Gratitude

Tuesday, September 8, 2009

California Trip - Part 2

Tuesday, 1:30 pm

Charlie called and said that they were in Denver, CO and it was in the 70's and very pleasant. It was in the high 50's when they were in New Mexico so they had to put on their jackets. By Pueblo, it started to warm up and the jackets came off. They were headed to Grand Junction, CO and that is probably about 300 miles away. (It's almost to the Colorado / Utah border.)

The Trip to California

Charlie took off on Monday morning about 5:00 am from our house. I thought about taking a picture he hooked the trailer to the motorcycle but his camera was already packed and so was mine! Charlie, Mike and Gary all took all of the luggage for them and their wife! When we fly out, all we'll have to have carry on the airplane is one small bag.

Charlie checked in last night about 6:00 pm and they were in Dumas, Texas. It's way up in the Panhandle - north of Amarillo. That's a long way to go in one day! They had everything from temps in the mid 90's to mid 60's plus rain along the way.

They were all exhausted after such a long day on the road.

Check back daily and I will keep this updated - or if Charlie has time (and Internet access), he will update it!

Saturday, September 5, 2009

Beautiful Music

BFF's

Emory and Maddie had a great time playing the piano at Kimmie's house in June.
NatNat enjoyed sharing her popsicle with Emory and Maddie!

Wednesday, August 19, 2009

Maddie and the Summer Bible Reading Club

Our church has a Summer Reading Club for the kids. Their assignment this summer was to read Genesis and Exodus (or have it read to them.) Each Monday, they got together and had a Bible Hour with stories, songs, snacks and crafts. On Sunday, they will presented certificates and medals. Here is Maddie on the stage surrounded by the other kids. Notice the twins in blue vests - they are her buddies along with Leo who is standing beside her.
















Wednesday, August 5, 2009

Speaking Engagement

I just returned from a conference where I was able to speak on developing online courses. I was also able to sit as an "expert" on the "Ask the Experts" Discussion Panel. Great conference and great location - Virginia Beach! It's a tough job - but someone has to do it! :)


Fireman Grand Dad and Maddie

Maddie's favorite book this week is about Dora. And wasn't she sweet to share her Firefigher Hat from the Fire Station with Grand Dad.