Alex, What is what I paid for gas today?

$2.53

Pictures from the Cains

Lindsey and her roommates.

Fall color from the Cains yard.

Proud Grandpa!

Lindsey's October visit.

Beautiful Alaina!!

Four Generations

Faith and the cosmos flowers in our front yard.

Faith and her doll Honey.

Hope you all enjoy these pictures. I think I finally got the hang of it.

Love, Debbie

Drumstick Dash

This year our family is going to Indianapolis for Thanksgiving. We will be joining the Donnelsons for a lovely time. I am going to run the Drumstick Dash which is 4.5 mile run. They run is generating proceeds to support the Wheeler Mission in its effort to feed the hungry. I am really looking forward to spending my Thanksgiving this way - thankful for my family - thankful for the ABUNDANCE that God has given me. My prayer is that I would be His vessel that overflows onto those around me.

Fabulous Mom - the Frog!

Mom - I just love this picture - You are a beautiful lady!

Polar Bear - Over There!

Wonderful Weekend

I had a wonderful weekend. Mom flew in on Saturday and Dad flew in on Sunday. It was great spending time with them. On Saturday Mom and some of my dear friends visited the zoo. We had a great time!

Biology Scavenger Hunt

One of the first assignments that I gave my Biology students this year was to find BIOLOGY all around them. They each had to come up with a creative way to display their findings - This one was one of my favorites!

Return of the Varmint

We caught our varmint friend again - an opossum in the garage. Shortly thereafter we saw the HUGE skunk that lives underneath the deck. Any advice on how to get the skunk to move out would be welcomed.

Run Wild For the Zoo

On July 7th I ran my second race at the Detroit Zoo. I improved my time by 9 minutes! Yahoo! It poured rain almost the entire run. My friend Dave ran with me again - I was so thankful to have him there to keep me going!

Pretty in Pink

Farmer's Market

These are some of my favorites at the Farmer's Market. First and foremost - Otto's Chicken. They come once a month and sell organic - grain fed - no preservatives - nor hormone chicken. I always get the chicken thighs - they are so tasty.


The Oatmeal stand. It's a bit on the pricey side but this Oatmeal keeps me full until lunch - it's chock full of dried apples, plums (aka prunes), raisins, and nuts. I cook it in the morning while I am getting ready for school - it's piping hot and delicious.


Green Peppers for Piggy - SHE LOVES 'EM!




MMMmmm - Berries

Tim the Director

Tim has put together a really great show this year.
Here he is getting the band to play a little louder.


A few new formations

How cool - do you see how they are shaped into a canon? The tuba section comes shooting out of it!

Grandpa: Our Gentle Giant

Today I had the pleasure of watching Grandpa meet and hold Alaina for the first time. He barely opened his eyes - but upon the first moment that he touched her - he began to cry tears of joy. His ever-so-strong hands gently caressed her and she was the most relaxed she had been all day. Oh how awesome it was to see - they seemed connected - they enjoyed each other's company. God bless Grandpa and God bless Alaina - I love you both so much.

ps. Pete was also priceless - he was so proud to introduce his beautiful (inside and out) wife, Emily and precious daughter to Grandpa. It was moment, if I may say so myself.

It is over . . .

Goodbye Summer.
Goodbye Vacation.

Gone are the days of taking off our watches and guessing what time it is by the position of the sun. Gone is the unconcern for the date it is - or day for that matter. Gone is our carefree nature - endless hours in the garden, a mid afternoon run, or ice cream in the wee hours of the night.

Oh Summer days - Oh Vacation - How I will miss thee.

Oh I just can't help myself . . .

How can one little person bring such joy and hapiness?


I felt the same way when the sweet PEA's (Pete,Emily,Alaina) had to leave - it was just very very sad. I wish we lived closer.

And yes - I do think her eyes are going to remain blue!

Ahwww!

Isn't She Lovely?

Lovely
Like a flower in the garden; A bird in her nest
Like the sun shining down; or setting in the west
Lovely

Update on Chuck

Thank you for your prayers for Chuck - please keep them coming.

We have heard that he is making progress - that he has regained some movement and some sight that he had lost. Thank you, God. The doctors are trying to pin the root cause and location of the stroke in order to provide him the best treatment.

That's all I know at this point - as I find out more I will update you all.

Thanks. Tracy

Prayers for Chuck Apap

Dad and Chuck
Hello Everyone - I am asking that you pray with me for my Uncle and Godfather Chuck Apap. He is mom's first cousin, Dad's dearest friend, and my Godfather and he has been a positive influence in not only our lives but thousands of high school students throughout his many years as a coach and teacher. Recently Chuck had heart bypass surgery (5 bypasses) and today suffered a stroke. We don't have a lot of information but Please join me in praying that he recovers fully from the stroke and that His heart is strengthened. Please also pray for his family - his beautiful wife Carrie Ann, sons Chris and Chad, and his sisters Dolly, Rosie, Patty, and Sylvia.

Hello Family!

Baby Blues

I couldn't wait to share this picture with you all. Look at those beautiful eyes. I had a wonderful opportunity to spend a few hours with Alaina, Emily, and Pete on Tuesday. I'll share more pictures and videos soon. In the mean time - enjoy God's Creation!