Thursday, November 17, 2011
Problems with Comments?
Although I'm not very techy, I can usually figure out blogger. Not so much lately. On certain blogs, I am prompted to click an account that I would like to comment from (google, aim, etc.) and then enter my user name and password. Then I get a message saying that I am not allowed access for whatever reason. Does anyone else have this problem? I know that certain blogs limit access, but I'm quite sure some of these do not. I'm not able to crack this one. Thanks for any help you can pass along.
Sunday, November 13, 2011
Sunday, October 16, 2011
Catching Up...Again!
When one is busy living life, it seems like there isn't time enough to document all the seasons, the changes, the progress, the fun. It's refreshing just to go through the photos and remember the moments...here are a some of them from the last few weeks.
In September, I had the opportunity to take my class (of which Ryan is now a part) to a celebration rally in Columbus. The purpose of the celebration was to help push the Heartbeat Bill, a piece of legislation that has already passed the House and would eliminate 96% if Ohio's abortions if it became law. It was a great opportunity for us to be a part of history, and to exercise our rights as Americans and our convictions as Christians. The kids were also able to see a live ultrasound on a huge screen, which was pretty cool for them. :-)
And then there were September birthdays...
Grandma Burley also had a September birthday, and we're hoping to celebrate with her soon!
October 1st dawned clear and crisp, and it was time for girls and guys day out. The guys opted for the gun show, while the girls headed north to Findlay for the craft show!
Then October 7th rolled around. We had planned to go camping, but it turned warm and we are wimps, so we took a trip to see Uncle Adam and Aunt Valerie. What a good time we had! They moved into a much larger apartment this summer, and it seemed like we had room to rattle. Greg felt very comfortable with the 10'9" ceilings!
GBS Homecoming also happened to be that weekend, and since we were in their backyard (literally), the kids were able to enjoy some of the Homecoming festivities on Saturday.
Then came October 13th, and we finally went camping! It was basically just a weekend to sit in the RV and rest...allergies and sinuses have us miserable right now, and a little r&r was just what we needed!
Now it's on into another very busy week with work, travel, and our fall church retreat to wrap it all up next weekend!
Happy Monday!
In September, I had the opportunity to take my class (of which Ryan is now a part) to a celebration rally in Columbus. The purpose of the celebration was to help push the Heartbeat Bill, a piece of legislation that has already passed the House and would eliminate 96% if Ohio's abortions if it became law. It was a great opportunity for us to be a part of history, and to exercise our rights as Americans and our convictions as Christians. The kids were also able to see a live ultrasound on a huge screen, which was pretty cool for them. :-)
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| Ryan's class at the Ohio Statehouse |
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| Allison catches a drink from the "offering plate" fountain at the Statehouse. |
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| The celebration was held in the Atrium, a 'newer' structure which connects both of the original buildings. |
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| Ohio's congressional members stopped in randomly (between committe meetings) to speak in support of the Heartbeat Bill and to encourage the pro-lifers. |
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| Dr. Jack Wilke, founder of the National Right to Life and former president of the Ohio chapter, still carrying his black tape recorder which plays the hearbeat of a pre-born baby. This recorder pre- dates all of the new technology that is so readily available today, but has been an incredible means of influence through the years. Dr. Wilke, now in his 80's, is as passionate as ever and is putting tremendous energy behind this bill. |
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| The celebration lasted for 3+ hours, so they gave us a sweet snack of heart-shaped sugar cookies! |
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| What an amazing truth! If only these were the mottos that were taught in our state's classrooms each day! Ohio would, without a doubt, be a different place. |
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| Mom had a Wednesday birthday, and after having two root canals that morning, wasn't feeling like doing too much! We did enjoy Skyline together before church, and McDonald's after! |
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| Aubrey had a Saturday birthday the same week, so we partied with her also! This was about the best I could get when it comes to pics. These princesses were hyper!!! |
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| Mamaw decided to "help" all the little gals make a batch of cookies |
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| Some measured, some poured... |
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| and some ate the butter! |
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| Papaw was inclined to take the little princesses and one excited prince on a ride around the subdivision...there were probably some raised eyebrows among the 'elite' on the street. :-) |
October 1st dawned clear and crisp, and it was time for girls and guys day out. The guys opted for the gun show, while the girls headed north to Findlay for the craft show!
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| Hot chocolate and kettle corn...two craft show 'necessities' |
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| Panera Bread...mmmm |
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| Kaitlynn had been begging for Panera. She loves their soup, and kept telling her we'd save it for a girl's day out since daddy isn't quite into the place. :-) |
Then October 7th rolled around. We had planned to go camping, but it turned warm and we are wimps, so we took a trip to see Uncle Adam and Aunt Valerie. What a good time we had! They moved into a much larger apartment this summer, and it seemed like we had room to rattle. Greg felt very comfortable with the 10'9" ceilings!
