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6/29/09

While at Kid's Junior Camp

While they were at Jr. Camp '09, some of the fantastic things the kids were involved in was choir and learning new songs. Along with those new songs, they learned some really cool hand and body motions!! Of course, we had spectacular music and must say how proud we are that our very own Justin (Jud) Koehoorn was on the guitar! And Heidi Blaylock played the keyboard! Way to go! From what I hear, all the musicians were fabuloso!! We are so blessed. I wish I knew all their names and I'd put them here...

Here's most of the children's choir...led by Sis Pinton

Bro Joyce told the kids, "No matter how small you are, you can do BIG things for God!"

Then we got ready to play some games!! Everyone was running everywhere and racing to find a person who matched the description to what Bro Joyce was naming...eg: find someone who has the same color toothbrush as you!! READY-SET-GO! Off they went... Christopher finding the right partner

Tiffany and Micaylah as they get ready for the next game

Samantha and Makenzie in the middle of playing the big group game

We ended with a special time in the altar as the children were praying one last time together and leaving to go home with all they had learned. Several hundred praying together..I didn't get a wide shot like I thought. I was just trying to snap a few quik-pics then get over to pray with the kids.

Counselor/Leader Bro JL Parker and Bro Grant Wisener praying with the boys in the altar after Friday evenings' service.

It's so amazing to think...these young ladies will be praying together for many years to come.

Angel praying in the altar

Bro Joyce and kids

Bro Joyce took a special moment with Austin Parker, who was just a few months too young to stay at camp this year.

Micaylah with Ariel, Megan, ??, Natalie, ??...sorry I missed their names

Papa JL and Daddy are getting the remnant of the boys' stuff

Here's Garrett leaving...wonder what that look was for???

In the midst of all my little 'fears' and 'apprehensions' about sending them off ...on a FOUR, did you hear .... FOUR day trip to another place...with out me...their Mother...to watch over their every little move and make sure their hair is done, faces are washed, that nobody is picking on them, (you know how we moms tend to be), teeth brushed and that they are just where they are supposed to be...this was no little thing for me... they really, really, REALLY had a great time and want to go again next year.

6/23/09

Headin' for camp!!

I am not sure how many years, I just know it has been a lot. Bro JL Parker has taken many children down to our state camp grounds for the annual children's camp every summer. He drives the van down, helps them all get checked in and registered, and sends them on their way to one of the funnest times of their lives....JUNIOR CAMP!! It is for children aged 8-11. They will stay for 4 days and have a super time. Our three oldest have gone many times over the years and loved it! Now, Bro JL does stay down at camp with the kids...in the boys dorm room as a counselor/chaperon along with several others from the church. There are several ladies who stay with the girls also. Our family, along with some others I'm sure, will be heading down on Friday for the final night. There's going to be a kid's choir, activities, ball games, classes in the morning as well as evening services geared toward their age. Here's a quick-pic summary of their departure this morning at 6:00AM.

Bro JL checking all the campers onto the van.

10 kids+1 driver=LOTS OF FUN!!! Samantha, Brookelyn, Makenzie, Micaylah, Bro JL, James, Garrett, Braxton, Tyler, Jacob, Matt

Loading up some stuff...

These guys look so sad to be leaving home...HA!

Girls are ready! No tears here...

Last check before pulling out to head down to camp!

There they go!

I am looking forward to hearing how it all goes. Have a great time kids and make some awesome summer memories together. THANKS! BRO. JL FOR TAKING TIME OUT OF YOUR SCHEDULE TO ACCOMMODATE THESE LITTLE ONES!! But then, that's the way you've always been. We know your reward will be great in heaven! We love you!

FRESH GROUND GRITS

-4 C water -1 1/2 C fresh ground grits (see below) -1 1/2 t salt -1/4 t pepper -4 T butter *In medium sauce pan, add water and remaining ingredients. Stir with a whisk and mix well. *Turn heat to med-hi. Bring to a rolling boil, stirring constantly for 10 minutes. *Now turn heat down to low and place lid on pan. Cook for 35-45 minutes. Stir with whisk often so as not to stick or scorch. *You may need to add water as it cooks, because it will thicken quickly. Make it the consistency you like. *When done, the grits will be a very smooth texture. Note: to grind your own grits, you will need: -1 1/2 C yellow or white whole kernel hard corn -coffee grinder To grind corn, take 1/3 cup corn kernels, at a time, and place into your coffee grinder. Grind corn until the chopping sound becomes smooth. The longer you grind them, the finer they'll be. This will give you the smooth texture you're looking for. Even if you grind them a l-o-n-g time they will not be powdery. They will turn out just like "real" grits. The shorter you grind them, the more lumps you'll have. If you normally like grits...these will make your tongue want to jump out and smack your face! ENJOY! Kimi

Being a Keeper At Home..

...has been an honor that I do not take lightly. It has been my heart's desire to live according to this calling and I strive to fulfill it everyday of this life, that the Lord God Almighty has given me here on this earth.
It is putting your family first, doing your very best to provide a warm, loving environment for your children/husband, you plan & prepare...you seek good, do good and pursue it, taking precaution to establish firm boundaries for your home-so as not to allow ideas which promote the deterioration of the laws of God.
It means finding your place and being content there. Growing right there. Knowing that 'it is good'. It ISN'T forcing a square peg into a round hole. It means that when times get tough, you do not become afraid. It means taking care to bring into light the positive of each family member. Encouraging each one, because you know their frailties and idiosyncrasies. It is speaking ONLY of what is pure, holy, lovely, righteous. Also, kindness in your voice. A gentleness that does take practice to obtain. It is making a place where you can be who you are in God and allow those around you to do the same. Every single day.

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While at Kid's Junior Camp

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