Richardson Ramblings: June 2012

Butler Youth devo

Sunday night, after church, Evan and Mel had the youth group over their house for a devo. We had hot dogs, chips, brownies, watermelon and some white chocolate popcorn. I think I counted 16 kids there from baby to college age - so a pretty good turn out! Mel had it decorated so cute. I only have pictures from my phone, so they are kind of blurry.

Thanks Evan and Mel!!

Frisco Roughriders

Friday a group from church went for our annual outing to see the Frisco Roughriders. Courtney, Melanie, Erin and myself headed over to do a little shopping before the game. It was lunch time when we arrived in Frisco, so we stopped at Olive Garden to eat before heading to the mall. We found some bargains and had a really good time. The big finds were new comforters for Melanie and for Courtney (who is re-doing her room). They both found exactly what they were looking for.

We met up with rest of our gang at Dr. Pepper ballpark

Jack and Avery ALWAYS find it necessary to hug each other when the first see one another. It is hilarious!

There is talk that this 3rd base player will be moved up to the Rangers soon.

Courtney, Erin and Hailey

Rod, Avery and me

Leann and Keith

Jack and Avery

The Roughriders lost, but there was a nice fireworks show afterwards anyway.

Michael and Avery

What a fun day!

SYS and a little Insanity

Summer Youth Series has begun! We missed the first one due to it being our VBS week. So last Monday we traveled to our first SYS of the summer in the big town of Fulbright. We heard a message on "the strength of personal conviction." While the topics are aimed towards the youth, they are messages that we all need to hear. Our congregation had 31 in attendance, which I thought was pretty amazing.

Avery, Courtney and Hailey

Courtney, Hailey and Shane

Popa Rod and Avery

Michael, Amy and Shane

Hannah, Erin, Avery, Courtney and Hailey

Rod and Lanny

After we arrived back in Blossom, some of us headed to the gym to work out. Lanny and Michael began doing the Insanity work-out a couple of weeks ago. And I know why it is called Insanity - you have to be insane to do it! Seriously! I do a very modified version of the work-out. That is why I am still alive today. I am pretty sure if I did every move that Shaun T. did, I would not be alive to type this blog.

Avery LOVED Butler and Benton's plasma cars!

Courtney and Hailey

Even Kelli and Michael enjoyed the plasma cars. And to be honest, I really wanted to ride one too!

Tuesday night, we went and worked out again. Avery dressed for the occasion this time.

And Benton brought his motorcycle that he just learned to ride! It may look like a bicycle, but it is really a motorcycle. Just ask Benton.

Tonight the SYS was in Atlanta, TX. And since neither Courtney or Rod got off work until 6pm, there was no way we could have made it on time. Michael rode in the church van which left at 5pm. Can't wait until he gets home to hear about it!

Phillips Hamburger Cook-Out 2012

Ben and Tiffany had their annual hamburger cook-out on the 15th. We always look forward to this each year! It was a fun night of good food, fun and fellowship.

Can you tell they have small children?

Thank you Ben & Tiffany!

VBS 2012

Our church had Vacation Bible School a couple of weeks ago. Unfortunately, I only was able to attend on Sunday morning and Sunday evening before I came down with a nasty case of bronchitis. And from what I hear, it was a very successful VBS! Our theme was "The Treasure of the Forgotten Island" and it focused on the book of Proverbs.

I was able to snap a few pictures before my sickness set in.

Sunday morning