Super Excited!!!!!

Goodness, it has been a while since I’ve posted.  I really mean to do this more often, but I guess the craziness of life right now won’t allow.  We are well on our way to being completely ready to leave for Scotland in 6 weeks.  God has been good and everything is coming together nicely.

So, the real reason for this post is to share an exciting accomplishment…at least for me.  Some of you may not completely understand how exciting this is to me…others who know me super well…and/or have known me forever and ever (McGinniss clan) may be a little shocked…so hold onto your seats.  I have officially broken the 8:30 mile mark.  It has been a goal of mine…to run at least an 8:30.  Not only have I broken it, but I’ve run an 8:14.  WHAT????  Yea, I don’t know how it happened..better eating, better and more sleep….Anna’s music..and just wanting to push myself a little harder.  So…who’d a thunk it…I’ll be 32 in 3 weeks (yes…I’m that old)….and I’m only getting faster.

Oh..one more thing.  If any of you are paying any attention to the Olympic track and field and swimming trials here are a couple of people to be watching.  In track and field: Watch Allyson Felix…not that you can help it she is one of the fastest women in the world, but also a solid believer.  Her dad was one of Jason’s greek professors at The Master’s Seminary.  Then over to the swimming:  Another strong believer: Gabe Woodward..swims the 100M free and 50M free.  I worked with his wife when I worked at The Master’s College. Also, be on the look out for Larsen Jensen.  He is not a believer, but comes from Shafter…yes even this little town produces Olympic talent.

 

Happy Birthday, son!!!!

So I get to write another birthday blog today.  My dear son, Charlie is 6 today.  I can’t believe how quickly the years have flown by.

I am thankful today for the gift of my son.  I pray that he grows to honor the Lord and serve Him.  Charlie is named after a man that is very special to Jason and I.  Charles Warren (CW) Smith was truly a man of God.  I am thankful that CW got to meet Charlie and that CW was aware of the impact that he made on the lives of others.  CW died when Charlie was just 8 months old.

Tomorrow will be Charlie’s last day of kindergarten.  Oh, how he has grown in this past year.  He is a much kinder, more responsible young man.  And he can now color inside the lines.  Something even his mother still has trouble doing…and I think he draws better than me.

So today, Charlie, I want you to know that you are loved immensely.  You truly are a gift.  You have brought so much joy into our lives.  I am proud to be your mom.  Happy Birthday, Charlie-Bo!!!!!

 

Summer Fun

Here are a few photos of the beginning of summer.   ENJOY!!!!!!

 

The Weather

I’ll start with the weather.  It is to hot to early.  Seriously, what kind of a crazy place is that is going to hit 100 by the end of the week?   So..am I looking forward to moving to St. Andrews?  Yes, for the weather, for sure.  Rain, glorious, rain….and cold weather.  I’m sure my family will look like ghosts by the time we return.

What a busy couple of days.  A couple of highlights (or lowlights..is that a word?):  Friday night -  the fam drove to Santa Clarita for the TMC graduation.  The highlight for the night was seeing one of my bestest friends Ruth.  I haven’t seen her for two years since she moved to the most beautiful state of Colorado.  Then just a couple of hours later…a lowlight.  Heading North on the 99 at 10:30 at night..with three sleeping children the right front tire decides to blow.  We call our roadside assistance..they send two teenage boys who almost jack up our car…one kid ended up calling his dad (the owner of the company)…finally at 1 in the morning we arrived home.

Saturday we had a great day of outreach in our community.  Free autowork (provided by folks from Riverlakes Community Church)..and then a small basketball tournament and grilled hot dogs.  The Gospel was shared in a clear and concise way.  Pray for the lost souls of Shafter.

Now here we are on Tuesday evening.  The kids are finally in bed….and I’ve a few moments to think.  Charlie had his first baseball practice this evening.  We are all exhausted.

 

a couple of pictures of the kiddos