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Wednesday, October 9, 2013
Wordless Wednesday: Operation Shock and Awe Pt. 1
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Wednesday, June 12, 2013
Carpe Diem.
I am actually sitting at the computer typing a blog post.....how weird is that?! ;)
As you've noticed, the posts on here have been sporadic at best---the reason being because Rach and I both have had a lot going on and realistically blogging has had to be on the back shelf. Even this is just a quick hello to let you know we're still alive and well. So, here's a quick update on things that have gone on:
iGovern East .
This is the summer camp run by Generation Joshua that Daniel has counseled at for several years. This year Rachel is joining him and I had the extreme pleasure to receive a scholarship enabling me to attend as a camper!!!! xD I had such a wonderful, challenging, educating, and fun time there last week! I highly recommend this camp to all teens and I hope to come back next year and counsel. The staff and everyone who brainstormed and worked so hard on the camp are super heroes. Truly. They made the campers time profitable, productive, highly fun and not only that, but through chapel and other things, the message of the Gospel was prevalent. We all made soooo many memories and learned a ton about campaigning, running committees, being a member of the House (or Senate, or UN) and ethics. I met so many new and fantastic friends there, too! I am still so grateful for the opportunity that was given to me to experience this one-of-a-kind camp.
Work.
Our business has just gone through the slowest season in 10 years, but God is providing and we now have quite a lot of landscaping jobs to do! :) It's an answer to prayers, and we are glad to be busy again.
That pretty much sums up what's been happening, and I am definitely going to get some pics up here before too long.
Toodles,
Sarah
As you've noticed, the posts on here have been sporadic at best---the reason being because Rach and I both have had a lot going on and realistically blogging has had to be on the back shelf. Even this is just a quick hello to let you know we're still alive and well. So, here's a quick update on things that have gone on:
iGovern East .
This is the summer camp run by Generation Joshua that Daniel has counseled at for several years. This year Rachel is joining him and I had the extreme pleasure to receive a scholarship enabling me to attend as a camper!!!! xD I had such a wonderful, challenging, educating, and fun time there last week! I highly recommend this camp to all teens and I hope to come back next year and counsel. The staff and everyone who brainstormed and worked so hard on the camp are super heroes. Truly. They made the campers time profitable, productive, highly fun and not only that, but through chapel and other things, the message of the Gospel was prevalent. We all made soooo many memories and learned a ton about campaigning, running committees, being a member of the House (or Senate, or UN) and ethics. I met so many new and fantastic friends there, too! I am still so grateful for the opportunity that was given to me to experience this one-of-a-kind camp.
Work.
Our business has just gone through the slowest season in 10 years, but God is providing and we now have quite a lot of landscaping jobs to do! :) It's an answer to prayers, and we are glad to be busy again.
That pretty much sums up what's been happening, and I am definitely going to get some pics up here before too long.
Toodles,
Sarah
Wednesday, December 19, 2012
In which Sarah gives her readers a double dose of the holiday spirit.
December's blown by so fast for our family, as I'm sure it has for some of you as well.
The thing is, Rach and I can't get it in our little noggins that Christmas Day is only 6 days away!!!!
**mind blown**
Really. I guess we're getting old or something.
Either way, we realized this little corner of blogosphere has been sadly lacking in boughs of holly.
So it's my job to deck it out.
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| beautiful lights at Christmas Town in Busch Gardens at the beginning of the month. We're actually planning on going back on Friday! |
We haven't done as much holiday baking as I'd hoped to (pinterest inspires me, okay?) but we did manage to do gingerbread men, and tonight we'll be making/decorating our traditional Christmas sugar cookies. :)
And despite our foggy brains, the house has been in a wonderful array of lights, sparkle, greenery, and looks like Christmas. :)
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| the boys room all lit up |
Yesterday I donned my red cowl-neck sweater and a black belt, feeling very Santa Clausy, and headed out with the girls to do *all* of our shopping in Greenbriar. :) Though we weren't half as liberal, we all felt like Eloise when she shops in NYC. :)
I have to say, I was very proud of ourselves. We left with no presents bought, or even planned and each of us came back with gifts for about 16 people! It was quite a fun excursion, and good sister time as well. :)
Levi has been so sweet to watch this Christmas. :D He's in love with the lights, candy canes, sparkle, stars, Santa Claus, and The Twelve Days of Christmas! It's so adorable to see him get excited, and sparks the same childish joy in me.
