A Lifelong Hobby

I like art, all kinds. This a picture by Degas that I've always liked. I like lots of artists, they may not make much sense because of the variety and I'm sure they didn't all appreciate each other either. Art goes in and out of my life. I used to draw but have gotten away from it in the last years. I like photography too and in another life may have been a fashion photographer. Crafts are okay, but I like the great freedom drawing and photography allow the creator. I used to belong to a drawing club but it doesn't exist anymore. If you hear of one, let me know. It's a nice hobby though because you can always pick it up again.It might just be time to get out the portfolio and add to it...

Father's Day

It was a good Father's Day. Jacob had a double header in Mt. Vernon Sunday. Jay was asked to be the outfield umpire and I think he had fun doing it. Surely it's hard not to cheer for your team or to call your own kid out at first base but we won the second game and Jacob was the winning run so it was great! All the kids called and even Blake emailed. We talked to Austin on Skype. Paul and Penny grilled out with us too. All in all it was a real 'NAS' day (thanks Alex ) :)

Planet X

We went to CR to go to Planet X with the youth group. Jacob took his friends Ben and Nile. It's a fun place. There was a huge storm we drove in on the way home but that just made it more exciting (I can say that now cause I'm home safe and dry). They played lazer tag and Jay and Jacob went on space bicycles where you ride upside down in a loop and hope you don't lose your supper when you get off!

Good Memories

Our good friends Lisa and Chip Martinson moved this week to Miami! We will surely miss them, seems like they just weren't here very long. Jay and Chip and Bart were good for each other; learning, laughing, holding each other accountable and learning how Jesus can help them be great men. Jay will miss that time together. Lisa and I hung out too: shopping, hanging together at the park, Paneras, a house, eating sushi...We learned together more about how to walk with Jesus every day and how much he loves us and I wished we had had lots more time together. (How come I never get in any pictures?)We also enjoyed hanging as families, lots of laughs and encouraging. I can think of lots of stuff we still could have done together if only they didn't want to serve or need an income. They took their two daughters Lizzy and Emma and will be working with Campus Crusade. We will have to go visit. Also, check out the new smores with huge marshmallows and reeces peanut butter cups, you only eat one!

It's Finally Here

The day is finally here when Jacob gets to help mow the yard. He was excited to help and Jay was really patient with him showing him how. I'm glad cause I don't like our mower, it's heavy but does have a bagger! Not sure how the mouth guard helps him, but hey, can't be too careful. Now maybe I can teach him how to do his own laundry next...which way is the beach?

Last Day of School

Today was the last day of school, 20 years running.....
It started off with graduation and a game of kickball against the teachers.
Then when they got home of course wiffleball and in the rain which only made it better. These are the guys Jacob has been friends with since kindergarten. It ended with night games at another house later. It was a fun day.