Monday, February 4, 2008

Busy...Busy...Busy!

The Jersey Inn...
Kaitlynn loved the onion rings

Aunt Sarah and Allison

Aaron and his huge dessert

Grandma Yount and I

Mom and Aunt Carol

Sarah Ann lookin' good at 8 mos. pg!

Dad and Greg chat while Uncle James looks like he's up to something...again!

Uncle Jerry and Uncle Joe

Greg and his new friend

Greg gets kissed by his new friend!


The Ice Cream Shop
Gotta love the TV!



In The Barn...











It seems like our days have been packed full! We have been busy from morning till too late at night, but are *mostly :)* enjoying the ride. Thanks to Doug and Meghan Beck (along with some help from Sarah Seeley) for a delicious dinner a week ago Sunday - we enjoyed being with you guys! Then on Sunday night we were able to visit with friends Glenn and Stephanie Gault and their beautiful daughter Kaitlyn at my parent's house. The Gaults are missionaries to Lesotho, and have such a passion for their ministry! It is encouraging to hear their stories and see the pictures of those whose lives are being transformed.
On Thursday there was prediction of a pretty good-sized snow/ice storm headed our way. Although we didn't get much accumulation of snow, the freezing rain was enough to get us a snow day on Friday...God is good! :) Friday evening was spent finding bargains at the mall and eating at the "pig buffet", Golden Corral. I can't say it's my favorite place...kind of repulsive most of the time, but they have the best pot roast anywhere!
On Saturday we met some of my mom's family in Yellow Springs, OH for a fantastic meal at The Jersey Inn. The fried chicken was out of this world! After eating, we took the kids over to the barn to see the animals. Since they haven't been "down on the farm", they aren't used to watching cows being milked, etc. They loved it, and Evan begged for a calf all the way home.
Thanks to Jason and Renee' Hunsaker for their hospitality and great food on Saturday evening. Greg is still wishing he'd have eaten another piece of pizza! :)
Sunday dinners are most always at mom and dads. Mom has been graciously doing this ever since we moved back to Lima 9.5 years ago. Yesterday's lunch was awesome - as usual! Greg grilled steak and chicken. FYI, the marinades at Aldi's are incredible...let me know if you try them!
I am at the halfway point in my current class, Counseling the Adolescent. It is very enlightening and enjoyable. I am definitely on the countdown!
At school we are counting down the days until our next big event, Regional Student Convention. My students are diligently working on their entries, and we are looking forward to a great time.
Well, now I'm rambling so I guess it's time to move on! Have a great week!

Sunday, February 3, 2008

Monday, January 28, 2008

Another Weekend...


Greg bet Denny $5 that he would not be able to sell this dish for the sticker price. Similar pieces were going for much less on ebay, so Greg thought his bet was safe...and it was for a couple of hours. Then a sweet lady came in and exclaimed that this was the perfect bowl for mashed potatoes! Greg lost the bet, so Denny ended up with $17 for the dish!

I asked Denny and Brenda Estes, garage sale experts :), to coordinate our fundraiser. They did an awesome job of helping the students with sorting, pricing, layout, and sales. We ended up with approx. $650 profit!











I asked Joyce Barnt to coordinate the baked goods part of the sale. She did a great job, and we had a nice variety of tasty treats!


A sampling of the goodies









Thursday, January 24, 2008

Sanctity of Life Week - Focus on the Family

If the sanctity of human life is important to you, you may want to catch up on this week's Focus on the Family broadcasts. I am listening on the web, since I wasn't able to catch all of them. I have had my class listen to a couple, and will probably do a couple more tomorrow - highly recommended!

Wednesday, January 23, 2008

Happy Birthday, Evan - Big #7!!!

THE BIRTHDAY BOY!




"Whenever you're feelin' good and hungry..."

Cash is cool!

A very hungry Allison

What a blessed boy!

Make a wish!

Don't mind the missed belt loop...he wasn't too worried about it at the time...

Oh yeah!

Must always have a nice, clean pair of cowboy boots!

Uncle Adam and Aunt Valerie had a gift shipped...how sweet!

I think Uncle Adam wants to make sure something in my living room gets broken!

Evan loved his shaving set...On the way home from church tonight I heard a conversation evolving in the back of the van. Evan said, "Maaannn, I've gotta shave when I get home!" I couldn't make out the next few sentences, but it was something to do with whiskers. Then, a few hours later, he came in and said, "Mom, I shaved Kaitlynn's legs 'cause that's what girls do."

Gotta love Thomas!

On a quick lunch break, Mama downs her 3-way

Yummy cake and ice cream!

Kaitlynn managed to sleep through the whole thing


With Grandpa and Grandma Burley

Evan - We are so glad God gave you to us! You were almost named Isaac because we laughed so hard when we found out you were on the way! Your big brother was only five months at the time - hence the laughter. You have been such a blessing to us, and we hope you study hard and learn how to be a charactered young man who will be used of God...Love you buddy!