Daddy had the flu the past week, so he was home almost the whole week. The ladies were planning on visiting my Grandma in the middle of the state, but then a blizzard was predicted so we stayed home. Je already had the time off from work, so the four of kinda had a vacation together at home. We've watched lots of movies, made sugar cookies, looked out the window, watched the news on tv and ate some junk food. It has been pretty nice. Today both Daddy and Je are back at work. Tonight we plan to watch the movie Up for the first time. Maybe we'll pop some popcorn to eat while watching the movie.
Sunday night is going to be real busy for me. I believe I'm playing seven songs for my church's music service. Four of the songs are for the Kid's Choir made up of 7 kids. I'm also playing a solo piano piece, playing and singing a duet with Je, and playing the piano for two ladies while they sing a duet. My sister and I are organizing the service this time. We have a music service four times a year at a local retirement home.
From November 30th through today, Revive Our Hearts aired 10 programs on the church of Laodicea. Mommy, Je, and I were able to be in the audience during the recording of the programs in March. It has been pretty neat to actually hear the programs on the radio.
Last week, Daddy had a surprise 50th Birthday Party. He found out about it so it really wasn't a surprise. We posted huge pictures of him as a child around the church basement. It was a lot of fun.
A Couple of Pictures of Daddy as a young man.
A Couple of Pictures of Daddy as a young man. This fall a lady from church blessed us with bags upon bags of apples, so now our freezer has lots of homemade frozen applesauce in it. We also made a loaf of apple bread, and a couple of apple pies.
A crock-pot of delicious applesauce in the making.
The Beautifully Decorated Tables
I have so enjoyed not having school to do, and yes I'm keeping quite busy even though I'm not going to college and don't have an official job. I'm able to do more housework and read more now. Hopefully later this summer I can do some sewing with my mom. She has had some projects that have been put off, while she was 
her older daughter...
Nancy Leigh DeMoss taught on Revelation 3:14-21, which is the letter to the church in Laodicea. She recorded 5 programs in the morning, then 3 more in the afternoon. From 3-5 she did 2 Table Talk recordings. We had a delicious lunch provided by Revive Our Hearts. 
After lunch Nancy corralled the three of us into doing a little recording in the sound booth. You'll have to listen to find out if it's ever broadcast!! 
It was a delightful day of spending time in the Word and fellowshipping with like-minded ladies.
She is a great cook, and makes the best baked sweet potatoes in the whole world.
She loves to have fun, and whenever our parents are gone it is sure to be a tremendous blast. 
She is creative. If a job needs to be done, she'll find a way to get it done.
My sister, Je is the best sister ever. She is a servant, quick to jump up and get jobs done. 
She is my best friend and I love it when she is home. 
She loves to read books (and the comics). But in this family, how could you not love books?
The stage
It was a nice museum and an enjoyable break-up from the many hours in the minivan. We learned quite a bit about Will Rogers too. The state of Oklahoma is so funny. They advertise their "Free Restrooms" and constantly tell you,"Do Not drive into smoke." Also we went to a McDonalds to use their restrooms, and there were 7 stalls, we'd never seen so many stalls at a fast food. In those restrooms there were signs that said "Don't forget your purse" and "We are Very Proud of our restrooms." Then their billboards: "Hi my name is Bill Board. I'm available. Call Me." We stayed the night in Ardmore and visited their library. Je bought herself a tote bag. 
The scenery in Oklahoma is not much different than Illinois or Missouri. 
