Hailey's First Day as a Panther

It's been to long since I've blogged...these pictures are in reverse.... Here she is getting on the bus for official first day at licking Valley.....

........after having some adjustments made to her back pack by her sister....

.....heading to the bus stop for Hailey's first day of school.

Getting Ready for The Big Event

Pat and I having taken on major roles for the Licking Valley Heritage Society are preparing for the big upcoming Knap In event. Yes....that's correct....it is KNAP and not NAP for those who know me best!

Youth Group Reunion

Last Saturday members of the Youth Groups we served in the late 70's and early 80's honored us at an event at Licking Valley. It was an opportunity to reminisce and share memories of their days growing up and our days serving. Here Dan and I broke into a song we used to sing together.

Stan Eng, a young man who became one of our extended family members and is a professional videogapher interviewed us seperately and showed the edited version as part of the tribute. I love hearing Pat describe life as the wife of the Youth Leader and stories from her stint in the girls dormatory.

...and here a group shot of those who attended. A wonderful evening it was!

Pictures from my walk this morning at Put In Bay

Zoombezie Bay

We spent yesterday with Wes's family and Sandra at Zoombiezie Bay... Yes I ZOOOMMMED down the highest, fastest, swirlingest, twistingest everything the kids did (Including that straight down dark blue shoot second from the left) !

It was a fun day for Zoe........

....and Addy.....and ALL!

"Most Trusted Man In America"

I found myself mesmorized in front of the TV screen tonight watching the account of Walter Cronkite's life. The "personification of integrity"..... and statements like this caused me to reflect on my own life and those people in it that I consider the emodyment of honesty, integrity and influence in my life. They are those who by virtue of their virtue of honesty and sincerity and ability to be real with me...... have served as both friend and inspiration. I thank God to have been connected to quite a few people like this......in steady flow....for many years. They are as beloved to me as I heard many describe Walter was to them.

The Latest From Around Pleasant Chapel

You know you live in the wild when a WILD turkey walks her young right up between our houses into the woods.......

Megan learning to can beans from her Mother.

.......a meal from the bounty of the garden.

Woops....

.....not only does this look like a clash of cultures....LOL...but I posted tonight's pictures on Meg's blog! Sorry about that but here is a link to their whereabouts....http://virginianbeauty2727.blogspot.com/

Sorry about that!

Go Karting..