Tuesday, May 19, 2009

Kathleen & Aaron....first dance ideas.....lol

Your aunt is only kidding, just thought you might like to watch something fun in the midst of all this wedding planning. Enjoy!





In memory of Oma....with love

My sister's mother-in-law was named Gertrude Wolfe and lovingly called Oma by her family. She passed away recently and it is a great loss of a very lovely lady both inside and out. She was very kind and giving to others, loved her family and loved her Lord Jesus. One of our most fondest memories for my husband and I was when we were first married, we went to the German Club in St. Augustine with Oma, my sister & her husband. It was there that we learned the "Chicken Dance". What a fun dance and fun to watch everyone else doing this crazy dance. In memory of Oma, here is a video of the Chicken Dance and another German Dance below it.

We love and miss you, Oma.



Pelosi at her best or worst...either way, priceless!



"I was not briefed on what was in the briefing. I was just informed."

OK, now tell us, madam, what were you informed of? Or were you just informed of a briefing that you somehow don't have any clue as to its contents and you expect us to believe that you wouldn't want to know what this was all about! In your position, you should know all the comings and goings, the ins and outs, all the whispers in the Great Hall. But just not this briefing??? Righttttttttttttttt.....

News You May Have Missed....

BELLEVUE, Wash. — The Bellevue Fire Department says a sunny day and a dog's water bowl caused the fire that charred the back of a home.

Lt. Eric Keenan says investigators determined the glass bowl of water magnified the rays enough to start the Sunday afternoon fire on the wood deck.

There was no wiring or other possible cause.

The homeowners were away, but neighbors noticed the smoke and flames.

The family dog was rescued. Damage is estimated at $215,000.

Wednesday, May 6, 2009

A page from the diary of our four-legged friends...

From a Dog's Diary

8:00 am - Dog food! My favorite thing!
9:30 am - A car ride! My favorite thing!
9:40 am - A walk in the park! My favorite thing!
10:30 am - Got rubbed and petted! My favorite thing!
12:00 pm - Lunch! My favorite thing!
1:00 pm - Played in the yard! My favorite thing!
3:00 pm - Wagged my tail! My favorite thing!
5:00 pm - Milk bones! My favorite thing!
7:00 pm - Got to play ball! My favorite thing!
8:00 pm - Wow! Watched TV with the people! My favorite thing!
11:00 pm - Sleeping on the bed! My favorite thing!


From a Cat's Diary

Day 983 of my captivity. My captors continue to taunt me with bizarre little dangling objects.

They dine lavishly on fresh meat, while the other inmates and I are fed hash or some sort of dry nuggets. Although I make my contempt for the rations perfectly clear, I nevertheless must eat something in order to keep up my strength.

The only thing that keeps me going is my dream of escape. In an attempt to disgust them, I once again vomit on the carpet.

Today I decapitated a mouse and dropped its headless body at their feet. I had hoped this would strike fear into their hearts, since it clearly demonstrates what I am capable of. However, they merely made condescending comments about what a 'good little hunter' I am. Idiots!

There was some sort of assembly of their accomplices tonight. I was placed in solitary confinement for the duration of the event. However, I could hear the noises and smell the food. I overheard that my confinement was due to the power of 'allergies.' I must learn what this means and how to use it to my advantage.

Today I was almost successful in an attempt to assassinate one of my tormentors by weaving around his feet as he was walking. I must try this again tomorrow -- but at the top of the stairs.

I am convinced that the other prisoners here are flunkies and snitches. The dog receives special privileges. He is regularly released - and seems to be more than willing to return. He is obviously retarded.

The bird has got to be an informant. I observe him communicating with the guards regularly. I am certain that he reports my every move. My captors have arranged protective custody for him in an elevated cell, so he is safe.

For now...

Monday, May 4, 2009

CHILDREN AND THE CHURCH

I haven't posted anything in a while...sorry about that! Things have been busy at work, at home and just life in general. I work for the school system and learned a couple of weeks ago that I will have my job for next year. Several other classified staff will not, so I feel very blessed. I love my job and the people I work with just as I'm sure the others did too, so please keep those in prayer that are in need of a job.

My co-hort and I will also be getting new offices as several people are moved around. Presently, our office is a large storage closet, no windows, 2 desks, a conference table and several pieces of furniture. We've made it home for 3 years. Next year, we will have our own office with a window and a designated conference room. We're excited! The thing that we will miss is that we bounce ideas off each other during the day, I finish her sentences and so forth. We've debated about putting in a window between our office, using a baby monitor so I can listen in on the meetings (as I do now) so I get items that are requested. But we'll adjust.

I also will be back-up to the registrar and the records room. I call it "opportunity" to gain more experience. So I am in the process of learning that position too. So things will be busy at work and especially next year. I hope you enjoy the following.

A little boy was attending his first wedding. After the service, his cousin asked him, "How many women can a man marry?"
"Sixteen," the boy responded. His cousin was amazed that he had an answer so quickly.
"How do you know that?"
"Easy," the little boy said.
"All you have to do is add it up, like the Bishop said,
4 better, 4 worse, 4 richer, 4 poorer."
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After a church service on Sunday morning, a young boy suddenly announced to his mother, "Mom, I've decided to become a minister when I grow up."
"That's okay with us, but what made you decide that?"
"Well," said the little boy, "I have to go to church on Sunday anyway, and I figure it will be more fun to stand up and yell, than to sit and listen."
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A 6-year-old was overheard reciting the Lord's Prayer at a church service, "And forgive us our trash passes, as we forgive those who passed trash against us."
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A boy was watching his father, a pastor, write a sermon. "How do you know what to say?" he asked.
"Why, God tells me."
"Oh, then why do you keep crossing things out?"
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A little girl became restless as the preacher's sermon dragged on and on. Finally, she leaned over to her mother and whispered, "Mommy, if we give him the money now, will he let us go?"
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After the dedication of his baby brother in church, little Johnny sobbed all the way home in the back seat of the car. His father asked him three times what was wrong.
Finally, the boy replied, "That pastor said he wanted us brought up in a Christian home, and I want to stay with you guys!"
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Terri asked her Sunday School class to draw pictures of their favorite Bible stories. She was puzzled by Kyle's picture, which showed four people on an airplane, so she asked him which story it was meant to represent..
"The Flight to Egypt," was his reply.
Pointing at each figure, Ms. Terri said, "That must be Mary, Joseph, and Baby Jesus. But who's the fourth person?"
"Oh, that's Pontius - the pilot!"
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The Sunday School Teacher asks, "Now, Johnny, tell me frankly do you say prayers before eating?"
"No sir," little Johnny replies, I don't have to. My mom is a good cook."
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This is the best one.

A little girl was sitting on her grandfather's lap as he read her a bedtime story.
From time to time, she would take her eyes off the book and reach up to touch his wrinkled cheek. She was alternately stroking her own cheek, then his again.
Finally she spoke up, "Grandpa, did God make you?"
"Yes, sweetheart," he answered, "God made me a long time ago."
"Oh," she paused, "grandpa, did God make me too?"
"Yes, indeed, honey," he said, "God made you just a little while ago."
Feeling their respective faces again, she observed, "God's getting better at it, isn't he ?"
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