Sunny in Dodgertown

Astro's - 12
Dodgers - 10

A nail-biting win, in Vero Beach...where we were taking advantage of seeing the Astro's play.
This is the last Spring Training season for the Dodgers in Fl, as they will relocate to Arizona next spring.
There stadium provides shade with some randomly placed trees at the top of the stadium.
However, we roasted in the sunshine, even burned through my jeans.
Even the players sat in sun-dredged dug-outs, with wet towels over their heads.
What I loved about the Dodger fans... they shamed adults (who caught balls) until they handed the ball to a child.

Along with a pencil topper for our Cracker Jack prize, the following fact was added...

"A typical pencil can write 45,000 words or draw a line 35 miles long." Who takes time to figure that out. If true, that is very impressive. Wonder what percent of people use a pencil to the end?

Now off to buy a bottle of sun-block for each car and my purse and get a big sun bonnet (well, maybe not)

Amazing Al-Mac

In our Family... humor and entertainment = Alex
(and Lana & Myra) It has been a blessing and gift that
makes life easier.
With every parent/teacher conference that I went to, the
teachers always mentioned that Alex would definitely"go
into the Arts."

As I watched him grow, there was no holding him back...
his passion and talent are natural for him. Who does he take after???
Not his Mom or Dad... but for sure, God has blessed him with a pure
voice and an ability to be a character... a very good character!

It is a honor to see Alex sing & perform and most of all, I love the
person he is... kind, caring and considerate!

The Impact of Lana

It's great to see the choices that impact our childrens life.
For Lana, it seems the church youth group activities, growing up,
has given her a passion to share with others. The impact of going to
Houston Inner City "Impact" (to teach and serve the children) has been
a positive influence in her life. It helped shape her friendly spirit,
her giving heart, her servant attitude, and unselfish desire to care
about others.

I am so proud that she has a deep desire to share this experience with the
Youth Group in Missoula, and encourage them to step out of there comfort
zone, and serve others. So, with this passion, she has arranged for the
Missoula kids to go to PUMP (inner-city Portland) and experience the
rewards of giving and caring.

Nathan's enthusiasm and support makes this adventure even better.

I am so grateful that Lana has a servants heart.

P.S. Watch out "PUMP" here comes Lana!

"Just A Mom?"

When a women was ask her occupation, she thought of saying,
"just a Mom", but thought better of it and said, "I'm an Associate Director
of an Early Childhood Development Program and Human Relations Study."

When I heard this comment, I started thinking of Myra and her responsibility.

I am so proud of Myra's opportunity to make a huge difference in the character
and direction of Morgandy's life. Never," just a Mom", but lovingly serving God
and showing Morgandy God's love. Patrick's support, example, and sacrifice is a blessing
to his sweet family.

In a sea of Yankee's

Today we went to the Spring Training of the Astro's vs the Yankees.
Only 3 Astro's from our days at Minutemaid park remain.
This is so foreign from the fans in Houston.
As Alex warned, (before we moved to FL)
" it is the place of old people."

Here is ex- Astro, Morgan Ensburg, and veteran
Lance Berkman... Between batters, they enjoyed
visiting with each other.

Not Minutemaid Park. Marcus & I did a duet,
(in a crowd of Yankee fans) as we sang, "Deep in the Heart of Texas"
Although we lost (7 to 6) it was a great game.
However, an older man seem to only harass the
black Astro pitchers, making me very upset,
but entertaining the Yankee fans. At one point the Yankees
had the bases loaded, (2 outs) and the man at the plate was threatening to walk.
The fan yelled out, "You could walk him, but there's no place for him to go."
With the next 2 pitches, the batter was out, and I yelled back, "Yes, he did
have a place to go. I wish I could say I shut that fan up...
at least he was quiet for a time. Have to say it felt good to get the last word for that
moment. The Yankees were a good team, but I'm proud to be an Astro's fan.
Just miss the spirit at Minutemaid Park.

A trip to Salado

My favorite thing about going to StageCoach Inn in
Salado, was Morgandy. At the play ground,
& on the stagecoach.....

Climbing the 500 yr old tree with Papa
(she calls him "Da") and packing her purse
to go home, she wanted her bunny to fit in the purse.