I've been checking off my Christmas movies-to-watch list, and right now, the only ones left are Frosty, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, the Christmas Carol, and The Nativity. If we have extra margin, I'm hoping to watch the cartoon Grinch, the Christmas Story, and White Christmas. :)
Oh! Before I forget----The other night a friend showed me one of the funniest videos Rhett and Link have done so far, and seeing that it's Christmasy, I'll share it here.
Haha! That makes me laugh every time I see it. :) Oh, and if you're up for it, they did an awesome Christmas special, but it's much longer, so here's the link:
Well, I'm really counting on that boosting all of our Holiday spirits!
And to close, a sweet little boy decorating the tree......
Thursday, November 15, 2012
Joie de vivre
Basically life's been busy.
In a good and real way, but very busy.
Saturday was Anna's 13th birthday celebration along with the greatly anticipated Masquerade Ball. (rachel wrote all about it over here)
Abigail was down the whole weekend, so that added some more awesome-sauce.
And then this week has been a complete whirlwind of deep cleaning, more cleaning, "processing" the Walker's chickens (winks at Nana) and tonight was a great church meeting about the prospect of a missions trip to Romania! :) Right now it's midnight and I'm going to be getting up at the crack of dawn to go and help out the Wilsons with their huge annual turkey "processing" day. (Nana, it's the same deal, only with bigger birds. ;)
So, here's to a busy schedules and packed calenders.
Here's to no boredom whatsoever.
Here's to a full life.
Cheers!
~Sarah
In a good and real way, but very busy.
Saturday was Anna's 13th birthday celebration along with the greatly anticipated Masquerade Ball. (rachel wrote all about it over here)
Abigail was down the whole weekend, so that added some more awesome-sauce.
And then this week has been a complete whirlwind of deep cleaning, more cleaning, "processing" the Walker's chickens (winks at Nana) and tonight was a great church meeting about the prospect of a missions trip to Romania! :) Right now it's midnight and I'm going to be getting up at the crack of dawn to go and help out the Wilsons with their huge annual turkey "processing" day. (Nana, it's the same deal, only with bigger birds. ;)
So, here's to a busy schedules and packed calenders.
Here's to no boredom whatsoever.
Here's to a full life.
Cheers!
~Sarah
Sunday, September 2, 2012
Summer-it's a wrap!
Labor Day weekend is the official end of summer, I suppose. Oh, and what a summer it's been! It began with a wedding that led to a courtship that has led to a certain member of our family moving into a different Time Zone. (Not nationally recognized, but philosophically termed "Lovers' Time") This makes coordinating the simplest events rather difficult because this certain member doesn't need food or drink when he has the conversation of his "belovedid," to quote Ernest T. Bass. I am half-jesting. It has been such a blessing to see Daniel and Abigail's courtship flourishing. :)
The summer continued with a visit to the harbor to see a fleet of tall-ships and an unexpected departure to Georgia which took up five weeks! I turned 20 while down in Georgia and came back just in time to see baby saying his first words and celebrating his first birthday, and Sarah and Leah to turn 18 and 15, respectively. Life waltzed along in a at a comparatively slow pace to that I'd learned to cope with during the campaign.
Levi took his first official steps, and the girls were introduced to Smash-booking. We attended a surprise party for a dear friend, and we lived through many a day of rain for--contrary to the rest of the nation--it's been an exceptionally wet summer.
We planted berry bushes and played volleyball. I worked on my books and lived the Cossack Uprising vicariously through With Fire and Sword. We made matches and discussed hopes and dreams. There's been laughter and joy and heartache all mingled together into the goblet of this summertime. Old ways we were fond of have gradually been effaced by a new regime of blessings that will prove to be sweeter than we'd ever have dreamed. At present they may rub now and again like a new pair of boots, but we'd never trade them back.