GBS Homecoming also happened to be that weekend, and since we were in their backyard (literally), the kids were able to enjoy some of the Homecoming festivities on Saturday.
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| Sunny days are great for play... |
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| And for hanging out on the deck! |
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| Alli and Aubrey...reminds me of two little girls named Andrea and Stephanie in a backyard on Erie Avenue... now those are some memories! |
Now it's on into another very busy week with work, travel, and our fall church retreat to wrap it all up next weekend!
Happy Monday!
Thursday, October 13, 2011
Just a note to all of our blog readers (most of whom are sweet aunts from both sides of our ginormous families): We have not been swallowed up by the earth or kidnapped by aliens. We are living life in the "too fast" lane, and don't really have time time to talk about it right now. :-) Hopefully, this weekend will provide a little R&R and some blog time! Until then...
Sunday, September 11, 2011
Remembering...
This past weekend was one of such mixed emotion. We relished the beautiful late summer weather while camping as a family, but could not seem get away from the memories and reflections of 9-11-01. More than once, tears were flowing as we remembered the terror, the hate, the unbelievable determination of the enemies of freedom.
We explained in detail the events of that fateful morning to our children and allowed them to experience some of them through photos and You Tube clips. Listening to 911 calls from people who would be forever trapped was sickening, to say the least. If this had been an accident, how much easier it would be to accept! The idea that people plan, connive, train, and literally give their lives for this cause is beyond all reason.
In 1994, less than two months after the 1st anniversary of the 1993 World Trade Center bombing, I stood on top of one of the towers, overlooking the harbor and the beauty of New York City. I felt secure, in spite of the ongoing repairs that were taking place due to that first bombing. Any fear that I may have experienced was simply because of the tremendous height...I've never been crazy about high places. The last thing I would have imagined is the possibility of a jet ramming through the huge structure beneath me.
I often wonder about those who were atop Towers 1 & 2 that September morning. As I sat at home cuddling my babies on that sunny Tuesday, there were certainly both tourists and locals enjoying the spectacular late summer beauty from high above the busy streets of New York City...and they never would have imagined their fate.
Those of us who love life and love our country have been forever changed. We have willingly given up some of our freedoms to ensure more security. We are more suspicious and less trusting. We are more intentional and less assuming. Hopefully we are more compassionate and less spiteful. More than likely we are more fearful and less confident.
But God has another plan for us. The words of Deuteronomy 31:6 ring clear...
"Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the LORD thy God, he it is that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee."
We should be aware of our enemy, but not paralyzed by him. We can live with confidence because our hope is in the Lord!
***photos taken at the World Trade Center Traveling Memorial and the Healing Field, both at Bear Creek Farms the weekend of 9-11-11. How blessed we are by people who are carrying on such a worthy cause.
We explained in detail the events of that fateful morning to our children and allowed them to experience some of them through photos and You Tube clips. Listening to 911 calls from people who would be forever trapped was sickening, to say the least. If this had been an accident, how much easier it would be to accept! The idea that people plan, connive, train, and literally give their lives for this cause is beyond all reason.
In 1994, less than two months after the 1st anniversary of the 1993 World Trade Center bombing, I stood on top of one of the towers, overlooking the harbor and the beauty of New York City. I felt secure, in spite of the ongoing repairs that were taking place due to that first bombing. Any fear that I may have experienced was simply because of the tremendous height...I've never been crazy about high places. The last thing I would have imagined is the possibility of a jet ramming through the huge structure beneath me.
I often wonder about those who were atop Towers 1 & 2 that September morning. As I sat at home cuddling my babies on that sunny Tuesday, there were certainly both tourists and locals enjoying the spectacular late summer beauty from high above the busy streets of New York City...and they never would have imagined their fate.
Those of us who love life and love our country have been forever changed. We have willingly given up some of our freedoms to ensure more security. We are more suspicious and less trusting. We are more intentional and less assuming. Hopefully we are more compassionate and less spiteful. More than likely we are more fearful and less confident.
But God has another plan for us. The words of Deuteronomy 31:6 ring clear...
"Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the LORD thy God, he it is that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee."
We should be aware of our enemy, but not paralyzed by him. We can live with confidence because our hope is in the Lord!
***photos taken at the World Trade Center Traveling Memorial and the Healing Field, both at Bear Creek Farms the weekend of 9-11-11. How blessed we are by people who are carrying on such a worthy cause.
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