Ordinary Life

Tomorrow will be the last day of Presidential Fitness season for Chandler and Logan. Chandler made Presidential for most everything he tried, Logan made several National rankings and Presidential in the Mile Run and Curl Ups. Next season, Fisher gets to join in and he can't wait! Tomorrow is the awards ceremony and Logan plans to bring her camera along since I will be in Bible study. Below are a few pictures from one of their last testing/practice days.

The kids and I spent Easter Sunday in Covington with family. I love these folks, too !

I spent the Saturday preceding Easter with my family in Augusta. I just love those folks! Here are some highlights from our cookout at Sprink Lake clubhouse:

While in Atlanta recently, the kids and I took in the King Tutankhamen exhibit at the Civic Center. The kids just wanted to see a mummy, but I made them stop and listen as I read to them from the different displays. This only lasted so long! They were disappointed that there were no actual mummies to be seen, though I believe they still enjoyed seeing some of the burial items. Probably the biggest impact item for them was the cat's coffin, which they were sure still contained an ancient mummified cat. (I imagine they are right) I personally found the detail of the carving fascinating and the many various "gods" with which they were buried the most interesting of all. I have heard about idols made from wood and gold my entire life, but I've only seen modern ones (you know, golf clubs, Hershey bars... whatever :) We've been learning about Egypt in our Mystery of History studies, so seeing the artifacts first hand was not only a real treat but a great way to observe...

Joseph B. Carnes July 4th, 1927 - April 3, 2009 AMAZING LOVE Retired Master Sgt. Joseph B. Carnes, 81, of Lumberton passed away April 3, 2009, at Southeastern Regional Medical Center, with his family by his side. He served in the Korean War and the Vietnam War, retiring after 22 years. After the military, Joe worked in construction and later contributed to his community through retail sales. Joseph B. Carnes was a dedicated family man, always making sure that his family was taken care of. We loved him very much and will miss him dearly! He was preceded in death by a son, Daniel Carnes; his parents Harley & Pallie Carnes, both of Franklin, a sister, Ruth Edwards of Franklin; and a brother, Zell Carnes of Grey, GA. Surviving are his wife of 58 years, Rosie Davis Carnes of Lumberton; one son, Larry D. Carnes and daughter-in-law Myoung-Jin, both of Florence, SC; three daughters, JoAnn Dudney and son-in-law Jerry Dudney, both of Lumberton, Kathy Willoughby and son-in-law Mike Willoughby...

Sir William (the Moist) II , originally uploaded by kellybrewer . Evidence of True Love? There is not a subsequent picture where she socks him one (longsuffering)

Sir William, The Moist , originally uploaded by kellybrewer . Rite of Passage Act of Love

Georgia , originally uploaded by kellybrewer . Puddle of Mud April 2009 Loganville, GA

COVINGTON , originally uploaded by kellybrewer . Just an oddly adequate description of what visiting family in Covington is like.

Chandler made everyone "cheese sandwiches" today for a snack. I've just got to show you mine:

They've crossed the line this time: