Discovery Kingdom

We got to go to Discovery Kingdom in Vallejo.   First stop, Butterfly Pavilion.

 Next stop, rides!

 Hanna and Maggie kept coming back to this one....I think they did it 10 times!

 We saw the sea lion show, the orca show, and the dolphin show.  This was the highlight for Lily as she wants to be a dolphin trainer when she grows up (if that's God's will, or she would also like to have sheep).

 Lily gets closer. 

 Lily got to speak with the dolphin trainers, as well as get an email address to ask questions.

 Back to the rides!

We also went on a really high swing ride, the Medusa (Maggie went 3 times, I went 2), and the rafting adventure.  Then we were wet and headed out to In 'N Out for dinner.  Fun day!

Gerle Creek Camping

We had the privilege of going camping in the Sierras at Gerle Creek.  This beautiful "Welcome Fletchers" greeted us!

We set up our camp.  The kids were so helpful, especially as Carl wasn't with us.
 

 The creek is so beautiful and fun to play at.

 

Maggie loves to fly from rock to rock.

Trey, Hanna, and Lily watch while warming themselves on a rock.

We had such a great time camping.

 Trey found a tree frog.

 The kids found fun places to climb and hang out when it was still cool in the morning.

 The reservoir was also beautiful and fun for swimming, boating, and fishing.

 We loved roasting hot dogs and marshmellows.

The trail to Angel Creek Picnic Area has a fun bridge and boulders to climb on.

Trey

Maggie

Lily

 Looking for geocaches

Hanna really wanted to go out to the island, so we donned our wetsuits and...shiver, shiver, swam/tubed out and back.

Another time we got to borrow a raft...a much warmer way to go!

The kids had a "castle" with Maggie as queen, Trey as her son, and Lily as cook and maid.  Here is Lily in her kitchen, and the three of them in their "castle".

More fun at the creek.

Maggie leaps and leaps again.

Brrrr...

 Bonus pics:  Lily and Trey love playing school together!

Breakfast in bed and 19th anniversary

 The kids brought me breakfast in bed when I was sick...wouldn't hear of me eating downstairs.  Lily and Trey both worked together. 

Maggie found a fun puffy paint recipe and did a craft with her little siblings.

And, 19 years ago today my sweetheart and I were married.  I praise God for this godly man that shows me what Jesus is like!

Romans 15:13

May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope.

This verse is wonderful--so freeing and true.  I read a great quote that "God is bigger than overwhelming."  He is.