I sure do miss this guy!

Way back in November of 1984, I had the privilege to vote in my very 1st presidential election. I really did not know much about politics, or pay attention to what was happening in the world. At that time, I was more interested in myself than the fate of our country. But, I liked this guy and what he stood for, so he got my vote!

As I have gotten older ( and hopefully wiser) I pay closer attention to what is happening in our government. The country we live in today is very different that it was 24 years ago. I pray that somehow we can get back on track. We need leadership that will inspire us, that is honest and based on what our founding fathers intended America to be. So, here is my little tribute to a great man... I sure do miss him!

"Here's my strategy on the Cold War: We win, they lose."
- Ronald Reagan

"The most terrifying words in the English language are: I'm from the government and I'm here to help."
-Ronald Reagan

"The trouble with our liberal friends is not that they're ignorant: It's just that they know so much that isn't so." - Ronald Reagan

"Of the four wars in my lifetime none came about because the U.S. was too strong." - Ronald Reagan

"I have wondered at times about what the Ten Commandment's would have looked like if Moses had run them through the U.S. Congress." - Ronald Reagan

"The taxpayer: That's someone who works for the federal government but doesn't have to take the civil service examination." - Ronald Reagan


"The nearest thing to eternal life we will ever see on this earth is a government program." - Ronald Reagan

"Government's view of the economy could be summed up in a few short phrases: If it moves, tax it. If it keeps moving, regulate it. And if it stops moving, subsidize it." - Ronald Reagan

"Politics is not a bad profession. If you succeed there are many rewards, if you disgrace yourself you can always write a book." - Ronald Reagan

"No arsenal, or no weapon in the arsenals of the world, is so formidable as the will and moral courage of free men and women. - Ronald Reagan

"If we ever forget that we're one nation under God, then we will be a nation gone under." - Ronald Reagan

Our Missouri Adventures!

Our trip started out almost not happening at all. We almost missed our plane! We literally had to run through the airport and we were the last to board. When got off in Springfield we got a good look at the plane and this is what we saw! The plane was decorated courtesy of the Blue Man Group!

Rob found Prairie State Park. It is located almost at the Kansas state line. This is one of the last natural tall grass prairie's left. I could image pioneers traveling across the great plains through miles and miles of prairie like this.

I love old buildings and my poor family has to indulge my stopping and photographing old barns, houses, and interesting buildings. This one was in Kansas. Rob and I took a "peek" inside. (OK, Rob hopped the fence and went inside, it's a surveyor thing!) It looked like this once was a school and also a church. It is so sad it is in this condition.


This is in Independence, Missouri. The Oregon Trail started here. You could actually see "ruts" left by the wagon wheels!

"Southern Geek" on the Prairie!

We had an incredible opportunity to actually go on the Whiteman Air Force Base in Knob Noster, Missouri. This is where the B-2 Bombers (also known as the Stealth Bomber) are located. We were escorted by a chaplain who took us around the base and even in the control tower. My boys (all 3 of them) were pretty impressed!

ISC 2009

As always, ISC was a wonderful experience. This year Rob also got to go along and enjoy the week. The speakers were awesome! Even thought Community Christian did not go this year (we missed you!) Matthew tagged along with another school from Florida, Orange Ave Baptist School located in Ft. Pierce. All of the Florida schools really came together and supported one another. Matthew placed 1st in Archery and has his sights on breaking the record next year. It is always encouraging to meet students from all over the world that have a heart for following Jesus. Check out the Evening Rallys linked to my Blog under Good Things ISC 2009. If you watch the Wednesday Evening highlights, you will see Andrew! Here are a few pictures from our week...
































Matthew takes aim!












Rob decided it would be fun to put on a Velcro suit and jump onto a Velcro wall. Boys will be boys at any age!