Sunset

We were driving up the drive tonight and I asked George to stop the car because the colors from the sun were so pretty. The church looked beautiful with the colors behind it. My camera didn't really capture it the best but you get the idea:-) It is amazing to think about all the things God has created. Whether it's a little butterfly or the largest mountain; they were all made by Him. We should always be thankful for the wonderful things He has given us! O Lord, how great are thy works! ~Psalm 92:5

All sorts of stuff:-)

Tradition: a customary or characteristic method or manner.
One of the longest traditions I remember is going to the Annual Civil War Muster in Jackson. One year we even camped out with all the performers. We had the tent right next to Abraham Lincoln; we gave his daughter orange juice the next morning because she had to take her medicine and he gave us donuts. I thought it was a pretty fair trade :-) Well yesterday was the day to go so we went. Actually, the whole family didn't go; just my Dad, Phoebe, Simon, and I. They still have the best sarsaparilla tea and kettle corn:-P It was SOOO hot but it was still pretty cool. The highlight of the day was getting to meet the son of a Civil War Soldier. He is 90 years old and his name is Harold Becker. His Dad was 17 when he joined the 128Th Indiana Infantry, his unit participated in Sherman's March to the Sea. 53 years later Harold was born, so 143 years after the war ended a son of a soldier is alive! I guess there are only 25 people left that are like him. Anyways, it was pretty cool. There was a reporter there with a little notebook asking him questions:-)

Here's a picture we took with him... that's his wife - I guess she didn't want to smile?!

The muster lasts for 3 days, we always go on Saturday which is always the day the confederates win. All the Yankees were retreating...:-( This was after half the regiment deserted.

At the end of the battle the confederates do a bayonet charge and scream their heads off at the crowd
On a lighter note, here are a few pictures from today. There must have been something in the air because black and white were popular colors today!

The Burtt's brought some watermelon(it was delicious!) Here are the watermelon girls- they love it!!!

Well have a great night, I'm going to watch the closing ceremony for the olympics if it's still on:-)

Camp Joy Pictures

I finally got a slideshow made of pictures from camp. I took over 200 but don't worry -they aren't all in the slideshow! Although, this is the longest slideshow I have ever made!!! Halfway through my sweet computer stalled so I got to start all over again!!! Hope you enjoy them, leave comments!

Camp Joy II

I had an awesome week at Camp Joy. I was not ready to come home and no one else was either :-) The week was busy but lots of fun! The preaching was great too, Pastor Collard was a great speaker. He did a great job bringing things down to a level the kids were on. While we were there we also got to see Abby, Elena, and Elias. We met at Pizza Hut for lunch and had a great time! It was great to meet Elias, he is so cute! We also painted Tina and Stephens apartment which looks really awesome:-) I hope to upload pictures soon but for now I'm going to bed!

Camp

Tomorrow I leave for Camp Joy with the girls from church that are going. I hope the girls have a great time!!! For those that were wondering, I am not going as a camper but as a sponsor:-)

So I came down to the basement to get a suitcase and instead got on the computer, I still have to pack and it is already 11 something. I guess I should probably go- at least I can sleep on the way there! There is nothing better than a nap in a car, as long as you have a pillow:-P Actually, I don't think there is a whole lot of things better than a nap period. Except maybe food:-) Wow, if you can't tell I'm extremly tired and a little off the crazy side. Well I hope everyone has a great week and I will "hopefully" be posting when I get home. If not, I will start up again when school starts because it's just so much easier at school! Have a wonderful, awesome, beautiful week!!!

It will be great to see George when I get home. He is coming home on tuesday which is awesome! We miss him a lot but he is having a fabulous time so it's ok:-) Well bye for real!