happy new year

Beautiful snowy trees in the backyard last week
I can't believe it is the end of this year. it just seems as though it just began... it is amazing how time flies... we had a great Christmas.. and now, it's time to wind down this year..get things put back in their ''normal'' spot, and go forward... in some areas in my life, I hope things will be better..and I hope to improve on some things too.. I am putting some things behind me, and going on for the Lord..



this past year has been tough in some areas.. it has brought tears, fears, dissapointments, and trials...but it has also brought joy, and happiness, and a sense of accomplishment. I am grateful for that.. and I praise the Lord for every trial..



I have been praying about several things.. and we are just trusting the Lord in all of those areas.. we will be celebrating with some family tommorrow.. my mama will have her traditional new year's meal...we call it the luck meal.......I wish everyone of you in Bloggerland a safe and Happy New Year.. and pray that the Lord will bless you in all that you do..

Blessed

We celebrated Christmas with my family last night. We really are soooo blessed. we get so much, and much more than we deserve. It makes me so thankful, and yet, I still think of those who did not have hardly anything under the tree....

We were suppossed to celebrate tonight with Chris' side of the family. They were scheduled to come here to our home. The weather did not cooperate. We ended up with about 5 inches of snow. It was a first for me..to see a White Christmas.. It was so beautiful..Anyway, we are celebrating maybe in the next week....

We did not get to go to church today.. It seems so weird, not being there.. I miss it a lot. Ready for another week, and then ready for some rest... I hope everyone still has a great time being with their families, and have a fun time in this snow..

thank you JESUS for another CHRISTmas!YOU'VE been so good to us this year!!

You've made burdens lighter, and dark days brighter, and thanks for lovedones we hold dear.

thank you JESUS for another CHRISTmas! let's love each other more next year, may your days be merry and bright!making CHRIST YOUR SAVIOUR AS YOUR LIGHT!!

It has been a busy week so far.. we have been scurrying around buying those last minute gifts. we have had a great time seeing family, baking with my sisters and mama, and we had our Church CHRISTmas party last night. it was the last time in the ''old'' fellowship building. We will be moving into the new fellowship building this upcoming year. These next few days are going to be busy, but take time out to thank the LORD for all HE has done for you this year. many of us have lost loved ones this past year. it has been tough. We are so blessed with what we have and what the LORD has done for us.!!

CHRISTMAS RUSH

the Christmas rush is here...we have been really busy trying to work, and get all the shopping done.. i still have baking to do with my family, and wonder when I am going to finish my last few gifts to buy.. WHEW!! i AM READY FOR A BREAK.. a restful break with no where to go, no where to be at a certain time..just me and the sweets..enjoying Christmas and each other..

the sad thing for most people is on the 25th...it is over... but MY Christmas is a 365 days a year thing.. I have Christmas EVERYDAY.. Jesus is the best gift you could ever want, and he just keeps on giving. He never breaks, or doesnt fit.. He never runs out of batteries.. HE has all the power in the world..... He is a gift you never want to return, but a gift you want to give ALWAYS!!! AND THE BEST THING IS ..He is GOD'S GREATEST GIFT, ever sent..to show the world.

Christmas Spirit

We have had lots of stuff going on. Our church went on a Faith Family Retreat in Pigeon Forge, last weekend. We had lots of fun. It was great to get away and see the beautiful lights and get in the Christmas spirit. We went to Dollywood, and shopped and ate some really good food... I have a lot of shopping still left to do. It is hard to buy for people who have everything. I , personally like the green stuff.. it fits everybody..and you can always use it. It amazes me how people , during Christmas, don't ever remember what Christmas is all about. They put everything else in front of HIM. After all, it is HIS birthday we celebrate.

It is going to be busy these next few weeks, but try to STOP and remember the REASON for the Season.

Get A Life

I feel as though I may need to clear my mind or ''tell it as it is'' on some things that have occured over the past week... I have had this brewing for a few days now.. It may seem a little bitter, I am NOT bitter, just mainly hurt.. but I know the Lord is going to take care of this situation along with another situation my FAMILY and I have dealt with for over a year now.. you know, people will fail you.... some of these people used to be people you actually spent quality time with on a regular basis..some sat in the same church as you did, some actually , were really close.. you watched relationships form, and some of these people you thought would be the last ones to do certain things...WRONG!!!

