Dance 2010

Clips from Halle's Ballet & Tap Recital December 21, 2010

Adorable.

Halloween 2010

At Sherman's Pumpkin Patch:

Picking out our Pumkins:



Playin' in the Train:



Posing with Gus:

Halle painted her pumpkins. Doesn't she look so grown up??

Oh yes Joe did.....

Soooo Proud!

In the Dark:

Dorothy and Wolverine:

The Trick or Treatin' Crew

They have this holiday all figured out....

Ballerina

And a preview of Halloween :) "Theres No Place Like Home!"

Goodbye Miley

Almost 1 year ago today we brought Miley into our family. We loved her and she loved us. She was a happy little kitty with a sense of adventure and always kept us on our toes (if she wasn't biting them).
As I write this, we are all mourning the loss of our beloved pet. While it was a shame she couldn't be with us longer, she will remain in our hearts forever. Goodbye Miley.

Updates

What we have been up to:

This was our attempt at a Christmas card picture. Unfortunately, it didn't turn out, and I didn't make cards in time. If you were feeling bad that you were cut from our card list, don't, because we didn't send out Christmas cards this year!

I finally graduated!!!

After the Christmas program.

Enjoying the last of the snow.

Valentine's Day!

Up to something?

Getting the table ready for Easter Dinner.

Jay, Gav, and Hal

Too Cute.

My trip to beautiful Portland, OR (for work)


Getting the yard ready for spring!

Adorable.

Haiti

As we watch the news day after day of the horrible events that have recently occurred in Haiti, I feel a sense of helplessness and sadness for these people. During my trip to Jacmel this summer I got to learn about this country and its people. The Haitians have very little of anything (food, shelter, clothing), and they lack the skills and understanding to improve their own situation. The sites of Port Au Prince (prior to the Earthquake) were horrific - garbage everywhere, people on top of people, and little shack buildings for those lucky enough to have a home. But even in the midst of all this, there was a glimpse of goodness. Brighly dressed people with large smiles singing and dancing in the streets, a landscape more breathtaking than any other Carribean island, rain storms that brought fresh water and a break from the heat, beautiful white sand beaches, and open arms and warm smiles for us - strangers ready and willing to help and learn.


These things give me hope. Hope that Haiti can rebuild and some day become the country it has the potential to be. This earthquake was a huge set back to all, but it is also a chance to rebuild and renew the city of Port Au Prince and the surrounding communities. I would encourage you all to donate what you can, and if you don't know which cause to support, please consider the Hands and Feet Project (http://www.hafproject.blogspot.org/). The city of Jacmel was devestated when the quake struck. The Hands and Feet organization was one that was left standing, and the owners have made it their duty to coordinate all the relief efforts on the south side of the island. They had been somewhat forgotten, as most aid and supplies have been flowing into Port Au Prince. Jacmel has an airport, and several private planes have been flying in daily with food and supplies. They are surviving, but need more.

Hands and Feet

The Hands and Feet project is an orphanage in Jacmel, Haiti. It is south of Port Au Prince, through the mountains. This is where I had the opportunity to stay for a week this last summer. The project currently has 44 children, all of which have either lost their parents or don't have parents that can support their basic needs for food and shelter. After the events of last week, I'm sure they will be getting several more children.

Their Vision: To raise a generation of orphans who will grow into men and women who will have a relationship with Christ and be leaders in their community.

The Good Things....