Playing Catch up.....

So I am ready to play alittle catch-up.....

Fourth of July weekend

Friday:

It started with great HOT weather.

Friday we played, ate pizza outside, and prepared for Garyn's Stand for Water.

Saturday:

SUCCESSFUL STAND FOR WATER

3 hour naps for everyone 

Made for a FUN FUN Late night outside

enjoyed dinner on deck followed by 'smores and sparklers at the firepit.

kids didn't go to bed until 11:30!!!!  

SO SO FUN!

Sunday:

Church

  

Swim Party at Mala and Joey's! So much fun with great friends....

Our peewee fireworks!

Great day!!

Monday:

Carmel Fest 2011

 Garyn breaking board with Master Sueng

Dinner and Ice Cream at Bub's

Enjoying Main Street 

Fireworks in Jammies

enjoying homemade popcorn

Great Family Weekend!!!!

Just a few pictures until I find time to write...

 Still patiently waiting for this moment....Think of Ethiopia EVERYDAY!

Having a crazy, busy, upside, and most unexpected summer!!

I love these two little people so much!!!!

Pretty definitely sure, I NEVER want summer to end!

falling behind, but for GOOD reasons...

it has been a few days, and i need to write...
i have lots to write about....
i need to find the time....
will have so much more to say in just a few days....
it's a busy time in the Sanford home.....
can't wait to find a time to sit and enjoy the past few weeks ALL OVER AGAIN...
stay tuned!
good night.

Just for me...

“Those who cling to worthless idols 

forfeit the grace that could be theirs.”  

Jonah 2:8 [NIV]

A Stand for Water=SUCCESS!!!

A 5 YEAR OLD BOY

A BIG HEART

A GREAT IDEA

EQUALS

AMAZING SUCCESS!!!

Thank you to ALL who have helped Garyn make his Stand for Water such an amazing success.

Garyn has raised more than $800 and the donations are still coming in....

This little boy and his big idea have raised enough money to drill another water well this July in Mali, Africa!!!

I am proud of Garyn!!!

He will Change the World!!!!!

Congratulations to all who participated in this amazing cause.....

because of all of YOU

People in Africa will drink and bath in CLEAN water!!!