So, by popular demand, I am resuming the daily devotional posts with the intent of doing them daily. I initially stopped the posts because I was bed-ridden with a horrible flu/strep/stomach flu and I couldn't even find energy to haul my rear out of bed. Of course this led to Josh running the house which is NO good at all! I spent the next few months trying to regain control...and I'm still losing at that challenge!
I thought I would give a quick background on myself so anyone following the blog will know where my influences, knowledge-base, and opinions side from.
The early years of my life were spent with my Granpa and Granny McPherson 1/4 mile south of our farm house...Granny and Granpa would always make it a point to tell me about Jesus and God even though we never attended church. "Farm work always has to get done, but the Lord's work has to as well." is what they would often say. They prayed for rain, they prayed for a good crop season, they prayed for the rain to stop, they prayed for safety...they prayed. I learned all the hard work that anyone would growing up on a farm. But, I learned to trust God despite it all.
My parents divorced when I was 7. This was hard for me to handle, but I trusted God. I knew that He would bring me through. There were perks to it. My parents weren't fighting all the time and we only lived 30 minutes away. However, I think living through a divorce at a young age can make you have one of two opinions: 1) Marriages will never work. If my parents who were madly in love can't fix their problems, how will I be able to fix any my husband and I have? or 2) I will make my marriage work because I don't believe in divorce and I believe a marriage can work...especially a Christ-centered marriage.
When I was 9, I was sexually molested by a family friend throughout one summer. This happened to my cousin, a friend, and myself. I, again trusted God. (For those wondering why I didn't go to my parents, it wasn't fully that I didn't think they wouldn't believe, but it was more out of embarassment...which is what you will see of any child who goes through this.) I asked that He remove this summer from my mind as much as possible and that He just let me move on with life. God is a faithful God and I all but forgot the summer. Over time I came to forgive the man "'...for vengence is mine,' says the Lord." My cousin didn't do this and unfortunately has a very large black mark on her heart that has not left yet. I use this experience to help others who have had a similar experience or who an adult might think has had this to help them. God gave me this situation to help others and oddly, I'm thankful for it as I'm the only one in my church who works with children who can spot this type of abuse.
In 5th grade, I met my best friend, Becky, and her family. After spending time with them, I decided being baptized is where my path was leading. Through the fellowship and love of my "other" family, I grew more faithful and trusting in my relationship with God. Becky often called me a "roast beef eating Christian" as compared to those of my age who were eating "Gerber". I guess God called me to a more intellectual understanding of the scripture at an earlier time. I was also very interested in the missionary field and doing good for others...afterall, that is what Christ did while on earth.
When I went away to college (earlier than any of my friends), I was worried that I would lose God. However, I found a great church in KC (Holmeswood Baptist) where I have been attending since my first Sunday in town. With the help of great leaders like Rick and Keith, and many adult friends who showed interest in me, I have been able to keep up with God.
It was on my first Sundat at Holmeswood that I met my future husband, Josh. The story about Josh is long and somewhat arduous at times, so let's just say, we married on August 13, 2005 after knowing each other for 4 years. Josh and I decided we would not have any biological children of our own but would become foster/adoptive parents. We have had two placements since becoming foster parents last year. Our first placements (Daeon 13, Adriele 9, & Mondrea 1) lived with us for 6 weeks before being successfully reunified with their mom. We see them weekly for chuch! Our second placement is still in process and has been for over a year (Jamion 5, CJ 3, CeKariya 2, and London 1). We are currently praying about child #5. Pray for us.
So, the to sum it up: 1) I was born and bred on a farm, 2) My parents divorced when I was 7, 3) I was sexually molested when I was 9, 4) I grew up in small town America, 5) I moved to a big city, 6) Was 3rd in my high school class and 7th in my college class, 7) Have my Bachelor's of Business Administration - graduating when I was just 21, 8) Have worked in sales, marketing, and business administration all in the corporate world, 9) Love to help others, spend time with family, and travel, 10) Believe God can overcome all my minuscule things to bring me to greater glory in him.
Now, the devotional: Wounds from a Friend - December 4, 2011
Scripture: Proverbs 27:6 - Wounds from a friend can be trusted, but an enemy multiplies kisses.
