BRYCE'S DAY

It has been a long~ slow process and tons of work but the day has finally arrived!! The day of the Statue Dedication that my nephew Bryce modeled for last year. It was a great day for Bryce and the city of Naperville ! tons of people showed up to show thier support. That Boy alone had lots of guests. His family from Arkansas, His grandparents from Iowa and Lyons IL. Us, My brother James, and friends from Romeoville and New Lenox, It was great having that little time to catch up w/ old friends and seeing Helen and Herb Bosley again~ of coarse what is a celebration with out The Star Spangled Banner and some lively music. The Washington Jr. High Jazz band & choir did an outstanding job at performing this task ~ and some very thoughtful people of various organizations provided snacks and drinks inside the school library which was air conditioned. After we bid farewell to all our friends~ The family gathered @ Cheddars to eat and celebrate The day Bryce became famous~ @ 7 pm tonight we said our good- byes to our out-of-state vistors and wished them safe travels til next time they will depart in the morning. So if your ever in downtown Naperville ( by the museun) near School St. you can see the statue on the left ~ and for those who like to read~ probaly a local Naperville newspaper.

Sarah Furst ~ The artist.

( outstanding job w/ the details )

"Officer Friendly" & models

Bryce~ the patrol officer

C as in cute

I don't believe we've done "C" so if we have please forgive me. My family & I are thankful for..........

CHRIST JESUS
Commander-in- Chief
Connor, Collin, Carter, Cameron, Charles Ho~~ cute children
Chynna, Cherie Woltz, Cheryl Kennelly, Cheryl O'lear, Cindy Evans, Cindy Pearce, Cindy Garbowicz, Christine T.
Chirstine Burger ~ sister-in-law, Carrie V~ our niece, Clifford Slone~ our uncle
Charlie Gross, Clifford Siok , Craig Arnold,
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cousins, chefs, cooks, counselors, clowns, coaches,
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Christian & Country Music
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Chicken, chicken noodle soup, cereal~ Kellogg's, condiments~ mustard, ketchup, mayo, relish.
cream cheese ,cheddar cheese, chocolate cake. (see below for food slide show not shown here)
ice cream cones
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confessions, compassion, cooperation, company & conversation.
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baby chics, chickens, cows & calfs.
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Comfort~~~ Couch, chair, cushions & bed covers to keep us warm.
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coupons, pay checks, clocks, & cleaning supplies. Computer.
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I'm done with C's as you can see, but check below for that tasty looking slide show. I'm sure there's more that you can choose, use the children for some clues. ( Calling It a Good Night)

Thankful Letter C

Cantigny Park is Incredible!!

Happy Birthday

Pastor Dave

you are #

Thank you for everything and always giving us your best!!!

Great Reading

I'm happy to report I've put away my sudoku puzzles for the time being, for the fact being is I've found some great books that I've been enjoying very much here lately. So much so I find it hard to put them down~ and just wanted to share.

1. Miriam's Well~ Stories about women in the Bible~ by Alice Bach & J. Cheryl Exum.( very good book and interesting too- I did learn alot of things.)

2. Songs of Glory~ stories of 300 great hyms & gospel songs~ by William J. Reynolds. ( absolutely fascinating.)

When I came across this second book, I was actually looking for the version I've seen in several of your homes but had no luck, so if you could help me out with title and author ? It would be greatly appreciated. Thank You!!

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I have not only been learning exciting things from books, but from family trees. I learned that a Mary Alice ~ an Indian had married a Slone ancestor back in the 1700's whom after bearing several children and living til a ripe age was found dead without her head. Believed to be the result of her disloyality to her own people. I also learned that my hubby has many more uncles and aunts than I orignally thought, While I've met some of them~~ many others are deceased. ~~ I find all this exciting and had it not been for my Hubby sending me to search a different site I would of never gotten here.

FUN !!

It was a nice afternoon well spent, spending time with Kris and visiting the Lindahl's. Talk about beautiful~~ it was pretty inside and out. That new bathroom we've heard so much about is really nice- I took a peek while getting the grand tour. We spent the good majority of time outside~ where the little ones played on the trampoline or the swing set~~ each group of children took turns jumping and the little ones loved it, the biggest kids also. I'm talking Jeffery and James who were hard at work on break time!! I enjoyed the fellowship, and the laughter of the children. Gina even got in on the fun~~ climbing into the trampoline to play ring-around-the- rosy with the little ones. She was such a good host to us all. I've included a slide-show for all to enjoy, it's the post below, but 1st I wanted to share another cute pic of you guessed it!! Paige and Matthew.