I have a little message for these certain people...Get a LIFE!!!! if you have time to down other people's character, and tell false things about someone or something that you know is NOT true..Get a LIFE!!! if you have time to sit around the computer and stir up mischeif about someone and try to ruin their testimony, GET A real ((JOB )) FIRST, THEN get a life!!!!!!

If you have time to go behind closed doors, and try to figure out ways to ''take something from someone'' that you know rightfully is their's to begin with, you need to get a life, while I get me a good lawyer...... ''Thou shalt NOT steal'' IT is a commandment.. and the sad thing about this is, these ''people'' are putting their trust in worldy things, than the things of GOD...shame, shame... It is also shameful because they have not put their heart and lives into this, and something that my family has worked Hard for all these years... and now, it seems as though it is is gone..gone forever...hmmmm.. but my father owns the cattle on the thousand hills, and he owns everything on those hills as well.. I just know, I could not be that envious and look my own family in the eye.. and know I had done something like that.. That is hurtful..and deceitful. The LORD WILL DEAL WITH THOSE PEOPLE.. and somwhere down the line, it will come back to bite them.. just sayin..He will judge..

envy is such a bad thing...and always relates in evil doings..

James 3 :16 For where envy and strife is, there is confusion and every evil work.

People do things and for the most part do them with intentions to destroy someone or their testimony..some people are just jealous of others.

Pride is something that along this same line too... Pride will keep a man or woman from serving God with their WHOLE heart.. They let things and other people stand in the way of giving it ALL to Him...

Proverbs 28: 25-26 He that is of a proud heart stirreth up strife: but he that putteth his trust in the Lord shall be made fat. He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool: but whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered.

I know my LORD is gonna stand by me, and my family, and my other friends . W e put our full trust in Him.. HE has never failed, never let us down, and we are gonna keep on keeping on for Him.... and for those people, get God in YOUR hearts, and then everything else along with your Life will fall into place....

Repent.. repent and ask God to forgive you of your wrong.. Ask the other person for forgiveness..and quit the things you are doing...

Repentance was perhaps best defined by a lille girl that said, '' It's to be sorry enough to quit."

Thanksgiving is here

Like it or not, Thanksgiving is here. We have so much to be thankful for..everyday of the year should be Thanksgiving.. not just one time of the year. Here are a few things on my list this year.

* salvation through Jesus Christ, He is the only way. He is always there for me.
* wonderful Godly heritage. Thankful my mother raised me in church.
* wonderful family. They are a group of special people. We always know how to have fun..
* Godly husband.. where would I be without him.. He knows my true feelings about everything in my life. He works hard to provide for me..and does everything he can to make me happy..
* a job that I enjoy. It is my calling, and my desire to help people and to make them feel better.
* Home.. some people have just a house.. it goes way beyond that. we have a home.. and it is not a huge ,fancy place but without a doubt,was meant for us.. thankful for this..
* Wonderful friends.. I love my friends.. I have a few that I consider close.. but I have one TRUE, best friend, and she knows me like the back of her hand. I thank God he chose our paths to cross that September morning, over 25 years ago.
* Food and Clothing.. This is something that i take for granted.. we have never went hungry nor went without the clothes we need.
* Traditions.. Thankful for the new and old ones we have in our family..that my parents made for us growing up. They mean the world to me, and I hope to pass on.
*Talent.. thankful to get to be used for His honor and glory.
* Memories...thankful for all the memories I have of loved ones, and special times.. My mother and daddy have always given us precious memories..
*Promises. i am thankful for God's promises.. He will always be there, and He keeps us safe.
* Heaven. Thankful that I really get to go.. Thankful for my loved ones there, that I get to see one day... especially my grandfather, Uncle Vick, and David, my fatherinlaw.. It gets sweeter every day.

these are just a few things I am thankful for..My list could go on and on.. Here are a few other things.
Dirty dishes.. it means we had food to eat.. and full bellies.
Taxes.. cause it means I am employed.
Heat and Air..means I am warm and cool..
Ablity to travel..this may not always be.. so We do it while we can.
my alarm clock that goes off.. it means I am alive..and that I can hear ..but doesnt mean I always get up..lol
Laundry..it means we have plenty of clothes..
Pictures..it means I have captured fond memories with the ones that are dearest to my heart..

so, just a few other things... We wish you and your family a blessed and happy Thanksgiving.. spend it with the ones you love and cherish every moment.. as it could be the last one ever you will get to spend with them.

