What am I doing this summer?

Well, after finishing the school year, I raced to Florida. It was a fun, busy time. Now, I'm back in good 'ole Illinois! For the first time.......in a long time, I'm relaxing. I noticed the other day that I felt the almost uncontrollable urge to get busy for the sake of being busy. I don't know that there is much value in this. Don't get me wrong....I'm not sitting at home doing absolutely nothing. Instead, I'm reading, mowing the lawn, trimming the shrubs, enjoying the outdoors, watching the sunset... It is a much needed time of healing and rejuvination. :)

BUT... I have been busy with a few fun projects...

A fun little skirt for my desk. :) (The material was purchased over a year ago. It's nice to have time to finish it.)

I will be doing a church camp and a VBS this summer. This is the background. I've also purchased two fake trees for the outdoor adventure of developing a trusting relationship with Jesus!

This is my parent's home, where I am currently living. I love the way the light shines off of the floor. It's my favorite spot in the house! :)

Spending Time with Cousins

Since I've been home, I've been able to spend some time with my little cousins! They are so sweet! We went to the Magic House and the Arch.

Other Florida Pictures

The Rest of Florida

Sorry for the delay.... Here are a few more photos of the Sunshine State!

The students at Hope Christian School had a pizza party to end a great school year! :)

The Kindergarten Graduation was adorable! :)

The High Schoool Graduates with Bro. Juan, the principal.

I have returned!

My lengthy absence has been due to a 17 day trip to Florida. I've included some pictures from the journey!

This is a picture of the sand art completed by the girls during the Spanish Girl's Retreat. I had the chance to share with the girls about God's love! It was a neat time and I thank the Lord for His help! :)

Some of the girls found these beautiful shells for the decorations for the banquet at the end of the retreat. We used them later in the week for a fund-raising banquet for my sister's school!

We also had the chance to visit the Gumbo Limbo State Park. It was beautiful.

I'll post more pictures later of the other adventures! :)