Christmas 2009, plus a toot.

Thanksgiving Play Doh

Sara's Fall Orchestra Concert

Practice with Super Dad

The Arethusa - Live

Ultimate Guys Night Out

In line 3 hours before the doors.

This is an update!

to be continued...

Elle's Recital

Leadership Costs (James 3:1)

Don't become a leader/teacher! We are held to a higher standard. The higher you climb up the leadership ladder the less room there is for falling out of line. By that I simply mean: "forgiving" others and seeking biblical reconciliation is not an option, you are being watched and are still teaching as you lead yourself through various situations; "holy living" as encouraged in 1 Pet. 1:14 is not an option but a goal to be pursued (see 1 Timothy 6:11) - you are still teaching; "commitment" is not an option, leader. You are being watched and will not be followed if you do not embody commitment; "faithfulness" is not an option, pursue it, as well; 1 Timothy 6:11 - live that passage! If you are in a position to be "seen" and followed, understand what that comes with. I must realize this myself as a leader, and learn to grow the leaders under my care into this reality. Leadership is a privilege and a joy, but accountability can not be sacrificed. Accountability will only grow us and grow our potential to influence kingdom growth.

Gavotte

Sara is practicing for her orchestra placement test.
She's hoping to grade high enough to
get into chamber.

Sara's Dance Recital

Videos are coming, but here are a few pics.
CLICK!

Sara? Public speaker?


Pond-E Replay

For Aubri!

No!!! Not in my family. I can't even spell
pom-poms!

The Arts - Hughes Girls

The Shire

Minuet II


Sweet Water

Minuet III

Mother's Day 2009

Some back yard family shots, then with Grandmere
to Romeo's. Click HERE for the pictures.

Grandmere turns 41? 51?

We went to the 35th street Brick Oven. Click HERE to see pictures from
the night. Videos will be uploaded shortly. Stay tuned...

Part 1


Part 2


Part 3


All Merrill

What's up, Home Slice??

Thought we'd try to grab a slice of pizza and walk S. Congress.
We had no idea all this was going on!

From the Vault

June of 2003. Elle is 3 years old. This is packed with a song
from her Sunday morning class, invisible friend Anna Frey
and some quiet chuckles from Sara behind the camera.

Makeover Day

On a Saturday with not much to do, Elle decided Sara
and I were in need of a makeover.
She's truly contemplating a career as a makeup artist.

Do you know what it's time for... Super Model Documentary Hour!

Elle, Our Artist!

Optional pose.

GMA Video

Thanks to cousin Rachel for the video capture!

NYC Day 5 - Breakfast

Snow @ "Maison"

"Ground Zero"

NYC Day 4

I know I fell behind, but for those interested, here's day 4. Click
this post title to also see some pics from this day.

We're Back!!!!

Well, New York City was wonderful, but it's good to be home. I really appreciate how beautiful our city is. We spent the day outside in great weather, soakin' up some sun. New York was cold!
To see all our pictures, click on the link to the right of blog.

Day 3 post #1

Day 3 started off fast and furious, but we couldn't keep up with
the price of gas (time + walking) and it pooped out in the end.
In the morning, up at 5:30 to head to GMA and see if we could get in.
Did that. Next,Angela's Rock & Roll deli for breakfast.
After that it was James doing a run in Central Park. Then
we crashed the Statue. And afterthat, NYC crashed us.
What we thought would be a short napat 6 pm before deciding
on dinner turned out to be a marathon recovery.
We woke up this morning (Thurs. Day 4). See ya.

NCY Day 2 post #2

We could not take our camera to Wicked, so the evening
will have no updates. But here's our trip to the Museum of
Natural History. And please say hello to our driver,
Salomon (from Egypt).

NYC Day 2 post #1

St. Patrick's Day Parade!

Day One in NYC (click for photos)

Here we go!


On the way to Dinner @ Langan's (off Time Square)

Langan's Irish Pub & Restaurant

On the town!

Guacamole

Orchestra III - some highlights

In part two the kids play their FIRST actual orchestra piece.
Sara's group moves over to the 2nd violin section for their
harmony parts. She's out of the frame for this song, but
back for the finale.

And the Finale... "Fiddles on Fire."

The Flu hits 2715

Out with my ladies...

Monday Funday!

Breakfast at TacoXpress

Anna turns 4!

So cute and innocent!

Elle's cute haircut

We're late for school, dad! Put down the camera!

The Steep improves Sunday coffee services!

SHCC serves about 180 cups of coffee every Sunday. We'll now be able to serve more efficiently, and give the team from the Steep better tools for their ministry of hospitality. Enjoy this overview of the arrival of the sign and the "machine."

Birthday Dinner!

 

 

 

 

Sara's 12th!

 

 

 

 

Monday Funday! Hiking at the Austin Nature Trails

Here's a slideshow. Click it to go to our web ablum!

Watch as we enter the freaky, freaky forest...

Our Monday Date

Monday breakfast at Curra's!

Ummmm, James got migas.

Me, pondering.

Jimmy-Cool

We went to Summermoon for the free WIFI. James got a coffee and I
discovered their hot chocolate. It was pretty dang good!

The girls prepare for their cooking "show."