So, this is a little deep. Who wants friends who are going to cause wounds? Who wants enemies that kiss? Well, the answers are we do and we don't. We all should want friends who are going to cause wounds because these are the tried and true friends who will tell it to us like it is...not the kind who will cover it over.
Take a quick survey of all your friends...young, old, new, or existing. Do you have the kin dof friends who will tell you the truth? Will they hold you accountable for your actions? Will they tell you when you're going to make a mistake and still love you when you ignore their advice? Will they tell you if you have salad in your teeth, or lipstick on them, or that you forgot to zip your pants, or that the static electricity is causing your skirt to rise? Will they go deeper when you answer, "Fine"?
If you answered "Yes" to any of these questions, then you've got friends who are going to cause wounds. But their wounds are not intended to tear you down, but to help build you up and heal your pain. "They will never exploit your weakness, but they won't allow it to be your excuse either. They challenge, they encourage, they love, they laugh, and they don't walk out when things get tough." These are the friends who are in it for good or bad.
In doing my evaluation, I find I only have a handful of friends that I can say this about...It's a very small handful as well. (I can't even think of 10 who have stood by me in all the things I've been through!) And yes, I've had screaming matches with each of these friends, walked out during fights, said mean things to them, and cried over them. But with each rough patch came a much greener and brighter patch...the kind you find in paradise alone! These friends (yes, some are men) have seen me on my best days where nothing will bring me down and on my worst days where I cannot redeem myself or even get out of bed. They have hurt me to my core, but when that wound heals, I'm a better person for it.
On the flip side, I've had many friends who fall into the latter part of the verse "...but an enemy multiplies kisses." These friends are only there while the good is there to get. They want to be there when you're on the up and up and things are sunny and bright. They would be the friends you go party with, but bail when you get pulled over on the drive home. Or the friends who stay with you through some of the bad...like when it's raining only because there's always a rainbow, but they won't stay if a blizzard hits. I guess I've had more of these friends because sometimes we all need superficial love to feel justified at some point. But the older I get, the more I realize that I'd rather have fewer friends willing to inflict wounds when needed than have more friends who shower me with kisses as a falsehood for their selfish desires.
So, remember when your friend who has been there for over 20 years looks you in the eyes and makes you cry, it's because they love you. And remember, you should be a friend willing to wound them when it's needed.
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Sunday, December 4, 2011
Thursday, September 29, 2011
Our Legacy Long Haul - Devotional Day 9 - September 29
Scripture: Hebrews 6:11-12 - We want each of you to show this same diligence to the very end, in order to make your hope sure. We do not want you to become lazy, but to imitate those who through faith and patience inherit what has been promised.
Wow! It's telling me I must be diligent in my faith, not to become lazy, but through my diligent faith and patience, I can inherit what has been promised (eternal life). That's a lot to take in right at the start of this study!
"We have a long haul ahead...91, 95, 90...Dispite growing older, they have not grown lazy. They faithfully and patiently love god and their family and friends. They remember birthdays, holidays, and are always up for a visit." When was the last time you visited with your grandparents? I remember talking to my Grandpa Howerton before she was hospitalized. I loved going to her house, just across the street from mine, and looking at her calendar. It had everyone's birthday and anniversary written down with the age or years next to it. She would always send a card...never forgot.
"They have never abandoned hope or their faith, in turbulent times or in ordinary ones. They give generously, from their pocketbooks, their refrigerators, and their hearts." It seems that through thick and thin, both my grandparents (McPherson & Howerton) that they stuck to it until the end. They always seemed to be able to provide a little money if needed and yep, their fridge was always open...hungry or not! But the best thing about all my grandparents was their openness and willingness to let me talk to them about whatever was on my mind. They were always supportive and understanding of my thoughts and goals and never criticized me. And, they always had something to laugh about!
"Thank God for the history and the legacy that si your family tree, both the roots of the past and the branches growing into the future." How lucky I am to have known all 4 of my grandparents and 3 of Josh's. It has made a great impact on me.
Have you spoken to those cultivating your legacy yet? Remember when you do, tell them that you love them!
Wow! It's telling me I must be diligent in my faith, not to become lazy, but through my diligent faith and patience, I can inherit what has been promised (eternal life). That's a lot to take in right at the start of this study!