I am making deviled eggs and a strawberry pretzel salad..it looks yummy... Have a great day everyone..!!
THANK YOU LORD FOR YOUR BLESSINGS ON ME AND MY FAMILY!!!!

blah

ok..so, right now as i type this.....i am coughing my head off..... i had this ''crud'' a few weeks ago, and it went away after several bottles of robitussin and mucinex...yesterday, i was around a guy who had a terrible cough, and was sneezing like crazy.... by nitefall last night, i was again, back in this same shape... i went to the doctor today for something else, but while there got treated for an upper respiratory infection.. i got some cough medicine, antibiotics, and a few other things..

i hope to feel better just in time for the big day on thursday..

this year, thanksgiving will be tough..it will be our first big holiday without Uncle Vick it is so hard to believe he has been gone for almost five months... i miss him.. i miss his voice when i call my aunt, i miss him greeting me on my grandmother's front porch, as we pull in to her yard on thanksgiving.. i am sure he is going to be having the best thanksgiving ever..in Heaven..

i feel kind of blah, right now..just kind of hard to ''feel the hoildays''.. the weather here has been unusually warm..it doesn't feel like November... i went on friday to get my hair done, hoping to make myself feel a little better, and we had sigma saturday on saturday, met with some friends on friday for supper, it was fun... i have been dealing with a few personal things, i have had a few disapointments come my way, and i have been sad about some decisions made by a few other people.. but i am giving it to the Lord..He knows what is best..and will give me everything in His time..and will give me the desires I have, according to His will.

Thanksgiving Food and Fun

yes, it's obvious...i have the Thanksgiving meal on my mind already....looking at some of our yummy food from last year..just had to post the pics of some of the food.... i look forward to this time of the year..oh, but do i miss summer soooo bad... i am wishing i was in our pool, chillin out and catching some of rays real bad right now...but oh well...

i got some ribs cooking in the crock pot right now, and they are smelling so good... i went grocery shopping this morning, and i was looking at all the turkeys.. they are sooo big.. i am not sure what i will be making for our annual feast this year..but one thing is for sure..we are looking forward to our tradition of our annual Thanksgiving hayride.. nothing like it.. and memories i love..

i am especially thankful today for the friendships i have.. i only have a handful of people i consider my ''true friends.'' they mean the world to me and for that i am grateful..

cool and cozy

i am lovin the cooler weather..i am disliking the time change very much!!!! i am so sleepy and ready for bed around 8 pm..that is not like me at all!! i love waking up on these cool, crisp, fall mornings..and cuddling up on the couch with a mug full of something warm..it just depends on my mood...hot cider, hot chocolate, or yummy coffee with my favorite creamer.. just chillin out and watchin tv..or whatever i want to do..lol
the holidays are almost here...i have already been getting some ideas for santa..lol...it is amazing, you can always think of stuff you need...lol...$$$$$$$,,lol...
we had a nice, girl's night out friday night..me and my sisters, niece, and mommy...she was so sweet..she treated us all to a great meal!! and we went shopping afterwards... i am looking forward to going, Lord willing, tommorrow night to our annual Thanksgiving dinner Ladies fellowship..it is always a blessing!! we have been blessed so much this year!! it has been hard at times, and we have had a few things come our way, but He has never failed us!! Amen to that..

Blessed

I love this time of the year... although the change of season tends to get to me and my sinuses/allergies...ugh... it has been really dry here, and I have suffered all week with a terrible cough and bad sinus drainage... I am getting better day by day but it seems to be getting the best of me.. please pray I feel better soon. He blesses us with so much everyday, we are so undeserving of His goodness..

This morning, hubby and I got up real early, and was among the first in line to vote.. He made me breakfast this morning..It was a real treat.. We voted, and he dropped me back off at home, before leaving to go to work.. I returned back to bed..and slept till he called me at 11:ooam.
I needed that rest sooo bad...
The holidays are fastly approaching...almost time to start putting out all the Christmas stuff..I love it,and I love celebrating the season.. my Sisters, niece, and my mom, hopefully will be having a fun girls saturday..looking forward to that this weekend....not sure what we will get into..

fun, fall weekend

Last weekend, we had a great Ladie's trip to mrs.ava's house in the mountains.we had a fun time of food, fellowship, food, shopping, movies, laughs,food...ok, you get the picture...
we spent the morning traveling to her house. we visited the Mast General Store, and this beautiful park, then shopped till we dropped, and ate at a great place, called the mountain house. we returned to the others that were staying at the house watching movies. we watched a movie with them, then gathered in the dining room for funny stories, and snacks, and a short devotion.

