Wednesday, April 30, 2008
We are sad, Hal is leaving!!
Hal Mitchell, our youth minister is leaving our church to go to work for his families business in Myrtle Beach. I put Brittney and Kaitlin in charge of the pictures for the evening, so they didn't come out as well as I would have liked for the blog (except, of course, the one's they took of themselves!!). Hal and his family will be greatly missed by all of us at FBC. It has been a pleasure for us and Brittney to have been a part of the church during his time there and we wish them all well in their new venture!
Love him or hate him, he sure hits the nail on the head with this!
To anyone with kids of any age, here's some good old fashioned, "like it really is"advice.
Bill Gates recently gave a speech at a High School about 11 things they did not and will not learn in school. He talks about how feel-good, politically correct teachings created a generation of kids with no concept of reality and how this concept set them up for failure in the real world.
Rule 1 : Life is not fair - get used to it!
Rule 2: The world won't care about your self-esteem. The world will expect you to accomplish something BEFORE you feel good about yourself.
Rule 3 : You will NOT make $60,000 a year right out of high school. You won't be a vice-president with a car phone until you earn both.
Rule 4 : If you think your teacher is tough, wait till you get a boss.
Rule 5 : Flipping burgers is not beneath your dignity. Your Grandparents had a different word for burger flipping: they called it opportunity.
Rule 6 : If you mess up, it's not your parents' fault, so don't whine about your mistakes, learn from them.
Rule 7: Before you were born, your parents weren't as boring as they are now. They got that way from paying your bills, cleaning your clothes and listening to you talk about how cool you thought you were. So before you save the rain forest from the parasites of your parent's generation, try delousing the closet in your own room.
Rule 8 : Your school may have done away with winners and losers, but life HAS NOT. In some schools, they have abolished failing grades and they'll give you as MANY TIMES as you want to get the right answer. This doesn't bear the slightest resemblance to ANYTHING in real life.
Rule 9 : Life is not divided into semesters. You don't get summers off and very few employers are interested in helping y ou FIND YOURSELF. Do that on your own time.
Rule 10: Television is NOT real life. In real life people actually have to leave the coffee shop and go to jobs.
Rule 11 : Be nice to nerds. Chances are you'll end up working for one.
If you agree, pass it on.
If you can read this - Thank a teacher!
If you are reading it in English -Thank a soldier !!!
Work Day at the Price's
Brittney and some of the youth participated in another youth for hire project at the Price's house this past weekend. They helped in moving and sinking their trampoline and removing brush from around their home. Most of the pictures look as if it's only the adults working, but the kids really did do a great job that day.
Opening Night of Baseball
This year the Rec Department did a great opener for the little leage ball teams. They had a big to do where the Mayor came out to introduce all of the teams and their sponsors before the first ballgames began. They fed everyone hotdogs for diner, what a great time at the ballpark! The pictures were cute so I wanted to share.
Here is Austin's Baseball team and coaches, the Masonic Lodge.
Here is Spencer's team. He is third from the right!
Here is Austin's Baseball team and coaches, the Masonic Lodge.
Here is Spencer's team. He is third from the right!
I know this picture shows up really small, but it was the only one that showed all of the teams for this year. I also thoought it looked pretty cool!!
Prayer
I received the email recently and loved it. It is one that asks you to pass it on, so I wondered what better way than through our blog. I hope that if you feel the urge, you will pass this on as I have.
Paul Harvey and Prayer
Paul Harvey says: I don't believe in Santa Claus, but I'm not going to sue somebody for singing a Ho-Ho-Ho song in December. I don't agree with Darwin , but I did n't go out and hire a lawyer when my high school teacher taught his Theory of Evolution.
Life, liberty or your pursuit of happiness will not be endangered because someone says a 30-second prayer before a football game. So what's the big deal? It's not like somebody is up there reading the entire Book of Acts. They're just talking to a God they believe in and asking him to grant safety to the players on the field and the fans going home from the game.
But it's a Christian prayer, some will argue.Yes, and this is the United States of America , a country founded on Christian principles. According to our very own phone book, Christian churches outnumber all others better than 200-to-1. So what would you expect -- somebody chanting Hare Krishna?