"We have a long haul ahead...91, 95, 90...Dispite growing older, they have not grown lazy. They faithfully and patiently love god and their family and friends. They remember birthdays, holidays, and are always up for a visit." When was the last time you visited with your grandparents? I remember talking to my Grandpa Howerton before she was hospitalized. I loved going to her house, just across the street from mine, and looking at her calendar. It had everyone's birthday and anniversary written down with the age or years next to it. She would always send a card...never forgot.
"They have never abandoned hope or their faith, in turbulent times or in ordinary ones. They give generously, from their pocketbooks, their refrigerators, and their hearts." It seems that through thick and thin, both my grandparents (McPherson & Howerton) that they stuck to it until the end. They always seemed to be able to provide a little money if needed and yep, their fridge was always open...hungry or not! But the best thing about all my grandparents was their openness and willingness to let me talk to them about whatever was on my mind. They were always supportive and understanding of my thoughts and goals and never criticized me. And, they always had something to laugh about!
"Thank God for the history and the legacy that si your family tree, both the roots of the past and the branches growing into the future." How lucky I am to have known all 4 of my grandparents and 3 of Josh's. It has made a great impact on me.
Have you spoken to those cultivating your legacy yet? Remember when you do, tell them that you love them!
Monday, September 19, 2011
No Pictures, Just a Post on National Pirate Day
So, it was beautiful today in KC. Bright and sunny with a high in the 80's and low humidity...light breeze to round it out...B E A U T I F U L!!! Josh and I took the kiddos to the park near the zoo to enjoy some pizza and fun. The kiddos love going to the park so it was just perfect.
After showing London the stairs twice, he figured out he didn't need anyone to help him get to the slides. He is a big boy and he can do it by himself. He would climb up the stairs, choose his slide and then ride down feet first or head first...one time it was feet first, but he went on his tummy instead of bum. It was really great! He is only 16 months old and has figured out how to do so much by himself! The most joyous (and I mean real true joy) was hearing him laugh as he slid down each time. He thinks the slide is just the greatest invention in the whole world and he lets you know it.
On the potty front, CeKariya now owns big girl panties. She wore them today at preschool. (She wears a pull-up from home to school because it takes about an hour to get there since I drop of Jamion and Josh first.) She went all day (even THROUGH nap time) completely dry until the end. She was on her way from outside to the potty but didn't make it in time. I'd say 8 hours in big girl panties at the age of 2 years 2 months is pretty darn good! Now, if we could just get CJ on the same page as her...
So, lastly, today is National Pirate Day or so I heard on the radio. I took a quiz to see what my pirate name would be. You're reading a blog by Bloody Bess Flint! Every pirate lives for something different. For you, it's definately the fighting. Like the rock flint, you're hard and sharp. But, also like flint, you're easily chipped, and sparky...Think it has anything to do with me being Scottish Irish?
Enjoy!
After showing London the stairs twice, he figured out he didn't need anyone to help him get to the slides. He is a big boy and he can do it by himself. He would climb up the stairs, choose his slide and then ride down feet first or head first...one time it was feet first, but he went on his tummy instead of bum. It was really great! He is only 16 months old and has figured out how to do so much by himself! The most joyous (and I mean real true joy) was hearing him laugh as he slid down each time. He thinks the slide is just the greatest invention in the whole world and he lets you know it.
On the potty front, CeKariya now owns big girl panties. She wore them today at preschool. (She wears a pull-up from home to school because it takes about an hour to get there since I drop of Jamion and Josh first.) She went all day (even THROUGH nap time) completely dry until the end. She was on her way from outside to the potty but didn't make it in time. I'd say 8 hours in big girl panties at the age of 2 years 2 months is pretty darn good! Now, if we could just get CJ on the same page as her...
So, lastly, today is National Pirate Day or so I heard on the radio. I took a quiz to see what my pirate name would be. You're reading a blog by Bloody Bess Flint! Every pirate lives for something different. For you, it's definately the fighting. Like the rock flint, you're hard and sharp. But, also like flint, you're easily chipped, and sparky...Think it has anything to do with me being Scottish Irish?
Enjoy!
Sunday, September 18, 2011
Kiowa County Fair & Rodeo
We went to Colorado for the first full week of September to visit family, visit friends, and attend the fair and rodeo. It would be the first time our kiddos had seen a fair or rodeo. Everything was a new experience for them and they greatly enjoyed their time.
