Thursday, November 26, 2009

Thanksgiving 2009

Today we had a wonderful Thanksgiving. We have so many blessings it’s impossible to count them all. One new blessing was the fact that we got to have both Grandparents in town to celebrate with!
    This afternoon we went to Babum and Nanny’s house with Uncle Scott, Aunt Vicky, Scott and Lacey, as well as Grandpa and Grandma. Nanny made a wonderful meal that we all helped contribute to. My favorite part was when we sat around the table and told funny stories about ourselves and each other. I love to laugh together with my family!
    After eating that huge meal we let it settle and then went back for dessert! We had more than we could possibly eat!
    Tonight we came home and decorated our gingerbread houses. That is always so much fun! I will have some pictures later of the finished products.
    I am so thankful for the wonderful family God has put me in.  He has truly blessed me!

Wednesday, November 25, 2009

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A Bunch of Baking

We have been doing a lot of baking this week. On Monday we cut out and baked pieces for your gingerbread houses. Yesterday we assembled the houses but we wont decorate them until Thursday night. Trey also went over to Grandma's house to help her with some baking. Today we will be getting some of our food ready for Thanksgiving. This time of year is so much fun!

Saturday, November 21, 2009

Fun Weekend

Thursday I went with Grandpa and Grandma to Chemo. The treatment went well and Grandpa seemed to be doing fine when he got home. Only one more treatment left!
Since Daddy and Mommy are out of town on the business trip we have been staying at Nanny and Babum's house. We have had a very nice time. Right now some of us are sitting in front of the fire place and Nanny and Trey are making a dessert for us. Fun weekend!

Fun Weekend

Thursday I went with Grandpa and Grandma to Chemo. The treatment went well and Grandpa seemed to be doing fine when he got home. Only one more treatment left!
Since Daddy and Mommy are out of town on the business trip we have been staying at Nanny and Babum's house. We have had a very nice time. Right now some of us are sitting in front of the fire place and Nanny and Trey are making a dessert for us. Fun weekend!

Fun Weekend

Thursday I went with Grandpa and Grandma to Chemo. The treatment went well and Grandpa seemed to be doing fine when he got home. Only one more treatment left!
Since Daddy and Mommy are out of town on the business trip we have been staying at Nanny and Babum's house. We have had a very nice time. Right now some of us are sitting in front of the fire place and Nanny and Trey are making a dessert for us. Fun weekend!

Fun Weekend

Thursday I went with Grandpa and Grandma to Chemo. The treatment went well and Grandpa seemed to be doing fine when he got home. Only one more treatment left!
Since Daddy and Mommy are out of town on the business trip we have been staying at Nanny and Babum's house. We have had a very nice time. Right now some of us are sitting in front of the fire place and Nanny and Trey are making a dessert for us. Fun weekend!

Fun Weekend

Thursday I went with Grandpa and Grandma to Chemo. The treatment went well and Grandpa seemed to be doing fine when he got home. Only one more treatment left!
Since Daddy and Mommy are out of town on the business trip we have been staying at Nanny and Babum's house. We have had a very nice time. Right now some of us are sitting in front of the fire place and Nanny and Trey are making a dessert for us. Fun weekend!

Wednesday, November 18, 2009

The Mysterious Islands

Last night Tyler and I went with the Boyers and a group of friends from church to the premier of "The mysterious Island"- A surprising Journey to Darwin's Eden. The movie was very good and was created by Vision Forum Ministries. It was basically a documentary about father and son, Joshua and Doug Phillips, who visit the Galápagos islands. The same islands where Darwin visited and used his findings there to support the evolutionary theory.


The movie was great. Very well made and full of wonderful scientific facts all supporting creationism. If you get a chance to see this wonderful film please do. I think you will really enjoy it. The movie is ether on sale now or will be soon through the vision forum website. Also please take a few minuets to watch a video clip about the documentary. I think you will really enjoy it!  http://themysteriousislands.com/ 

Monday, November 16, 2009

Thanksgiving Traditions

Thanksgiving is coming soon! I can't believe it is almost here! This time of year we all have special traditions that we share. Our family always decorates gingerbread houses on Thanksgiving night. It's been neat to see how the houses have changed through the years. Instead of a single sucker slapped on to the side of the house with gobs of icing we now have a little more elegant designs and ideas.

