So are the Days of our Lives: Julie and Charlie

Thursday, July 19, 2007

Julie and Charlie

Julie and Charlie were in town the past few days to visit before they leave for China. They brought Scout also and the transfer of ownership was made. (We are still in an adjustment/transition phase. More on that in a future blog). We spent some time up at Dad and Karen's, practicing baseball with Duncan, shooting skeet, and watching the Cardinals win (for once). We also went with Mom and Stockton for a FULL day at Silver Dollar City, which was really fun. We rode Fire in the Hole, ate funnel cakes and

salt water taffy, got soaking wet on the Water Boggan ride, and the more adventurous ones rode the roller coasters (Julie and Joe).

We are wishing them the best as they leave, and pray for their safety and well being as they spend the next two years in China.

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Books I'm Reading

Twilight by Sarah Meyer
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Water for Elephants
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