On saturday, we got up and ate a great breakfast. some of us took advantage of more shopping, visiting local thrift stores, a great yard sale, and a trip to the outlets...i got a great deal at the yard sale..2 kayaks, a 4 person raft, all the paddles, and a pump for 40 bucks...i am proud to say they all blow up just fine... lol
after baking a batch of brownies, and eating lunch, we cleaned up and gathered our stuff to head back home. we had a great time of fellowship, and I needed it so much.

FALL FISHIN AND SUCH

we have returned from a wonderful, relaxing, restful vacation... we have got to see and do many things. we have celebrated 8 years of marriage...i love my husband more and more, everyday. it is so comforting to know, you were meant just for each other, and you can share, and laugh together... i love our time together, not just away on vacation, but everyday, and every moment together is priceless....

we did something a little different this year for vacation..we rented a house on an island.. it was a lot of house for just two people, but we enjoyed every minute of it. we went fishing, cooked some meals, ate out, shopped, laughed, walked 178 steps to the top of the tallest lighthouse in Ga..and spent many precious moments with each other...

it was great to sit on the roof top deck to watch the sunrise and sunsets together.. we rocked in the rockers.and loved walking on the beach.. the weather was just perfect..near 90 degrees everyday..

Sunday, was a great day in church..you miss it soooo much when you are away, and it is true, there is none like your own church..God has been so good to us.. i was sooo anxious to get back because a dear man of God, in our church, had passed away in the beginning of the week..we were away and could not be there for the funeral..i felt awful...but was able to talk with the family, on sunday, and felt much better about it...praise THE LORD we will see him again..!!!

monday and tuesday, we both were off, so we decided to load the boat and go fishing AGAIN..

after some ''minor''issues, on both days, we finally got the boat straightened out..and proceeded with our little fishing excursion again...between yesterday and today , we caught a total of 9..i believe... it was fun..i caught the most..lol..but we had a ball... we had two delicious picnics, and enjoyed just being together...

i am very thankful for my hubby, and these 8 years have been great, and precious to me..

Thank you Lord for your blessings on me!!

a time for R and R

we are enjoying some much needed time together for our 8th wedding anniversary..we have been relaxing, fishing, sleeping, cooking, eating, suntanning, and shopping...it is very warm..we have been loving this great, sunny weather..just a few pics, for now, enjoy..

Happy Birthday

last week was my sister, Lorieann's, birthday.. we had planned on celebrating this past sunday after church for lunch... we did not get to do that.. we have not had any rain here in quite some time... God poured it on us Sunday...it was so much needed and we were so thankful for it..... we did not celebrate sunday because it was so nasty....outside..so, we will celebrate tonight with a hearty breakfast for supper!!!! yumm.. I can't wait.... my MAMA'S hot biscuits and gravy..... yummo...

it's gonna be delicious....

it seems the cooler, fall weather has arrived....every year when the fair comes to town, we always have a few days of rain..NEVER fails..... but this year, we are definately not complaining..

i have enjoyed some days off from work..it has been great to sleep, and just chill in my pj's all day if I want too...lol..

Thankful for the rain, and for family to spend time with today...

IT'S FALL YA'LL

Ecclesiates 3:1 To every thing there is a season , and a time to every purpose under the heaven:

happy fall to everyone!! we love this time of the year. the cool mornings, and warmer afternoons are quite enjoyable. i had a great time sleeping in this morning.. i love my sleep.. we love this time of the year.. beautiful leaves turning, fair time, weekend trips to the mountains, hayrides..punkins...you get the picture.... i am going to put up some fall decorations this afternoon....

the change of seasons always amaze me... i love them all...winter is my least favorite... but to think that the Lord has all of this in His hands... He has it under control.. He makes everything beautiful... beautiful snow in the winter...spring brings pretty buds and new life, summer brings warmth, and fall brings beautiful change upon us...

Ecclesiastes 3:11 He hath made everything beautiful in his time; also he hath set the world in their heart, so that no man can find out the work that God maketh from the beginning to the end.

we are looking forward to a great weekend... our annual Sigma Rush night will be Sunday night.. we are looking forward to a great year in Sigma with the teens...

