The 2009 summer begins . . . It has started with a bang! First, Kevin's graduation and party, Terri's birthday celebration (again), a visit from the Cotton Crew, pool visits with Mimi & the cousins, the On-going Magic playoff games late into the evening, Tyler's Super Y soccer training, Terri & Tyler & Alyssa off to Kanakuk Camp, Keith playing in a worship service with Laura Story, and Kevin surviving a terrible bronchial infection! So thankful that he is feeling better . . . because now it's off to Missouri for us. It's a new kind of trip for us ~ Terri/Ty are already out there in Lampe, Keith and I will fly out tomorrow, and a few days later Kevin will join us. We'll all go to camp closing ceremonies and then stay an extended time at Big Cedar Lodge on Table Rock Lake. We've got a nice cabin for our family & the Popovich family to share. We've got a little of everything going on ~ boating on Table Rock Lake, taking in some Branson shows, hiking, biking, and horseback riding. Oh, and yes, some relaxation planned too . . . time to take in the views and appreciate the quiet. "A little piece of quiet" as Kevin used to say . . .

We'll keep you updated along the way.