Last year Mommy and I stayed up very late the night before Thanksgiving to finish the houses. It's funny what lengths we will go to, to keep a tradition!

I'd love for you to leave a comment so we could hear about some of the Thanksgiving traditions that you keep with your family. It could be a funny story about how it started or something that your parents always did with you. Anyway share it with us! And check back in a few days to see other peoples interesting stories.

If you’d like to see our gingerbread houses from last year click this link:  http://whateveristrue-schnarrx7.blogspot.com/search?q=baked+goods

P.S. Don’t forget the Thanksgiving poll in the upper right corner that I put up just for fun.

Sunday, November 15, 2009

New Blog

For those interested Daddy has just started blogging. I'd encourage you to check out some of his posts at:
 http://www.faithofafather.wordpress.com/

Friday, November 13, 2009

First Bible Verse Chart Finished!

Well, Amber, Trent and Trey finished their first Bible verse chart today! This morning they said a total of seven Bible verses all at one sitting. As their prize Daddy took us all out to Cold Stone Creamery for ice cream. Good job guys! Keep it up!

The Flood

The last few days have been very rainy at our house. Unfortunately all this rain has caused Grandpa and Grandma's basement to flood. We dropped by their house on Wednesday and I ran down stairs to get something. I heard the sound of trickling water and thought I'd check it out. Good thing I did because their storage room had about two inches of water in it! With the help of a very nice neighbor man we were able to get all the water out of the room only to have it fill up again later.


We are thankful the water just puddle in the other rooms down stairs and only minimal damage was done to the boxes in the basement. We are still working on a solution but hopefully it will be resolved soon.

Wednesday, November 11, 2009

Veteran's Day

We are so blessed to live in America. We have so many freedoms and privileges that other countries couldn't even dream of having. But Freedom isn't Free so this Veteran’s Day remember to thank God for our veterans, those who have lost their lives for us and those who are daily putting their lives on the line. I'm so thankful for the veterans in my life. Thank you all!

Friday, November 6, 2009

Games and Grandparents

Yesterday my mom had an appointment in Charlottesville. Daddy took the day off to go with her. The appointment went well and they spent the rest of the day shopping and having a good time.

In the afternoon Grandma picked us up and we spent the rest of the day at their house. We brought over some board games and all of us played them together. Grandma made us and delicious dinner and two pies for dessert.

After dinner Grandma told us stories about all the places she had lived. We had a fun learning some new things about her and Grandpa.

Wednesday, November 4, 2009

Knit Together with Love Project 2009

 
I've had a great turn out of people who want to be involved in the scarf project this year. Thank you so much for you willingness! Here are just a few thing to remember:
  • I will need the scarves by December 6th
  • They need to be at least 21 inches long
  • Handmade and brand new
  • You can ether bring them to me in person or it may be more convenient for you to drop them off in our church office. The address for our church is:

 Timberlake Baptist Church

 21395 Timberlake Rd

 Lynchburg, VA 24502

 

 Thank you again for all your help! I can't wait to see you beautiful creations!

Tuesday, November 3, 2009

Election Day

Today is election day! I am unfortunately not old enough to vote but for you who are please take advantage of this unique right we Americans enjoy! It's your duty and God given responsibility to have a part in shaping our government. Don't waist this great opportunity to change our country for the better! Get out there and vote!

Also I understand that this week some decisions will be made concerning the Obama Health Care Plan. Please pray that God will help our leaders to made wise, godly decisions.

Monday, November 2, 2009

Harvest Party

On Saturday night the Sunday school class Babum teaches had a harvest party. The Summer's, a couple in the class, let us use their beautiful home and property to have the party. We had lots of great food and desserts. Everyone brought ether chili and cornbread or an apple or pumpkin dessert.
After dinner they had hay rides, a pinata for the kids and a sing-a-long and testimony time. It rained for a little while but cleared up in time for us to do all the activities we had planned. It was a wonderful evening!