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Thursday, April 19, 2007

Thu, 19 Apr 2007 14:06:35 GMT

Well, Gillwildflower asked how you build a house in two mornings... and this is how it happened. The slab was already poured when we arrived. The guys worked longer than the two mornings that were scheduled, working some in the afternoon too, and they didn't actually finish the house, but were able to get it framed up and put a roof on top, which was what we were supposed to accomplish.

This is what it looked like at 9:38 am on day one.

This is at 10:20 am on day 2

This is at 4:54 pm on day 2

You can see that they came back after lunch and finished up our portion of the project on day 2. I am amazed what can be done when you have God working through you. Phil 4:13 I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.

Sunday, April 08, 2007

Sun, 08 Apr 2007 03:52:57 GMT

Taryn & I went to Mexico for our first mission trip. It was a wonderful and eyeopening experience for both of us. I wanted to share a few photos.

These are my girls waiting for us to leave early Saturday morning.

I roomed with the three on the left. They have a ton of energy!

Here's a pic of the entire group that went.

Well, I guess one of the leaders hadn't made it into the picture yet.

We went to Piedras Negras, which is just across the border from Eagle Pass, TX. We partner with Primeria Iglesia Baptista in Piedras, so our churches work together on a regular basis. This is the 3rd time our high school AWANA club has made this trip.

The local church asks thier members to hold "house church" for a midweek time of fellowship in thier individual neighborhoods. One of their members who lives in the colonies neighborhood had agreed to host a house church. So, what we do is go into that neighborhood and invite people to come to her home for a vacation bible school. We attract attention, and kids want to come and see what's going on.

We also do light construction, which this time was to build a new house for the midweek service. There was already a concrete slab poured, and we were to get a structure up and a roof on in two mornings work time.

This is the home that will be replaced by our project.

Here's the kitchen.

The front yard

and the laundry area and bathroom - (the toilet is behind the striped blanket)

We had never seen anything like this before. People actually living in a cardboard house. It was an eye opening experience for many of us. We realize how wealthy we are in the US, and we can appreciate it so much more. It's the kind of thing that you cannot really explain. You have to go there and experience it first hand to understand the poverty.

to be continued. . . . . .

Wednesday, December 06, 2006

Wed, 06 Dec 2006 06:11:04 GMT

So, I finally got back on track with the rr. Jan's top will go out in tommorrows mail. yippie! I think it looks pretty nice. Polly's on the other hand, well that is a different story. I have no idea what I'm going to do with it. Julia went and added the perfect border to it. How will I ever add something that will compliment it? oh me, oh my, and a good grief for charlie brown and co.

here's a pic I took over the weekend. this is my favorite one of the bunch.

Sunday, October 15, 2006

Sun, 15 Oct 2006 22:18:11 GMT

Oh my Cloye!!!

I bet you are freaking out, since you haven't gotten Barb's block from me. I am so sorry. We went out of town last weekend, then my husband's gramma died, so we have been furiously busy with everything but normal life. I will be sending your package out soon. I promise!

Sachse High School Band awarded 2nd place in Carrollton marching contest!!

Wed, 04 Oct 2006 16:27:52 GMT

Saturday was hot and tiring, but it makes all of the work worthwhile, when you get validated with a trophy win. We didn't place first, but 2nd was awesome! We saw very little of the competition, but what we saw was impressive. Our cross town rivals placed 6th, so placing higher than them was victory enough for most of the kids, getting 2nd was the icing on the cake!

Here are a couple of pictures of the performance. I was on the sidelines helping out, so you can't see much from these pics, oh well!

This is Jeremiah, who I met Saturday. I love his hair. I wish I had those curls, so I could grow an afro! Sweet! He is an interesting kid to talk to. I enjoyed hearing his take on life. Hopefully I will have more opportunities to talk to him.

This is Nick, one of the trumpet players I met while riding on the trumpet bus. The bus was filled with mostly boys, and they were stinky, but quite well behaved.

Wednesday, September 27, 2006

Wed, 27 Sep 2006 21:45:17 GMT

So, this is me! And I am a dork! The glasses were a birthday gift from my 14 year old daughter. I must wear them, it is my obligation.

Here's what I did the last two nights after work. I have procrastinated for over a year on this one. My cousin is getting married in two weeks, so I have to get a quilt made. I was going to do something especially for her, but I ran out of time. These are some blocks that I made a few years ago. It's a block of the month from my LQS. Anyway, I added the sashing the night before last, and sewed the rows together and added the border last night. Tommorrw it will need to be quilted (by machine of course) and the binding applied, so I can sew it down on Saturday. I am a chaperone for the first band competition. I should have plenty of time to finish it then.

I am also going to hopefully finish the hand work that I am doing for the xanga round robin, so I can send it off to Cloye. I have two corners nearly completed, and just need to get the other two done.

Saturday, September 16, 2006

Sat, 16 Sep 2006 19:31:20 GMT

Another week, another football game. More pictures of band kids having fun.

Taryn and her 'Big' sis Alicia

Silliness before the game Rebecca with Camille

Mollie - so cute

Taryn lookin good!

L-O-V-E this picture of Lindsey in her tuba!

Javier being silly

Jordan looking cute

John - I love the reflection on the tuba, very cool

Shane down front -taken by Taryn in the back

Half time tubas!

Silly kids blowing powdered sugar all over

Taryn and Shane are all Smiles! What a couple of cuties!

my goofy kid!

Shane got a little too close to the camera! lol!

Tuesday, September 12, 2006

Tue, 12 Sep 2006 14:04:25 GMT

Here's another picture of Taryn and Shane. This was during a break between stadium practice and the first football game last week.

I had to work late, so I missed the half time show. But from what I saw during the second half of the game, the entire band seemed to be having a really good time. It's like a payoff for all of the hard work that they have been doing. I didn't know how much fun it was going to be. I even enjoyed it, and am looking forward to this Friday's game. Hopefully I'll get to see the halftime show this week. All of the logistics of toting the two ton tuba were/are for a reason, she enjoys it after all! Hopefully she will get better at playing so she can pass the class too! That would be nice.

Labor Day Parade - Sachse Band

Tue, 05 Sep 2006 14:12:49 GMT

Sew, I haven't sewn anything lately, but I decided, that is not the only thing I can share.

My 5' 3" - 14 year old daughter marched carrying her sousaphone in her first parade on Labor Day. It was overcast and sprinkling the entire morning. It actually made it pleasant since it has been averaging about 95 around here.

I was unable to get any good pictures of her marching, but at least you can see her in this one. She is the short one in the center with the black shoes and green socks (which she said wouldn't show) on.

I'll share the next two pictures because I love how they tell a story.

After the parade was over, she grabbed a water bottle out of the cooler and poured a bit down the back of one of her good friends. This picture depicts how they both reacted imediately afterwards. She looks so mischevious, and he is obviously amused, after the shock of ice cold water running down his back.

She's still laughing, and he's obviously ok with it. They are a couple of cuties.

Saturday, August 12, 2006

Sat, 12 Aug 2006 20:42:35 GMT

I'm so excited about this one! I recieved my mini round robin quilt back a few days ago, and what can I say??? The girls did a great job in adding to my center, and so many of them repeated the color gradations........... I think it turned out just great!

I love the cosmic theme that it took on............... FUN!