HE WILL PROVIDE

this has been a tough week. our week started off with a hard hit.. for a second time in seven years, we have had to replace the water pump on our well.. it was '' fried'' again. this was a hard hit to us, mainly financially.. it was over 400.oo to replace it... that is a hunk of change when you don't expect it... but He always provides for us!!! He always gives us what we need, when we need it...it is a good thing when we depend on HIM..

Psalms 68:19 Blessed be the Lord, who daily loadeth us with benefits, even the God of our salvation, Selah.

He is so faithful to provide us with the benefits and things we need each day. Praise Him for everyday things, including SHELTER, food, clothing, safe travel, a job, and so on..

Another thought.. a home, just a few miles from us, today, exploded and was destoyed by fire. Thank God the couple was able to get out right before it exploded... We are thankful for home, and for the home HE gave us eight years ago. It was truly, without a doubt, HIS will for us to have this house..

This week, also, means we are a little closer to some much needed time away.. looking forward to just ''chillin out'' for a week, and doing nothing much... I am ready.

my ME time

Personal time is very important.It is a time to be alone and reflect, rest,or regather yourself. It, for me, is a personal time of devotions, prayer time, and a time for writing down thoughts, goals, and personal stuff. It always ends in praise to the Lord for everything He has done!!

I have enjoyed my personal time this week. It has given me time to reflect on what the week's events held, what has or has NOT been accomplished,and what is to come in the next few weeks.

Everyone should have a personal time, away from it all. It can be anywhere. It can be at home in your living room, at your dining room table, on your bed, in a swing in your yard.. I love coffee shops, tea rooms, and book stores..For me, yesterday, it was in my pool.. We still have not closed the pool yet, due to hot days here.. but I know those days will soon be over, so, I choose to take advantage while I still can...LOL.. and I love it...I love fall, but I drag summer out to the very end!!!!! It was a hot, beautiful day, and I wanted to let the sunshine fall, and I could feel it's warmth all around me.. It reminded me of His love for us... The beauty of Him was all around, and it was enjoyable to have it near and dear.

Matthew 11:28 Come unto me, all ye that labour and heavy laiden, and I will give you rest.

take time out for you physically too. Get hair done, nails, geta pedicure..(LOVE THESE) . rest your body..get a massage, give yourself a facial.. take care of your self.

Each day, start by giving it back to Him. He gave it to you to use for His glory.Let Him lead you in every opportunity, option, decision. I like to set personal goals for the week. It doesn't always mean they ALL get accomplished. Some of my personal goals this week included preparing for the new Sigma year, organization of my kitchen, and giving myself some personal attention physically, a mud mask to my face,,lol......During your ''me'' time, write down those goals, prayer requests, and never forget the Praises... that always helps me, because we never can do this enough!!!! WE ALWAYS HAVE SOMETHING TO PRAISE HIM FOR.. HE HAS BEEN GOOD TO US!!

always have a grateful attitude. I try to be a good witness, and to ask the LORD to help me at work, home, wherever I may be.

Proverbs 17:22 A merry heart doeth good like a medicene: but a broken spirit drieth the bones.

Take some time out this week to have that personal time with God. Allow Him to use you for His honor and glory.

'' Fully trusting??''

TRUST- sometimes, we find this a hard thing to do. it is easy to get in a rut of doing it on ''our own'', and not depending on our Heavenly Father, to help us through. things happen beyond our control. the washing machiene quits, your well pump burns up, or you might have to do some work on a vehicle. these things happen when we least expect it. we want to do everything on our own to ''fix'' the problem, without relying on Him to help us in the situation. in the end, we realize we can't make it without Him. He is whom we place our trust, and He will provide.

Some take life ''as it comes''. ''Roll with the punches''..so to speak. Are we fully trusting in Him to see us through??

Psalms 73:26 My flesh and my heart faileth: but God is the strength of my heart, and my portion forever.

Psalms 40:4 Blessed is the man that maketh the Lord his trust.

only JESUS can satisfy and help us through our ups and downs of life. they will come. and sometimes when we least expect them to. Trusting in Him makes all the difference in the world. in HIS TIME, will come the new car, (sigh...). new furniture.. all the material things don't matter...

Psalms 9 :10 And they that know thy name will put their trust in thee: for thou,

Lord, has not forsaken them that seek thee.

sometimes, we need to do a ''reality check'' on our own lives. we have to reshape, rethink, and rededicate.

