So much to catch up on, July was a blur. The highlight of my summer was Tyler and Mindy's wedding. I was hoping I would have a picture or two from the wedding to show you, but I lent my camera to a friend that day so pictures will be forthcoming when we get then from the photographer.

The wedding was delightful. Tyler and Mindy's personalities shown through and we all had a blast. The Lawler's backyard was transformed into a romantic park with huge white tents and lights. It was so peaceful and elegant. It was so comforting to me, a mom 800 miles from her favorite boy, to see him united to a loving woman who will keep him company and take care of him. God surely has blessed that boy. Their apartment is so wonderful, fresh and new, just like this season they have entered. I loved seeing where they live and now I can picture them when I talk with them.

We also enjoyed seeing some of our family and having all our kids together. Violet made her Denver debut and the great grandparents got to meet her for the first time. So precious. We also enjoyed seeing old friends that still live in Denver and a few that made a long trip to join in our day with Tyler. The Lord has made our lives very rich by giving us such a wonderful family and such dear friends.

Right after we got back Janis came to visit for 24 hours. We chatted and then, of course, shopped at the Outlet Mall. No bargains were to be had, except for a cute outfit for Violet.

Then we were off to our Sovereign Grace Regional Conference, Fusion '07. It was a great conference in so many ways. It was weird to be at a conference where you hardly even know the people from your own church, let alone the people from the other churches. But, it was great! It really helped to dorm with others from our care group and get to know them better as we sat in the hall eating junk food (the guys were in a room discussing theology!) I love our church so much.

Summers always go so fast, but as least this has been a good one! So much to be grateful for and so many memories made with old friends and new. Ciao for now..