3rd, 4th and 5th of July

With the 4th falling on a Sunday this year, it seemed that everyone was a bit confused about when to celebrate.  So, we just did a little celebrating all 3 days!

It's not enough to simply watch the fireworks.
It's much more fun to jump over them.

Alyssa could barely breathe after this one.

T was our designated pyro.
I'm lovin the eye wear.

We ran into Caden at Balloon Fest.
His Aunt is a balloonist, what?  
We got a hands-on experience.

Now he's done something Ben and I have never done.

yum.

Holly basically opted out of all celebrations.  She quietly avoided all the fireworks but did watch Hamilton, a very appropriate choice for the 4th of July.

Girl's Camp!

Reyn, Alyssa, Holly and Marlee all 
got to go to camp together this year!
It looked like a lot of fun to me! 

Join the Cause!

Today I celebrate the inspired men, women and children who bravely followed the stirrings of their souls to rise up, united, in rejection of tyrannical rule.  Who felt compelled to sacrifice their comforts, their homes and even their lives to gain freedom.  

I am a benefactor of their sacrifice, and of the miraculous events that followed.   Gaining our independence was a victory which created a fertile landscape upon which the seeds of an even more noble cause would be planted, sprout and begin to flourish.  It brought about the restoration and propulsion of the cause of Christ.  Inviting and gathering others to Christ is the greatest cause happening in the world today. Will we rise up?  Will we be willing to sacrifice our comforts, leave our homes and live our lives in the cause of Christ?

HaPpY 15th BiRtHdAy Tiago!

Great cake Ben!

Money!

Finally, underwear!

Good Kids

I took Qyntn and his buddies to Airborne trampoline park today.  There was a little kid trying to build a wall out of foam blocks.  Every time he made a little progress, an older kid would come over and kick it down.  The 4 year old was upset and crying so these 3 good dudes decided to help him rebuild, and keep the "bully" away.   Unfortunately, the older boy came back and kicked it over several more times. Eventually they asked if I would go talk to the kid to tell him to stop.  He promised he wouldn’t do it anymore.  It was so sweet to see our boys rally around the younger kid.  I hope they never change!  #tryingtobelikeJesus

Fasting Works!

A little over a year ago Ben's ex filed a petition to get more child support.  Even though she was married to a wealthy man and Ayzha had emancipated out of the system, his ex was wanting MORE money.  The amount she wanted was almost half of Ben's income.  What the flip?  We had to hire an attorney and spend thousands of dollars to fight her absurd petition. 

Unbeknownst to each other, Ben and I both fasted at the beginning of the month for a resolution.  The next day we received word that his ex was finally ready to reach a settlement.  Our prayers and fasting were heard.

After a year of nonsense and wasted money it is finally over.  Hallelujah!  Our child support payments actually went down. Congratulations to Ben's ex for wasting everyone’s time and money.

Blessed!

The last few days in Mexico were very relaxing.  Ben and Ayz were off doing basketball in paradise stuff, Q just wanted to hang out in the room, so I kinda got to do my own thing, which is rare. Ben scheduled me a massage, I relaxed by the pool, ogled at the sunsets and did a lot of boogie boarding.  Blessed!

Stunning!

Boogie Boarding is my favorite!

Goodbye all-inclusive.
No meal preparation for a week is always a good thing!

Brother and sister bonding time!

Oh Q, that face.