. Of course I would not necessarily want it any other way.

So, bring on the summer time!!!!

Two teenagers - how did that happen?

MARISSA IS 13!!!!!!!!!!! I am not quite when or how this has happened. I remember all to well the day she was born. Now she is a teenager and a very beautiful, smart, talented, caring, giving (I could go on) one at that.. I looked in the mirror this morning and there were more gray hairs than yesterday. I swear this is true. I just did not see this coming. Next thing I know...never mind, I would rather dig a hole in the sand and not watch what happens next. Of course I can't do that. I enjoy watching my kids grow up. As they grow up our relationship matures. I am anxious for each new day with all three of my girls and the challenges and rewards that they present. Of course if my girls read this, you can stop getting older any time.

She's a senior in high school

Today I dropped Meagan off at school for the first day of her senior year. I cannot express how very proud I am of what she has accomplished. It is the beginning of the end to this stage of her life.

If someone would have told me that this day would arrive right after she was born and was struggling for life itself, I am not sure I would have believed them. Last night as I was putting her to bed and praying for her, I told her how I was so very proud of her.

I am just praying that this year goes by slow (sorry Meg's). I will try my best to help her make it the best senior year ever!!!!

I LOVE YOU MEAGAN ASHLEY

DAD