They loved seeing Uncle Dony & Aunt Ginger...in the past CeKariya & CJ have been a little timid around Uncle Dony, so we started touting them a week before the trip and the transition was great with no worries. They also loved seeing Grandma and Grandpa and getting to ride their bikes around.
We had lots of fun on our trip and even though I had to work, the kids got the chance to watch the rodeo and have tons of fun. They got to eat good food, drink some soda, and stay up past bedtime a few times. It was a great time.
Enjoy!
They loved seeing Uncle Dony & Aunt Ginger...in the past CeKariya & CJ have been a little timid around Uncle Dony, so we started touting them a week before the trip and the transition was great with no worries. They also loved seeing Grandma and Grandpa and getting to ride their bikes around.
We had lots of fun on our trip and even though I had to work, the kids got the chance to watch the rodeo and have tons of fun. They got to eat good food, drink some soda, and stay up past bedtime a few times. It was a great time.
Enjoy!
Sunday, August 7, 2011
Our Lives
Attached is a slideshow of our recent lives since the last post. There are pictures of CeKariya's birthday...cause I couldn't remember if I had posted any yet. There are pictures of all the kiddos. There are also pictures from when Dad, Dony, & Ginger came out to visit last weekend. We had a good time with them.
Enjoy!
Enjoy!
Tuesday, July 12, 2011
Our May Trip to Colorado
In late May, our brood travelled to Colorado to visit family and friends. As Becky posted, we stopped to see her clan. That was 9 kiddos and 3 adults to the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo...it was quite an interesting trip.
Below is the slide show giving just a glimpse to our week long trip. Unfortunately, I didn't get any pictures of the boys riding their new bikes, but we'll post some when they become available.
Enjoy!
Below is the slide show giving just a glimpse to our week long trip. Unfortunately, I didn't get any pictures of the boys riding their new bikes, but we'll post some when they become available.
Enjoy!
Monday, July 11, 2011
Belated Easter
So, I'm behind in logging posts and I'm playing catch up. I thought Easter was a good place to start. Below is a slideshow of our Easter. We took the kiddos over to Grandma & Grandpa Mumper's house for a light lunch and an Easter egg hunt.
The kiddos were dressed up and hand lots of fun. London found the 1st egg and from there, it went crazy! Hope you like it!
The kiddos were dressed up and hand lots of fun. London found the 1st egg and from there, it went crazy! Hope you like it!
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Friday, December 17, 2010
New Kiddos
Well, Josh and I have just been jumping into being foster parents and we have totally taken the plunge. Our first sibling group was a group of 3 with only one needing diapers changes and bottles made, etc. Our newest set of kiddos are a different story completely.
We've taken the full plunge and now have 4 kiddos...Jamion (4 1/2), C.J. (2 1/2), CeKariya (16 months), & London (6 months). We've only had all 4 of them for 2 weeks, but we've had Jamion and C.J. for almost a month. This sibling group is as cute as can be and bring us lots of laughs and joy. But, you can imagine the shock of having 4 persons trying to use one bathroom and the change of routine!
Needless to say, Christmas this year will be quite a rockin' event! Josh's family has waited patiently for years for someone to have kiddos and now we have 4! I think these kiddos will get spoiled this year and they deserve it!
Here they are...along with a picture of our first kiddos!
We've taken the full plunge and now have 4 kiddos...Jamion (4 1/2), C.J. (2 1/2), CeKariya (16 months), & London (6 months). We've only had all 4 of them for 2 weeks, but we've had Jamion and C.J. for almost a month. This sibling group is as cute as can be and bring us lots of laughs and joy. But, you can imagine the shock of having 4 persons trying to use one bathroom and the change of routine!
Needless to say, Christmas this year will be quite a rockin' event! Josh's family has waited patiently for years for someone to have kiddos and now we have 4! I think these kiddos will get spoiled this year and they deserve it!
Here they are...along with a picture of our first kiddos!
Monday, October 25, 2010
How We Are Called
Well, it has been FOREVER since I've posted anything. You would think with no kids, I would have more time to post things. However, we have been a busy couple.
For those of you who know us, Josh and I decided before we were married that in year 5 of our marriage we would begin the process of foster/adoption. In July we began attending the STARS Foster & Foster to Adopt classes with Missouri Baptist Children's Home.
