Happy Summer!!

Happy Summer!!

Wherever Home is Parked?

Wherever Home is Parked?

Friday, July 12, 2013

Uh Oh Those Men!!

Yesterday I witnessed some fellow volunteers violating the rules and regulations at the Lake.  Of course being the upstanding citizen that I am and being as I’m an assistant to the camp host here at the campus it was my duty to report them. 

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Officer Suzie Frank posing with her 2 summons. 

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Dean Faulk of the RV ministry was serviced with notice of being an accessory to several violations and penalties.  Shame on you Mr. Faulk .. you are here on campus serving the Lord and violating rules ..what are you teaching these young impressable children?? 

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Cliff (aka .. Junior) Smith was the driver and culprit of it all .. of course this is not his first offense as a RV Volunteer.  Several years ago Mr. Smith was tried and convicted of harassing a disabled woman.   Shame Shame on you Cliff to make Dean and accessory to your criminal life!!

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Officer Suzie Frank had to strangle these men to make them behave!  Of course later that evening the RV ladies took on the RV men in 3 games of Pegs and Jokers and of course the ladies came out the winners!  2-1!  Way to go ladies. 

Were having a great time here at the lake with all of our friends.  It’s hard to believe how fast summer is going on by.  The weather has been great and the temps have warmed up nicely that sitting outside in the evenings and enjoying great friendships have been great.  Of course several of our group have been MIA and you know who you are !!!!

Thursday, July 11, 2013

Happy Birthday to Me!

Today is my birthday .. NO NO .. I’m not telling you my age .. just know that I’m now on the up hill climb to the big 50! 

We spent a wonderful weekend at my dad’s house and it is always great spending time there.  On Tuesday we returned to our home on wheels and I loved being back home yet there are so many mixed emotions for me.  I’m not sure if it’s all the stress and turmoil we have endured the past year and half!!  Although I love being at my dad’s home, I am not sure it will ever be home to me.  When I’m at my dad’s house I can feel my dad so close to me and I love being there .. BUT .. and here comes the big but!  I miss my home on wheels.  I’m not sure that I will ever feel that a stick house will be home ever again.  For me there is just something about my home on wheels.  I miss it when I’m away from it and I’m so excited to always return to my home on wheels.  It’s where my mind and soul enjoys being.  Even though right now we are staying in one spot, it’s still home!

I guess only time will tell what lies ahead for our lives and where home will be. 

Thursday, July 4, 2013

Happy 4th of July!

 

I know I’m posting this late but they always say better late then never! 

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We spent the weekend at the Lake in our home on wheels and Tuesday we spent the night at my dad’s place and then we drove back to the lake on Wednesday night for the fire works.  Hubby had given his word to help with them and so I enjoyed watching them.  The next day we loaded up and headed back to dad’s house to celebrate the 4th of July with family. 

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(Tyson with his daughter Hailey)

Since the custody battle and divorce has finally been settled it was our son’s holiday to have the kids.  We went to my sister (Patty’s) for a BBQ and pool party.

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as you can see the big kids were having just as much fun as the little kids!

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Tyson and Hailey won in the game of pool chicken .. way to go team Walters!!

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Since our lil man Toby hasn’t yet gotten his water cast he had to spend time with Papa playing other games.  Although ….

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after several of the kids got out of the pool as the food was almost ready .. Grammy grabbed Toby and pulled him clothes and all in the pool and I held his arm up .. he loved it!  Since we didn’t bring his swimming clothes Grammy had to find a pair of trunks to fit him and throw his clothes in the dryer.  (Thanks sis)

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After a great meal it was time to swim again and then Toby wanted to get back in the pool again once all the other kids were out so of course Grammy once again took him for a swim .. It just wasn’t fair that Grammy’s lil man had to sit out on a beautiful day to enjoy the fresh cool water!!

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Even though it wasn’t dark it was time to get out the sparklers and let the kids enjoy them.  Papa got the honor of being in control of lighting them. 

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good thing our son Tyson thought to get all they had .. they were a big hit with even the itty bitty kids!

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before we knew it … the time had come to take the kids to their mom as it was her weekend to have the kids.  Once we dropped the kids off it was time to head back to White Hall to watch the fire works and then head to dad’s to get some rest.  We had a great day and it’s always fun enjoying family!  Thanks sis .. it was a blast!

Monday, July 1, 2013

Fishing with the grand kids

We took the grand kids fishing and they were excited the fish were biting …

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Hailey started counting how many fish she was catching and so you can imagine what lil bro had to do …

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yes you guessed it .. he had to count his too.  Although grammy had to help him cast and catch them since we have a one arm fisherman. 

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Toby got tired and sat on Papa’s lap while his sister and I finished our race .. Tobe man and I were on one team and Hailey was on her’s.  Since grammy caught 13 we had to stay until Hailey caught 13 too.  Grammy had to keep letting hers get loose.

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Sissy had to have her picture taken with Papa too .. we had a great time and are enjoying our time with our precious jewels.

Saturday, June 29, 2013

watching the mud drag racing

We went to watch the mud drag races at the fair in Carlinville

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this truck really put on a show as he rolled over while racing.  I am happy to report that the driver was okay and even got his tires fixed in time to finish the race and took 2nd place!

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Saturday, June 22, 2013

Garden tours

I took a Saturday off and went with my friend Wanda to St. Louis to tour some private home gardens.  Oh my!  It was like gardens and homes you see in magazines!

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this home would have been my hubby’s favorite and it’s a good thing he didn’t see it .. it’s going to be on the market in a year or so

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wonderful garden, beautiful home with huge glass windows that view the entire garden

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and of course the wooded area behind the house would be hubby’s favorite

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close to all the city has to offer and woods to beat!  the bottom picture is of a hostice that is rare and the only one in the state of Missouri!

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it was a great day and I rushed home and got ready and we went to carrollton to watch the demonalation derby that my nephew’s are in .. another great day!!

Sunday, June 16, 2013

Happy Father’s Day!

Well it’s been a bit since I last posted on my blog.  We’ve been busy having way to much fun with the grand kids.

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Here is Papa and Roo resting after a fun filled weekend

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We’ve been to carnivals

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We’ve been baking .. Hailey has found that she loves baking brownies as much as she enjoys eating them.  Of course Papa is her baking partner. 

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playing yahtzee and Hailey finally got one. she was excited!

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Toby loves playing with Roo and Roo loves playing with Toby.  When playing hide and seek, Roo barks and lets Toby know where ever the person is hiding at .. hmmmm .. little tag team there going on

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Daddy enjoying father’s day in bed, the kids were excited to give daddy his presents and of course hubby’s best gift was spending it with family.

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the kids enjoying the rain water while driving the golf cart through it

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Hailey learning to drive!  Oh no .. look out!!

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Even though we are not traveling .. we are still living in our home on wheels and enjoying our time with family.  Hope all you father’s out there had a great day!