Paw Paw Bill made Dylan a truck, trailer, and boat out of wood and painted it. All the children were excited when they saw it. One little girl said, "Dylan, your Paw Paw is an artist!"
Sunday, June 7, 2009
Happy Birthday, Dylan!
Dylan is turning seven years old this month! We enjoyed his birthday party with all the family, friends, water slide, water balloons, and birthday food! Hooray!
Paw Paw Bill made Dylan a truck, trailer, and boat out of wood and painted it. All the children were excited when they saw it. One little girl said, "Dylan, your Paw Paw is an artist!"
Paw Paw Bill made Dylan a truck, trailer, and boat out of wood and painted it. All the children were excited when they saw it. One little girl said, "Dylan, your Paw Paw is an artist!"
Saturday, June 6, 2009
Yard Sale
We had our first yard sale in an attempt to sell our possessions to prepare for the ministry. We worked all night to prepare tables.
When daylight came the people started rolling in and we still had a box truck full of things, boxes sitting in every walkway, the tables packed, a flatbed trailer loaded, and a van still full to the windows. The box truck was so heavy it sunk in the ground and Dad had to help pull it out with a chain attached to his truck.
The ladies that came to buy things were more than willing to unpack all the boxes, excited about the nice things for sale. The problem with their eagerness was the boxes were literally our moving boxes from our home, straight out of storage, and we still had pictures and personal items in the box that would not have been for sale. People were on cell phones calling others to hurry and get to the yard sale! We soon were overloaded with people and just had to give up trying to keep much of anything that was left in the moving boxes.
In the end, it worked out really well. We sold the Ford F250 truck and the Southwind Fleetwood RV. As much as we sold, and we sold a lot, we still had a truck load of things left when we were done.
We have given away and donated many items to local charities and will have one last yard sale on Labor Day weekend. Pray for us that we will survive the yard sale to come! We thought we were one foot in the grave when this day ended. "We can do all things through Christ that gives us strength!" - Philippians 4:13....We did, with Christ, and made it! Hallelujah!
When daylight came the people started rolling in and we still had a box truck full of things, boxes sitting in every walkway, the tables packed, a flatbed trailer loaded, and a van still full to the windows. The box truck was so heavy it sunk in the ground and Dad had to help pull it out with a chain attached to his truck.
The ladies that came to buy things were more than willing to unpack all the boxes, excited about the nice things for sale. The problem with their eagerness was the boxes were literally our moving boxes from our home, straight out of storage, and we still had pictures and personal items in the box that would not have been for sale. People were on cell phones calling others to hurry and get to the yard sale! We soon were overloaded with people and just had to give up trying to keep much of anything that was left in the moving boxes.
In the end, it worked out really well. We sold the Ford F250 truck and the Southwind Fleetwood RV. As much as we sold, and we sold a lot, we still had a truck load of things left when we were done.
We have given away and donated many items to local charities and will have one last yard sale on Labor Day weekend. Pray for us that we will survive the yard sale to come! We thought we were one foot in the grave when this day ended. "We can do all things through Christ that gives us strength!" - Philippians 4:13....We did, with Christ, and made it! Hallelujah!
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
Baby Shower - Ryder Cole Harris
Our grandson, Ryder Cole Harris, is soon to arrive in August. We are really excited! There were so many people at the shower. It is comforting to know Alisha, Eric, and Ryder will be surrounded by many people that love them and have offered to babysit...don't forget all those promises to keep Ryder, especially when you are so tired your running into the walls!
We were all able to thread a bead onto a necklace with a blessing or thought attached to each bead. Paul got teary eyed when he talked about Alisha and Eric becoming parents. We think it was tears of joy and not concern since he did say they would make great parents! As you can see from the picture, Amanda thought it was quiet funny!
Anthony tried out all the toys at Great Grandma's house (Alisha's grandmother) to make sure they were suitable for Ryder. They all passed the test, especially the firetruck that ran a siren almost the whole time the gifts were opened! We brought Ryder a little pony that makes noises and swings it's tail. It looked very similar to his great grandma's real horses out in the field. We hope he will find many hours of enjoyment on his pony!
The food was really good! Anthony particularly liked the strawberries and kept going back for more!
We were all able to thread a bead onto a necklace with a blessing or thought attached to each bead. Paul got teary eyed when he talked about Alisha and Eric becoming parents. We think it was tears of joy and not concern since he did say they would make great parents! As you can see from the picture, Amanda thought it was quiet funny!
Anthony tried out all the toys at Great Grandma's house (Alisha's grandmother) to make sure they were suitable for Ryder. They all passed the test, especially the firetruck that ran a siren almost the whole time the gifts were opened! We brought Ryder a little pony that makes noises and swings it's tail. It looked very similar to his great grandma's real horses out in the field. We hope he will find many hours of enjoyment on his pony!
The food was really good! Anthony particularly liked the strawberries and kept going back for more!
Riverbanks Zoo - Columbia, SC
Fun at the zoo! We enjoyed the day at the Riverbanks Zoo in Columbia, SC!
Monkey Business - This monkey really put on a show for the zoo guests. He twirled in circles and walked the ropes. He showed quiet the talent.
This black and white colored snake wasn't part of the exhibit! The tram had just ran over it's tail. It was curled up in the striking position when Heather walked within it's striking range so we just had to thank God it decided to retreat. We were pretty sure it looked like a black snake which would of been harmless but still frightening had it decided to bite.
Monkey Business - This monkey really put on a show for the zoo guests. He twirled in circles and walked the ropes. He showed quiet the talent.
(VIDEO: Click on the play button to see video)
This black and white colored snake wasn't part of the exhibit! The tram had just ran over it's tail. It was curled up in the striking position when Heather walked within it's striking range so we just had to thank God it decided to retreat. We were pretty sure it looked like a black snake which would of been harmless but still frightening had it decided to bite.
Those water mist fans were so fun and cooling on the hot day. Anthony loved them!
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
Anthony's Check-Up
Anthony visited Dr. Alexander today for his 15/18 month check up. Anthony is 17 months old and a very healthy boy. Thank you, Jesus! Everything checked out normal. He is 23 lbs and 32 inches tall.
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Daddy
Granny Debbie, Anthony's Grandma, has a picture of Jesus on the wall in her house. Anthony looked at the picture today, pointed, and said, "Daddy!"
How sweet it was that Anthony would think a picture of Jesus was his daddy. We are created to live our lives in the image of Christ so when people, especially our families, sees us, they will see the image of Jesus.
"Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with him,and he with me." Jesus, Revelation 3:20 (NIV)
How sweet it was that Anthony would think a picture of Jesus was his daddy. We are created to live our lives in the image of Christ so when people, especially our families, sees us, they will see the image of Jesus.
"Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with him,and he with me." Jesus, Revelation 3:20 (NIV)
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