At home for a while...

So, CDP is back from Peru and the girls and I have returned from our visit to the Grandparents. We had a great time at VBS at Hillsboro Baptist Church and visiting friends and family over the holiday. Now it's back to "normal" in our little corner of the world.
Nicaragua is fast approaching so I'll be busy this week working on children's church stuff for our trip. Otherwise, I plan to clean house, play some tennis, play outside in the pool with the girls and hopefully catch up on conversation with CDP. Ten days is a long time without significant conversation with your spouse.....
Many of our friends are vacationing this week and we hope they have a blast being together as a family. Ours is coming soon.....CAN'T WAIT!

Where in the world is the Pace Family?

Well, we're off! Meaning the Pace's are traveling tomorrow. CDP is headed on Mission to Chachapoyas, Peru and the girls and I will be in Lorena with my parents. We have a full 6 days ahead of us as we will try to see all our extended family and friends while we are away. CDP will be back home next Saturday and I'm already looking forward to it! I just updated my blog to accept Twitter updates so maybe between email, facebook, twitter, blog and cell phone I can stay connected! WHEW! What did we do without all this Technology!
The girls are great and growing every day. SJ is such a great helper! She has accepted the role of Big Sister with ease. SC is...well...testing me....I'll leave it at that!
As I mentioned before, I'm now on Twitter and if any of you would like to follow me, just look me up. I really like it...much better than Facebook. There are no gifts, tags, pokes or anything...just simple communication about where and what I'm doing. Check it out....
Time to get ready for church...Chat with you all later!

Summer is here...

We are full swing into summer around here. We slept late this morning....well, SJ did....SC was up at 7:30....UGH....and we spent this afternoon in the backyard pool (kiddie version)! Anyway, we finished up VBS and Swim lessons last week and I'm so proud of SJ. She took right to the water and her swim teacher was just PERFECT for her. She's pretty much got the swimming down pat...she still needs to work on her arms. SC is also Miss No Fear when it comes to water....she is NOT afraid. I must be on my P's and Q's when she's around water...and she's fast too! VBS was really great and the girls had a great time. I taught 4th and 5th grade Bible Study just like last year. I really enjoyed it and it seemed the kids were really eager to learn! I'm still amazed at how good the cirriculum is each year....great stories and great music!
I'm now a complete Tennis addict! I figured this would happen! Our newly formed league starts play tomorrow....We'll play doubles on Tuesday mornings and Mixed Doubles on Thursday evenings. CDP has even taken it up...It's really nice that he and I can play together! We have 2 weeks until we leave for KY and the SBC and then the first week of July CDP leaves for Peru and the girls and I leave for Nai Nai and Yei Yei's. August will have CDP and I in Nicaragua and then Family Vacation in PCB in September. Summer is full and in between trips we want to see another Redbirds game. Our Sunday School Class met at AutoZone Park 2 weeks ago for a double header and sat on the bluff. We had a great time. We hope to catch another one when my folks are up for a visit. We've not been to the zoo recently but heard the butterfly/birds exhibit was really great.....maybe we should take that in on a cool day...if there were such an animal in MS in JUNE. I'm sorry I've been so out of touch lately. Busy, busy and no end in sight. I hope all of you are doing well. I do keep up with you all via blogland and FB...although I may not post all the time. I pray you all have a great summer with your families...Enjoy God's blessings...Never take them for granted....We deserve NOTHING!

Sweet Sayings....

I just had to share a sweet moment I had with my youngest this evening. It's bedtime....she's clean from head to toe....she's asking for her paci's.....(one to suck, one to hold on to) I give them to her and rock her for just a few minutes....I finally put her into bed and I whisper...."I love you".....she whispers back..."too".........Priceless! Thank you, Jesus!

Summer is officially here?

I thought Summer was officially here until I stepped outside yesterday....WOW! 60 degrees never felt so cold! However, I have enjoyed being able to walk and not sweat so much! After tomorrow we will be full swing into Summer here at the Pace Household. I've already purchased ice cream, popsicles, jello, and all sorts of snacks to keep my two "hungry monsters" happy. SJ and SC's last day at MDO is tomorrow and it looks like our calendar is already full of events and happenings from now until September! VBS is in 2 weeks and I'm not prepared yet... but I will be. Tennis is actually going pretty well. We had a great lesson on Friday and I'm happy to report my serve is much better...amazing what a little coaching will do! The game now consumes me....I even watch it on TV! I'm sure that will fade with time but right now I'm addicted. The girls are so full of themselves these days. SC just talks up a storm and repeats most everything you say...careful there! SJ is growing up so fast. She's been sitting with me in church on Sunday's and I'm pleased to report is doing very well. She listens too. For example, her Daddy mentioned something Sunday about a decision that was...well...."stupid".Not a good word for Daddy to use. She picked up on it, looked at me and said...."Mom, that's a bad word!"
I tried to explain why he used that word and she seemed to understand. Be aware, little ears are listening...I'll update again soon....Have a great week!
Oh, and for all my good buddies who have already gone to the beach.....I hope you guys had fun.....but don't worry....my time's a comin.....LOL! Gotta run....SC is up from her nap and wants OUT! Later!