Sight to Behold!

So, on our way home from Alabama my Aunt and I saw something that had us laughing! As we were driving down the highway, a motorcycle passed us on the right. Sitting on the motorcycle between the handle bars was a dog. The dog did not appear to be strapped down in any way, so he could have flown off at any moment. But as we really got a look at the dog we realized that he had on sunglasses and a beard! We were cracking up laughing! My Aunt was able to catch back up with them for me to try and snap a photo to share with everyone! As I took the picture I noticed that another dog was riding along as well. Sitting behind the guy was another dog. This one was on a leash that was attached to the motorcycle. At one point this dog had gotten up and put his paws up on the drivers shoulders, as the driver reached over his shoulder and petted the dog on the head. Then he just sat right back down. I had never seen anything like it before!

ROLL TIDE!!!!

This past weekend I traveled to Alabama to visit with family and friends before leaving for Nicaragua. My Uncle is a huge fan of Alabama, so over the years I have become a fan as well. Each year my Uncle buys season tickets for the Alabama Crimson Tide football season. I have only been to one other game, and this year was able to get to Alabama for another game. Alabama was playing against Kentucky. Alabama was 5-0 for the season. In the end, Alabama ended up beating Kentucky 17-14, putting them 2nd in the nation, and 6-0 for the season. It was tons of fun, and a good time with my Uncle Roger. It was a close game though!

Extreme Makeover Home Edition: St. Louis

September 6th and 7th me and my family went to the site where Extreme Makeover Home Edition was filming and building a new home for a deserving family. I have never seen anything quite like it! There were so many people in the area, not only to observe like myself, but all those you see in blue shirts volunteering their time and skills to help build a home in less than a week. On Saturday the 6th, we arrived and the floor was just beginning to be put down. Before leaving the first wall was being put up, and the second was just being lifted to be put up. During the first day we were able to see John Littlefield and Eduardo Xol. I got my picture taken with both of them, as well as getting their autographs on the back of a shirt I had bought. Heather wasn't quick enough to get John's autograph, but she did manage to get a picture with Eduardo. When we got back to the site on Sunday we couldn't believe what we saw. The whole house was up, painters were inside painting the walls, windows were being put in, and they were getting ready to start putting stones on the outside of the house. The second day were were also able to see Paige Hemmis, although she didn't have enough time to stop and sign any autographs or have pictures taken. Ed Sanders was also there but we never spotted him. Heather and I really wanted to see him though! Ty was also around part of the time, but the days we were there, he was in another city doing the next door knock. So sad! Overall it was a great time though! It's one thing to watch the show and know that a house had been built in such a short amount of time, but to actually see part of the process puts it's in perspective. It was amazing to watch and see. There are so many people out there who are still kind, and willing to give of themselves so that others may have more. It's an experience I will never forget!

North Carolina Part II

The rest of the story....the rest of our time was spent having even more fun with one another. We visited a town called New Bern...named after Bern, Switzerland. New Bern had many old homes that were absolutely beautiful! The first Governor's house was also built there, it's called Tryon Palace. It too was very nice. Today we visited the state Capital. I have been before, but Heather had not been. It's small compared to our capital building in MO. but it's nice. We are headed home tomorrow, I will be sad to leave...not knowing when I might see my friends again. I've included a slideshow to show you some more pictures.

Fun in NC

On Tuesday, August 5, 2008 Heather and I headed out for North Carolina by way of airplane. Our flights were at different times, but that didn't make any difference. We ended up at the same place! Here in NC we are visiting with good friends Jon & Jen Bart. They are actually more like family to me. We met Jon & Jen when we were in Taiwan on a mission trip in 2005. Right away I loved both of them! They came to visit us in St. Louis in 2006 and I visited them in NC last year. I will add more pictures later, but I wanted to share with you our adventures so far. We have visited the Bentonville Battlefield, Ron's Barn (a resturant), we have played Bocce Ball, picked blueberries, and endured a few bug bites! So far we are having a wonderful time and I'm enjoying myself. I'm so thankful and so blessed to have friends like Jon & Jen. They also have a 1 year old named Micah, and this was our first time meeting him. He's so adorable! Well, I will share much more about our trip later...but for now, sit back, relax, eat some popcorn, and enjoy the show!

Summer Job!

As many of you know, I work at First Baptist Christian Academy. I have been here for 9 years now. The last three summers I have been the elementary summer camp director. It's a hectic, crazy, job...but in the long run it's better money, and I have a lot of fun with it. I plan all the field trips and events. I also get to go on all the field trips...which I love to do. I try to pick different places each year, to give variety to the kids. We all have a lot of fun, and although it's a lot of work and keeps me busy, I really do enjoy the job. I thought I would post a few pictures of what my summer job is....hope you enjoy!

The Beginning!

Hello Everyone!!!! I've been told that I should start a blog...yipee!!! However, I know that when I'm gone, thousands of miles in between you and I, it will come in handy! So, no better time than the present to start this shin-dig (So Heather says anyway!) Hope you all enjoy reading what I actually do write, when I actually remember to get on here. Just kidding! After I move I will be sure to keep everyone updated and post lots of pictures for all to see what I'm up to. Over and out!