The Moon

The Moon
Originally uploaded by wolfhuntress2002

My youngest son got to visit Three Rivers Astonomy Camp this weekend with his Astonomy Club that he joined at school this year. This was the photo that he captured of the moon. He took the photo with his camera looking through the telescope. Not bad for 13 I dont think. They didn't get to see as much as they wanted since we had cloud cover begin to form late in the afternoon here in West Texas. However, they cooked out and got to have a great trip anyway. They were able to get a few pics though....

"Where the Wild Things Are"... by Maurice Sendak

In Theaters:  OCTOBER 16, 2009

I am so excited about this movie.... This was a childhood favorite of mine and most of my children when they were young.  This will be a definite on the christmas list this year....

TWO HORSES

There is a field, with two horses in it.

From a distance, each horse looks like any other horse.

But if you stop your car, or are walking by, you will

notice something quite amazing. Looking into the eyes

of one horse will disclose that he is blind. His owner

has chosen not to have him put down, but has made a

good home for him.

This alone is amazing.

If you stand nearby and listen, you will hear the

sound of a bell. Looking around for the source of

the sound, you will see that it comes from the

smaller horse in the field.

Attached to the horse's halter is a small bell.

It lets the blind friend know where the other

horse is, so he can follow...

As you stand and watch these two horses, you'll see

that the horse with the bell is always checking on the

blind horse, and that the blind horse will listen for

the bell and then slowly walk to where the other

horse is, trusting that he will not be led astray.

When the horse with the bell returns to the shelter

of the barn each evening, it stops occasionally and

looks back, making sure that the blind friend isn't

too far behind to hear the bell.

Like the owners of these two horses, God does not

throw us away just because we are not perfect or

because we have problems or challenges.

He watches over us and even brings others into our

ives to help us when we are in need.

Sometimes we are the blind horse being guided by

the little ringing bell of those who God places in

our lives.

Other times we are the guide horse, helping others

to find their way....

Good friends are like that... you may not always

see them, but you know they are always there.

Please listen for my bell and I'll listen for yours.

And remember...be kinder than necessary - everyone

you meet is fighting some kind of battle.

Live simply,

   Love generously,

Care deeply,

    Speak kindly.....

     Leave the rest to God...

Pippi Longstocking

Pippi Longstocking
Originally uploaded by ichabodhides

This is what I am gonna be for HALLOWEEN! I can't wait... I have not seen Pippi since the night my sister went into labor with my niece Christian. She called at about 2 am and told me she was in labor. I didn't believe her. I had played some nasty tricks on her while she was pregnant and I though she was just playing around. While talking to her, I was watching the TV and noticed that Pippi was on HBO... so I sat there for a spelll and watched TV. She called me about 4 wanting to know where I was and told her walking out the door... ! The deal was she was being induced that morning... so I thought what's the hurry!

Meet Copper

Photo taken by: Robin Inge

This is Dustin's new BEST FRIEND Copper. He got him for his birthday and this is the first weekend that they have been apart. Let me tell you, I'm not sure how Dustin is holding up, as he is on a Canoe trip with the Scout Troop 15 down on the Brazo's River this weekend, but it is hard on Copper.... and I both. He didn't want to sleep last night, so for the first time since moving to a new home, he actually slept outside. I couldn't get any sleep... he wanted to play and make noise all night. He made 1000 trips back and forth to Dustin's room. He'd sit in front of the door and watch and hope the door would open and Dustin would let him in. He don't know what's going on.

Thanksgiving

Well, this was originally posted last year! But I have such a wonderful family I wanted to share it again. My family gives above and beyond and I want them to know that I love them very much! This video is dedicated to Ronnie, Rosalee, Wenona, Michael, Dustin, Christian, Raegan and Madi. I love each of you very much and hope that you all know how very much you are loved and appreciated.

"Me"

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So, it's been a few months since I stopped in and wanted to say hi to all my friends. If you take the time to watch this video, you will see life has been pretty busy around our house. Thanksgiving this year, really was special to me and wanted to share a little of why with you.

I began working on this video as a Christmas Present for Rosalee... as I worked on it, I realized just how much I had to be thankful for and just how lucky I was. This past year has been filled with ups and downs... but life has had a way of seeing me through. Recently I found a wonderful job that I truly love and enjoy.

Through in a wonderful family and what else could a person need. Raegan tells, everyone she is not reach, but she is wealthy. You know, she is right... she is! We all are! Most of us measure our wealth in $$$$.... well we are much richer when we stop and take account our familes and the small things we have. I have been blessed with wonderful children, nieces and nephews, my father and grandmother and now with a whole new family. I am very Thankful for what I have and couldn't ask for anything more.

While the world around us falls apart we should stop and thing about what we truly have and give thanks for what God has given us. Most of us spend our time worring about what we dont have and what everyone else around us has.

People spend there life making others around them miserable instead of taking the time to just appreciate what they have. Life would be so much better if we would just slow down and be thankful and appreciate what we have......

"Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the number of moments that take our breath away."

MONDAY!!!!

Well, class was full of information. My brain is in overload and have to study for my test tomorrow night. Work was uneventful today, which by the way is nice for a change. This is probably the first slow day I have had since Fall Registration. However, soon enough it will speed back up and kick into gear for Spring Registration. Can you believe it, 2010 is just around the corner. Where did the time go? Our annual Breath of Life Gala for Cystic Fibrosis is rapidly approaching as well. I sure hope that it is a successful one since our donations have not reached the goal yet.

Just want to send a special " I LOVE YOU"! out to Ronnie to let him know that I love him very much and miss him even more. I hope that you will be home soon...

Night all!