MLE's Memoirs

VA Beach -- June, 2009

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Williamsburg, VA

Eating supper on the Beach

Coleman thought he was in one big sandbox!

My favorite part of the whole trip -- a Bicycle built for four. . .so fun!

I was there, too!

Christopher and Coleman -- Best Friends at the Beach

Virginia Aquarium -- Look what high tide drug in!

Eating at THE Crab Shack in Suffolk, VA on the James River

Buckroe Beach, VA -- where Meema and Papa Barney lived when they first got married

The USS Wisconsin -- We toured this ship.

We had a great time in VA Beach. While Chris taught in the mornings, the boys and I played. When he was done teaching, we played some more!! :) We did so many fun things and were able to see many historical sites. We are looking forward to going again next year. . .

I hope you enjoyed a few pictures that highlighted the trip.

Botanical Gardens in Asheville and the Children's Museum in Columbia

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Uncle Fred took us to the Botanical Gardens in Asheville, NC!

Botanical Gardens, Asheville, NC

The outdoor water table at EdVenture in Columbia, SC

Good 'ole J.D.

"Checking Out" at the local Hy-Vee at Edventure

Coleman pretending to be a dentist!

We all loved Edventure -- the Children's Museum in Columbia, SC.

Coleman was fascinated by "Eddie" (the big kid in the background).

He enjoyed crawling through him!

End of the School Year -- May, 2009

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Christopher got this K4T Award because he memorized everything possible for the year!

We are thankful for how he enjoys hiding God's Word in his heart!

The All A's Award!

Cupcakes I made for the end of the year party -- A Beach Theme!

End of the Year Field Trip to Hollywild

Soccer with Dr. Guthrie

Flowers in Our Yard -- well, The Missions' House Yard

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I've never seen azaleas in bloom that are taller than a six year old!

April, 2009

Easter, 2009

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To many of you who follow my blog, I must admit that with spring came a very hectic schedule for me. I am sorry that I have not updated since March! I've tried to post some things on FB but many of you are not on FB.

We had a wonderful Easter in Greenville. While the pollen is usually thick, I love the blooming flowers and bushes. Our street this year was full with the God-made colors of spring.

Eddie Rickenbacker

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Famous American Day

Hampton Park Christian School

Christopher's Character: Eddie Rickenbacker

Why? Christopher wanted to be Eddie Rickenbacker b/c he was a famous airplane pilot -- why else?

Artist Series

2009-03-15T12:32:00.000-07:00

Christopher got to go to an Artist Series at Bob Jones University last month.

He and Daddy went with Fred and Ruth Coleman to hear the Dublin Philharmonic.

Christopher had a great time sitting by his piano teacher and having her

explain some of the musical terms. He also enjoyed the drums! (oh boy!)

Most of all, he said he was fascinating by the seats that folded up when you stood up!

Thanks, Uncle Fred and Mrs. Coleman, for the fun time and tickets!

Eating Lunch at Bubba's School

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Eating lunch with Christopher is one of the highlights of Coleman's week!

And, lunch is never complete without a hug from Miss Neal. . . :)

What WE Did at the Singles' Retreat -- January, 2009

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The Bonclarken Playground -- What WE did during the services!
Master Barney mastered frisbee golf (and landed many in the creek!)

Coleman was a bit disappointed that he could not play frisbee golf with Daddy and Bubba. Instead, he walked around the resort looking for trolls under all the bridges -- I guess I've read Three Billy Goats Gruff to him too many times!

Christopher took his NERF gun to the Singles' Retreat. And, the singles had a ton of fun with it.

Just one of these "ton of fun" games was shooting the styrofoam cup off the victim's head. Poor Mr. Ben!

Meema and Papa's House

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We were able to spend a few days with Meema and Papa White during Christmas.

It was very cold and the snow was over two feet deep (and counting!).

We had a great time eating, keeping warm and playing with the cousins.

Christopher's new game --one that requires some "brain power"

Coleman opening his presents from Meema and Papa White

Making a gingerbread house with Aunt Amy and the cousins

All the cousins (Aaron White (6), Christopher Barney (6), Andrew White (13),

Coleman Barney (2), Aubree White (10) )

The Polar Express Exhibit in Detroit

2009-02-02T17:17:00.000-08:00

We went to Michigan for Christmas. While there, we were able to take the boys to the mall to a really neat Polar Express exhibit. They were able to pretend they were ON the train. It snowed throughout the whole exhibit. It was a lot of fun for two little boys! :)

Family Christmas Celebration

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Since we are back in Greenville we thought we'd start a new tradition.

Corny as it may be, we drove through the Roper Mtn. Lights.

Then, went back to the Missions' House to open presents!

Christopher's First Grade Christmas Party at Hampton Park Christian School

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Coleman got to join the party for the story -- The Polar Express!

Miss Neal and Christopher

The party had a "Polar Express" theme so all the kids wore their pajamas that day. Kind of comfy! Here's the plate of treats each child got. . .yummy!

Christopher's Christmas Program

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Christopher's speaking part. . .He did very well!

After the program . . . Coleman loved sitting on the steps of the platform with "Bubba."

Single Vision Christmas Party -- December, 2008

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The Singles came over to our house for the annual Christmas party. The Euboggs held nearly forty people. We had a great time with a white elephant exchange. Thanks, Jennifer, for coming early and helping me set-up. Thanks, Amy, for watching Christopher and Coleman!!

