Christmas 2009

Click here to see us putting the "Big Red Box" together.

I thought you would enjoy seeing what I found on the road while I was walking on Christmas Day at your house.

Click here to see it.

Let me show you something that tastes good

Boys, let me show you something in the back yard. It tastes good. Do you know what it is?

Click here to see what it is.

Papa

What could Papa be doing?

Click here to find out what Papa is making.

Something Special at Papa's School

I don't think I ahve ever shown you my school before. I will only show you a very small part of it today, but I think it is a special part.

SERMON

GOOD SERMON ABOUT ADOPTION

Something New at Grammy and Papa's

Click here to see what Papa is doing.

David and Goliath

Click on this link and watch Papa tell the story of David and Goliath. You will like it.

David and Goliath

Something fun to see - Yard whirly -thingies

I told you. They really are fun, aren't they!

Do you think you could make something like that?

Papa

More yard whirley-thingies.

A lizard

Can you see it?



Here is another lizard.

Prayer Walking

Let me show you something neat. This is a way to bless your neighborhood.

Grace in Christ,

Papa

(Yes, I realized while filming this after placing the last one on a door, that I had misspelled the word house on 33 of the prayer tags. I know God gives grace, and most who read it will be more pleased with the thought than the spelling. I will do better next time. I want to represent Him well.)

Clouds

Did you know there are different kinds of clouds? There are!!!!

Today I'm going to show you one kind of cloud. They are big and puffy and look like big balls of cotton. They are called cumulus clouds.

Maybe Mommy or Daddy will show you some cotton, but right now, if you will click on the video I will show you some cumulus clouds.

Let me show you some more cumulus clouds.

And guess what!!!! Right after I stopped the camera it started to rain!!!!

See? Cumulus clouds when they grow big enough become rain clouds.


Here is another kind or cloud.

Do you ever see this kind of cloud in Georgia?

Another type of cloud - cirrus clouds.

Lots and Lots of Cirrus Clouds

We are eating at a special place

Grammy making Apple Cinnamon Muffins

First, let's mix them and put them in the oven. click on the link to view the first part.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=34ketQV8pOw (I had to use YouTube because this video turned out to be so long.)

We have to wait 10 to 13 minutes for them to cook. Then we can take them out of the oven. Now click on the second link and view the second part.

http://connect.tangle.com/view_video.php?viewkey=39c6297bafe83294bb59

Don't they look good? (I tasted one. THEY ARE GOOD!!!!) - Papa (and Grammy)

Grammy and Papa and the Mystery of the 3's

A Tree Frog

Another frog, a very small one, one with a hurt foot.

Where I meet with God each morning

Wasp Nest

The same wasp nest a week later......

They are still working, and there is another kind of nest nearby.

Today is Sunday, October 11, 2009. Look how much the nest has grown.

Here is the last video of this nest. What happens is really neat to watch.

Using Binoculars

Part 1 - Seeing our moon and where Jupiter is in the sky

Part 2 - Seeing Jupiter and its moons on the computer

Chickens and Fish in Chinese Market

Hey, boys! We saw these chickens and ducks and geese in the Chinese market in Luzhai, and we thought you would enjoy seeing them too. People buy them at the market.

Or, maybe you like these fish better. You could buy them in the market too.

Papa and Grammy

What are they doing?

What are Iain and Corey doing?

They look like they are having fun.

We will call you when we get back from China. We love you!

Papa and Grammy

A lesson in forgiving

.....and in how God teaches us sometimes when we think He is giving us a message for someone else. This one is not for the boys. They will appreciate it when they get a bit older. Jeremy and Allie, be blessed.

Trouble forgiving?

In Honor of The Rock House

Hey boys!

Will you sing with us? Click on this link and join in!!!

Here it is!

The next quote is for Daddy and Mommy. I read it right after we recorded the video and thought it was perfect. It is from The House That Love Built - By Bettie B. Youngs - the story of the Fuller's and how they developed Hatbitat for Humanity - page 137.

"More recently (people have) seen my bumper sticker, and they say, 'Oh, Habitat for Humanity! That's the outfit whose houses didn't blow away from the hurricane down in Miami! I know about your organization. How can you explain your houses not blowing away?' And I always tell them, 'Because we build them on rocks! The Bible says you build your house on a rock and it won't blow away, and that's what we do.'"

What's Grammy doing?

What is Grammy doing? Can you tell?

Click here to find out.

Do you know yet?

Click here

I think you know now, don't you?

Where could they be?

Something Neat for Cory and Iain to see and hear...

Click here to see the video.

Our visit to the Bahamas

Hey, mon! Don' worry.
We are back from the Bahamas.
We thought about you boys many times while we were there.
One time was when we saw this fountain.
Doesn't it look a lot like Papa's fountain, only bigger?

In the Bahamas we had some restful times watching sailboats and seagulls.

These sailboats have motors and sails. When they get outside the harbor they will only use their sails to make them go. The sea gulls use their wings to ride on the winds.

Can you see the wind? No, you can't see it, but you can see that it must be there, because it makes the sails billow, the sailboat go and the seagulls fly. Jesus said it is that way with those who are born of the Spirit. You don't see the Holy Spirit, but you know He is working in those people (like your mommy and daddy) who are letting God work through them.

God bless you boys!

Grammy and Papa

Who is this?

Here is a hint. He is 2 now.

This was his first visit to Grammy and Papa's.

God wants all of us to learn to pray.

Congratulations, Cory! from Giggles

Some Times When God Worked In My Life

For some time I have intended to write some of the more significant events in my life where God either taught me a significant lesson or he did something remarkable. Writing just seems never to happen, so I am trying something else. I have recorded a short video and uploaded it to GodTube (so anyone who wants to can view it).

Here is a link. Feeling Insignificant?

Here is installment number 2 - You don't feel like praising God right now?

In Honor of Cory's 1st Birthday

How to make a dirt cake (that's not really dirt).

Now, everybody say it together......

THAT'S THE WAY THE COOKIE CRUMBLES!!!!

Fun Fish - Obedient Fish

I took this short video while we were in China in 2007. The Chinese people really enjoy this kind of fish. We often call them goldfish. They are pretty and fun to watch.

In John 21 (The Message) we find this remembrance of a time when the disciples saw Jesus and began to understand who He really is.

Simon Peter announced, "I'm going fishing."
3-4The rest of them replied, "We're going with you." They went out and got in the boat. They caught nothing that night. When the sun came up, Jesus was standing on the beach, but they didn't recognize him.
5Jesus spoke to them: "Good morning! Did you catch anything for breakfast?"
They answered, "No."
6He said, "Throw the net off the right side of the boat and see what happens."
They did what he said. All of a sudden there were so many fish in it, they weren't strong enough to pull it in.
7-9Then the disciple Jesus loved said to Peter, "It's the Master!"

Do you see? The disciples were learning to obey Jesus. He is in charge of fish too. Do you obey Jesus like the disciples were learning to?

This one is for Corey.

Proverbs 17:22a says, "A merry heart does good, like medicine..." That means it is good to be happy. I hope this helps you feel happy.

Video for Corey

Papa