Getting Ready For Fireworks!

Alayna had to try on her July 4th outfit. She is getting ready for the fireworks in Milan on Tuesday! We are taking all of the kids and they are excited to watch the show. I think we are planning on sitting on the hillside in front of Benny's Pizza so we can enjoy both the pizza and the view. We've got a busy week. Alexis has her state softball tournament starting on Thursday evening in Decatur, so we are heading down there for a day or two. She plays for the Rocket Fire and is doing a great job (she is the second youngest on the team). I plan on taking the whole crew, but we'll just have to see how long they last (and how long mom lasts). It can be long days at the ball diamond and it's a lot of running around and it can be difficult to keep a 3 year old entertained! I'm not sure if I really get to focus on watching Lexi play ball too much! We might have to head back home early. Drake plays for Illinois City and he is a natural ball player. Everyone is amazed at how he has developed over a year. His tournament starts next week on July 9th. Can we believe it's July? And ball games are almost to an end....yeah! We are wishing everyone a Happy 4th. Independence Day is a great thing. With all that has happened over the course of the last 5 months, it makes me sit back and evaluate life a lot more often. I'm so thankful to live in the country that I live in and I'm grateful to each and every one of our service men and women protecting us each day.


I also wanted to mention that my dad, Denny, had open heart surgery last Friday. He had a double-bypass and everything went well. He spent about a day and a half on the intensive care floor, but they moved him up to a normal recovery room late last night. He is doing well for all that he has been through. Our family really appreciates all of your prayers for him and for all of those who have stopped by the hospital. The Trinity doctors and staff have been great. My mom is pleased with the care that they have been providing him. We expect him to be released sometime Tuesday, but nothing is set for sure. He has a long road to a full recovery, but he is a very strong person and we have complete faith that he will be fine. May God give him strength to get through this challenging time. Take care.