These classes are 3 hours long one day a week for 10 weeks. The course work is designed to help people understand the types of children entering foster care and those who are available for adoption. During the classes, Josh and I made several new friends and we had wonderfully fun teachers.
Not only did STARS include the classes and the class work, but Josh and I had to go through background checks, finger printing, sex offender check outs, a 14 page personal questionnaire for each of us, and much more paperwork throughout. Upon completing all of this, Josh and I began taking the SPAULDING class for adoption only. These classes included more paperwork and two 8-hour Saturdays.
The Wednesday before our final SPAULDING class, Josh and I met with our Home Study worker to sign the finalized paperwork for becoming foster parents. According to her, it should be about 5-7 days from Thursday before we begin receiving calls.
I suppose I should mention that Josh and I decided that we should start with ages 0-10 for the first few years and then "upgrade" to pre-teen/teenage girls which is where we really feel called. We agreed to be Traditional Foster Parents (fostering children while reunification and/or adoption is in process), Respite Care Providers (trained foster parents who can "babysit" for other foster parents), Emergency Placement Foster Parents (can be called any day at any time for placements), and true adoptive parents.
Friday, October 1, 2010 at approximately 9 p.m., we received a call for a placement of 3 children. A 12 year old boy, a 9 year old girl, and a 9 day old girl. We accepted our first placement that night.
Please pray for Josh and I as we work with the parents and the professional team toward the goal of reunification. Please pray for all 3 children that they may feel love from all parties and a sense of belonging as they carry on day in and day out.
If you have any questions about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, please let us know. We are learning that there is a great need for foster parents.
For those of you who know us, Josh and I decided before we were married that in year 5 of our marriage we would begin the process of foster/adoption. In July we began attending the STARS Foster & Foster to Adopt classes with Missouri Baptist Children's Home.
These classes are 3 hours long one day a week for 10 weeks. The course work is designed to help people understand the types of children entering foster care and those who are available for adoption. During the classes, Josh and I made several new friends and we had wonderfully fun teachers.
Not only did STARS include the classes and the class work, but Josh and I had to go through background checks, finger printing, sex offender check outs, a 14 page personal questionnaire for each of us, and much more paperwork throughout. Upon completing all of this, Josh and I began taking the SPAULDING class for adoption only. These classes included more paperwork and two 8-hour Saturdays.
The Wednesday before our final SPAULDING class, Josh and I met with our Home Study worker to sign the finalized paperwork for becoming foster parents. According to her, it should be about 5-7 days from Thursday before we begin receiving calls.
I suppose I should mention that Josh and I decided that we should start with ages 0-10 for the first few years and then "upgrade" to pre-teen/teenage girls which is where we really feel called. We agreed to be Traditional Foster Parents (fostering children while reunification and/or adoption is in process), Respite Care Providers (trained foster parents who can "babysit" for other foster parents), Emergency Placement Foster Parents (can be called any day at any time for placements), and true adoptive parents.
Friday, October 1, 2010 at approximately 9 p.m., we received a call for a placement of 3 children. A 12 year old boy, a 9 year old girl, and a 9 day old girl. We accepted our first placement that night.
Please pray for Josh and I as we work with the parents and the professional team toward the goal of reunification. Please pray for all 3 children that they may feel love from all parties and a sense of belonging as they carry on day in and day out.
If you have any questions about becoming a foster or adoptive parent, please let us know. We are learning that there is a great need for foster parents.
Sunday, November 1, 2009
Everything A Whirl
Life has been quite a whirl lately. Holmeswood Baptist has had our Fall Festival. Halloween has come and gone. We've buried Josh's favorite Grandma (who happens to now be in Heaven partying). Our stoop is decorated for open houses and fall is rounding out. Below are pictures with descriptions for what life has brought to use last month.
A cross at First Presbyterian Church in Warrensburg, Missouri
A fall reflective picture
Chris as a nerd
Kate has ghostly eyes...hard to tell, but they are purple
MC Hammer wanna-be, Jim
Heartland Halloween Annual Picture
Sergio (IT) and Axel (Pumpkin)
Chris with Evan as a monkey
Boohiester Family - Pirates & Gypsies always hang out!
Sherry as a dead lawman
The Mahurin Family
The Hulk was roaring while dad looks on...
Alex flies over to my desk for some candy...she's really good at flying on the broom!