If I went to a football game in Jerusalem , I would expect to hear a Jewish prayer. If I went to a soccer game in Baghdad , I would expect to hear a Muslim prayer. If I went to a ping pong match in China , I would expect to hear someone pray to Buddha. And I wouldn't be offended.
It wouldn't bother me one bit. When in Rome ...But what about the atheists? Is another argument. What about them? Nobody is asking them to be baptized. We're not going to pass the collection plate. Just humor us for 30 seconds. If that's asking too much, bring a Walkman or a pair of ear plugs. Go to the bathroom. Visit the concession stand. Call your lawyer!
Unfortunately, one or two will make that call. One or two will tell thousands what they can and cannot do. I don't think a short prayer at a football game is going to shake the world's foundations.
Christians are just sick and tired of turning the other cheek while our courts strip us of all our rights. Our parents and grandparents taught us to pray before eating, to pray before we go to sleep.
Our Bible tells us to pray without ceasing. Now a handful of people and their lawyers are telling us to cease praying.
God, help us. And if that last sentence offends you. Well, just sue me.
The silent majority has been silent too long. It's time we tell that one or two who scream loud enough to be heard that the vast majority doesn't care what they want. It is time that the majority rules! It's time we tell them, "You don't have to pray; you don't have to say the pledge of allegiance; you don't have to believe in God or attend services that honor Him. That is your right, and we will honor your right; but by golly, you are no longer going to take our rights away. We are fighting back, and we WILL WIN!
God bless us one and all ... Especially those who denounce Him , God bless America, despite all her faults. She is still the greatest nation of all.
God bless our service men who are fighting to protect our right to pray and worship God.
Let's make 2008 the year the silent majority is heard and we put God back as the foundation of our families and institutions ... And our military forces come home from all the wars.
Keep looking up. If you agree with this, please pass it on. If not delete it. "AND THAT'S THE REST OF THE STORY"
Paul Harvey and Prayer
Paul Harvey says: I don't believe in Santa Claus, but I'm not going to sue somebody for singing a Ho-Ho-Ho song in December. I don't agree with Darwin , but I did n't go out and hire a lawyer when my high school teacher taught his Theory of Evolution.
Life, liberty or your pursuit of happiness will not be endangered because someone says a 30-second prayer before a football game. So what's the big deal? It's not like somebody is up there reading the entire Book of Acts. They're just talking to a God they believe in and asking him to grant safety to the players on the field and the fans going home from the game.
But it's a Christian prayer, some will argue.Yes, and this is the United States of America , a country founded on Christian principles. According to our very own phone book, Christian churches outnumber all others better than 200-to-1. So what would you expect -- somebody chanting Hare Krishna?
If I went to a football game in Jerusalem , I would expect to hear a Jewish prayer. If I went to a soccer game in Baghdad , I would expect to hear a Muslim prayer. If I went to a ping pong match in China , I would expect to hear someone pray to Buddha. And I wouldn't be offended.
It wouldn't bother me one bit. When in Rome ...But what about the atheists? Is another argument. What about them? Nobody is asking them to be baptized. We're not going to pass the collection plate. Just humor us for 30 seconds. If that's asking too much, bring a Walkman or a pair of ear plugs. Go to the bathroom. Visit the concession stand. Call your lawyer!
Unfortunately, one or two will make that call. One or two will tell thousands what they can and cannot do. I don't think a short prayer at a football game is going to shake the world's foundations.
Christians are just sick and tired of turning the other cheek while our courts strip us of all our rights. Our parents and grandparents taught us to pray before eating, to pray before we go to sleep.
Our Bible tells us to pray without ceasing. Now a handful of people and their lawyers are telling us to cease praying.
God, help us. And if that last sentence offends you. Well, just sue me.
The silent majority has been silent too long. It's time we tell that one or two who scream loud enough to be heard that the vast majority doesn't care what they want. It is time that the majority rules! It's time we tell them, "You don't have to pray; you don't have to say the pledge of allegiance; you don't have to believe in God or attend services that honor Him. That is your right, and we will honor your right; but by golly, you are no longer going to take our rights away. We are fighting back, and we WILL WIN!
