JOHN MOORE'S LIVERPOOL UNIVERSITY B'BALL

Driving down to Liverpool in the bus was about an hour and 10 minute drive.  Some slept, some talked and some were.......

 .....just plain silly!!!!  But it made for a fun trip to the basketball game in Liverpool. We had a little snow on the way but it didn't stop us from getting to John Moore's Liverpool University.

Here's Stella and Belen shooting hoops before the game.  

I just love this photo, because I know they do all work together. They have done quite well to represent their......
            "Lancaster
             University."

WE WON!!!  65 - 29  

LANCASTER WOMEN'S BASKETBALL PRACTICE

Basketball practices with Coach Steve are very instructive.  The girls really want to learn and win their games.  

 This exercise is .....ooooh..... ouch!!!!  Although it does strengthen those calf muscles. 

 No!  no!!  He's not saying, "Give up!"  He's letting them know "hands up" and defend your position.  He's a good coach.

It was a good scrimmage and great preparation for the coming game.  

GO  LANCASTER!!!!!

Lancaster University Women's Basketball

Coach Rutt had the daunting task of cutting 15 of the 30 women that came for the tryout.  He had some help from Michael (Steve's assistant in the photo on right) along with Vasceleki ( the young lady in the orange shirt), the captain of the 

 team.  Just watching the workout and seeing the skills of all the girls, made it hard to let some go.  
The most interesting thing about the team is the variety of countries that are represented on the team.

Vas, the team captain is from Greece.  We have them from Africa, Spain, Portugal, Cyprus, India, Australia, China, France, Germany, Turkey, and, of course, England.  

Remembering my dad, John Edelman

We were privileged to be together with the Edelman side of the family to remember our dad, Opa and great Opa.  

This photo was the last one taken of my father on the tractor.  Cutting 5 acres of grass was a normal every week job for dad.  This was the last time he was on it. 

 Steven Paul Rutt gave tribute to his Opa along with his cousins Danielle and Amy. They represented all of their siblings.   They all had some funny things to remember of their Opa, but also said he would be missed.  

My husband, Steven Richard Rutt gave an "awesome" tribute of his father-in-law.  Steve was my parents' pastor in Phoenix, AZ.  We were able to have great spiritual talks with both dad and mom.  

My brother, sister and myself were able to give our tribute to our father also.  Our father was blessed to have celebrated his 86th birthday with his twin sister, 10 days before he went home to be with His Lord.  I love you dad!!!

Preston Guild Churches Procession

Monday afternoon the Churches of Preston and the surrounding districts came together to process through the city center streets.  In one of the above photos, you see a few of the people we walked with through Preston. The theme of our float was "the Good Samaritan" in the past and today's Samaritans. All the church floats involved, weaved the themes of "the Living Christ." 

Preston Guild 2012 Ecumenical Service

 As the sign says, "Welcome to the Preston Guild 2012."  Walking through the Avenham Park in Preston, we saw many booths with items and food for sale.  We were headed for the big red tents for the Ecumenical service.

 Pictured from left to right, from St. David's Church are:
Verona, Pearl, Barbara and my sweetheart, Steve.  We are in line waiting to get in the tent for the service.  The Preston Ecumenical service 
encompassed all the churches in the Preston area.

One lady who stood by us in line commented, "Who said that the Church was dead in Preston?  Look at all these people

coming to serve God!!"

There were 3,000 people of different Christian traditions taking part, singing praises to God.  

Camping in CA with family!!!!!

 Camping is a tradition in the Rutt family, with Horseshoes being played.  Here, our grandson Bram, who threw a ringer. What a happy occasion!!!

Playing at the beach with Grandpa, even though the water was cold, was a great deal.  Those little apprehensions of getting in the water, slowly subsided.  

 Meeting up at Goofy's Kitchen in Downtown Disney and getting our photo with Goofy was a highlight for the grandchildren they won't forget.  During the meal, we also met up with Minnie Mouse, Alladin and Snow White which posed for good photos.  The Peanut Butter and Jelly Pizza on the menu was a big hit with the grandchildren.  

Before I forget, Ella enjoyed the fact she could cover Annie in the sand.  
One tidbit of information on the grandchildren, the evenings were not hard for them to go to sleep, as they were tired after a hard day of play.  Competing with the sun and walking up and down the steep hill made it easier for the adults to hit the pillow at night too.  
                       "A Trip to Remember!!!"