Basic
Instructions
Before
Leaving
Earth
I hadn't ever heard the Bible described this way, but I heard this today, and I like it.
10/26/2009
10/20/2009
Tyler and Jen visited CA
Tyler and Jen visited here for a week while Tyler was on Fall Break from first grade. Above, they are going to a family reunion on her dad's side.
Cierra (19) and Tyler (6). Having our two grandkids in the same room (priceless).
Braden (3 1/2) and Hudson (2) meet their Kentucky cousin.
Great-Aunt Jayne and Great-Grandma Kelly listen to Tyler tell why he eats pie with his left hand. (just kidding,,,I don't know what he was telling them, but I do know he talks a lot and is funny, friendly, and fabulous!) It was a great visit. Love you guys!10/13/2009
Precious Moments
Somewhere in Missouri, I noticed a billboard inviting us to visit the Precious Moments Chapel. I was so surprised. I had to see it. I have loved these drawings of little kids since the '70's when I first saw them on Christmas cards. We got off the highway and drove into the boonies, thru orchards and fields, finally reaching this complex out in the middle of nowhere.
It was the home of the artist, where he raised his kids. He no longer lives there, but built it up for visitors. There is a museum, cafe, gift shop, European-type- gardens, and a chapel, all with stautes and paintings of the precious moments children. It was so hot and humid (typical Missouri summer), but I had to see everything.
Do these statues look familiar to anyone? The artist first drew the children in 1970 something and his friend offered to market them. Soon we saw them on cards, mugs, paintings, statues, shirts, ...you name it! They were all over the place.
The gardens were beautiful, even when one is dripping with sweat and panting with every step.(o.k., so I'm a wimp who can't handle heat and humidity)
This is the chapel. I was so awestruck, I didn't get any photos inside. It was just plain awesome.
What an unexpected treat it was to find this treasure. As we were leaving, a big bus with Asian tourists pulled up. This was NOT a gimmic-filled tourist trap, but a wonderfully done tribute to a humble artist who just happened to sketch a big-eyed child who grabbed hearts around the world. His story is truly inspiring...enough to fill a museum!
This is the chapel. I was so awestruck, I didn't get any photos inside. It was just plain awesome.What an unexpected treat it was to find this treasure. As we were leaving, a big bus with Asian tourists pulled up. This was NOT a gimmic-filled tourist trap, but a wonderfully done tribute to a humble artist who just happened to sketch a big-eyed child who grabbed hearts around the world. His story is truly inspiring...enough to fill a museum!
10/06/2009
Happy Birthday Tracy
Tracy's a year older, but looks younger every year. Here she is at home with her roommates.
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