God bless us one and all ... Especially those who denounce Him , God bless America, despite all her faults. She is still the greatest nation of all.
God bless our service men who are fighting to protect our right to pray and worship God.
Let's make 2008 the year the silent majority is heard and we put God back as the foundation of our families and institutions ... And our military forces come home from all the wars.
Keep looking up. If you agree with this, please pass it on. If not delete it. "AND THAT'S THE REST OF THE STORY"
Tuesday, April 15, 2008
Austin's first Baseball Scrimmage
Austin's baseball team (The Masonic Lodge) had their first scrimmage today. They played Rotary and won 12 - 4. Austin as you can see is number 13 (his lucky number).
Here he is getting ready to go up to bat.
In the warm up area before batting.
Way to watch that ball Austin!!
Austin as he heads to 3rd base.
Here he is getting ready to go up to bat.
In the warm up area before batting.
Way to watch that ball Austin!!
Austin as he heads to 3rd base.
Sunday, April 13, 2008
Look OUT!!
I am not sure what Jeff was thinking, but look who is driving!! I am scared just looking at this! After they returned home safe and sound, it was reported that she dove very well and carefully.
Saturday, April 12, 2008
The ABC's of Me!
ABC's of Me
I saw this on another friends blog and thought I would do it here. If you are reading this post and have a blog, I hope you will add this to yours.
A- Attached or single: Attached
B- Best Friend: Childhood Best Friend: Courtnae and Crystal Adult: Nina
C- Cake or Pie: Cheese Cake
D- Day of Choice: Saturday - when we get to play
E- Essential Item (s): Car and Cellphone (Sad isn't it?)
F- Flavor of ice cream: Chocolate Mint
G- Gummy Bears or Worms: Bears
H- Hometown: Rocky Mount, NC til 13, Rockingham, NC after that
I- Indulgence(s): The horses and other sports
J- January or July: July, when else
K- Kids: 2: Brittney - 13 and Austin - 10
L- Last movie seen in theaters/DVD: Theaters-NIght at the Museum (I think)
M- Marriage Date: May 2, 1992
N- Number of Siblings: One brother
O- Oranges or Apples: Apples
P- Phobias or Fears: Something bad happening to my husband or kids/being in small crowded places.
Q- Quote(s):I don't really have one, but I do like the one that Lisa posted: " To the world you may be somebody, but to somebody you may be the world."
R- Reason To Smile: I have a wounderful family, great friends, a roof over my head, we both have jobs and a great church - what more could we need.
S- Season: Spring/Summer
T- Tag others: Jenny, Lisa W. and anyone else that enjoys this
U- Unknown Fact About Me: I recently found out that I have Fibrocystic Ovarian Syndrome, which helps to explain numerous things that have been going on over the past few years.
V- Vegetarian or Oppressor of Animal: I just like food!
W- Worst Habit: Showing up somewhere right on time or late. (But I am working on it!)
X- X-Rays or Ultrasounds: I've had both and they don't bother me.
Y- Your Favorite Food: Chocolate!!
Z- Zodiac: Gemini
I saw this on another friends blog and thought I would do it here. If you are reading this post and have a blog, I hope you will add this to yours.
A- Attached or single: Attached
B- Best Friend: Childhood Best Friend: Courtnae and Crystal Adult: Nina
C- Cake or Pie: Cheese Cake
D- Day of Choice: Saturday - when we get to play
E- Essential Item (s): Car and Cellphone (Sad isn't it?)
F- Flavor of ice cream: Chocolate Mint
G- Gummy Bears or Worms: Bears
H- Hometown: Rocky Mount, NC til 13, Rockingham, NC after that
I- Indulgence(s): The horses and other sports
J- January or July: July, when else
K- Kids: 2: Brittney - 13 and Austin - 10
L- Last movie seen in theaters/DVD: Theaters-NIght at the Museum (I think)
M- Marriage Date: May 2, 1992
N- Number of Siblings: One brother
O- Oranges or Apples: Apples
P- Phobias or Fears: Something bad happening to my husband or kids/being in small crowded places.
