Memorial Day blessings!

No one says it better than Ray Charles. Please click the link to hear one of his beautiful performances of "America the Beautiful."
http://www.powerlineblog.com/archives/2011/05/029130.php

tst: pacman

the nerdy icing on the cake!

Noah and One-Eyed Sam's friend Clay

In the previous post, you got your first look at all the
nerdy goodness of Noah's new glasses.
They are just the perfect touch to that geeky, nerdy
look he's got going on. Clay seems to approve.

happy birthday, dear hubby!

There's a story behind this birthday "ice cream cake."

We'll be glad to tell you about it. Just ask.

The important thing is that it's Blue Bell,

and it's one of Dale's most favorite foods!

Before enjoying the "ice cream cake," we had a great dinner,

seated in "Willie's Corner," at Texas Roadhouse.

Happy Birthday, Dale!

and many more . . . . . . .
xoxoxo

geek or nerd?

Casio Calculator Watch

Pokemon Pokewalker

Vans Slip-Ons, custom painted with scene of gigantic aliens destroying city

Aggie Girl graduates!

Aggie Girl graduated on Saturday!

Our view from above.
Boy, you have to get there early to get a good seat.
We didn't get there early.

But luckily, we were on the same side of the arena
as Aggie Girl and were able to spot her.

"Wait! What just happened?"

"Yes. Okay. There it is. I've got it!"

Now an Aggie alum.

Joy!

"ain't got time to die"

tst: ludo

"The Ludo concert was great last night!

I think I'll get my hearing back in - oh, about a week."

tst: Noah Rocks!

Last month, Noah, Kevin and Chris had their Eagle Scout ceremony.

The youth minister at our church, Kelly, spoke on Noah's behalf.

She made this t-shirt for the occasion. Don't attempt to adjust your screen --

there was a minor glitch in the production process. But I love it!

Thanks, Kelly, for participating in Noah's special day!

vintage deb

This is one of my favorite photos of my sister, Deborah,

taken many moons ago in California.

It always makes me smile.

kitty kitty

I really need to update my blog. I think about it. But that doesn't seem to be the same as doing it. Maybe this is the day I get back in the groove.

Our kitties never get to go outside, but today we let them explore the backyard for a few minutes. I was able to snap a few good pictures of Kiki.

She enjoyed climbing through the dense ferns.

And she looked so pretty in this light.

Joyful, Joyful!

Joyful, joyful opening dance from Chara's "Art of Worship 2010!"

(My Emily is the dancer in the yellow shirt with short hair.)

remembering Cheryl

Remembering my sweet baby sister, Cheryl, who would have been 50 today.

This is one of my favorite pictures of her.

It was taken well over 20 years ago.

That's our stepmom, Pat, in the background.
We sure do miss you, sister.

xoxoxo

Noah's senior piano recital

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On Sunday, family and friends had the pleasure of attending

Noah's senior piano recital. He has studied piano for eleven years

with Ms. Nancy, Ms. Wendy, Ms. Sandy and,

for the last several years, Ms. Marina.

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The pieces he performed were:

Bach, Invention No. 1 (video above)

Mozart, Sonata in G Major, 1st movement

Beethoven, Sonata in G Major, 1st movement

Kevin Olson, Tango

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Ms. Marina's husband, Mr. Guram, has also provided additional

critique, advice and support. It has been a pleasure and blessing

to know them and have them as a part of Noah's musical journey.

tst: magic missiles

tst: island party

Emily attended the Brothers Under Christ

(BUCs) Island Party 2010

tst: star trek

This has been sitting in my photo file for awhile.

I'm not sure why I put it there.

I guess you could say I'm a fan.

And I'm happy to say that now my son is too!

testify to love

Chara Christian Dance Company :: dress rehearsal :: my Emily is the one with the short ponytail :: they're all such beautiful girls who love to share the Message through dance

breathing air and light

My most amazing sister, Deborah, started a blog today.

I really love her first post.

Hope you enjoy it too.

breathing air and light

tst: unexpected vacation

t-shirt tuesday is taking an unexpected vacation,
but will return soon!