Today is Kyle Robert Gabehart’s 12th birthday. Congratulations.
Kyle is growing up fast. He has been experiencing a growth spurt in recent months and is looking like a young man. He has a great sense of humor. Sometimes his humor gets him into difficulty, especially with his mom. He is a good student and is organized. He is good help. We are looking forward to his visit with us later this summer.
Today was Madison’s last day of her visit with us. She seemed to have a great time. She especially liked playing with her cousin Meredith. I have been working on a project in my workshop and Madi decided she wanted to build a birdhouse. Fiercely independent, she set to constructing her birdhouse. Using scraps and glue she built walls. Per her instructions, I cut additional boards. Today she painted and we assembled it. It is now ready for occupancy, hanging in our back yard. Madison is very talented.
This week has gone by quickly. I continue to putter around the house. My list is shorter but keeps getting additional items. I managed to restore and repaint the bathroom door. I plan to do each interior door as I have time. I am really enjoying the carriage house. Besides being a good storage facility, I have created a workshop (aka “Man Cave”).
Monday Jerod and I went fishing at lock #7 on the Kentucky River near High Bridge. We caught several fish and enjoyed the time there. It is convenient, so we will probably go again soon. Madison is visiting with us until next Tuesday. She seems to be having a good time and we are enjoying her. Wednesday was our first swim meet this year. The Crockett kids are all swimming on the Equestrian Woods swim team. They all did well and are improving every week. Thursday afternoon, Jerod and I worked on a desk and shelving we are going to build in a closet in his room. He is good help and we should be finished sometime next week.
Tomorrow, Ann, Tanya and I are participating in the R.J. Corman 4th if July 5K. There is a concert that evening we will probably attend. I continue to run and ride my bike. I now ride to High Bridge and back on a regular basis. It it is a nice ride and a good workout.
I put together an album of pictures from the first half of 2008. You can see them here or use the link on my website homepage.
Our weekend was exciting and enjoyable. It started with working Friday at Ichthus and a storm that ended our day and cancelled the events for Friday evening including the championship little league game. Saturday started off with a visit by Margaret Jenkins who rode up with Melissa who came to pick up Tyler. It ws really good to see her.
The afternoon was spent at the ball park. We had a picnic and awards before the big game. Jerod received the Most Improved Player award for our team. We played the Athletics for the tournament championship. We got off to good start. Jerod and Blake both hit well. Things seemed well in hand until the fourth inning when the Athletics had a big rally. It was pretty anxious. Jerod made three errors. It is usually a reliable fielder but it happens. He was really devastated and inconsolable. In the top of the fifth, we got into a two out rally which has become a regular thing with the Rangers. With two runners on, Jerod came up to bat. He swung and missed the first pitch. The next pitch he drove the ball into deep left center field for a home run. It was amazing. We went on to win the game 13-8. That was better than Tiger Woods’ final round performance in the Open.
Saturday evening we went to Ichthus and enjoyed worship with 20,000 +/-. In addition to music by Matt Maher, David Crowder Band and Casting Crowns, Jon Weece spoke and we celebrated communion together led by J.D. Walt. It was quite an experience.
Sunday we went canoeing with the Crocketts as a Father’s Day treat. It was a really great time. It was a memorable father’s day for me. I am so proud of all my children. It was good to hear from each of them.
Here are some pictures from the weekend:
