Tuesday, June 30, 2009

Dedicated to the Ones I Love...

Psalm 86
Hear, O LORD, and answer me, for I am poor and needy.
Guard my life, for I am devoted to you. You are my God; save your servant who trusts in you.
Have mercy on me, O Lord, for I call to you all day long.
Bring joy to your servant, for to you, O Lord, I lift up my soul.
You are forgiving and good, O Lord, abounding in love to all who call to you.
Hear my prayer, O LORD; listen to my cry for mercy.
In the day of my trouble I will call to you, for you will answer me.
Among the gods there is none like you, O Lord; no deeds can compare with yours.
All the nations you have made will come and worship before you, O Lord; they will bring glory to your name.
For you are great and do marvelous deeds; you alone are God.
Teach me your way, O LORD, and I will walk in your truth; give me an undivided heart, that I may fear your name.
I will praise you, O Lord my God, with all my heart; I will glorify your name forever.
For great is your love toward me; you have delivered me from the depths of the grave.
The arrogant are attacking me, O God; a band of ruthless men seeks my life— men without regard for you.
But you, O Lord, are a compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, abounding in love and faithfulness.
Turn to me and have mercy on me; grant your strength to your servant and save the son of your maidservant.
Give me a sign of your goodness, that my enemies may see it and be put to shame, for you, O LORD, have helped me and comforted me.

God goes before me...those who are in Him, He goes before you as well...He is there. He knows all, He is all...and He takes care of ALL!

May God bless the hearts who love Him, and may God move the hearts who know not...

Sunday, June 28, 2009

Birthday Party for Luke!











We went to our first "Pump it Up" Party for friends of Eric's from work. Their son Luke is a touch younger than Elena, and one we tease will be her future boyfriend. There were two huge rooms of inflatables that could be jumped on, slid down, and bounced all over. Needless to say Elena had a blast...and shockingly (yeah, right! Anyone who knows Elena knows she IS the Energizer Bunny!), wasn't tired afterward AT ALL. I have a feeling we'll be going back there! :)

Birthday with Mares and Bobby







We celebrated Eric's birthday again in The Villages, per tradition (not that we do it twice a year, but since we moved our vacation to a later date this year we celebrated again...YEA! MORE CAKE!). So here's a happy birthday to you again, Tender! Love you!

Wednesday, June 24, 2009

At the end of the day...







Elena jabbered non-stop leaving the park, noticing what looked like an ambulance and commented on how that was Mickey's ambulance and they were going to the Disney "hostible". We get to the first exit...and then there was silence...I think we may have wore her out...FINALLY! It was a very good day. :)

And More
















Elena's outdoor favorite rides - the magic carpets with spitting camels, the carousel, and of course, Dumbo. Here's also a shot of going into Small world and Elena waving at people at dinner.

At Disney...
















Taking the Ferry over to Disney