We've sent letters and received letters, we've sung songs and watched movies. We've danced to Ella Fitzgerald and memorized songs from Wicked and Les Miserables. We've even gained a taste for country music!
We've fallen in love with Sherlock and reminded ourselves that our tastes have grown much more refined since the days of Spy Kids and Inspector Gadget. We've made birthday cakes and eaten them, we've walked in the historic towns nearby and had a picnic or two to boot.
It's been a long, full, summer, and one I can truly say I'll never forget. So many memories, so many lessons learned...so much life. I can only look forward with breathless, eager anticipation to see what the fall will bring.
Autumn! Fire of my heart and love of my being...I come alive when the trees kindle and the breeze carries that gypsy-chill on its breath. When the blood rushes with spices and the very leaves are blushing with pure exhilaration...
I can see some of the adventures that might be lurking around the corner, and I know there will be some that take me by surprise. Graduations, dances, birthdays, camp, visiting missionaries and plots for Romania. Campaigns and bonfires and more!
I don't know which things will come to pass and which will be replaced by something better. But I can say with full assurance that it will not be a dull autumn by any stretch of the imagination!
The summer continued with a visit to the harbor to see a fleet of tall-ships and an unexpected departure to Georgia which took up five weeks! I turned 20 while down in Georgia and came back just in time to see baby saying his first words and celebrating his first birthday, and Sarah and Leah to turn 18 and 15, respectively. Life waltzed along in a at a comparatively slow pace to that I'd learned to cope with during the campaign.
Levi took his first official steps, and the girls were introduced to Smash-booking. We attended a surprise party for a dear friend, and we lived through many a day of rain for--contrary to the rest of the nation--it's been an exceptionally wet summer.
We planted berry bushes and played volleyball. I worked on my books and lived the Cossack Uprising vicariously through With Fire and Sword. We made matches and discussed hopes and dreams. There's been laughter and joy and heartache all mingled together into the goblet of this summertime. Old ways we were fond of have gradually been effaced by a new regime of blessings that will prove to be sweeter than we'd ever have dreamed. At present they may rub now and again like a new pair of boots, but we'd never trade them back.
We've sent letters and received letters, we've sung songs and watched movies. We've danced to Ella Fitzgerald and memorized songs from Wicked and Les Miserables. We've even gained a taste for country music!
It's been a long, full, summer, and one I can truly say I'll never forget. So many memories, so many lessons learned...so much life. I can only look forward with breathless, eager anticipation to see what the fall will bring.
Autumn! Fire of my heart and love of my being...I come alive when the trees kindle and the breeze carries that gypsy-chill on its breath. When the blood rushes with spices and the very leaves are blushing with pure exhilaration...
Saturday, June 9, 2012
Reader's Digest Condensed Ramblings ;)
Good news. My camera's back up and running!!!!! I'm so glad that I finally got a new battery charger (had a kinda big to do with trying to get the right one delivered to me...) and as an add-on blessing, I was able to replace my lens cap that was lost 2 years ago! I'll be able to post pictures up here once I find my missing cable.....:P
On another note, we are all excited because tonight Daniel is coming back from 10 days up in DC area at helping at the iGovern camp. I missed him alot, and am really looking forward to seeing him!
Oh! On Wednesday night we got to watch a Celtic Thunder concert on our local TV channel! It was pretty great, though I do miss Damian and Paul......oh. And does anyone else get irritated with those fiddle ladies who think they're "all that" in all the Celtic groups? I mean seriously. I'd much rather listen to the fabulous voices, than watch you prance around. ;) One of my favorite songs was when Daniel Furlong sang "You've Got a Friend in Me". That was fun. And the newish guy, Emmet was very talented as well. :)
Anyways. I cannot believe it's already June 9th! I must admit, I haven't even changed my calender over yet! I've been busy and these past 9 days have apparently gone by with great speed. ;P
We also are expecting a visitor this weekend! I love company. Especially this company. :)
"Company, company, where would we be without company?"
Sorry. Had to do that. ;)
Well, just wanted to dabble on something and let you all know what's been going on over this way.
