Lake...

We love going to the lake. It is one of our top 3 things to do as a family. If we could, we would go at least once a week if not more. BUT you know how life is and it tends to be weeks if not months between lake trips. Going to the lake is something we would love to raise our kids doing.

This week we actually enjoyed two trips to the lake. It was awesome. We went up with the Scalzo's on Thursday night. That will be a trip we will not soon forget. We broke down and had to have 4 older men on jet skies tow us in. Lets just say they weren't the most coordinated men in the world. We had a good laugh watching them roll their jet skies and having a good ole time. We were very thankful for them that they took the time to tow us in. Hopefully we will enjoy life as much as it seemed like those older men were when we are that age. Unfortunately I left my camera at home that night so I have no pictures to show for it. I know Katie S. took some so I will have to get some from her.

Today we went on the lake again and went with the Rumleys. Logan and Cooper enjoyed their first "real" rides on the jet ski. They had a blast. They are growing up and really starting to enjoy each others company. Its so fun to watch them together. Here are some pictures.

Lolo's Boots

My cousin Jason's girlfriend Annie gave Logan an adorable rain jacket and rain boots a couple weeks ago. Little did I know these boots would become apart of our everyday lives. I am sure (if you live in Fresno) most of you have noticed we have actually been experiencing a pretty hot heat wave in the last two weeks. Everyday has been well over 100 degrees. Well that minor details has not stopped Logan from wearing her boots most places we go. I probably could make her take them off....but I figure I should pick my battles. Even though she looks pretty silly walking around Fresno in rain boots in July I think she loves it and thats okay with me. I love that she is starting to have her own little personality and preferences. She makes us all laugh so much.

Here are some pictures of some of the places our boots have been with us. (THANKS ANNIE!!!!)

Few things to note in this picture for a little window into Logan's personality. She is posing her baby and telling her to say cheese. She has her boots on and on they are on the wrong feet. I love having a 2 1/2 year old.

At the zoo with cousins....

At home playing in the mud on a hot day.

Faye's Baptism....

This past Sunday we spend the morning at Chukchansi Park in downtown Fresno for our churches yearly baptism service. It was awesome. They baptized 56 people. One of the people that decided to get baptized was Faye, Trav's little sister. Brent and Tana (Trav's parents) came down for the big event. It was a very special day for Faye and for all of us to experience that with her. Faye placed her faith in Christ 9 months ago and decided that she wanted to go through the process of being baptized as a outward expression of that decision. She asked Travis and I to be in the water with her and our dear friend Jerrod Rumley (who is also one of the pastors at our church) to baptize her. That was such an honor for us. It was a beautiful moment. Even Travis got (what he would call) "teary eyed".

Its been awesome to watch Faye grow in her faith and struggle through decisions and what that commitment means. She has grown as a person and matured in her faith so much in the past 9 months.

One of the songs that was played at the baptism service was called "Sweetly Broken". When it came on she leaned over and said this is my favorite song. As I listened to the words and thought about the last 22 years of Faye's life I couldn't help but celebrate Faye and where God has brought her. It is such a wonderful song and so fitting for Faye's walk with the Lord and where her heart desires her to be. Here are the words to that song. (its also on this playlist)

To the cross I look, to the cross I cling
Of its suffering I do drink
Of its work I do sing

For on it my Savior both bruised and crushed
Showed that God is love
And God is just

Chorus:
At the cross You beckon me
You draw me gently to my knees, and I am
Lost for words, so lost in love,
I’m sweetly broken, wholly surrendered

What a priceless gift, undeserved life
Have I been given
Through Christ crucified

You’ve called me out of death
You’ve called me into life
And I was under Your wrath
Now through the cross I’m reconciled

Chorus:

In awe of the cross I must confess
How wondrous Your redeeming love and
How great is Your faithfulness

Faye, I couldn't be more proud to call you my sister. I love you.

The pool everyone was baptised in. This isn't Faye but another friend Madison Slayden.
Faye and I waiting in the 112 degree heat for her turn. She was #53. 3rd from last.
Tana, Brent and Faye.

Baby in my tummy...

I just about wet my pants when I walked into the playroom yesterday to this sight. Logan had put one of her baby dolls in her shirt and told me she had a "baby in her tummy too." She was dead serious.

The best part was how miserable she looked and how she was laying on the couch. DO I LOOK LIKE THAT? I know she picks up most of her interpretation of life and circumstances by watching those around her (especially Trav and I) so WOW...I sure hope I don't look that miserable and sad being pregnant.

Anyways...I had a good laugh. Hope you do too. Her partner in crime was her buddy Raigen who was acting as her doctor.

Summer Pictures

We started our summer with a bang, but between not so fun recent situations and morning sickness, (yes, I am pregnant again...we are thrilled and due late January) I have been less than consistent in keeping our blog updated.

Logan took swim lessons again this year from Ms. Kim and loved it. I still cannot believe how much she is able to teach a two year old. Kim is awesome at what is does and very loving. By the end of her lessons she was jumping in the pool, turning around, swimming to the side and getting out. CRAZY I know. Little girl is a swimmer! Here are some proud Momma pictures.

Two weeks ago we spent our 6 year anniversary weekend in Oregon. We attended a beautiful wedding for Megan Combs and Mikyl Rasmussen. It was Logan's first wedding. On the way home she had some funny things to say about it. She was trying to figure out husbands and wives and who go together. First she said, "Coopers going to my husband." Then we told her we will have to pray about that. Then she said, "I don't like God. He's not my husband." Hopefully God won't hold that against her. Here are some pictures from the wedding.

Logan warming up the dance floor

Watching the vows

We had to drag Logan off the dance floor

Faye, Logan, Megan and Mikyl

Here are some other fun pictures from our time in Oregon. It was a wonderful trip. Whenever we are in Oregon Logan is all about Nana. I don't really mind. It gives me a nice little break. Hopefully Nana doesn't mind.

Logan being silly licking Trav.

Nana and Logan

Grandma Donna and Grandpa John and the clan.

Nana and grandpa's neighbor Jenna let us barrow her 4 wheeler. Of course our dare devil loved it. The turbo speed was pretty fast and made me a little nervous. Once she ran into the curb and almost went over the handle bars Daddy turned the turbo speed option off. (I couldn't watch anymore and went inside.)

Logan wanted Nana to give her a bath every night.