Some Sneak Pics of World Youth Day

Last weekend was World Youth Day-St. Augustine, based on the original World Youth Day in Sydney, Australia. This is the big event that Jason and I (mostly Jason) have been planning for several months. We had between 400-500 teens come and Jason gave an amazing talk on what it means to be a man of God. I love the picture of Jason onstage. It was Saturday night and it was starting to rain (this was an outside event). A lot of people left, and Jase wanted to fire up the people who had decided to wait the rain out. So, he had the band rock out in the rain, and our teens loved it! This picture is Jason, on stage with the camera catching it all; we'll post those pics later.

Babysitting Brandon

I start full time at the St. Gerard House in August, and so am slowly saying goodbye to Brandon, a little boy whom I babysit. I have been with him since he was seven months old and we have gotten quite attached. He loves cars, keys, green beans and reading books. And look at how cute he is...

Mac

Jason and I love to take pictures of Mac because he is always making us laugh. Recently, however, Mac has developed a reaction to the flash on the camera and shuts his eyes every time we try to take a picture. It's pretty cute. Also, an update on Mac- he has fleas! He sleeps beside me at night and has been scratching himself so hard that it wakes me up. We bought him some flea medicine, I chose the natural kind in case he accidentally digested some of it (hey, Mac is all we have), and now he smells like spicy herbs. It's too much for Jason and I but Mac doesn't seem to mind one bit.

The Scariest Doll EVER!

When we went up to North Carolina, we were horrified to see the doll that Sierra has become attached to...Sorry Sierra, we love you, but the doll has to go! Even Jason is frightened.

4th of July

Thanks to my parents, Jason and I were able to drive up to North Carolina for the 4th. We had a great time and got some really great pics of Renee and Scott's beautiful children. It was so good to see all of you; we miss you guys a lot down here. (The house beside us is still for sale if anyone's interested!)

On the Beach

Our friend Matt took some pictures of us hanging out on the beach with some of the youth last Friday night. We had a great time until a storm came and we had to cut the event short. Middle School youth group (which this event was for) has really slowed down during the summer; people are out of town, at sleepovers, etc. Our solution: just spend time hanging out together on the beach. As you can see, we have a lot of fun!