family photo Sunday

Brandon, Rachel and Charlie - family photo at Victory Baptist, October 2010

Our youngest son's family is growing as

Charlie will have a baby sister in April 2011

Happy Thanksgiving from SC

We enjoyed our Thanksgiving meal today at Mom and Dad's house in Cowpens. My sister Loretta, and nephew Kenny, Casey, and Caden joined us for a meal of turkey and "crockpot dressing" and all the trimmings - Mom's creamed potatoes, sweet potato casserole, and corn, along with Casey's macaroni and cheese, Loretta's green bean cassserole, and pumpkin pie, pecan pie and choc eclair cake.

Video - For the Beauty of the Earth

Enjoy this slideshow to the music of John Rutter's "For the Beauty of the Earth"
Happy Thanksgiving to all!

Video - Duke, Home of Champions

College basketball season has begun - Can the Dukies repeat as National Champs? I think they can!

family photo Sunday

Grandson Charlie T posed recently for his one year old photoshoot. This is one of my favorites - just love that expression!

don't worry, be happy

Even though I know what the Bible says about "worrying for nothing" I have to admit that I do worry from time to time, about nothing! This week was no exception. We usually receive a "Harry & David" fully cooked turkey from my company the week before Thanksgiving. So when it did not arrive on Weds I began to worry that I would not get one this year. Welll, praise the Lord, Fed Ex delivered our turkey this morning! I guess we are spoiled a little, getting this gift now four years in a row, but we are surely thankful for this gift from my CEO. Now we can make our final plans for our traditional journey, "over the river and through the woods to grandmother's house" in SC. It will be a smaller crowd this year, but we will not worry, and eat and be happy, that is for sure!

>>Phil. 4:6
Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.

many hands make light work

Cindy spent last Saturday with her "Frontline" group of children and workers from our church doing yardwork for an elderly couple. The kids enjoyed raking and planting flowers for the Mabry's. They ended the afternoon with hot dogs and snacks around the fire.

extreme makeover

Pastor's Sweatt's daughter Sue Ellen and family were also able to be there for the "reveal" - Sue Ellen is the one taking pictures in this photo.

Administrator Brian Sweatt and wife and kids yellng "Move that bus!"

The finished building looks beautiful!

It was neat to watch the "Nashville Build"episode of Extreme Makeover on TV last Sunday. Our pastor's son is the administrator of Lighthouse Christian School in Antioch, TN and one of their buildings was washed away and across the interstate during the great flood on May 1st. ABC's Extreme Makeover chose to re-build their preschool building in September.

>>Click to view more photos and videos regarding Lighthouse Christian

Video - "Hallelujah!" Random Act of Culture

This video kinda gets you in the mood for Christmas doesn't it? The Opera Company of Philadelphia sponsored this "Random Act of Culture" at the Macy's in Philly a couple weeks ago. Choirs from approximately 20 organizations participated.

Video - Decision Points by George W. Bush

Former President Bush has been on TV quite a bit this past week. Some of the interviewers have been kind to him, some have not. This is the video he posted to advertise his new book, "Decision Points". I may not have agreed with everything he did as President, but I sure do miss him now!

family photo Sunday

Apple picking (and eating) time in Wisconsin

Ethan, Meredith and Natalie

signs along the journey

While in Arkansas last month, Cindy took this picture at the home of some friends who live on the Arkansas River in Pine Bluff.

Video - BEHIND THE SCENES with Jeremy Gray

Enjoyed this video of behind the scenes of the recording of a new CD by Jeremy Gray. The string quartet players are members of our church in Georgia - Hannah, Rachel, John and Mark Dalrymple.

Gwinnett athlete born without full arms and legs

An amazing and inspiring story for a Monday - This local athlete was born with arms and legs, but became a successful wrestler. ESPN2 will be airing this documentary about Kyle Maynard and his quest for a title in the MMA(Mixed Martial Arts). It is scheduled to be broadcast today and then again on Nov. 11th. Also there is a 90 minute video at this link http://www.fightingchancemovie.com/

Read the complete article and interview on line at AJC.com:
Gwinnett athlete born without full arms and legs to be featured on ESPN2 accessAtlanta

family photo Sunday

Our Wisconsin granddaughters are growing up so fast!

(left to right - Natalie, Sophie and Meredith)

Christian based family show

A few weeks ago, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution Sunday paper had an article about a Georgia family that hunts together. Their cable show is sponsored by an Atlanta furniture company, and it will soon be available to wash via Dish TV. What caught my eye was that this was a "Christian based family show." Even though I am not a hunter, I appreciate those that do. Plus, I love to hear the kids talk - nothing like a Georgia accent! Click this link to read the article on line.

At their website, you can also watch episodes of the Brannen family's adventures in the wild. Click link below:

Join Jarrod Brannen and family as they explore some of North America's finest hunting and fishing opportunities. Aaron's Outdoors is a Christian based family show that strives to promote and preserve the great American tradition of families in the outdoors.

"Jarrod Brannen wanted a relationship with a woman who could handle a rifle and reel, didn’t smoke or drink, and looked good in camo. He found Leanne.

"Leanne wanted love and work in balance. She pursued a medical career, but when being on call didn’t fit with 24/7 mom duties, she found her calling at home.

“Take your kids hunting, and you won’t have to hunt for your kids,” Leanne tells her audience each week.

Slideshow-November Family Birthdays

Video - O For A Thousand Tongues To Sing

Just found out this week that the FOUNDATION BRASS from BJU will be performing for our church's "Guest Christmas Concert" on Sunday night, December 19. They also want our brass players to join them on one song, so I get to play my tuba with the Foundation Brass! How neat is that!