See ya'll a little later on...
Beaufort, SC
Ok, so this post has not gone AT ALL according to plan. For starters, I wanted to put it up two weeks ago. And then there's the issue about the RHETT GALLERY. I wanted to spend far more time than I have elaborating about this special couple peddling their wares on Beaufort's river front. They have a Gamecock Sculpture that has to be seen to be believed... the feathers are all hand carved but look hand plucked instead- but they offer so much more than that even. Another real deal American Dream....doing what you love, where you love to do it and with the ones you love to be with (in this case family & Southerners) And I finally got to eat at Kathleen's! (fried green tomatoes)
For now though, I must leave these un-noted pictures as a bookmark in the story of my love for Beaufort the Beautiful and return when I have longer to linger over the tale.
For now though, I must leave these un-noted pictures as a bookmark in the story of my love for Beaufort the Beautiful and return when I have longer to linger over the tale.
Hockey
I surprised the kids with tickets to Memorial Health's Hockey Classic @ the civic center last night (in the MLK arena,no less... right after our Civil Rights field trip- how appropriate for the upcoming holiday, eh?)
GA TECH played FSU and the DAWGS played the GATORS.
FSU and the GATORS prevailed last night despite an early advance on the scoreboard by Georgia and Tech's accompanying moral support troop (a pep band and The Ramblin' Wreck.)
The Thrasher Cup will be awarded tonight, after the teams do a little dosi do and play another round- we are still trying to thaw out from last night, so we will catch the results via internet tonight. Here are pictures of mostly ice and blurry hockey players. (But also a blurry pic of LoLeece's new hair do)
GA TECH played FSU and the DAWGS played the GATORS.
FSU and the GATORS prevailed last night despite an early advance on the scoreboard by Georgia and Tech's accompanying moral support troop (a pep band and The Ramblin' Wreck.)
The Thrasher Cup will be awarded tonight, after the teams do a little dosi do and play another round- we are still trying to thaw out from last night, so we will catch the results via internet tonight. Here are pictures of mostly ice and blurry hockey players. (But also a blurry pic of LoLeece's new hair do)
Our 15
Aletheia Academy students got their 15 minutes..er, seconds, of fame this week. We went to visit the Ralph Mark Gilbert Civil Rights Museum, here in Savannah. We didn't even know if they'd be open with the new construction they've got going on, much less that they'd be filming a news spot at the time of our visit. We learned a lot on Friday's Field Trip- a lot about Civil Rights and about Savannah during that period in History. If there was anything for Savannah to take pride in during that time, it was her peaceful, riot-less status and her reputation, as Dr. Martin Luther King JR put it, "the most integrated city south of the Mason-Dixon." Our tour guide, Iman, was wonderful, as was Jason Davis, reporter for WJCL. I wasn't prepared to go on camera and I resisted the urge to primp and apply lip gloss when they requested a short interview...so don't laugh! They said I did just fine and I assured them that was only because hot air is one of my natural abilities :)
The Great Outdoors
Just some quality time with mother nature and "the Troll" from Terabithia
(can you spot her?). The bridge is there too- at our local Y the whole time, who knew?!
(can you spot her?). The bridge is there too- at our local Y the whole time, who knew?!
Chandler's First Game
Last week, Chandler had his first basketball practice (see Fisher's) which I missed most of thanks to the great turn out at the blood drive) But, only a few days later, he played his first REAL game-- "with the scoreboard and everything!" The team was given the opportunity to learn about good sportsmanship as they were down a coupla' baskets when the buzzer sounded- Coach Clay took it the worst I believe :)
Fisher's Basketball Practice
Fisher had his first basketball practice last week. Forgive my photography, the flash on my camera has all but gone on strike, and who can blame it really, the way the children drop the thing like a hot potato? I aim to replace the whole set up in the near future--just as soon as my hat catches enough nickels! In the mean time, these dark and blurry pictures are better than stick figure sketches,am I right? (yes,always):
RezCheck-Week2
Rather than go down the whole list, I offer my small strides in a positive direction as proof of good intentions (we all know where those will lead me)
* Mon & Wed found me at the Y before sunrise. Temptation to roll over and go back to sleep was very strong at 4 AM, but once I had the workout routine behind me, the whole day before me, an infinitely warm shower without the interruption of children in the vacant locker room, there were no regrets :)
(this schedule is an excellent way to curb my tendency to keep the moon & stars company too!)