Later!
~Sarah
Hey, if you guys want something to brighten your day, get you tongue-tied, get you laughing, and all that good stuff, try doing the beginning of this: (Also, check out the translation! It's very interesting..)
On another note, we are all excited because tonight Daniel is coming back from 10 days up in DC area at helping at the iGovern camp. I missed him alot, and am really looking forward to seeing him!
Oh! On Wednesday night we got to watch a Celtic Thunder concert on our local TV channel! It was pretty great, though I do miss Damian and Paul......oh. And does anyone else get irritated with those fiddle ladies who think they're "all that" in all the Celtic groups? I mean seriously. I'd much rather listen to the fabulous voices, than watch you prance around. ;) One of my favorite songs was when Daniel Furlong sang "You've Got a Friend in Me". That was fun. And the newish guy, Emmet was very talented as well. :)
Anyways. I cannot believe it's already June 9th! I must admit, I haven't even changed my calender over yet! I've been busy and these past 9 days have apparently gone by with great speed. ;P
We also are expecting a visitor this weekend! I love company. Especially this company. :)
"Company, company, where would we be without company?"
Sorry. Had to do that. ;)
Well, just wanted to dabble on something and let you all know what's been going on over this way.
Later!
~Sarah
Hey, if you guys want something to brighten your day, get you tongue-tied, get you laughing, and all that good stuff, try doing the beginning of this: (Also, check out the translation! It's very interesting..)
Saturday, June 2, 2012
Just Because it's June!
One of my friends, Elaine, is coming to help with Coastal Baking on Wednesday, Daniel's out at iGovern so Sarah and Leah have been covering for him in the business. A lot. They're darlings about it. Then, on June 16th, a friend is graduating. Hopefully we'll be able to get the whole Taylor family up here for a visit at some point this month. I know Daniel and Abigail can't wait to see each other in person--it'll be the first time since the kick-off of their courtship. :) *sweetness abounding*
There are various and sundry other little things happening in June. My Box-Hill plan may even happen this month! (Not certain on that point, but hopefully!) What is my Box-Hill plan. Ah-ah. That you'll have to wait to find out.
"June is bustin' out all over
All over the meadow and the hill!
Buds're bustin' outa bushes
And the rompin' river pushes
Ev'ry little wheel that wheels beside the mill!
June is bustin' out all over
The feelin' is gettin' so intense,
That the young Virginia creepers
Hev been huggin' the bejeepers
Outa all the mornin' glories on the fence!
Because it's June..."
-"June" from Carousel
So what's on the roster for your month of June?
Wednesday, July 7, 2010
Less Than Half This Long Till Christmas Again!!! :O
Hello guys! (Why do I always start posts that way?) Anyway, this morning, our relatives from NY (who were down here all weekend) went home. We had alot of fun with them! I don't know about you all, but it seems like the year is just whizzing by! I mean, we haven't done that much out of the ordinary, but I really can't believe we are more than half of the way done with an entire year! Seems kind of weird to think that months can pass this quickly! But there we are! Here is a sort of update on our family, generally, and specifically-
Daniel- home from iGovern camp-counseling, working on the documentary with the Tates, working with Dad, teaching a guitar student
Me- finishing up my math book, doing some office-managing, turning 18 in 13 days, writing/painting a book for Grace, editing, and sending off a book to a publisher in hopes of being accepted
Sarah- trying to get rid of a watch tan, becoming the reigning "ninja" champ., taking care of our chickens, working every Sat. with Dad these past 3 weeks, getting her hair cut for the first time in...years.
Leah- waking each morning at 6:30 to milk Daisy, turning 13 in Aug., playing soccer with Benjamin
Anna- milking Daisy in the evenings, catching toads for me, playing with Emily, cementing allies among youngest members of the T. family
Benjamin- living the life of a country-boy, playing "world-cup" soccer with the Walker boys
Abby- Becoming fast friends with Bethany, playing spies, learning to dominate the Walker's dog Windsor
Gracie- being 3. Swooning when we play "Ten minutes ago I met you" on the c.d. player, reading, playing "Sickness", watching clips from musicals on youtube with me or Sarah, dancing while we sing "I know you" or "Ten minutes ago", playing dolls, having teaparties, etc.
