CLUTCH!

He did it again!

It is just what he does - game winning RBIs. I couldn't have been happier last night (or should I say this morning). Really I was all ready to celebrate in the 11th. Young got the single he needed, but it just didn't happen. He has come through so often in the past that now I just expect it. When he doesn't I am all disappointed and upset which is not really logical I know. I mean he isn't literally going to do it every time. And really what effect do any of those clutch at bats have on my life? None, but they sure do provide excitement. Well, excitement for me, though I probably drive my friends crazy talking about it. By the way, Stacy, sorry for the disappointment. Maybe next time you should change your tune and cheer for him - you might end up on the right side of things.

Hamilton's display, brilliant! Even the other players were in awe!

He doesn't want to talk about his homeruns though, he wants to talk about what God has done to get him here. That is even more impressive. He knows he's still got a battle. (So do we all, though I know I don't always acknowledge it and prepare for it as I should.) He also knows the only way to win that battle every day is through Jesus Christ. What an awesome stage to share such a testimony and what a tough stage to live out such a testimony! God is big enough for it all!

No bees, just a friendly raccoon

Well, the great Godair camping extravaganza was incredibly mild compared to last year. No bees to speak of and most importantly no falling in the fire! Well what stories could I possibly have to share?
How about my nephews who felt the need to get up (raring to go mind you) at 6 or 6:30 every morning. I'm sure all out neighbors loved that as they attempted to keep snoring away. Though really I don't think they could complain too much since their snoring was as loud as my nephews.

Then there was our resident raccoon who just made himself at home strolling through our campsite. He also made himself at home in the trach can, which one of our neighbors apparently did not know so he received quite a shock when he took his trash that night. Though after his reaction I am pretty sure the raccoon got a shock of his own. Ice cream treat time ended in a splash in the river as more ice cream ended up on the boys than in them.

The rapids from last year were still there and I don't think Elijah did anything else,
while Zeke checked out every inch of the swimming hole.

It was a great trip. The boys are growing up. And now...another is on the way! I guess live was just getting too calm in my brother's house?! :)