surfing. part two of three.

I was a little scared to get going. As I mentioned before I have never really spent much time in the ocean...and I know the waves can be very unpredictable. My main worry was that if and when I fell off the board, it would come up and hit me in the head! 

Come to find out, my main problem during the whole time we were out there, was just getting the stupid board far enough out into the water! It's was so stinkin' heavy! 

Once was finally able to drag the board out far enough so I could have a decent ride....I had to jump on and lay on my stomach. Then paddle, paddle, paddle, watch the waves, get up to my knees and then once (yes just ONCE), I was able to get all the way to my feet before crashing into onto the beach. 

Talia was so funny to watch....she was having a blast! :)

Joshua was rocking it out there! He and Eli were both naturals! :)

Here Ash and I are trying our best to tug that stupid board out into the ocean. 

Here I am... on my knees.....this is how I was most of the time...haha. :)

We had such a fun time!!

Stay tuned in for, the last of this three part series, to see some pictures of our "land adventures". 

:)

one week.

We had our last Zambia meeting last night.

We planned out all the last minute details.

We had a great time of prayer.

We are just a little excited.

Ok REALLY EXCITED!! 

:)

surfing. the first of three parts.

We left for the beach right after church. Lot's of friends, lots of wet-suits, and LOTS of excitement. 

Most of us had never surfed before, but we were really excited to give it a try! 

Once we had our wet-suits on, and our hair pulled back we were ready.

I thought we looked like an Olympic surfing team.... but then we had to be taught how to get on the board....ok forget the "Olympic" part. ;)

Did I mention we were a wee bit excited?!

Mr. Phillips gave us a quick surfing lesson on foot placement, balance, back arching....

I was so excited to get in the water! I had never played in the ocean waves before......much less been in a wet-suit or surfed! 

Stay tuned for part two.....:)

sometimes.

Sometimes its the little things that make the big things so special, and memorable. 

Sometimes its the handwritten vows, the live, cousin-performed music, and the uncle officiating, that makes it special. 

Sometimes when there's yummy food, new babies and little friends, it makes everything just a bit more fun.

Sometimes when the wedding party, and guest list is made up of some of your bestest friends... .you have way to much fun. Plus when your mom gets on the dance floor and shakes a leg... you know it's been a fun night. :)

Sometimes, drawing hearts and writing notes on car windows...is just plain awesome. :)

Sometimes its the little things that make the big things so special and memorable. 

:)

that one time when the horns were really loud.

One hot, Saturday evening.....a week or so ago,

we stood by the street......as they lined up in a row.

Big drums, little drums, loud horns, hats, 

Never, ever, ever have I heard a band like that. 

They were good, they were great,

they were from up-state.

Next time they come to town we'll be sure to save the date! 

Theeee End.