On the trampoline

To all my friends

Happy National Friendship Week to all my friends & family

There's a miracle called FriendshipThat dwells in the heart

You don't know how it happens

Or when it gets its starts

But you know the special lift It always brings

and you realize that Friendship Is God's most precious gift!

(author unknown)

THE BELL

I recieved yet another beautiful e~ mail from my mom . She gets e-mails like this all the time from My Aunt. but I don't know where My Aunt gets them ~~ all I know is they are refreshing and I enjoy sharing them with you. I thought about e-mailing all of blogging buddies but figured I'd put it here for all to enjoy. Take care.!! If this isn't the neatest thing!! It actually shapes into a bell that I didn't see before .

The Bel l

I KNOW WHO I AM

I am God's child (John 1:12)

I am Christ's friend (John 15:15)

I am united with the Lord (1 Cor. 6:17)

I am bought with a price (1 Cor. 6:19-20)

I am a saint (set apart for God). (Eph. 1:1)

I am a personal witness of Christ (Acts 1:8)

I am the salt & light of the earth (Matt. 5:13-14)

I am a member of the body of Christ (1 Cor 12:27)

I am free forever from condemnation ( Rom. 8: 1-2)

I am a citizen of Heaven. I am significant (Phil.3:20)

I am free from any charge against me (Rom. 8:31-34)

I am a minister of reconciliation for God (2 Cor.5:17-21)

I have access to God through the Holy Spirit (Eph 2:18)

I am seated with Christ in the heavenly realms (Eph. 2:6)

I cannot be separated from the love of God (Rom.8:35-39)

I am established, anointed, sealed by God (2 Cor.1:21-22)

I am assured all things work together for good (Rom. 8: 28)

I have been chosen and appointed to bear fruit (John 15:16)

I may approach God with freedom and confidence (Eph. 3: 12)

I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me (Phil. 4:13)

I am the branch of the true vine, a channel of His life (John 15: 1-5)

I am God's temple (1 Cor. 3: 16).

I am complete in Christ (Col. 2: 10)

I am hidden with Christ in God (Col. 3:3).

I have been justified (Romans 5:1)

I am God's co-worker (1 Cor. 3:9; 2 Cor 6:1)

. I am God's workmanship (Eph. 2:10)

I am confident that the good works ~

God has begun in me will be perfected(Phil. 1: 5)

I have been redeemed and forgiven (Col. 1:14)

. I have been adopted as God's child (Eph 1:5)

I belong to God and so do you!

Keep this bell ringing...."

"I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me"

Happy Birthday Mom!!

Happy Happy Birthday to my Mom. She is well loved by all her family, those you know her,and is the FUNIEST NANA to all her grandchildren. We Love You.

The races

At the races

This years sailboat regatta and care races were alot of fun. Great food, Great fellowship and alot of creativity on everyones part. I loved the decorations and that fly-over came as a funny shock~~ I saw several including myself looking up to see the plane ~surprise!!~ you got us. It was so much fun just watching the children play and the excitement of everyone. What a Great Job!! Thank you everyone for your hard work it really was worth it.

Can I buy a vowel?

Okay I'm being silly again, for some reason Or another I wanted to do the letter O for this weeks letter. so here goes!!!

Our Savior- Jesus Christ

mount of Olives

Old Testament

offerings

Alfa and Omega

OXYGEN

O'lear family

OFFICERS- in all fields

Occasions - reasons to get together and usually celebrate

observation - we learn lots by observing others

ORDER

Owls are adorable.

Octopuses- I wish sometimes I had that many arms.

Options

Opinions - the good & bad.

Odes- nice little poems

obituaries - though sad they are very informative

odors- pleasant ones of course.

Organs- make beautiful music

Organs-- bodily ones

Obstetricians- they do deliver some adorable babies

Orthodontist- Dr. Moravac is the best!!

Optometrist- eye glasses anyone?

Oranges- not only yummy-but a nice color

October- weather is just right.

Ohio-- Home state of Pastor Dave.

There you have it~~ I believe I went a little overboard but Jackie was helping me or I would not have gotten so carried away.

Days gone by....

