BECCA SURFING AT VBS


This summer, Becca got the chance to attend Vacation Bible School at Eagle Creek Church with many of her friends from school.  Here she's sitting next to Gabe, who's in her class at school.

Of course, it helps to have your parents teaching the science crafts portion of the VBS program.  Biz and Charles were asked to help out and got to be there to see Becca participate in all the activities.

We all had so much fun we're planning on being there next year as well.

BREAKFAST AT THE FARM WITH COUSINS


Becca was able to go out to the Sanders Farm (Uncle Rod's) and have breakfast with her cousins, Vinny and Carmen Garcia. Here they are shown sharing a cardboard box, playing together and having fun. They must be pretending they're in a boat at Bass Lake! Ah, imagination! What would we do without it!

OFF TO THE FAIR!

One of our favorite things to do in the summer is go to the Starke County Fair. Here, Becca and Leslie visit the Conservation Clubhouse. Becca likes going here to try and fish for a goldfish. Her Uncle Chris has been taking her fishing and teaching her how to fish, so Becca thought she'd try out new techniques in fishing.

Becca also likes going to the animal buildings. Her favorite is the pig pens. Although the picture says contrary, "Something smells!" Becca can't wait to go see the animals.


We've been told that Yellow House has enough property to put in a pig pen and Becca could raise a pig for 4H when she's older.  We're just not sure we want to go through that. Charles has a hard enough time trying to get a garden to grow.

Elizabeth "Biz" Ratliff

While driving to Valpo to see the movie "CARS 2" Becca pops over the seat to have her pic taken with Aunt Leslie!

We watched the movie in 3D and then went for a bite to eat at Red Robin. For the most part, we had so much fun!