This & That

As we wrap up July and head into the first week of August...there have been a few fun things.

Ryan headed off to camp....he had a great time, and was so filled. He came home and said he wished he could just stay there forever, as he said he'd never met with God like he did this last week.....never heard God speak to him, like he did there. I reminded him that God does speak to us...we just don't make the time, take the time, or think we need to listen. I'm sure its a lesson we all need to heed.




(Thanks Aubree for the great pictures!)

As you know, Ryan was baptized last Sunday (July 31) and what a proud day that was. We had a great BBQ at church and headed to Canby to Jason's 7th Birthday Party. WOW...seems like yesterday that I was fighting for snuggle with him as a baby.






We had a nice visit, and headed back to Sweet Home to visit with friends Pat, Ray, Robin & Jim. We sure wish they lived close. Always a nice visit visit with them, and a great ending to a very busy day. Sadly, I did not take one picture....not like me!!

This week Kristin has been getting things ready for camp...and Ryan is trying to plow through his room and organize before school starts. We need to take inventory of what clothes are needed!! On Friday a BOX showed up from Grandma R....seems there was one treasure of Papa Richards that Kristin wanted....nothing else. A coin counter that he had on his dresser. Grandma R fixed her up well and sent all the coin wrappers that Papa had stashed away....I don't think Ft Knox has this many coin wrappers!!! She won't run out for a long time!!




These next few weeks will be busy, at least for Ryan, who starts football practice, and by the latter part of the month will be practicing twice a day, and not doing much but eating & sleeping in between!! I am sure the grocery bill will be impacted!

Until next time.....blessings!!