Old City Cemetery

Over the Memorial Day weekend we were happy to have John's parents visit. The boys were thrilled to see their grandparents because they only get to see them 3-4 times a year. Monday we played Cranium Family Edition, had a big brunch at home, played "Sprinkle Daddy", (dad had the hose and was spraying the kids as they tried to outrun him, very amusing), Popsicles, a trip to Old City Cemetery, home for grilling out burgers and hotdogs, listening to the rain, and great talks and books before bed. What a perfect day!

U-6 soccer

Zach decided to play U-6 soccer this year because he wasn't old enough to play t-ball. He's been having fun, finding friends to pick on, and gets that look of determination when he goes to kick the ball. Fortunately, Spencer's U-8 team coach lets him practice with their team as well. Zach really likes the challenge and isn't scared one bit of the bigger kids.

Here's some pictures from one of the U-6 practices.

Campbell Co. Art Show

Lately I've started to explore art in other forms besides photography. I've been painting abstract on canvas. I love it! I turn on some music, go downstairs to the "studio" and slip into my own little world.

May 9th was my first art show. It was the Campbell Co. Art Show which was held in Rustburg at the Courthouse Square. My booth was next to the Vice President of the Lynchburg Art Club, Nancy Wood, so I got a chance to talk with her most of the day. The show was kinda small, about 60 artists, and it felt like a family reunion. Many artists come back every year and so they all sit and talk and look at each other's recent pieces.

I entered some paintings and photograph's in the contest for judging. I ended up getting 1st place in the professional photography section, with a photograph entitled "Sweet Feet."



And to my surprise, I got 2nd place in professional acrylic paintings with the painting titled "Held Together."

STUDENTS

I love when students get it! There's a new girl going on one of our student trips this summer. I told one of the students that will be going on the trip about the new girl. She said she already knew her from school! That was basically the end of the conversation because the HS service was starting.

3 days later I get an email from the new girl's mom. She said a popular girl from school came up to her daughter and invited her to the HS service. The new girl was amazed and excited to be invited and included.

I know God used this situation for HIS glory. He's amazing. This popular girl who invited the new girl was just baptized one week ago. She's already leaning in to listening to the Spirit speak to her.