Family in General- gardening, berry-picking, Dad working very hard, Mama helping organize meals for a woman at church who just had a baby, hosting company, getting ready for 3 oldest girls turning 18,16,and 13 this summer, surviving the blazing inferno around here, running a household, going to music theory class with Dad, hosting church each Sunday, putting up food from the garden, making multiple trips a week to the feedstore for our ravenous chickens, etc.....We are one busy family right now! So that is why our posts haven't been quite so exciting or interesting as we could wish! It is as much as we can do to get normal life done- not much room for adventures at this moment in time! ;) Ya'll have a great Wednesday! -Rachel
Daniel- home from iGovern camp-counseling, working on the documentary with the Tates, working with Dad, teaching a guitar student
Me- finishing up my math book, doing some office-managing, turning 18 in 13 days, writing/painting a book for Grace, editing, and sending off a book to a publisher in hopes of being accepted
Sarah- trying to get rid of a watch tan, becoming the reigning "ninja" champ., taking care of our chickens, working every Sat. with Dad these past 3 weeks, getting her hair cut for the first time in...years.
Leah- waking each morning at 6:30 to milk Daisy, turning 13 in Aug., playing soccer with Benjamin
Anna- milking Daisy in the evenings, catching toads for me, playing with Emily, cementing allies among youngest members of the T. family
Benjamin- living the life of a country-boy, playing "world-cup" soccer with the Walker boys
Abby- Becoming fast friends with Bethany, playing spies, learning to dominate the Walker's dog Windsor
Gracie- being 3. Swooning when we play "Ten minutes ago I met you" on the c.d. player, reading, playing "Sickness", watching clips from musicals on youtube with me or Sarah, dancing while we sing "I know you" or "Ten minutes ago", playing dolls, having teaparties, etc.
Family in General- gardening, berry-picking, Dad working very hard, Mama helping organize meals for a woman at church who just had a baby, hosting company, getting ready for 3 oldest girls turning 18,16,and 13 this summer, surviving the blazing inferno around here, running a household, going to music theory class with Dad, hosting church each Sunday, putting up food from the garden, making multiple trips a week to the feedstore for our ravenous chickens, etc.....We are one busy family right now! So that is why our posts haven't been quite so exciting or interesting as we could wish! It is as much as we can do to get normal life done- not much room for adventures at this moment in time! ;) Ya'll have a great Wednesday! -Rachel
Monday, April 19, 2010
A Busy Weekend
Right now I'm sitting at the computer, after feeding the kids(goat ones;) and am really tired!! We've had a busy 2 days: Saturday, we were stacking bricks and wood for alot of the day and then went to Uncle David's percussion ensemble which we didn't get home til 11:30 from. Then we hosted church yesterday, played speed volleyball, and then started getting everything prepared for the party we hosted for all the students that performed in the recital. Everyone came around 5:30 and we had a great time! We taught them speed volleyball, we had a huge bonfire and sang some. Then around 9:30 most people left and the T.'s stayed to clean up and play more volleyball and Ninja. Suffice it to say, we have been on our feet and have been staying up late for 3 days. (I also worked Thursday and Friday in our business)
Enough of the logistics.......
Have any of you guys(and gals) ever done Einstein's Riddle? It is great fun!! You can look it up online and try to figure it out!;) Matthew and I got it done in probably 8-10 minutes, Rachel and Mom each took about 15 or 20.
So I know this short, but I had one last question. Do you want Rachel and I to do a post about our bedroom furniture make-over? Please leave a comment and the majority rules!:)
-Sarah
Enough of the logistics.......
Have any of you guys(and gals) ever done Einstein's Riddle? It is great fun!! You can look it up online and try to figure it out!;) Matthew and I got it done in probably 8-10 minutes, Rachel and Mom each took about 15 or 20.
So I know this short, but I had one last question. Do you want Rachel and I to do a post about our bedroom furniture make-over? Please leave a comment and the majority rules!:)
-Sarah
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