*The last 10 lbs is on the way out the window! (little by little of course- but leaving none the less) I get it all to depart, I am sure I will up the ante 5 or 10 more lbs :)
*Started a new leather bound journal- using travel stickers from the last few trips as a beginning...it's a start!
*Put a placeholder page up for SoHo Events: www.SoHoEvents.com
*I am learning Psalm 8:3-4, I have until Sunday to quote it back to me. Here's what I have so far:
* Mon & Wed found me at the Y before sunrise. Temptation to roll over and go back to sleep was very strong at 4 AM, but once I had the workout routine behind me, the whole day before me, an infinitely warm shower without the interruption of children in the vacant locker room, there were no regrets :)
(this schedule is an excellent way to curb my tendency to keep the moon & stars company too!)
*The last 10 lbs is on the way out the window! (little by little of course- but leaving none the less) I get it all to depart, I am sure I will up the ante 5 or 10 more lbs :)
*Started a new leather bound journal- using travel stickers from the last few trips as a beginning...it's a start!
*Put a placeholder page up for SoHo Events: www.SoHoEvents.com
*I am learning Psalm 8:3-4, I have until Sunday to quote it back to me. Here's what I have so far:
When I consider your heavens
The works of your fingers
the moon and stars
which you have set in place
what is man that thou art mindful of him...
(I think that is right?)
I chose this one sort of randomly, but the purpose and a personal reflection attached (as is the idea behind the resolution) I LOVE to watch the sky- sunrise, sunset, stars, moon, clouds- whatever! I like to think of myself as one whose head is permanently in the clouds- lost in its infinite beauty. When I find myself under a blanket of twinkly stars or a full moon, I am reminded how itty bitty I really am in the grand scheme of things. Though my problems may seem a mountain to me, they are squash able in comparison. I know some folks who visit this page have differing views on God and/or Creation - but it doesn't matter to one extent-- no matter how you feel they got there, those stars are super-human... I couldn't create one and neither could you! Yes, there is pain in the world, suffering and injustice- but there is also unexplainable beauty...and it isn't hard to find. One must simply look up.
With a belief in a God who DOES care, however- how much more the beauty to think that something- someone- as itty bitty as me matters to the One responsible.
AZZA-Moon
Just finished "The End of the Alphabet" by CS Richardson and "The Almost Moon" by Alice Sebold.
Very different books that, upon closer examination, aren't really all that different.
Sure one is a literary feast of words and the other has you relating to a freshly snapped murderess, but both explore death and the lives we live before it.
A-Z is best administered with tea and perhaps a copy of Levenger.
Moon should not be ingested prior to daily meds intake.
Either should be read with a question as it's bookmark:
How can I drink more deeply what is left of my tomorrows?
Very different books that, upon closer examination, aren't really all that different.
Sure one is a literary feast of words and the other has you relating to a freshly snapped murderess, but both explore death and the lives we live before it.
A-Z is best administered with tea and perhaps a copy of Levenger.
Moon should not be ingested prior to daily meds intake.
Either should be read with a question as it's bookmark:
How can I drink more deeply what is left of my tomorrows?
(Kelly doesn't review over @ Amazon for a reason...)
Calabash, NC
The first time I went to Calabash, my husband was playing in a golf tournament with his dad. Besides the usual issues that can arise when traveling for any length of time with family members, the trip was a pleasant one. Enough so that I've been wanting to go back.
Sometimes, my memory can be sugar coated or rose tinted if you prefer- I'll remember things more fondly in hindsight only to be slightly disappointed when able to recapture or revisit the situation. I wasn't disappointed this time, however.
We checked out Ocean Isles first- it was just as we left it- quaint and quiet.
We then headed onto Sunset without having to wait for The Bridge.
I have renamed the bridge leading to Sunset "The Prayer Bridge" because with only one lane, the one way structure seems to be made of toothpicks that clatter far too much 'neath the tires. It leads one to an instant prayer life.
The bridge is also a swing bridge, that rotates out into the water to allow boats through... you find yourself hoping (PRAYING) everything reconnected ok when your time comes to cross to the other side.