Top Ten Things to Do While in KC, MO

2008-12-06T18:37:00.000-08:00

In January, our family gets to take a trip to Kansas City. Chris will be teaching at HOA and we get to go along! I have created a list of things that I would like to do while I am out there . . . (not necessarily in order of importance or desire!)
1. Visit with family and friends.
2. Get a QT Coke.
3. Visit Emerson Mayes and let Mike and Sara know that we are still praying for her.
4. Sleep in my own bed.
5. Go to Kaleidescope with the boys.
6. Clean my own house -- dust my OWN furniture!
7. Play with Ty and Sara -- after we tell Christopher why Jack is not around :( -- may he RIP.
8. See Reina's baby, Wyatt.
9. Eat at First Watch.
10. Go to the Charity Thrift Mart on Noland Road!!

Can't wait to see everybody. . .

Bon Clarken

2008-12-06T18:32:00.000-08:00

Chris and I went away to Flat Rock, NC. It's a beautiful resort town in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mtns. We nearly froze to death but had a great time.
We stayed at a Christian resort. This is the resort where we will be having our Singles' Retreat in January.

The BJU Lighting Ceremony

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Some may find it boring or dorky -- but I love the lighting at Bob Jones! I have gone every year since 1991 -- except the two years that I lived in KC. Even then, I had friends that would tape it off HomeSAT and give me the DVD. (Silly and sad, isn't it?) We were able to enjoy this fun time with Christopher's teacher, Jennifer Neal. After the lighting, she took the kids home and Chris and I left town for a weekend getaway to NC!! Fun. Thanks, Miss Neal, for putting up with our family fun night and watching our kids for us!

Our Family at the Lighting

Miss Neal and the Boys

Thanksgiving in Greenville

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We are reminded to be thankful during this time of year. Our family has much for which we ought to be thankful. In all these pictures, you see a wonderful house that Hampton Park has provided for us while we wait for our KC house to sell. We are also thankful that (unlike some) Chris has a job and one he loves! We are also thankful that Meema and Papa Barney got to come see us from KC for the holiday weekend!

The Turkey Before. . .

The Turkey After. . .

The Feast (that took us three days to eat!)

What else is there to do with Meema and Papa's air mattress?

Christopher the Indian

Coleman the Indian

Christopher's First Loose Tooth

2008-11-22T20:10:00.000-08:00

During Christopher's illness with roseola, we were up many nights because of his high fever. He came into my bedroom one night, while I was actually sleeping, and woke me up to tell me that his first tooth had fallen out! I tried to be excited.
The tooth fairy brought him a dollar. He told us that he knew it was daddy! Can't get anything past the kid.

Meema's Birthday at OUR House

2008-11-22T20:05:00.001-08:00

Meema and Papa White got to come down and visit us for a few days. While they were here, it was Meema's birthday. The boys love birthdays!! This one was fun because we got to surprise Meema with a cake. . .a very chocolate cake. We were supposed to go out to eat but Christopher started running a fever -- later we would find out that he had roseola.

The HP Rock

2008-11-22T20:01:00.000-08:00

At the playground where Christopher plays at school is a big rock that is painted in school colors. I'm not sure why it's there unless it was too big to move. All the kids love to play on it. We took this picture of both boys on it. Coleman thought it was great to be at Bubba's playground.

Special Visitors

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One nice thing about being in Greenville is that most of our friends pass through here every once in a while. We are glad that our KC friends call when they are in town. We'd love to see more of you!!
Pastor Herbster came to visit us while he was in Greenville teaching a class at Bob Jones. Thanks for coming by and bringing Snickers bars for the kids!
Mr. Sexton was in town for a conference with Michelin. We're glad he got to come over for supper. We wish he would have brought his family, too!

Fire Station Field Trip

2008-11-01T18:38:00.000-07:00

Christopher's class went to the fire station for a field trip. It was a fun time. I am glad I got to go with him. Yes, he's the one holding his ears!!! Thanks, Angie, for watching Coleman for me that morning!

Our resident fireman who lost his pants (?). Hmmm. . .

Happy Fall Y'all!

2008-11-01T18:31:00.000-07:00

I never realized that Coleman had not played in fall leaves before. In MO our trees were too skinny to produce much fall foliage. Here we have plenty of leaves. The boys have already learned how to rake leaves with their new kid-sized rake from the Home Depot. (or, "Ho - Dee -doe" as Coleman would say!)

Pumpkin Patch

2008-11-01T18:03:00.000-07:00

We got to go on a hay ride and go through a "corn maze."

Our family went to the Fisher's Pumpkin Patch in Greer, SC. It is actually a peach farm but the owners celebrate fall with a pumpkin patch. I'm sure it helps to offset the seasonal costs, too! The kids got to pet the animals at the petting zoo.

Christopher's First First Grade Day

2008-11-01T17:55:00.000-07:00

Christopher started school at Hampton Park Christian School on
Monday, September 15th. His new teacher is Miss Jennifer Neal.
She was the teacher I had met when we were visiting in Greenville
in July. I had prayed that the Lord would put Christopher in her
class. He answered our prayers -- We are so thankful for Miss Neal!

The Big Move

2008-10-27T16:18:00.000-07:00

We left Grain Valley, Missouri, on September 11, 2008. We were excited about heading back to Greenville but were sad about leaving family and friends in Missouri. We loved our house in Missouri but are thankful for the one that the Lord has provided in South Carolina.