Thursday, December 17, 2009

our 2nd christmas







As Always,
Joel and Victoria

Tuesday, December 1, 2009

Christmas is forever, not for just one day,for loving, sharing, giving, are not to put awaylike bells and lights and tinsel, in some box upon a shelf.The good you do for others is good you do yourself...~Norman Wesley Brooks, "Let Every Day Be Christmas," 1976

As Always,
Joel and Victoria

Wednesday, October 14, 2009

life

The play went great. The familys doing good. Joel is still in nursing,...making gr8 on test even when he doesn't study. I'm trying to sell avon to help us out. Braxton and Ashton are growing so fast...braxton is laughing at movies already and ashton is in school...I feel so old. I just can't wait for Joel to get out of school so we can logically start thinking about kids. I'm trying to catch up on my sleep...haven't been sleeping well lately. Anyways we've been having it pretty hard but God is good and he'll take care of us!!

As Always,
Joel and Victoria

Monday, September 28, 2009

na news exchange article this wk

TRP presents ‘Smoke on the Mountain’

The Tallahatchie River Players will present the gospel comedy musical, "Smoke on the Mountain" on Oct. 8 and 9 at 7:00 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 11, at 2:00 p.m.The stage of the Cine’ theatre has been transformed into the sanctuary of the Mount Pleasant Baptist Church in Mount Pleasant, North Carolina, near the Blue Ridge Mountains. The time is a Saturday night in June, 1938, during the period when the United States is in the last years of the Great Depression.Mount Pleasant’s principal industries are farming and pickle production. The Mount Pleasant Pickle Plant has lately begun laying people off at an alarming rate due to the economy. The factory makes everyone and everything in Mount Pleasant smell of vinegar and dill.Saturday Night Sings by families of gospel singers have become the much needed and highly appreciated entertainment of the time. The Sanders Family are appearing after a five-year hiatus from the gospel-singing circuit. They travel in an ancient bus with "The Sanders Family" hand-painted on the side.Starring in this production are some familiar faces along with some folks new to community theatre. Mark Garrett plays Burl Sanders, the daddy and leader of the Sanders Family. Ginger Harrell plays Vera Sanders, wife of Burl and the piano-playing, scripture-quoting mother. Bobby Irvin plays Stanley Sanders, the wayward brother who has returned home and the banjo player of the group. Victoria Willard and Hunter Searles play twins, Denise, who sings, and Dennis who sings and plays guitar. Leslie Gray plays the older daughter, June, whose contribution to the family is playing percussion instruments and signing because her mama says she needs the practice. Sam Brown plays Pastor Mervin Oglethorpe, a young and enthusiastic minister, who has enlisted the Sanders Family in his efforts to bring his tiny congregation into the "modern world." Tom Coltharp rounds out the cast as the cousin who adds his talent of playing the upright bass.The cast will take to the stage on Thursday, October 8, at 7:00 p.m., and Friday, October 9, at 7:00 p.m. There will be a matinee on Sunday, October 11, at 2:00 p.m. There will be no Saturday performance. Tickets are $10 and are available by calling 534-3438 or going by the Main Street office located in the UCDA building.

As Always,
Joel and Victoria

Saturday, September 26, 2009

play..october 8th and 9th @ 7pm and 11th at 2pm

practice had gotten to be almost every night but its going to be great and fun! You should look up the play on you tube if interested in what it will be like!




As Always,
Joel and Victoria

Sunday, August 30, 2009

I just keep praying...I know the Lord can take my pain away physically and emotionally..and I keep praying...I know he'll provide for Joel and I and not let us go without but I HAVE to fully trust him...I keep praying that this week will be so wonderful that last week will just be a distant hill and not this avalanche falling on my heart....I keep praying that everyone will see the truth in every situation and whether they do or not-thats ok because I'm strong enough to handle it and know God knows the truth...I keep praying that no matter what family members leave me by choice or friends that I won't dwell on it but see what I've got left...like the ones I work with....And also I keep praying that no matter how awefully hard things get...I remember...if your pleasing the world your not pleasing God...if most are against you...your probably on track

As Always,
Joel and Victoria

Wednesday, August 26, 2009

Just can't believe I turned 21 on the 20th...getting old, :)....Just pray for us right now...we're going through some tough situations and only God can work in this...and I know he can.


As Always,
Joel and Victoria

Wednesday, August 12, 2009

I can't believe...(as I watch all these kids starting school)...that I got out in 2006...some that were small are driving now. ....just another reminder: James 4:14 Whereas ye know not what shall be on the morrow. For what is your life? It is even... a vapour, that appeareth for a little time, and then vanisheth away....practice for my play is still going good...every Mon.tues.and thurs night. The play will be thurs, friday, and sunday afternoon ..Oct 8,9,11....at the Magnolia civic center in NA...its based in a church back in 1930s....has tons of music and is a comedy. Its great...so excited.!! Joel will start RN school Tuesday..and got to go tomorrow for something just think of him as he'll always be driving.

As Always,
Joel and Victoria

Friday, August 7, 2009

Thursday, August 6, 2009

life is good. Joels at northeast today...on the road as an RN. I'm the only one working but we'll make it. We get hidden blessing. Someone bought my lunch today!

As Always,
Joel and Victoria

Monday, July 27, 2009

rides

go karts!


























some rides ..if their high up or scary only lance and I rode them..so fun!






As Always,
Joel and Victoria

more


























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Joel and Victoria

more fun



































































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Joel and Victoria

some of our fun




TN!






















this is how high up our cabin was

us before mirror maze
joel and ashton

Friday, July 10, 2009

our vacation July 16th-20th







Joel and I,Karen and David, Caleb and Torrie, Ginger and Lance with boys...we're all going! So excited!!

Bedrooms:
4
Levels:
3
Fireplace - Gas:
Yes
Grill - Charcoal:
Yes
Hot Tub:
Private 4 Person
Jacuzzi:
1
Satellite:
Yes
# TV's:
4- 1 LR, 1 GR, 2 BR
Private:
Yes
View:
Yes
Pool Table:
Yes
Beds King:
2
Beds Queen:
2
Beds Twin:
0
Beds Pull-out:
1 - Sleeper Sofa
Washer/Dryer:
Yes
Non-Smoking:
Non-Smoking Unit
As Always,
Joel and Victoria

Thursday, July 9, 2009

tree that fell end of this spring in storm...








tree that fell end of this spring in storm...killed plum trees...we still have got the stuff needed to chop and clean it all up
As Always,
Joel and Victoria

our garden








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Joel and Victoria

my livingroom centerpiece for table I did




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Joel and Victoria

two of thems tired after a hard day








Darla and Paris
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Joel and Victoria

our bathroom...getting done



















As Always,
Joel and Victoria