Because it is one lane, one way and also a movable structure for boats, many times you'll find yourself in that wonderful position to meet others known as traffic. There is about a 20 minute window for either side of traffic to cross before the swinging begins...
When we were ready to leave Sunset, we encountered the wait (and that opportunity to meet others- who are these people that feel the need to get out of their cars ?)
Once our turn came to cross, we left headed back in Calabash for pancakes and touristy shops.
Sunrise is my favorite pancake house in the entire planet- even besting IHOP and that says a lot if you know my passion for the HOP.
It isn't any one thing that makes Sunrise special- rather it is everything. The feel of the place is classic. Staple foods are served with the feeling that we are sitting in the midst of the owner's own American Dream. There is a certain type of pride that flows through the place and covers everything like maple syrup... it just tastes sweet.
And the pancake choices get creative- like my favorite- the Pineapple Upside Down Pancakes with crushed pineapple and crunchy brown sugar in the center-- you don't even need syrup!
This is the kind of place where conversations are held across table tops with fellow diners- strangers, yet friends.
You can't have breakfast in a place like this without succumbing to a big carafe of coffee~ which I happily did. ( only a few of you know to think "UhOh! She's back on coffee"- but that's the way it should be)
A short stack and two heavily creamed mugs later, we waddled over to Calabash Nautical Gifts for a little exercises. The little touristy shop is labyrinthine in nature- there's a Christmas room, a hutch for pirate wares, a nook for jewelry of all types from costume to handmade,spaces for fine art and garden goods amongst many other cubbyholes filled with curiosities throughout the shop . Wandering through the whole facility may walk off enough breakfast to merit buying a treat from the on site fudge factory.
Does it show I like Calabash? I've decided that, even though it is one of those places introduced to me through marriage, I can admit I do like it.
Sometimes, my memory can be sugar coated or rose tinted if you prefer- I'll remember things more fondly in hindsight only to be slightly disappointed when able to recapture or revisit the situation. I wasn't disappointed this time, however.
We checked out Ocean Isles first- it was just as we left it- quaint and quiet.
We then headed onto Sunset without having to wait for The Bridge.
I have renamed the bridge leading to Sunset "The Prayer Bridge" because with only one lane, the one way structure seems to be made of toothpicks that clatter far too much 'neath the tires. It leads one to an instant prayer life.
The bridge is also a swing bridge, that rotates out into the water to allow boats through... you find yourself hoping (PRAYING) everything reconnected ok when your time comes to cross to the other side.
Because it is one lane, one way and also a movable structure for boats, many times you'll find yourself in that wonderful position to meet others known as traffic. There is about a 20 minute window for either side of traffic to cross before the swinging begins...
When we were ready to leave Sunset, we encountered the wait (and that opportunity to meet others- who are these people that feel the need to get out of their cars ?)
Once our turn came to cross, we left headed back in Calabash for pancakes and touristy shops.
Sunrise is my favorite pancake house in the entire planet- even besting IHOP and that says a lot if you know my passion for the HOP.
It isn't any one thing that makes Sunrise special- rather it is everything. The feel of the place is classic. Staple foods are served with the feeling that we are sitting in the midst of the owner's own American Dream. There is a certain type of pride that flows through the place and covers everything like maple syrup... it just tastes sweet.
And the pancake choices get creative- like my favorite- the Pineapple Upside Down Pancakes with crushed pineapple and crunchy brown sugar in the center-- you don't even need syrup!
This is the kind of place where conversations are held across table tops with fellow diners- strangers, yet friends.
You can't have breakfast in a place like this without succumbing to a big carafe of coffee~ which I happily did. ( only a few of you know to think "UhOh! She's back on coffee"- but that's the way it should be)
A short stack and two heavily creamed mugs later, we waddled over to Calabash Nautical Gifts for a little exercises. The little touristy shop is labyrinthine in nature- there's a Christmas room, a hutch for pirate wares, a nook for jewelry of all types from costume to handmade,spaces for fine art and garden goods amongst many other cubbyholes filled with curiosities throughout the shop . Wandering through the whole facility may walk off enough breakfast to merit buying a treat from the on site fudge factory.
Does it show I like Calabash? I've decided that, even though it is one of those places introduced to me through marriage, I can admit I do like it.
After all, I gave him AMELIA
Some highlights of our day in Calabash:
Myrtle Beach Weekend
We drove up to Myrtle Beach last Friday night(1/4) - it was an "exploratory" trip brought on by certain gypsy bloods.