This past weeks little 2 days of cool~~ not warm enough to play outdoors was a great blessing. I accomplished allot!! I got the kids rooms cleaned and organized, mopped the front room, and got caught up with some laundry. Are you ready to be amazed? I actually emptied my laundry basket w/ all those papers that I believed I needed. The majority of them needed shredding while only a handful needed filing away. If I can keep up the pace~without hitting to many more snags The garbage men are gonna think I went Mad again because I threw out quite a few bags and its not even Wednesday morning yet!! I don't know whether to be excited or tired from the work ahead. I just know the more I do , the better I feel. Thank you to all who know how I've been down about this situation for your prayers. I can diffidently say The Lord has been working and continues to always to give me the strength I need even if its only baby steps to keep moving forward. Thank You God for answered prayers.
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Well Since I'm on the topic of last week, I figured it would be nice to update you on the matter of Jackie's ankle. It has healed but is still very week. She had the choice or should I say I made the decision for her. We opted for at home exercise to make said ankle stronger~~ because I wasn't about to drive to Naperville several times a week for therapy when she could do the same things at home. Please continue to pray for her~~she will still need to wear the leg brace for another six weeks and do the exercises to strengthen the ankle before the doctor will release her to try out for next years sports teams. Thank You.

I've made some changes

Well I'm here with a new look, something more uplifting with some softer color. I changed it ~~ well because the blogger people made some changes, and I couldn't find where people could comment. That's part of all the fun~~ to see who's looking ~ isn't it? so here goes......

Yesterday Matthew and I spent the whole afternoon w/ Kris, Paige, and Quinten and had all kinds of fun enjoying the great outdoors, us adults had other plans but in alot more ways, this was far less stressful and alot more fun. The stores can wait. These pics to follow are of Matthew or rather At-ew as Paige calls him and of her. They were just to irrestable! not to share.

The following was an e-mail sent to me by my mother and thought I'd just share it. And a great daily reminder it is!!!

Rules from God for 2007

1. Wake Up !! Decide to have a good day. "Today is the day the Lord hath made; let us rejoice and be glad in it" Psalms 118:24

2. Dress Up !! The best way to dress up is to put on a smile. A smile is an inexpensive way to improve your looks. "The Lord does not look at the things man looks at. Man looks at outward appearance; but the Lord looks at the heart." I Samuel 16:7

3. Shut Up!! Say nice things and learn to listen. God gave us two ears and one mouth, so He must have meant for us to do twice as much listening as talking. "He who guards his lips guards his soul." Proverbs 13:3.

4. Stand Up!!... For what you believe in. Stand for something or you will fall for anything.. "Let us not be weary in doing good; for at the proper time, we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good..." Galatians 6:9-10

5. Look Up !!... To the Lord. "I can do everything through Christ who strengthens me." Philippians 4:13

6. Reach Up !!... For something higher. "Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not unto your own understanding. In all your ways, acknowledge Him, And He will direct your path." Proverbs 3:5-6

7. Lift Up !!... Your Prayers. "Do not worry about anything; Instead PRAY ABOUT EVERYTHING." Philippians 4:6

WHAT A CUTE CRAZY HAT

It was crazy hat day at Masters Club and Amanda threw this assemble together in no time at all. I'm so proud of her for using her creative side to make something so cute and she didn't even consult the experts... Haggy & Baggy. Sorry Ladies maybe next time.

She used:

1. Papaw Roy's old hat

2. her awards she recieved at M.C.

3. a hair scruncy

4. some real flowers.

Didn't she do a good job?

I LOVE~~~~~

Thank You Pastor Dave for

yet another GREAT LESSON!!

VERY INFORMATIVE

EXTREMELY HELPFUL

TOTALLY NEEDED.

I forgot some K's

It's letter K like I said and I did it in such a rush, I forget to name some special people I admire very much:

Kina~~~ She is just so kind and sweet.

Karen S~~ A very kind and gracious women.

Katie P~~ my niece

It appears that Matthew

Is it a stick and well? yes!!
but Matthew used them as microphones
NOTHING will stop this child from singing
his favorite hymn! PRAISE THE LORD.

Backyard pond @ my brother's

Anyone up for some wading or fishing? I'm only joking
I don't think my brother James would care for that !!
Matthew loved it and he kept my mom and I plenty busy.

The 11th letter is .......K

This weeks letter is bought to you by Kim and Kris T. and what fun it will be. I'm thankful for:


King- The one and only who rules the Kingdom of heaven and earth.
Kennelly Family & ... Kuipers Family &...... Kathryn Grosse

Kevin R.- my cousin & ....... Kristian Keplinger

Karen- my best friend

Kids- every ones

Kris - she has become such a good friend.
kaleidoscopes- lots of fun

kangaroos- so cute!!!

keepsakes

kebobs- yummy!!!

