Softball camp starts tomorrow. The girls are in different age groups this year, so I'm looking forward to a whole week of driving the youngest there at 8:30 - picking her up at 11:30, then taking the oldest at 12:30 and picking her up at 3:30. I can hardly wait to spend all that $3 a gallon gas. (Not to mention my time, when I have not one, but TWO books due July 15th.)

So why do it?
It's simple really.
My daughters love softball.
And I love my daughters.
So it doesn't matter how much time or gas it takes, they're seeking to improve at something they care about. And I'm going to help them as much as I possibly can. Love is a great motivator, isn't it?

OH, speaking of love. . .I love my nieces and nephews. I had my kids last, so most of my sister's and sister-in-law's kids are grown, but they'll always have a special place in my heart. And I mean that in a real way, not a cliche hallmark card way. Anyway, I said all that to say I'm SO proud of my niece, Annalisa Daughety. She decided a few years ago that she wanted to get serious about writing and she has. She finaled in the American Christian Fiction Writers Genesis contest for unpublished writers. YAY! Congratulations, Annalisa!! You can check out her new website (and from there, go to her really cool blog, Princess of Patience) HERE. Or type in www.annalisadaughety.com.

Drop by and give her some encouragement! Then learn to spell her name. I think you'll be seeing it a lot before too long!