No idea how this happened. Can’t remember seeing this before. Seen green ones. Seen brown ones. Maybe even some yellow ones. But this is red. I mean red. And it is in my front yard. This is cool.

Okay, so I know this is not a new thing, but I got a new phone that has a camera on it. My old phone was pre-Alyssa and was actually still black and white. Needless to say, I am loving the camera. So I have created an album just to show you some fun stuff I am taking pics of. If you would like to be added to my email list, I can randomly send you pics of what we are doing. I am sure I look like a dork to others, but I am loving this. Click to see the album.

This is a group of people from our church, our First Family, that will truly be missed.

Come on . . . I know you are thinking it. Hmm, she usually does so well updating her blog, I wonder where she is.

Well, between a dying modem and a trip to Vegas then 6 days later a trip to Oregon we are finally back. We – ha! Who am I kidding. Do you ever see anyone else update this? I am back!

We were in Vegas (yes with both girls) with Ben’s company for a convention that they do each year. I was invited to come this year and we played with Amanda and Mallory. Then we were off to Oregon (yes with both girls, AGAIN) for Melissa’s wedding. Oh! it was fantastic. We were there for the week and enjoyed some quiet time with the couple before the day. My parents also went so they were a big help with the girls, and we enjoyed the Pacific coast one day.

Within these last 2 weeks, Megan has become a different baby. Well, one who likes to scream, but she is finally doing good with solids, sits unsupported, and is almost on the move. She can pull her knees up under her and rock. She also does this tee-pee position up on feet and hands. Pretty impressive!

At first I thought the fad of silicone wristbands was a little silly. Probably because I had not found a cause that meant enough to me. Now I have. 500 wristbands have been made for baby Ira. It is a physical reminder of a little boy who is still fighting. It is a way to show others that you care about someone other than yourself. And it is a way to tell someone about the hope and faith we have because of Jesus Christ. Green silicon wristbands are available with the inscription IRA LESTER HAYS. The bands are being sold for $5, but if you would like to donate more, that option is available. All the money from the sales (minus cost of stamp) will go to Joe and Laura Hays.

I believe that if you are still looking at our blog, that you have a love for God. And because we share that, will you please help us as we support a family who continues to struggle, a family who still needs our prayers and encouragement.

Buy your band today: www.irahays.blogspot.com