Puyallup Fair 2009

This year with Dustin in China during the state fair and unable to accompany us, we ended up doing the Puyallup with our friends Jen, Kat and her family. I must say, it is rarely boring with those two around. Hopie just adores "Miss Jen", who taught her Sunday School class for a couple years, and I found myself (Hope-less) on a few occasions as she ran off to go on the dizzy rides with Jen. David is very much like me, we aren't too crazy for the spinny rides that make you sick to your stomach. Even on the milder rides the poor little guy would grip the bar so hard that he complained of his hands hurting whenever he would get off a ride. He told me that he was afraid of falling out of the seat. I found that he enjoyed the games a lot more than the rides so next time we know to save his money for that sort of thing instead of the rides. 

Grace brought Ashton, her inseperable other half, with us; so I didn't see her much. They had some friends from school who met them there, and would only call my cell when they wanted food. I suppose I am good for something. 

We checked out a few of the animals, but not as much as I would have liked to. David wouldn't stop complaining about the smell, and for those of you who know David, you know that once he sets his mind on something...that is all he talks about. So, due to the smell, and the constant whines we decided to go check out the venders instead. 

We ended up staying till they closed the park. With a dozen scones, a few prizes and a handful of sleepy kids we headed home. Everyone was asleep before we even got out of Puyallup. Everyone but David, who kept asking me if I was sleepy, in fear of my falling asleep at the wheel. I knew he was exhausted, as his little head would bob from time to time, only to awaken and ask me again if I was tired. I told him that I wasn't a bit tired, except for my feet and that he could go ahead and rest. Of course...he fought sleep until we pulled into the driveway and he replied, " I just can't believe you aren't sleepy, Mom." (ahhh..but I was).

Free water, Yay!!

Before...

After...(lol)

Back to School '09

Well, it's that time of year again. The kids were all so anxious to go to school that they got up WAY too early. All 3 of them were ready to go a half an hour before they needed too. I know this won't last long, it won't be too long when we are scrambling out the door to catch the bus.

Grace is in 10th grade at the highschool this year. Am I really old enough for this? I mean, seriously, it was only yesterday when Joy and I were standing at the bus stop waiting to go to highschool. Grace plans to work extra hard this year to get good grades and won't be participating on the dance team. We are all kinda bummed about that, but it's the plan for now.

David is in 5th this year. It's his first year with a male teacher, and I think it will be really good for him. He needs that manly authority right now. Unlike last year, this year he is all about the "girls" and not embarassed to admit it. Watch out ladies!

Hope is in 4th grade. She's a lot like me when it comes to school. I just never quite figured out math and it's a constant struggle for her (as well as myself when I have to help her with homework). Yet, when it comes to English, reading and writing, well, she goes above and beyond what is expected. Last year she was the teachers pet and she loved every second of it. We will have to see if this new teacher can resist her charms.

Weapon of Mass Destruction

Psalms 90:9
For all our days are passed away in thy wrath: we spend our years as a tale that is told.

Proverbs 11:13
A talebearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter.

Proverbs 18:8
The words of a talebearer are as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.

Proverbs 20:19
He that goeth about as a talebearer revealeth secrets: therefore meddle not with him that flattereth with his lips.

Proverbs 26:20
Where no wood is, there the fire goeth out: so where there is no talebearer, the strife ceaseth.

Proverbs 26:22
The words of a talebearer are as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.

2 Thessalonians 3:11
For we hear that there are some which walk among you disorderly, working not at all, but are busybodies.

1 Timothy 5:13
And withal they learn to be idle, wandering about from house to house; and not only idle, but tattlers also and busybodies, speaking things which they ought not.

1 Peter 4:15

But let none of you suffer as a murderer, or as a thief, or as an evildoer, or as a busybody in other men's matters.

Photos by Hopie - Visit with the Blue's

My parents and I made another trip over to see Pas. Blue and his wife on Labor Day. It is always a time of sweet fellowship and encouragement. I enjoy talking about the old days when our families served side by side in the ministry.

Hopie decided that 'she' wanted to take pictures of the event so some of these pictures are pretty random, but enjoyable nonetheless. She LOVES Pas. Blue and got a pretty good shot of him.

Before we left, I had to snap a couple for myself as my girls hugged on Pas. Blue's neck. Such a precious moment that they can now look back on and enjoy.