Q- Quote(s):I don't really have one, but I do like the one that Lisa posted: " To the world you may be somebody, but to somebody you may be the world."
R- Reason To Smile: I have a wounderful family, great friends, a roof over my head, we both have jobs and a great church - what more could we need.
S- Season: Spring/Summer
T- Tag others: Jenny, Lisa W. and anyone else that enjoys this
U- Unknown Fact About Me: I recently found out that I have Fibrocystic Ovarian Syndrome, which helps to explain numerous things that have been going on over the past few years.
V- Vegetarian or Oppressor of Animal: I just like food!
W- Worst Habit: Showing up somewhere right on time or late. (But I am working on it!)
X- X-Rays or Ultrasounds: I've had both and they don't bother me.
Y- Your Favorite Food: Chocolate!!
Z- Zodiac: Gemini
Pop came for a visit
Pop (my daddy) came to visit this past Tuesday. It has been a while since he has been able to come to Morganton and the kids and I couldn't wait. We had a loaded afternoon for him that started with Britt's track meet. We somehow were pulled into helping with the entire portion of the Shot Put competition. Look at Britt's new form. Doesn't she look like a pro? She hurt her back really bad in Gatlinburg and we have just now gotten her back to normal, so practiceis out of the question. She placed 6th out of 12, so for no practice this week we think she did extremely well.
Here is Pop marking the spots of everyone in the competition. I think he enjoyed that he was included.
Of course, we know that Austin and Devan must get into the act too. They had to show how they could throw before we left. Good job guys!!
I wasn't able to get more pictures of the day, but we really enjoyed the visit. After the track meet Pop took Austin to baseball practice where he was able to see him play ball. Then we all went to New China for Chinese buffet dinner. We all missed Jeff (he was in Knoxville). Hopefully we can do this again soon.
Here is Pop marking the spots of everyone in the competition. I think he enjoyed that he was included.
Of course, we know that Austin and Devan must get into the act too. They had to show how they could throw before we left. Good job guys!!
I wasn't able to get more pictures of the day, but we really enjoyed the visit. After the track meet Pop took Austin to baseball practice where he was able to see him play ball. Then we all went to New China for Chinese buffet dinner. We all missed Jeff (he was in Knoxville). Hopefully we can do this again soon.
Baby Naming
Jeff and I attended the Baby naming for Greyson this past weekend. It was really neat to go through the ceremony in the Temple. We really enjoyed being part of the ritual.
Here is the proud father, Kenny cutting bread for the lunch after the ceremony.
Brooke and Janet (her mom) with baby all tuckered out.
Aren't Lily and Allie cute. Allie had to do her special pose.
Jeff with the proud mom and grandma.
Kenny's and Brooke's mom surround the happy mom and sleeping baby.
Jeff is posing with Ms. "Z" after the ceremony. She helped us out a lot with learning how the service worked. It was great to meet her.
Here is the proud father, Kenny cutting bread for the lunch after the ceremony.
Brooke and Janet (her mom) with baby all tuckered out.
Aren't Lily and Allie cute. Allie had to do her special pose.
Jeff with the proud mom and grandma.
Kenny's and Brooke's mom surround the happy mom and sleeping baby.
Jeff is posing with Ms. "Z" after the ceremony. She helped us out a lot with learning how the service worked. It was great to meet her.
Horsin' Around!!!
Britt and Lily have such beautiful teeth that they couldn't resist showing them off at the barn the other day. It is kinda funny to see that the teeth they got out of the machine match their horses teeth!!
First Track Meet
Britt has decided to do something this year that she has always hated, running!! She is very determined and is getting better by the day. She has decided that she is definitely not a sprinter, but does like running long distances. She did not run in the first meet, but did the Shot Put in the field events. I believe that this will be one of her best events. She is going to choose which running event/s she would like to participate in over the next few weeks, so I will keep you posted.
Brittney is on the Track Team!!
The track team is such a great way to stay in shape, but also a great way to socialize. Britt and a lot of buddies are on the team. I couldn't resist showing these pictures of the girls (Olivia, Lily, Emma, MC, and Britt) off to everyone. The girls love being able to see their friends from other schools as well, ie Karen in the middle!
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