Wet, Rain and Frogs

It rains SO MUCH in this state. I say that every day because it's true. Just about every day, it rains. All spring/summer, I could bet money that we've only had one week where it didn't rain. Just look at our forecast for this week- raining every day except tomorrow. And I bet it will rain. No wonder everything over here is neon green! There's so much rain, how could anything die? Anyway, coming from AZ, at first I loved it. Now I just can't wait for the fall. Rain just makes the days muggy and humid, and the nights cold. In fact, Jan and I got caught in the worst hail storm ever! I took video with my phone, but I don't know how to copy it off of Verizon's website. haha! I've never seen so much rain in my life.


Yesterday I went on the porch to enjoy fireflies. Yes lightening bugs people! We totally get them. But of course, it started to rain and they went away. BUT I did catch another friend who was hiding on the porch- a FROG! Go figure because it's so wet outside, I bet he loved it.

Church Picnic

Last Sunday, the new church we've been attending had a picnic! Luckily, it didn't rain until after the picnic was over. It was the nicest day we've seen all year- not too hot and not too humid. Everyone brought dishes according to their last name (we were lucky and only had to bring snacks!) and they grilled hot dogs and hamburgers. They had games and music and even face painting! My highlight of the day was finding sugar cookies that had iridescent sprinkles (I'm easily amused when it comes to things that sparkle)! Hubby was working, so he missed out on the fun, but I saved him a few cookies =)

In Memory, Wesley

Wesley Michael Ingersoll, 18, of Buckeye, was born in Glendale, AZ on Dec. 8, 1989 and went to be with his heavenly father on June 14, 2008, due to a tragic auto accident. (To all those reading this please remember to wear your seat belt.) His sweet smile and
tender heart were a blessing to everyone he met. He will be greatly missed by his parents Steve and Kim Doyle, brother Trevor, sister Micaela, girlfriend Rebecca, and beloved family and friends. Services will be held at Pure Heart Church, 14240 N. 43rd Ave, Glendale, AZ 85306, on Fri. June 20th at 12pm.



Don't Grieve For Me
Shannon Moseley

Don't grieve for me,
for now I'm free
I'm following the path
God laid for me.
I took His hand when
I heard His call
I turned my back and left it all.
I could not stay another day,
to laugh, to love, to work or pray.
Tasks left undone
must stay that way,
I found that peace at
the close of day.
If my parting has left a void,
Then fill it with remembered joy.
Perhaps my time has
seemed all too brief,
Don't lenghten it now
with undue grief.
Lift up your hearts,
and share with me
God wanted me now,
He set me Free.

Last Bits of AZ

#8
That baby boy with the big eyes

After stealing a lot of Summer time, I headed over to Jacque's house! Can you believe I had yet to meet dear Conner? Well, Michelle hadn't either, so I really don't feel as bad =p We spent the next hour or so marveling over Conner and how cute he is. I flashed my camera in his face (I know, I just torture kids!), but only got big wide eyed pictures. No smiles for me! They are still adorable though. Raphael- Jacque wants my camera! It was good catching up with the ladies. I'm glad Michelle took time out BEFORE HER FLIGHT to come visit. Kudos to you! Jacque, thanks for letting us raid your house and steal time with your baby =)






#9
Texas Roadhouse
For being a Tuesday, Texas Roadhouse was sure busy! After dropping off my rental car, my Dad drove me over to Texas Roadhouse. I love that place! My favorite thing about TRH is their cinnamon butter. MMmm. We had dinner with my Grandma and Grandpa K, and my lovely sister Kara. It's all about family time!



#10
Gelato
After running to a few places with my Dad and seeing all the new changes in Chandler, I got a nice treat from my friends. Gelato! Becky, Suzi, and Steven brought us some yummy gelato from my favorite place, Angel Sweet. I thought I wasn't going to get any this trip, but I was wrong! Thanks guys!!


#11
Congrats graduate

My last visit of the day was from Tiffany. She just graduated from ASU!! Hooray!! She will be teaching this August, hopefully in the Kyrene or Gilbert School District. We're keeping our fingers crossed for you!



#12
Fat kitty
I took this picture of my cat Sarkis and just laughed! What a fat kitty!!






And so this ends my blogging marathon of people and places in CA/AZ. I left Wednesday morning and was able to grab one more Einstein Bagel before leaving Sky Harbor. This trip has made me appreciate Phoenix and even, dare I say, miss it.

Family Summer Time

Relaxing at home
#6
Monday I stayed home all day with my Mom, CJ, and Charlie. My Mom and I spent some time driving around Goodyear/Avondale. Wow, a lot has changed! There are new stores/restaurants everywhere! I also got to eat gooooood Mexican food and have Seattle's Best Coffee one more time. Later my Grandma Charlotte and Great Aunt Peg came over for dinner and we watched National Treasure 2. Now that my Mom is moving to Indiana, I'm glad I got to hang out in her *giant* Buckeye house one last time.


I'm not talking about the season.....
#7
I was lucky enough to steal some time with Summer on Tuesday morning. We went to Einstein's Bagels for breakfast. I just love those bagels! I wish there were good bagel shops around here... Anyway, someone recognized us from Marcos. Ya, lets just say I haven't lived in AZ for so long that I was like, what? It was pretty funny when you think about it because I'm all the way over in PA and now Summer is wwwaaaayyyy over in Australia. So I guess it needed to happen one last time, right? From there, we went to the bank and Summer got to pick up her "funny money" for Australia. I think we were entertained by it for quite a while (it's pretty). We also decided it would last through an accidental wash in the washing machine, but would probably melt if left in the car in the AZ heat! haha! We hung around with Brian at the house for a while too. It was so empty! I've really got to give it to those two- sold everything they owned, getting stuff in to storage, packing, spending time with friends and family, researching Australia, and still had time to make the house look perfect for the next people to move in. Anyway, spending time with Summer and Brian just made me feel even more excited for them! What a leap! By the way- has everyone been reading their blog? It's hilarious! I'm jealous already.....


Summer- your name keeps getting brought up MORE since you left it seems, we are constantly talking about you guys which means we are constantly missing you! But we love you two and know you're having a blast =) Can't wait to visit!

New House, New Baby

#4
Paul and Suzi's new house....
After Summer's party, I traveled over to Paul & Suzi's house. It's big and beautiful! Sorry, don't ask me where it is- I followed Greg =p Looks like there's a new great place to play... Nerts! Nice pad guys!



#5
Duncan....
Following the house tour, Paul drove us (Greg, me and Steven) over to Kurt and Michelle's apartment to meet their new baby, Duncan! At only one month, he was so teeny tiny and so totally adorable! He slept the entire time we were there and somehow my constant camera flashes didn't disturb him. I wanted to take him home. Congrats you two!

Happy Father's Day

A happy day to all you Dads! We appreciate all the times you've fixed our cars, burnt our dinner (haha), lifted us up on your shoulders, carried us when we were too tired, taught us new things, let us sip your coffee, read us bed time stories, and for not embarrassing us in front of our dates. Yay for Dads!