This past weekend, my family traveled to Panama City Beach for our church's family beach retreat. We fully expected to be hit by Fae according to the weather reports. We were there from Thursday until Sunday and all we got was a little drizzle. It was windy at times, but no big rains.
On Sunday morning it was sunny and we were able to have church out on the beach.
The ironic thing was is that Fae hit Montgomery. We had branches down all over the place when we got home and Monday there were tornado warnings all morning. It is funny how a storm is forecasted to hit a certain place and then it totally misses. I guess I should learn to expect that out of weather forecasts.
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
Tuesday, August 12, 2008
School has started
My daughter Anna is in school now and she is doing great. She stayed on green her first day which means she didn't get in trouble. I'm thankful for that. The traffic situation at her school is terrifying. They are building a new school in the front part of the school, while they are in pods and the other building in the back of the property. The lines are horrific and long and are going to be extremely annoying this year.
Bekah is staying with one of the moms at church during the day until September when preschool starts here at the church.
Summer is doing well at her new job. I think she really likes it.
I have had 3 computers come across my desk over the past 2 weeks that have had a ton of viruses. It has been really frustrating fighting them. It makes me glad I'm on a Mac. No viruses or spyware.
If you have a PC, please keep your virus protection and spyware protection updated and running on a regular basis. This will take care of the majority of problems.
Also, don't open unknown attachments or links. Viruses and spyware can even send email from people you know.
I say this so that your life may be less stressful.
Bekah is staying with one of the moms at church during the day until September when preschool starts here at the church.
Summer is doing well at her new job. I think she really likes it.
I have had 3 computers come across my desk over the past 2 weeks that have had a ton of viruses. It has been really frustrating fighting them. It makes me glad I'm on a Mac. No viruses or spyware.
If you have a PC, please keep your virus protection and spyware protection updated and running on a regular basis. This will take care of the majority of problems.
Also, don't open unknown attachments or links. Viruses and spyware can even send email from people you know.
I say this so that your life may be less stressful.
Friday, August 01, 2008
Strange Dreams and Swimming
Monday was a day to remember. If you don't know my wife very well, then you probably didn't know that she has ever since I've known her been terrified of water. So much so that she could not put her head under water for more than a fraction of a second without having a panic attack.
Our two oldest are jumping in the deep end and off the diving board head first without floaties, so she decided she needed to get over this intense fear that she has. Monday I worked with her for 2 hours. We started by holding our breath above water, then holding our breath under water. I then had her go underwater and push off the side of the pool and glide to the other side. (this is all in the shallow end at this point.) Then I had her jump in the deep end. She stood there forever and even got emotional trying to convince herself to do it. After she did it was a mixed bag of tears and smiles on her part. Later she jumped off the diving board, dove in head first and treaded water in the deep end. I'm so proud of her for overcoming her fear of water.
Maybe next Monday she can help me overcome my fear of bumble bees. :)
I've been having crazy dreams the past two nights. Last night I dreamed about barbershop judges torturing a quartet and Ben Young of all people. In my dream I wouldn't have it and I retaliated and was going to bring the whole thing down. Crazy isn't it. My wife even heard me talking in my sleep when they were torturing Ben and I was saying "No, you can't do this anymore"
The funny thing about it all is that the past couple of mornings, I've felt very rested which is not normal. I'm usually tired every day because I don't sleep well. Oh well. Maybe I'll keep dreaming.
Our two oldest are jumping in the deep end and off the diving board head first without floaties, so she decided she needed to get over this intense fear that she has. Monday I worked with her for 2 hours. We started by holding our breath above water, then holding our breath under water. I then had her go underwater and push off the side of the pool and glide to the other side. (this is all in the shallow end at this point.) Then I had her jump in the deep end. She stood there forever and even got emotional trying to convince herself to do it. After she did it was a mixed bag of tears and smiles on her part. Later she jumped off the diving board, dove in head first and treaded water in the deep end. I'm so proud of her for overcoming her fear of water.
Maybe next Monday she can help me overcome my fear of bumble bees. :)
I've been having crazy dreams the past two nights. Last night I dreamed about barbershop judges torturing a quartet and Ben Young of all people. In my dream I wouldn't have it and I retaliated and was going to bring the whole thing down. Crazy isn't it. My wife even heard me talking in my sleep when they were torturing Ben and I was saying "No, you can't do this anymore"
The funny thing about it all is that the past couple of mornings, I've felt very rested which is not normal. I'm usually tired every day because I don't sleep well. Oh well. Maybe I'll keep dreaming.
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
Bad Day, Good Day
Yesterday was a bad day. My van has had an engine light on and we took it yesterday to get it fixed. It cost us $320. Ouch. When I got to work, we figured out we had mold in the office kitchen from a leak on the other side of the wall. When I get around mold, my head starts to hurt and my throat starts to hurt.
My iMac has had lots of trouble that is a very long story, but the short version is it has given me problems for 2 months and they are finally sending me a new one which was supposed to arrive yesterday which is good since my iMac will power up, but it won't show anything on the screen. The problem is I call Apple to see where my Apple is and they never processed the order. Lovely.
I've been trying to get an iPhone, but when we moved to Alabama and did a relocation to get our numbers local, the computer reset our eligible dates to 2010. I've been dealing with this for about 3 weeks now. Yesterday, they were supposed to have it fixed, but of course they didn't and a manager was supposed to call, but they didn't.
The printer at home would not power up so it looked like I was going to fork out some money for a new printer.
I was supposed to get a call from the couple about our house and they weren't able to call yesterday which was making me nervous.
To top it all off, my van's engine light turned on again last night after getting fixed.
Let's just say I had a bad day yesterday.....