A proud Ceasar (Chris) holds his Fairy Princess (Abby)
What's better than a flashback to the easy days? Mario, Princess Toadstool (or Princess Peach in today's Mario Bros), and Luigi.
I'm a roasting marshmellow...this picture makes it hard though because you can't tell that my pants (stick) are brown. Aspen also thinks she's going to work with me!
Roscoe looked into the open hamper, thought for a few moments, then decided he liked the looks of it. Here he looks at me like "If you'd stop with the flash, I could think of my next move."
This is the right side of our stoop...decorated to show. It'll be good through November, but I'm hoping the house will be under contract by that. 
This is the left side of our stoop...
HBC Fall Festival - Make-shift bowling
Josh running the sound while the Praise Team belts out hours worth of songs.
Food spread for the HBC Fall Festival included hot dogs & hamburgers.
KCFD brought one of the big trucks for everyone to look at. This truck requires a drive in the front and a driver behind the ladder to control the rear axel. This allows for much more mobility in the tighter areas of town.
A grisly jack o'lantern...face painting was a big success this year and many of the kids were sporting several styles.
A 12 foot slide is always fun...the landing can be tricky! 
Friends enjoyed the slide at the same time...laughing up the climb and down the slide.
Sno-Kones on a day when the temperature peaked at 42 degrees!
Even the adults got into the face painting activity!
Janice uses her artistic skills to paint faces...
A cross at First Presbyterian Church in Warrensburg, Missouri
A fall reflective picture
Chris as a nerd
Kate has ghostly eyes...hard to tell, but they are purple
MC Hammer wanna-be, Jim
Heartland Halloween Annual Picture
Sergio (IT) and Axel (Pumpkin)
Chris with Evan as a monkey
Boohiester Family - Pirates & Gypsies always hang out!
Sherry as a dead lawman
The Mahurin Family
The Hulk was roaring while dad looks on...
Alex flies over to my desk for some candy...she's really good at flying on the broom!
A proud Ceasar (Chris) holds his Fairy Princess (Abby)
What's better than a flashback to the easy days? Mario, Princess Toadstool (or Princess Peach in today's Mario Bros), and Luigi.
I'm a roasting marshmellow...this picture makes it hard though because you can't tell that my pants (stick) are brown. Aspen also thinks she's going to work with me!
Roscoe looked into the open hamper, thought for a few moments, then decided he liked the looks of it. Here he looks at me like "If you'd stop with the flash, I could think of my next move."
This is the right side of our stoop...decorated to show. It'll be good through November, but I'm hoping the house will be under contract by that.
This is the left side of our stoop...
HBC Fall Festival - Make-shift bowling
Josh running the sound while the Praise Team belts out hours worth of songs.
Food spread for the HBC Fall Festival included hot dogs & hamburgers.
KCFD brought one of the big trucks for everyone to look at. This truck requires a drive in the front and a driver behind the ladder to control the rear axel. This allows for much more mobility in the tighter areas of town.
A grisly jack o'lantern...face painting was a big success this year and many of the kids were sporting several styles.
A 12 foot slide is always fun...the landing can be tricky!
Friends enjoyed the slide at the same time...laughing up the climb and down the slide.
Sno-Kones on a day when the temperature peaked at 42 degrees!
Even the adults got into the face painting activity!
Janice uses her artistic skills to paint faces...
Saturday, October 3, 2009
Little Updates
So, in case you didn't know, Josh and I are selling our house and buying a bigger home. That's our big update. But, since that isn't very exciting, below are pictures for some side activities we've been done.
Josh and I with part of the Plaza behind us.
I was all in black...so white looked good. This was taken at the Plaza art fair in the kiddie area.
Our friend Jeremy trying to look like the regal lion.
Our friend Amy, looking much better than me when I was on the white one! =o)
Josh - Note: He's lifting up his feet as if he was riding the casually sitting lion! :o)
Brandy - She's a girl we sponsor through our church and she's a member of our church. This is a picture of her after she was done at a birthday party in Mission Hills.
This is the house where Brandy went to the birthday party. This house is for sale, so I looked it up. Mission Hills is a prime spot in Kansas City and this lovely jewel is selling for 2.5 million.
Amy and Jeremy with the Plaza in the back ground.
