Two beautiful songs and video by one of my favorite singers. (Please make sure to turn off the player at the bottom of this page before you start the video or you will hear two songs at once.)
Monday, October 26, 2009
Denise is heading to college
Recently, Denise finished the online high school completion course she started when we arrived in Georgia. She needed to have a diploma for her chosen course of study- dental hygiene. The programs are so selective, that a GED would probably have prevented her from getting into the school.She has gone to the local community college near our home and finished the paperwork and taken the placement tests (the results will be sent in about 2 weeks.) She plans to start taking classes in January.
The bishop recognized her achievement at church yesterday. He also presented her with a beautiful Book of Common Prayer.
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Jonathan has graduated
The graduation ceremony was this morning in Augusta. Jonathan has now finished the 15 week course that he needed to complete to be eligible for promotion to Lt Colonel. He gave the invocation and benediction at the ceremony.
He will be home for Thursday and Friday this week, on leave. Then he will be back to working in the office until he leaves for Kuwait in about a month.
It's very good to have him home for awhile.
He will be home for Thursday and Friday this week, on leave. Then he will be back to working in the office until he leaves for Kuwait in about a month.
It's very good to have him home for awhile.
Friday, October 16, 2009
Weight Watchers
I started on a Weight Watchers food plan on Sept 18th. I also started an exercise (low-impact aerobics) on Sept 22nd.
As of my weekly meeting weigh-in this morning, I've lost a total of 11.4 pounds. It's been tough, but I'm determined to get off my blood pressure medicine and get more healthy.
Soon I may have to go shopping for smaller size pants, as I now have to wear a belt. I still am not able to get my wedding ring on- yet. But the time will come soon. I'm looking forward to that.
As of my weekly meeting weigh-in this morning, I've lost a total of 11.4 pounds. It's been tough, but I'm determined to get off my blood pressure medicine and get more healthy.
Soon I may have to go shopping for smaller size pants, as I now have to wear a belt. I still am not able to get my wedding ring on- yet. But the time will come soon. I'm looking forward to that.
Saturday, October 10, 2009
Fabric Sale- Sat 10/09/09
Today, Jonathan, Denise, Naomi and I went to the semi-annual fabric by the pound sale at a fabric warehouse located about 1 1/2 hours east of us.
They sell the discontinued, damaged, and/or mis-ordered fabrics by the pound. When you enter the warehouse, you are given a 30 gallon plastic bag. Then you get to walk around digging and sorting through large rolls of fabric (many are 60-72 inches wide) stacked on large racks or though piles on the floor. We have learned to bring out scissors with us to cut off the amount we want from the large rolls.
You never know what kind of fabric will be available, although the majority is upholstry fabric as that is what the company specializes in. We found some nice curtains today, and some fabric for garments (which is not the usual) and some fabrics for making vestments (or for justdecorating vestments- like the 3 velveteens.)
Jonathan and I collected 59 pounds, Naomi 15 pounds, and Denise 26 pounds. We have a lot of sewing and crafting ahead of us. Now if we can just finish the projects we decided to do for Christmas gifts in time. [This is a nice problem to have :)]
They sell the discontinued, damaged, and/or mis-ordered fabrics by the pound. When you enter the warehouse, you are given a 30 gallon plastic bag. Then you get to walk around digging and sorting through large rolls of fabric (many are 60-72 inches wide) stacked on large racks or though piles on the floor. We have learned to bring out scissors with us to cut off the amount we want from the large rolls.
You never know what kind of fabric will be available, although the majority is upholstry fabric as that is what the company specializes in. We found some nice curtains today, and some fabric for garments (which is not the usual) and some fabrics for making vestments (or for justdecorating vestments- like the 3 velveteens.)
Jonathan and I collected 59 pounds, Naomi 15 pounds, and Denise 26 pounds. We have a lot of sewing and crafting ahead of us. Now if we can just finish the projects we decided to do for Christmas gifts in time. [This is a nice problem to have :)]
Saturday, October 3, 2009
Drill Competition 10/3/09 Saturday
Jon Paul and Naomi took part in a JROTC drill competition with their teams today. They left the house at 5 AM this morning, after spending a fair amount of time last night ironing uniforms and shining shoes!
There were about 15 schools competing. Jon Paul took 3rd place in Individual Knockout Drill (out of about 200 or so cadets). He was awarded a large trophy, but for now it will be kept at the school.
Here is a link to the video that Naomi made of the exhibition drill team, of which Jon Paul is a member. (You will have to copy and paste the address as I can't make it turn into a clickable link.)
http://www.facebook.com/friends/?ref=tn#/video/video.php?v=1231615637006
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As a side note, on Thursday there were promotions. Jon Paul is now a cadet Lt.Colonel and Naomi is a Staff Sgt.
There were about 15 schools competing. Jon Paul took 3rd place in Individual Knockout Drill (out of about 200 or so cadets). He was awarded a large trophy, but for now it will be kept at the school.
Here is a link to the video that Naomi made of the exhibition drill team, of which Jon Paul is a member. (You will have to copy and paste the address as I can't make it turn into a clickable link.)
http://www.facebook.com/friends/?ref=tn#/video/video.php?v=1231615637006
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As a side note, on Thursday there were promotions. Jon Paul is now a cadet Lt.Colonel and Naomi is a Staff Sgt.
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