Sunriver Vacation

Perry's folks, Paul's girlfriend Jenn, Paige, Perry and I are in Sunriver enjoying some R&R. We have been vacationing in Sunriver for many years. Our relationship with Sunriver began back in college when we would come for retreats. I was remembering a trip here with Rich Rollins for an IFC retreat. We got here in the evening and I remember driving around all those circle intersections kind of lost trying to find our house in the dark. It has been vintage Sunriver so far: Tuesday - Paige and I took Jenn on her first horseback ride, hot tubbing. Wednesday - went into Bend and watched "The Prince of Persia" - two thumbs up. Thursday (today) - riding tandem bikes. We also catch up on cable TV while we're here since we don't have it at home. I like the "Overhaulin'" show. We've been watching movies, eating a lot, and having fun. Now, the question is, "Do we plan to be on vacation during the basketball finals." Well, not really but it is a bonus. Still to come - trip to Goodies ice cream parlor, trip to thrift store, guys bike trip to Benham Falls.

Thankful:
June 5 - I was stressing a little about Wedding, VBS, and things in general and God really impressed on me, "I got this." Thanks God.
June 6 - Had some enthusiastic people for our VBS meeting. Thankful for our worship team.
June 7 - I got to read a chapter book to the family while we drove up to Sunriver. They still like a story.
June 8 - Horseback riding. I have always loved horses. It was fun to go on a beautiful ride down by the river.
June 9 - Nice relaxing today.
June 10 - Nanny went into the ER last night with a nose bleed. She needed to be picked up this morning early. Pattie went to pick her up for us. Thank you Pattie. Another thing I am thankful for is that Zach went with her. Thankful for that guy.
General thanksgiving - Nanny went into the ER earlier this week with a nose bleed that couldn't be stopped. Mike Gallagher went to visit her and ended up bringing her home for us. As Nanny reminds us, God is so faithful to care for her. I am thankful to have Jenn with us for the whole time this trip. I am thankful for how much Paige makes me laugh, my responsible husband, and loving family. I am enjoying reading Acts together. Turn to Jesus so that times of refreshing may come.
Netflix movies - "Greener Mountains" - This is the story about a young man who grew up on a resort but pretends that he is a New Yorker when he meets a lady from New York that he wants to impress. This is definitely made for TV quality but had a touching ending.

School's Out for Summer

Wow, I guess it's been a while since I blogged. Well, school's out for summer, so I will have some more time. I've been thinking of some summer goals. Paige and I want to go to the lake every Tuesday - that may depend on the weather. I would like to do a multi-generational Bible study, reflect on what I am thankful for each day (I can blog that), watch some of the top 100 movies, go to the Grand Canyon, dance at my daughter's wedding, get current on some children's novels, read a new author each week, fix breakfast for my kids, and be available to help others.

Thankful:
June 1 - We went to Micah's graduation. He and some of his classmates played a song that they wrote. The song was awesome. It sounded like a movie soundtrack. The commencement speaker was pretty hilarious too.
June 2 - I was thankful for the nice bridal shower that Kim, Jordan, Rachel, and Hailey did for Pattie.
June 3 - I finished checking out at school today. I went out to the Lake Club with Paige and Brenda to check out the kitchen. I was thankful to find out that there are some things we can use at the Lake Club that we won't have to rent for the wedding. Our rental bill went down about $600 dollars - thank you, God. I was thankful to get to visit with Pastor Greg at school. It was neat to hear what God is doing in his life. He and Dixie said some nice things about me and encouraged me.
June 4 - I was thankful to get to see Pattie and Zach's apartment today. We helped move some things into it and got it ready to live in. I enjoyed reading about Cabo in Barnes and Noble today. It's nice to get an idea about where Pattie & Zach are going. I enjoyed my phone visit with Delouris today.
General thankfulness: I have enjoyed the unseasonably cool weather and the beautiful clouds. I am thankful for all the things Perry does to care for his family - from washing laundry to filling up the car with gas. He is so thoughtful.
Movie pick: "Charlotte Gray" - I believe it was based on a true story. Charlotte Gray (Cate Blanchett) is recruited by the Secret Service in England to be a courier in the French resistance in World War II. She hopes to find her boyfriend that has been shot down in France. I really enjoyed the cinematography.