KINDNESS

knick-knacks

kin= family

kisses & hugs

koalas- also cute!!!

knowing - I'll be going to heaven

KNOWLEDGE

and there you have it. I hope everyone has a great day.

The six newest questions.

Well we've been tagged again, this time by Mrs. Julie and you know me I couldn't resist the urge to respond to questions no matter how hard they seem to be.

1. What was your most embarrassing moment? When I vomited all over the eye doctor's bathroom here in town several years ago. I didn't feel well and went looking for the restroom which I found a little too late. ( right room, wrong target) ( I still feel embarrassed when I go there)

2. When you go to heaven some day, what is one question you would like to ask God? I never thought about it, I figured it would be God asking the questions and me giving the answers.

3. What is your favorite color? Blue

4. What is your favorite food? I love McMuffins,and steak tacos, okay I admit it, I like steak the best of all food.

5. What do you admire most about your husband? His gentleness and Patience.

6. What is your biggest fear or phobia? That my children will turn out like me, and live a life with depression.

7 random things

This was something Kina tagged us with a while ago, and I see that piratically everyone has responded, so here goes the 7 things you might not know about me.

1. I have never flown. ( too many horror stories and too many airplane movies)

2. I went to 1st Baptist Church of Hammond when I was little- when I lived in Chicago but didn't get saved then.

3. After my marriage in 1991, I lost my dad, I got burned by an oven accident, and had my appendix removed ( all this in 2 months and I'm still married!!)

4. I wrote poetry when I was a young adult ( I plan to share them, one day)

5. I am quick w/ the temper ( only in some cases)

6. I worry & complain about almost everything
( I'm getting better at not worrying about so much)

7. I met my hubby in a tavern in Lyons in 1990 while looking for my dad.

more pics from CAMP JOY

camp joy is fun!!!

Photobucket Album

THE TWENTY SECOND LETTER IS..........

and is brought to you by Amanda who had to choose a random number, so here is our thankful list:

Vascik family- Joe, Becky, their children, and grandchildren. ( our family)

Vanness family- Jack & Elcia ( dear friends of ours)

Vidales, Pete- a very nice senior saint who is such a blessing

Villeda, Priscilla & Aiden- A mother & son who we have gotten know

VICTORY in Jesus

Virgin Mary - gave birth to Our Savior - Jesus Christ

VETERANS- I know many who have served

Voice- We all are thankful to be heard and to talk.

veterinarians- who help our animal friends

vegetables- we can't get enough be it raw or cooked.

vision- we like to see God's beautiful creations

visitors- I like having company some of the time

vitamins- they keep us healthy and sometimes energetic.

vocalists- I enjoy hearing people sing

VERSES- of the Bible and poems

vows- to my husband and God

vacations- a time to relax and spend time w/ the family

Vanilla Ice Cream- Yummy Yummy

vehicles- my van and car.

Valet and Valet Parking- The men @ GBC are the best !!!

Valentine- everyone feels special when receiving one

variety- of people, opportunities- things ( as the saying goes....)

VARIETY IS THE SPICE OF LIFE.

and lastly the Violin- I like the music it makes.

You are a Believer

You believe in God and your chosen religion.Whether you're Christian, Muslim, Jewish, or Hindu..Your convictions are strong and unwavering.You think your religion is the one true way, for everyone.

What's" Your Religious Philosophy?

this was fun, I got it off that page where Karen sent us to all those other quizes, try it - and you

might like it.

I'M A MANDARIN

You're an intellectual, and you've worked hard to get where you are now. You're a strong believer in education, and you think many of the world's problems could be solved if people were more informed and more rational. You have no tolerance for sloppy or lazy thinking. It frustrates you when people who are ignorant or dishonest rise to positions of power. You believe that people can make a difference in the world, and you're determined to try.
Your scores: -Talent: 38%Lifer: 51%Mandarin: 62% Take the Talent, Lifer, or Mandarin quiz
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I got this goofy quiz off of Karen (Kare Bear)'s blog and thought it was right on target. I must confess I did it several times but it still comes back to this. While I do believe education is very important, I also believe in having and maintaining a relationship with God and having a prayer life. I might have worked hard- to get where I am but it was by the Lord's Grace and the support of a large family that I made it this far.

THANK YOU GOD FOR PROVIDING ME WITH PEOPLE WHO CARE. Love , Kim

TRIBUTE TO THE TROOPS

I'm sorry to say that I forgot one very important letter T word -- that we are very thankful for .................

TROOPS

may we all pay TRIBUTE to these brave soldiers who are serving and

protecting AMERICA.