Dinosaur Discovery Site at Johnson Farm

On Memorial Day we went to St. George Utah to see Dinosaur Discovery Site at Johnson Farm. Thousands of dinosaur tracks were found on the farm. We drove about 2 hours to see fossils of dinosaur tracks. I thought there would be more to it than that, but we were disappointed. Most of the fossils we couldn’t make out what they were even with signs saying things like “tail drag” and “mud cracks.” The highlights were the 8 minute video, gift shop, and the sandbox outside.

Alex loved the sand box and did not want to leave. He wanted Frank and me to be paleontologists with him. The sand box was an Eagle Scout project and under the sand were dinosaur tracks for the kids to discover. It also had shovels, pails, shifts, and brushes.

The drive was nice. We really enjoyed being together. Alex also enjoyed a couple of new dinosaur toys. Despite our disappointment with the Dinosaur Discovery it was a real nice day.

Marie-Anne

Who is God?

Holy, holy, holy is the Lord God almighty. Not just holy or some shadow of perfection, but he is pure, pure and pure, without spot or blemish or smudge. The Bible never says God is merciful, merciful, merciful or loving, loving, loving, but holy, holy, holy.
Nothing unholy, nothing that is imperfect, nothing that is marred can enter His presence. He is perfect. The Bible says that heavens and earth will flee from His awesome presence. The heaven is His throne and the earth His foot stool.
And us? Who are we, compared to His power and majesty? He is God.

Memorial Day

We decorated for Memorial Day today. I hung a banner that says “United we Stand,” and hung up some American flag cutouts. Alex told Frank where he wanted the patriotic bows. I also got some American flag picture frames that I will put pictures of the family members who served in the military.

Frank and I are both veterans. His sister Cassandra is in the Army. My brother Paul is in the Army, my brother Michael is in the Navy, and my brother-in-law Barron is in the Army National Guard. Frank’s Aunt Jeannette was in the Army(?). We both have grandparents who served in the military also.

We want to make Memorial Day (and other Patriotic holidays) more than just a time for BBQ for our family. Yes, we will use Memorial Day for a family day, but we will also teach our children about the sacrifices of the military and the true meaning of the holiday.

Marie-Anne

Bob the Builder Workbook

Today Alex completed the entire Bob the Builder workbook Colors and Shapes. I was surprised that he did all 31 pages in a very short time. The only problem he had was tracing the shapes. We added the certificate to his picture book and Alex had fun adding some Bob the Builder stickers to it. He was quite pleased with himself as he showed off his work to Papa.

Marie-Anne

Little soul-winner

During soul-winning we walked by two boys sitting in the shade. Alex asked my husband for a flyer to give it to the boy. Alex turned it over and said, “There’s a map on the back, see.” I turned to see Alex pointing at the map just like he was showing the boy how to get to church. Then Alex asked for another flyer to give to the other boy.

Marie-Anne

Baby names

We have decided on baby names. If we have a girl she’ll be Sabrina Marie. If we have a boy he’ll be Ethan James. In a few weeks we will have an ultrasound. Alex still insists on a brother because sisters are no fun.

Marie-Anne

Family Day

Today Frank, Alex, and I walked the Wetlands Trail. It paralleled a river, but until we walked down the ridge the wetlands part seemed like a joke because it was in the middle of the very dry hot desert. We were thankful for the wind. By the time we got back to the car I was out of breath. (I’ve got to get in shape.) We really enjoyed it.

We also went to Clark County Heritage Museum. It was nice. Outside on the walking trails we saw rabbits, chipmunks, a jack rabbit, several different types of lizards, quail, and hummingbirds. There was a replica of a ghost town, a train depot, and several houses that were set up for certain time periods. We had a really good day.

Marie-Anne

Companies that support our troops

My brother Michael is a Navy Chaplain’s assistant serving in Kuwait. He said the service men and women were requesting tuna, slim Jims, sunflowers, and granola bars. Michael also requested kids books for the service men and women to read to their kids via DVD.I e-mailed companies asking for either coupons or donations.

Del Monte has a "Tuna for Soldiers" program in which units that request it are sent StarKist Tuna pouch products.


Quaker sent coupons for Gatorade that the service men and women can use at the BX.

Bumble Bee Tuna sent coupons.


I haven’t heard back from the other companies yet. It took about 10 minutes to e-mail 5 companies. I will be e-mailing other companies too. If you know of service men or women who are deployed let them know about these great companies that support our troops!

Marie-Anne

Mom's Visit

My Mom got here Friday and left yesterday. Alex called her, “my Nana,” of course she loved that! Alex loved all the attention from her. On Sunday, Mother’s Day, we had a potluck at church and everyone raved about Mom’s chicken and dumplings, (but they were not as good as Mamaw’s).

Monday we went to Hoover Dam and stopped at Lake Mead to let Alex throw rocks into the water. He had a blast. Alex got his shoes and pants soaked. We all enjoyed it. It was very windy and I brought bubbles that Alex chased, but couldn’t catch.

Later we stopped at a park near our house. Frank got Alex’s kite out, but Alex wasn’t really interested, (he had a friend to play with). Frank had a blast with the kite! I thought I was buying it for Alex, but I was wrong. Frank thanked me for spending that dollar. It was the best dollar I spent.

When we dropped my Mom off at the airport Alex asked why she had to go and he kept asking her if she liked his house. Every plane he saw on the way home was Nana’s plane.

Marie-Anne

Prayer Request

Tonight we watched a documentary on Billy Graham. As I reflected on his amazing life and the awesome movement of the hand of God in his ministry, I wondered, “Why can’t God use my husband that way?” I prayed for Frank as I never had before. I asked God to share His vision for Las Vegas with us so that we could make it our vision too. Picture the millions of souls in this city being saved. Picture the broken hearts being mended. Picture what God can do if only we stop limiting Him by our unbelief and our disobedience to His perfect will! Imagine sin city becoming a city of God. Pray that we will allow God’s vision to become our vision. Pray that we storm the very gates of hell. Pray that God uses us to set the captives in this city free. Pray that God touches hearts to help us. Pray that we lift Jesus up so that all men will be drawn to Him.

Marie-Anne