After ruling Myrtle out and scratching her off our list, we went for pancakes in Calabash, NC, then spent the night in Charleston/Mt. Pleasant.
The next day, we bummed around Beaufort before resigning ourselves to Savanninevah.
Below you'll find Myrtle and Charles. - they make a dandy couple. Future posts will find my favorites- Calabash & Beau. and hopefully the time to revel in their glory.
After ruling Myrtle out and scratching her off our list, we went for pancakes in Calabash, NC, then spent the night in Charleston/Mt. Pleasant.
The next day, we bummed around Beaufort before resigning ourselves to Savanninevah.
Below you'll find Myrtle and Charles. - they make a dandy couple. Future posts will find my favorites- Calabash & Beau. and hopefully the time to revel in their glory.
Island Sun
We've been some places and I've got pictures I want to jot about- but it has taken considerable effort just to get them onto the computer and sorted, uploaded to Flickr, etc... I am out of steam to convey proper description- so in the mean time I post some shots from our surrounding islands. (These occurred before our trip anyhow and I do SO like to jot about things chronologically when possible)
Two different days, two separate island hops- Isle of Hope and Modena Island.
The sunbeams were so beautiful on IOH- of course my camera work does it no justice whatsoever.
Modena is also beautiful- and gated- which is why you have to freeze some frames to take with you:
Two different days, two separate island hops- Isle of Hope and Modena Island.
The sunbeams were so beautiful on IOH- of course my camera work does it no justice whatsoever.
Modena is also beautiful- and gated- which is why you have to freeze some frames to take with you:
Weather
The kids insisted they needed a picture of this because it has to do with weather... cold weather, I might add.
RezCheck-Week 1
I'm sure that, just like all of those well intentioned New Year's Resolutions I made, checking my actual progress on them periodically with a RezCheck® will follow the road straight where these types of roads lead- but, why not have a few laughs at my expense before the whole thing burns to ashes, eh?!
To refresh your memory- here's what I've publicly aimed to do:(Updates in RED)
To refresh your memory- here's what I've publicly aimed to do:(Updates in RED)
31 It's not the waking up that is so tough actually- it's the not going back to sleep. Every morning the alarm goes off at 5 AM and I wake up, hit snooze and snuggle back into the warmth of the bed till at least 7:45.
teacher We've been reading together more, but this is definitely not where I want it yet.
to These pounds have been found to be involved in a very hostile hostage situation... make no sudden moves!
31 I walked to the car, fridge and mailbox- my total steps for the day equaled less than one mile (i wore a pedometer today) This must improve.
shut... Thinking this one through- the folks at 1st Baptist Islands were very warm and welcoming- returning there may not be as hard as I have imagined
a later date) They are hungry, the demand to be fed and read bedtime stories...
look for opportunities to be Hands & Feet Happening- but some of that must remain private or it is all declared null and void (do not let your left hand know what your right hand does...)
lint) Well...ouch!
Apple Red Happiness
Music/Art Class Project: APPLE RED HAPPINESS
(*note* the children in the above linked video are not mine- but my brother and I came up singing in church in a very similar way. In fact, it was Grammy who taught us Apple Red...and her grand-youngin's too)
Apple Red Happiness
Popcorn cheerfulness
Cinnamon singing inside
Peppermint Energy
Gumdrop Holidays
When you give Christ your life...
The benefit of God's great love
is Super Satisfying
So Throw away your SIN (hand motions of throwing here)
Let the Sunshine (Son Shine?) In (open arms here)
Then You'll see how you can get...
(repeat Apple verse)
==WARNING THIS IS A SONG THAT DOESN'T END==
(yes, it goes on and on my friend...ha ha)
**It should also be noted that I do see the "false advertisement" that this song could be taken as... "God will make your life as fun as a carnival"... but I am living proof that children who sing and/or illustrate this song can go on to be perfectly normal heathens **
:)
Logan's Art
Chandler's Art
Fisher's Art
(he's in Pre-K- cut him some slack!)
((and don't talk smack about the puppy...I may have helped him a little with that part))
Aletheia Tuxes: Flag Football
The P.E. Department is benefiting from the flag football kit that Chandler received for Christmas:
Logan has a better idea: CATCH!
