Trip to Washington state was wonderful and I finally got some pictures downloaded from my phone of the beautiful scenery there. We had awesome weather the whole time we were there. It was nice that we all got to go together doesn't happen to much anymore. Sara is working and getting ready to finish her last semester this fall at ASU. Aaron still working part time and starts at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University in August so trips together are few.  We drove up through California and Oregon and stayed at a KOA park in Oregon the first night. We all went for a hike in the woods on a trail before Sara had to do school and take a  test online and Aaron well he spent time doing what Aaron does best on trips resting, texting, facebook with an occasional game. Jimmie and I played a game of horse and a couple of cat in basketball and I actually won one but of course he beat me two out of three. Then we played a game of putt-putt golf and again he won. I had fun anyways even though I lost a lot. We got up the next morning and headed to Ft. Lewis/McChord and got settled into a campground on post. It was really beautiful. We were right on the lake and I couldn't believe you could see the bottom of it. The water was crystal clear. We spent one day going to see a lighthouses on the coast but only actually got to see one up close because we kind of under estimated the time it would take to go all the way up the coast and across in WA but I still got to see the most gorgeous scenery and Sara and I took a trail through a rain forest.  We rode the ferry across so we could see Seattle at night. We got back to the RV about midnight and the next day got up and went towards Vancouver.  We spent one day in Vancouver in the famous Stanley park walking  around the small lake they have there and then took a horse drawn carriage which was more like a trolly car pulled by two Klidesdales around the park. One day in Seattle at the market and more walking down the piers and such and another trip across with the car on the ferry going from Seattle. Made a run to the first Starbucks and got us a coffee and a picture. Couldn't forget that while we were in Seattle.  Road the new air conditioned state of the art Ferris wheel they have now in Seattle. Could forget that.  I found out very quickly that I have a very bad fear of heights especially when suspended in a little closed car with pins holding you in.  Needless to say my family had never seen me in the state I was in and frankly I have never been as afraid and panic in my entire life and that's saying a lot. So I can tell you I will never ride one again. I held on to my seat and couldn't move, literally couldn't move. I was so freaked out and anytime anyone moved even an arm I panicked. Yes, very bad fear of heights although I can go to the Grand Canyon and stand near the edge and never bother me. I've been in helicopters and such too.  I guess that's the reason I never dreamed I would react to a Ferris wheel like that. We also spent a day at Mt. Rainer and played in the snow. Fun! We crammed so much into the little few days we had then we should have but we always do when we have time together. We are always exhausted but have the best times. When we come home and we are again away from Bro. Jimmie it is a  difficult adjustment for us all but God just always comes through and helps us. We are getting ready next weekend to head to convention and camp so I'm getting excited about that.  Adam, Jen and the kids are attending and Jen and the kids are going to camp also.  Adam can't because of working nights and needing an internet connection but he is going to catch as much as possible of the convention.  I might have already told that in a previous post. I'm a little foggy headed so I am going to try and post a few pictures and say goodnight.

  Sister Melissa we would love to come there sometime in the future. Since Bro. Jimmie will be so close in WA maybe we will get too visit him and then make a trip there. :)  Sister Smith I wanted to let you know that while Bro. Jimmie was home we sent our deposit off for the trip to Israel! We are really excited so I hope it doesn't get canceled.  I'm so thankful the way has been made for us both to go. A chance of a life time.

Had a wonderful time on the 4th of July with my family and some military friends of Bro. Jimmie's who live in Mesa, AZ about 5 min. from Adam and Jen.  We all, including Adam and Jen and kids, went to their house for a barbeque. It was real nice and John Ivy smoked some chicken and a boston rump. His wife Kristen made the best dips.  There were about 5 different kinds. Homemade red salsa, guacamole, this other green salsa, 2 different ranch style ones.  Delicious.  They have 2 boys and a girl who are not too much older than Rylee. So the kids enjoyed the evening. We set off a few fireworks with the kids out front when it got dark and came home tired and wore out.  Poor Adam still had to go to work for the night.  He is doing very well since he came back to the Lord and I am always thrilled when he wants to talk to me about spiritual matters. Feels great!  We are heading out to WA to spend a little more time with Bro. Jimmie before he heads back to TX until Sept. will be back Saturday. We are taking the RV up there so he can get it set up and ready for his move.  I am looking to move closer into town this fall since we live about an hour from where we gather for church in Tempe.  I've made this trip back and forth for two years going on my third. We rent a conference room so we also drag all our church stuff in and out every Sunday.  I'm not complaining too much  mind you. :) I'm thankful for the place just would like to be able to get there with a little more ease and when some of the members are sick or need me to be able to get to them a little quicker. Plus Aaron starts at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Chandler and Sara has one last semester at ASU and her internship which will be in Tempe and downtown at the Children's museum.  The drive is a killer everyday not too mention the gas used. So hence the need for a move.  I'm thankful that our folks are so good about the drive they make to church some of them have health issues. A few of them live almost an hour away too but they are faithful and come every Sunday.  Tempe is just the most central for everyone and I would like to be closer to the church for outreach in the community. It is easier if you live in the community the church is in or at least resonable time from it.  Well on to another subject. Israel, yes what an opportunity and blessing it would be to go and we are seriously praying and considering.  We might never get this opportunity in our life time again so we are really wanting to go especially since it is with other church saints. Just a lot of things to consider and pray about, seriously.  If your on facebook their are pictures on our church facebook page of the revival. Just have never been able to get the pics from Sara and Jens camera to my computer to post here. Maybe one day. LOL I'm so bad.