''reshape''.. take out the old, and go for the new. remove those things that stop us from fully trusting in Him. confess our faults..EVERYBODY has them.. I know I have plenty.. have true JOY in your life.

J- JESUS

O - OTHERS

Y- YOU

Matthew 6:33 But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and His righttousness; and ALL these things shall be added unto you.

''rethink''..- what can I do for HIM?? He has done so much for me?? give Him time, talents, job.?? Prioritize.. and think about what really matters. Jesus, IS ALL THAT MATTERS.

'' rededicate''.. give it all to Him. seek HIM in all you do, and do what you can for GOD.

There will be no excuses in HEAVEN.

He is with us always, and it is so good to know we can trust Him. He never fails. Trust in Him for even the little things that come our way.

Exodus 33 :14 And he said,''My presence shall go with thee , and I will give thee rest.''

i needed this today.. this was just part of what I studied today in devotion. I need to trust Him more, even for the small things.

'' Turn your eyes upon JESUS, look full in His wonderful face. And the ''things'' of earth, will grow strangely dim, in the light of His glory and grace.'' AMEN.

NEVER FORGET

never forget 9/11

today, we remember those who tragically lost their lives and pray for their loved ones also.

Thankful for the troops serving our country, and for the everyday heros who give their time to protect us and our freedom. we are grateful for those who risk their lives everyday to help those in need.

GOD BLESS AMERICA!

AMERICA,AMERICA, GOD SHED HIS GRACE ON THEE!

cooler temps= FALL

cooler temps have arrived here in the upstate this week, and that means fall is just around the corner..this is one of my favorite times of the year.. time for hot soups, football, fair time,and beautiful fall leaves, and then it will be vacation time for us two, and then Christmas will be here before we know it..

we have had a great revival this past week..still feasting off of those great messages, and then a great day yesterday at Church. He always knows when we need it most!!!

SEND down Thy likeness from above, and let this my adorning be: Clothe me with wisdom, patience, love, and lowliness and purity. Joachim Lange

busy as bees

we have been busy as bees here at my little ''love nest'' this week. Chris has been working and I have too.. we have been in revival all week with Bro. Tony Hutson. It is always a great revival, and he is one of my favorite preachers. as for me... you can tell what I have been up to these past few weeks. the apples, on my trees were loaded in the spring, then as it became dryer weather, they began to fall off..the ones left on the trees ripened quickly.. so, I did not want them to waste, so, I began my usual ''fall time ritual'' and started my apple butter.. I have made 3 runs so far. I think it is pretty.

I always love this time of the year.. but I hate to see summer leave us.. I love summer time, spent with family and friends.... my niece, Corrie, just turned 21 yesterday.... whew..where does the time go?????? It won't be long and Chris and I will be celebrating 8 years of marriage..we are looking forward to our annual anniversary trip together...can't wait!!!

He is my sweets!!

this is a picture of a few of the apples we picked off of our trees.. they were so beautiful with the colors..

'' The kindly word that falls today may bear its fruit tomorrow.''

we went last weekend to the race in Bristol,Tn. we went up on thursday morning. we had a great drive up. it was very pretty. we stayed at the same campground we stayed at a few weeks ago..thanks to some friends... we enjoyed their camper. it was home.. we were all cozy, and cool..
we went to a nearby mexican place for supper. it was kind of a late lunch, but at any rate, we were full.. so, we came back and fished. chris caught 2 fish. he was proud. i took a much needed nap. we watched tv that night and relaxed. the next day, we headed to Pigeon Forge ''town area''.. we went shopping and ate at the Apple barb for breakfast.. we went to the Titantic Museam.. it was a prize..((GRIN))>> we had a great time looking t all the artifacts, some actual from the ship, we took fun pictures, and at the end, we found out we survived...lol.. it was fun.. we came back and went swimming and then got ready for a nice meal at the Chop House.. we love this place,, and was hungry for a steak..it was good..we went to the race the next day. the day started off WET. AND RAINY...and i was not sure about the race.. we spent the morning killing time at this big flea market..chris got a good deal there..lol.. we left there and went to the race. we rode the shuttle around the track, and got some lunch b4 going into the race track.. it was very fun and exciting..and can you say, "LOUD????" it was late when we got back to the camper. we got up the next morning and headed home. we had a great service at church sunday !!!! it was a great weekend.. and we had a great time together.
i took lots of pics.. so, sit back and enjoy!!!