A Good Luck pat!
Chandler helps Fisher belt up.
Logan has a better idea: CATCH!A Good Luck pat!
Brothers gotta bump!
Wild Green Yonder
An update on our Christmas Tree Training School: The Babies have been released into the Wild (a.k.a. the back yard)
Give Life
The Red Cross held a blood drive @ First Baptist Church of the Islands yesterday. I gave- very slowly- but a full bag nonetheless. Aside from the complimentary juice and cookies (NutterButter!) they gave me something in return:
That's right, a BobbleHead!
I had a choice between an apron, a book tote, a cd visor wallet or Buddy.
I got the last Buddy.
Everyone else in the room (a number of them goofy youth pastor types) were so envious.
It was great.
Still, don't you think a vampire would be a better mascot for this particular endeavor?
(my kids didn't think that was funny either- but they did want to know why he wasn't an ELF)
Home Again
We've made it back in time to return to the daily grind on Monday. I'll have to wait until at least then to collect my thoughts and begin to sort them out somewhat- I can't focus till the laundry's caught up...if then.BEAUFORT,
SC1/6/2008
~ At The Beach...
A quick weekend road trip before returning back to real life . . . (trying to break every resolution before beginning to keep them)...
Myrtle Beach, SC
1/5/08
9 AM
A Look Back
Put on your
It's time for a little stroll down Memory Lane.
- In JANUARY, I was still attempting to find words to re-start this blog. I remember ringing in the New Year on Tybee's Beach, with my parents and family. We watched fireworks and Garrison Keillor on t.v. (amongst other things, like bluegrass)
- In FEBRUARY, Clay and I celebrated 9 years of matrimony, went to Disney world(again) and as far as the blogosphere- I was still stalling a bit, putting up old "art" and working through the alphabet.
- In MARCH, I opened up a bit more blog wise- maybe because I had more going on then. Logan turned 6. Rob & Andrea came to visit Savannah. We were in a car (truck) wreck. Some things have changed since that climactic event, like wanting a Miata, increased backseat driver's syndrome and air brake usage and an even greater appreciation for life and those I share mine with. Some things have not- like shunning St. Patrick's Day in Savannah- now I just have a better excuse for skipping the green beer :)
- In APRIL, we nailed our sins (even "farting noises") to the Cross, I killed a dozen eggs and went from "No words" on this blog to "Too many words and nothing to say". I also hosted "The Greenage BDay for Robert and Belva Greenage on Tybee Pier.
- In MAY, my inner Martha took over- I baked bread, made butter, peanut butter and jelly amongst other things. I grew my own vegetables, I hosted Sean & Jennifer's wedding and I blogged WAY more than anyone actually reads. We also found out there was a new baby on the way- since then we have learned it's a boy baby and he is to be named Reagan Theodore Benson Carnes. Congrats again Ben & Ashely! Only a couple weeks to go...
- In JUNE, we held a surprise 50th birthday party in Augusta for momma, we spent a lot of time seeking out sun and water, I got pierced and inked and had lots of 'splainin' to do.
- In JULY, we went with Rob & Andrea to Key West, Tyler was adopted, and Mrs. Carol Hurte went to sing for Jesus.
- In AUGUST, we got to see family from Alaska for the first time in a very long time, Jamela got married and my dad joined the race for SC Senate. I continues to blog along mundanely but with an air of importance.
- In OCTOBER, I got older (again!), Clay and I celebrated 10 years since our first date and we crammed both knights and Nascar into our agenda. My blog at this point has become little more than a personal photo sharing site, but it gave my life at least a little purpose, so I continued
- In NOVEMBER, we went to Augusta for Thanksgiving, Fisher turned 5 and I began to use THE ULTIMATE GIFT to stall on my blog. I am still dragging that one out for all that it is worth.
- In DECEMBER, Santa came despite us warning the kids a million and one times that their behavior would prevent his arrival, Clay turned 33 and the endless drivel continued on this blog. Many pictures were taken but none were ever mailed. We chilled out a coupla days in EF- EL- AY, grabbing a second wind with which to launch in to 2008 and the very best of all- He got me the JEEP (Beep, Beep).
This concludes 2007 in a nutshell!
Happy 2008 (day 2)
Best of Luck with your Resolutions- (may you break them all!)
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