Daytona

Today, we went to Daytona. It's funny because we haven't driven more than 45 minutes to one certain place since we have lived here. When we were in Dalhart, we drove to Amarillo and Borger all of the time. So it's been awhile since we have experienced the joy of riding in the car with children. On the way down, we had school in the backseat of the car. It was great because it passed time and put us ahead of schedule! The kids were great and in super moods. Jay was pumped because he wanted to show the boys the racetrack. The boys had no clue that what was in store and they were so excited when they saw the HUGE stadium. Jay and the boys went on a tour while Liv and I went shopping. I know, Jerry, you must be disappointed in me. But there was a Linens-N-Things just down the street and I needed something from there. Anyway, Jay and the boys really liked it. Just don't ask Jay about the lady at the ticket booth. :)
The Daytona 500 racetrack was fun and all, but the real reason we went was to see our good friend, Michael. Jay grew up with Michael and we just think the world of he and his wife, Jana. Michael was speaking at a youth conference and we snagged him away for awhile. It was good to catch up and see a familiar face. As we were driving off, Isaac said, "I am so glad that I got to meet Michael." Thanks for taking the time to make our day, Michael!

The boys with their innocent grins.

Olivia, sweet and happy...even with double ear infections!!

The boys running on a patio by the beach with balloons that they got from Bubba Gump. One of those balloons would be let out of the window by Mom on the way home. The other balloon would be popped by Mom on the way home. Why do people give away balloons??

I love this picture because it shows how the boys were really acting all day. Josiah was screaming and Isaac was saying, "JOSIAH!!" I was praying on the way home that Michael didn't use our family as an example of God's disobedient children. :) HA! You didn't, right Michael???