Josh, Bobbi, Amy, & Jeremy - Overlooking the Plaza (you can't see it in this picture). Also, Josh had to take this picture for me because when I tried, I only got 2 1/2 persons in it. Notice that I permed my hair? This is to help me not cut it before I go to Ireland/Scotland next year. They love them redheads! :)
This is a pre-perm hairdo. This was during Labor Day weekend when all the kids were celebrating Grandpa & Grandma Mumper's 65th wedding anniversary. It was also a huge family reunion. It was great because I got to meet a good number of Josh's family. They were all very nice and welcoming...funny too. One of them was an astronaut!
Don't I make a wonderful Watermelon! This was at the Melon Fest at the City Market Labor Day weekend.
Josh...with his normaly little sly grin.
Another picture of Josh and I overlooking the Plaza. We were enjoying ourselves this day...treated ourselves to Buca Di Bepo (Italian), Starbucks, a walk around the Plaza, and a stop at Barnes & Nobles (we left with 10 books!)
Josh and I with part of the Plaza behind us.
I was all in black...so white looked good. This was taken at the Plaza art fair in the kiddie area.
Our friend Jeremy trying to look like the regal lion.
Our friend Amy, looking much better than me when I was on the white one! =o)
Josh - Note: He's lifting up his feet as if he was riding the casually sitting lion! :o)
Brandy - She's a girl we sponsor through our church and she's a member of our church. This is a picture of her after she was done at a birthday party in Mission Hills.
This is the house where Brandy went to the birthday party. This house is for sale, so I looked it up. Mission Hills is a prime spot in Kansas City and this lovely jewel is selling for 2.5 million.
Amy and Jeremy with the Plaza in the back ground.
Josh, Bobbi, Amy, & Jeremy - Overlooking the Plaza (you can't see it in this picture). Also, Josh had to take this picture for me because when I tried, I only got 2 1/2 persons in it. Notice that I permed my hair? This is to help me not cut it before I go to Ireland/Scotland next year. They love them redheads! :)
This is a pre-perm hairdo. This was during Labor Day weekend when all the kids were celebrating Grandpa & Grandma Mumper's 65th wedding anniversary. It was also a huge family reunion. It was great because I got to meet a good number of Josh's family. They were all very nice and welcoming...funny too. One of them was an astronaut!
Don't I make a wonderful Watermelon! This was at the Melon Fest at the City Market Labor Day weekend.
Josh...with his normaly little sly grin.
Another picture of Josh and I overlooking the Plaza. We were enjoying ourselves this day...treated ourselves to Buca Di Bepo (Italian), Starbucks, a walk around the Plaza, and a stop at Barnes & Nobles (we left with 10 books!)
Hope you enjoyed my update. As soon as we look at the houses on Monday, I'll post another update with what we're thinking!
Friday, July 10, 2009
Scott Family Vacation 2009
So, this year the family vacationed at Bennett Springs. Josh and I spent 5 days with them and had a ball of interesting times...Here are some pictures with descriptions of the adventure...More pictures to come as I download them from the professional camera.
Aspen is ready to grill on Day 1!
This is the first time I've ever seen a lunar moth and he was very pretty and very big!
This is a copperhead that Aspen just walked right over without noticing...sometimes she's so spacey!
Here is a natural bridge that Josh & Melody hiked through...I was fishing.
On the hike, Aspen came back covered in thousands of ticks of all shapes, sizes, and colors. We had to take evasive action with flea/tick dip and a full bath...all in our little wash tub! After we got home, all the ticks were dead, but she wouldn't let us pick them off. Needless to say, we would come home from work and find tons of dead ticks in our bed, on the couch, on their beds, etc.
Here's a little worm snake we all dubbed Rupert.
On Josh's and my last day on the trip, we had Lambert's for lunch. Lambert's is the home of throwed rolls. Any entree you order is all you can eat and in addition to the sides it comes with, you also get extras like fried okra, black-eyed peas, macaroni & tomatoes, fried potatoes, etc. This picture was taken after Seth polished off almost 20 ribs...
This is Josh after he finished all his food...he still had room for a 4th roll!
Our last day, we had to drive through a horrible storm. What should have been a quick 2 hour drive home, turned into a 4 hour drive home. Winds reached speeds of 70 mph and the rain came down in torrents to the point that driving over 20 mph would have been risking our lives.
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