Baptism and Pizza

Yvanka finds her luggage!

Discussing the meaning of baptismBecoming a new creation

Proud of our girl!Brittany, Mackenzie and Josh- 17 and a senior! Mackenzie, Dana, Georgio and Baby Luca 3! Mike & Sheila back in FLA, at least for visit This holiday weekend gave us the perfect chance for a little mini-reunion. Mike and Sheila were in town visiting family and Yvanka came to get baptized, visit The Rock and hang out with us. We had a quick scare at the airport- no luggage! When the attendant came walking in with her luggage that had been left on the plane, we almost hugged him. That explains the huge grin on our faces! Anyone who knows Yvanka knows that she exudes joy so yellow is definitely her color. Later that day, Yvanka fulfilled her six-month plus dream of being baptized by Pastor Fabian with her close friends. Then we had some pizza and a mini-reunion with the Chapovs, Donovans and Lucas. Josh turned 17 on August 31st so we celebrated him as well. Food and family, what better way to spend the day?

My Family

Shawn, Kathy, Blake, Zach, Ty and Hailey Black

Colt Black

For anyone who hasn't had a chance to meet them, I'd like to introduce my sister and family. Shawn and Kathy were married two days after they graduated from the Air Force Academy. Kathy served as an officer for several years and Shawn has been a pilot for many more. They are now both embarking on their new carreer as online professors. They are some of the greatest people I know. On the side, they've been raising a family of five amazing kids. Blake, 12, is super smart and will probably be the first person to actually invent a time machine. Zach, 10, is an incredible hockey player and wil probably play for the Tampa Bay Lighting someday. Ty, 7, is as good at baseball as he is at hockey so he could probably pick which sport he wants to play professionally. Hailey, 2, is as pretty as she is tough so she's a double threat. Colt, 5 months, born in the van, sounds like he has an adventurous life ahead of him. I can't wait to see the great future that lies ahead for all of them. I hope you all get to meet them someday!

I promised!

My Backyard Mom chillin at the poolMy Home Church

Rock UF service

Dad heading back to Mexico

Andrew, Sam and Devin visiting form NYCArielle having fun at the BBQ

The Chong-Yous and Prigdens- First dinner guests at my new tableAiden likes my new chairsJamie, Sarah and Aiden Nigel, the new dad with baby MiaJulie and Dillon, Ian's spitting image

Alyssa's purple bunny suit The girls at The Rock UF Fall Kick-Off

Hi Everyone! Welcome to sunny Florida! I'm here reporting live from Gainesville, Florida, home of the 2007 national football and basketball champs, on the eve of the first football game at The Swamp. As orange and blue t-shirts appear and motorhomes arrive, you can feel the excitement in the air. Gainesville just wouldn't be Gainesville without Florida football. But behind the obvious lies a different kind of excitement. Across town, The Rock of Gainesville is preparing to celebrate 20 years of loving God, each other and the community. Rock UF, the reinvigorated college ministry, just kicked off their fall semester with 80 students. These aren't just any students, these are young men and women who are serious about fulfilling the purposes of God in their generation. They are preparing for the College Reception this Sunday, where many students will take hold of a greater vision for their lives and what it means to be a part of the family of God. Because the prominence of Florida athletics is not an accident. God has a plan for this city and He will use whatever it takes and whoever is willing to accomplish His purposes. Stay tuned... Now that I got that out of my system, it's me, Victoria. Three months ago I promised pictures so here's a few. I just bought a new camera so I hope this will be the beginning of many more pictures and chances to share our lives. Please keep in touch and send pictures too. I would love to hear about all the great things God is doing in your life and in your world.