Today is a different day, Praise the Lord. His mercies are new every morning.
Apple called today and the computer is being shipped today or tommorrow via overnight and they are going to give me a free $200 program I have been wanting. I called AT&T and everything is fixed and my iPhone has been ordered. The couple called this morning and it looks like things might work out. And my printer is working today.
The van still needs to be looked at, but the place we took it yesterday will look at it tomorrow.
By the way, Summer got her job. Yeah. Everything seems to be happening in God's timing.
Now to Him who is able to immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine. According to His power that is at work within us. To Him be the glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all genrations, for ever and ever! Amen Eph. 3:20
My iMac has had lots of trouble that is a very long story, but the short version is it has given me problems for 2 months and they are finally sending me a new one which was supposed to arrive yesterday which is good since my iMac will power up, but it won't show anything on the screen. The problem is I call Apple to see where my Apple is and they never processed the order. Lovely.
I've been trying to get an iPhone, but when we moved to Alabama and did a relocation to get our numbers local, the computer reset our eligible dates to 2010. I've been dealing with this for about 3 weeks now. Yesterday, they were supposed to have it fixed, but of course they didn't and a manager was supposed to call, but they didn't.
The printer at home would not power up so it looked like I was going to fork out some money for a new printer.
I was supposed to get a call from the couple about our house and they weren't able to call yesterday which was making me nervous.
To top it all off, my van's engine light turned on again last night after getting fixed.
Let's just say I had a bad day yesterday.....
Today is a different day, Praise the Lord. His mercies are new every morning.
Apple called today and the computer is being shipped today or tommorrow via overnight and they are going to give me a free $200 program I have been wanting. I called AT&T and everything is fixed and my iPhone has been ordered. The couple called this morning and it looks like things might work out. And my printer is working today.
The van still needs to be looked at, but the place we took it yesterday will look at it tomorrow.
By the way, Summer got her job. Yeah. Everything seems to be happening in God's timing.
Now to Him who is able to immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine. According to His power that is at work within us. To Him be the glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all genrations, for ever and ever! Amen Eph. 3:20
Thursday, July 17, 2008
Big day
Today is a big day. First, there is a couple interested in our house. We are praying that this would be a good move for them. We may hear back from them today on if they want to purchase our house.
Also, Summer has an interview with ACA, Alabama Christian Academy. This would be for a full-time salaried position as a full-time sub. This would be an awesome opportunity for her if it is the right fit. It will also help her decide if she will finish her degree in education. It will also help us be able to afford the rest of her degree.
It is amazing how two huge things like these come into alignment on the same day. Keep us in your prayers today as decisions are being made.
Also, Summer has an interview with ACA, Alabama Christian Academy. This would be for a full-time salaried position as a full-time sub. This would be an awesome opportunity for her if it is the right fit. It will also help her decide if she will finish her degree in education. It will also help us be able to afford the rest of her degree.
It is amazing how two huge things like these come into alignment on the same day. Keep us in your prayers today as decisions are being made.
Friday, July 11, 2008
Wait for an iPhone, I think not
I went to AT&T this morning just to see the line for the iPhone. If it wasn't bad, I'd wait, but there had to have been 100 people out there. I want an iPhone pretty badly, but I'm not willing to stand in a line that looks to take several hours to get through. I'll wait until there is no line and I can just go right in and get one. Sure, they may run out and I'll have to wait for another shipment, but I can wait. I'm wanting to be able to do email on my phone and this is most economical way to do it.
Tuesday, July 08, 2008
30 points
Just 30 little points. My quartet's goal at international was to make the top 20. We got within 30 points of making it. We ended up 29th this year. It was one of the best contests in a long time. There was more talent on stage this year than I've ever seen in a contest like this. It is awesome just to be able to be competitive with these guys. As soon as we get the DVD in, we'll put up a Youtube of our contest set.
The praise team did incredible at Lipscomb. I'm so proud of them. We got lots of compliments and I'm sure they will want us to come back next year if we can.
My favorite part of the weekend was when my quartet and praise team got together and sang for each other. It was neat seeing the praise team react to a style of music that they don't hear often and it was awesome to see my quartet react to the great sound of our praise team. It was a unique experience I will treasure.
The funniest part of the weekend was one night about 11:45pm when the session for the day was over and we were walking to our van. There were two late 80's looking people struggling up the hill. Summer decided to stop and help them. When she asked where their car was they explained that they couldn't remember.
That was a major understatement.
We drove them around downtown Nashville looking for their car for an hour. The lady was in our back seat and I recall her at least 5 times saying, "Oh God, Earl, what have we done. I just can't remember. I knew we would do this." We finally found it in a place they were sure it was not at the beginning.
All in all we had a great time. The kids were with Summer's mom and my mom was with us at the convention. It was just a great week.
The praise team did incredible at Lipscomb. I'm so proud of them. We got lots of compliments and I'm sure they will want us to come back next year if we can.
My favorite part of the weekend was when my quartet and praise team got together and sang for each other. It was neat seeing the praise team react to a style of music that they don't hear often and it was awesome to see my quartet react to the great sound of our praise team. It was a unique experience I will treasure.
The funniest part of the weekend was one night about 11:45pm when the session for the day was over and we were walking to our van. There were two late 80's looking people struggling up the hill. Summer decided to stop and help them. When she asked where their car was they explained that they couldn't remember.
That was a major understatement.
We drove them around downtown Nashville looking for their car for an hour. The lady was in our back seat and I recall her at least 5 times saying, "Oh God, Earl, what have we done. I just can't remember. I knew we would do this." We finally found it in a place they were sure it was not at the beginning.
All in all we had a great time. The kids were with Summer's mom and my mom was with us at the convention. It was just a great week.
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