White Lake Weekend

Our Family spent last weekend at White Lake enjoying the humidity free weather. The kids had a blast and Gregg and I enjoyed watching them. I am really a beach person so the lake is not my favorite. The girls would swim in anything the holds water. I think they have fins. Only four more weeks of summer vacation. The days are quickly passing. Enjoy them while you can.

Missing a Friend

My heart is empty and it is so hard to say goodbye. My mother -in-law Norma gave the hardest fight of her life throughout the month of July. She was battling a severe acute case of pancreatitis. On July 15th her birthday she quietly slipped through the veil to go home to our Father in Heaven. I was indeed blessed to be there by her bedside when she quietly took her last breath.What a wonderful woman she was. What an example of someone who constantly served and loved. I know that she was met by her loving parents whom she loved with all of her heart. I know without a doubt where she will be at the last day when our Saviour will return. Our goal as a family is to be worthy enough to be with her because families are forever. I love you Sister Ginn.

A Full Month

This past month has been so busy with birthdays, anniversaries, a sweet visit to West Virginia, and girls camp I am still trying to catch my breath. I took some great pictures of a memorable month with my eternal family.

Caroline turned 14 on June 10th.She can now attend all of the youth dances at church, start seminary and of course high school. I can't believe she is growing up right before my very eyes.

Gregg and I celebrated our 16th wedding anniversary on June 11th. How grateful I am for him and for a wonderful marriage to my very best friend. I can't wait for 16 more.

West Virginia was so beautiful and cool, a much needed break from North Carolina's heat. Once again thank you Bennetts for your hospitality. We had a blast!

Our theme at girls camp this year was taken from a talk given by Elder Wirthlin entitled "Come what may and love it." This is one of my very favorite talks. So the name of camp this year was CAMP LUV IT! It was awesome with air conditioned cabins and mess hall, archery, high ropes with a zip line, canoes, BB guns and don't forget the splendid Olympic size pool. We were in heaven. It looks like we get to go back next year. My girls had such a great time and our ward was very well behaved and had the best time ever. I got help cook so the food was delicious if I say so myself.

Pray for Norma

I have a special request to ask from those of you who know me. My mother-in -law Norma Ginn is very sick and is currently in the hospital. She is in ICU with a severe case of pancreatitis. It is a disease that has to do with her pancreas. She is having other problems as well and is on a ventilator to help her breathe. Her kidneys are not great but doing a little better. This hit her out of nowhere. I have placed her name on many temple prayer rolls and am asking many people to fast and pray in her behalf. I know that the Lord's Will will be done. Thank you for your help. We all love her so very much. She is such a valiant daughter of our Heavenly Father.

June Happenings

Caroline playing at her recital in the Campbell University music hall. She was wonderful playing the Restoration Medley by Paul Cardall which she taught to herself. The spirit was so strong during her performance. What a talent and love she has for the piano. We are so grateful for her.

Pointing out her shots with a disgusted face. She cracks me up!

This month Kimberly got her shots for kindergarten even though she is only 4. I wanted to get it out of the way before time creeps up on me. It was bittersweet because she will be the last child to go through this. She did great and I was so proud of her. One on each arm and one on each leg. OUCH!!

Kimberly's 4th Birthday

Kimberly Margaret Ginn is 4 years old this month. My how time has flown by. Next year she will start kindergarten. She is the last child which makes my sad and happy at the same time. There is a time and a season for everything. She got to celebrate her birthday in the new house which will be the first of many. We love her to pieces and she bring such great joy and happiness to our family.

Room To Breathe

This is the playroom that is being utilized quite well as you can see. No couch or real furniture yet. It holds all of the toys which I love!

This is the master bedroom that I really love because of the space as well as the ceiling.

The family room has the hardwood floors that we laid ourselves. Gregg also designed and built the fireplace. Once again I love the tray ceilings in this room.

This is the breakfast nook in the kitchen where we eat most of our meals.

Lots of counterspace and cabinets are great. I do not have enough stuff to fill them.

It is truely a dream come true for our family to finally finish and move into our home. We wil be dedicating it soon. We are forever grateful to our father in Heaven for all of His blessings.