| You Are a Blue Flower |
 A blue flower tends to represent peace, openness, and balance. At times, you are very delicate like a cornflower. And at other times, you are wise like an iris. And more than you wish, you're a little cold, like a blue hydrangea. |
Monday, August 20, 2007
What Color Am I?
Tuesday, August 14, 2007
I'm a GEEK?
| What Your Pizza Reveals |
 People may tell you that you have a small appetite... but you aren't under eating. You just aren't a pig. You consider pizza to be bread... very good bread. You fit in best in the Midwest part of the US. You like food that's traditional and well crafted. You aren't impressed with "gourmet" foods. You are dependable, loyal, and conservative with your choices. You are unadventurous and boring. You should consider staying home when taking a vacation. The stereotype that best fits you is geek. You're the type most likely to order pizza to avoid leaving your computer. |
Saturday, August 11, 2007
Just dropping by...
Well...life has certainly been busy. I am sorry I haven't been by your blogs or called or emailed.
I hope that all is well with you and that you are enjoying your summer. We bought a church building and are in the midst of remodeling. Also, I am trying to prepare myself for Merry starting kindergarten. That is going to be an emotional day..any advice from those of you who have already gone through that phaase?
Anyways...love to you all....keep in touch...and I'll be back around soon.
Love,
Kendra
I hope that all is well with you and that you are enjoying your summer. We bought a church building and are in the midst of remodeling. Also, I am trying to prepare myself for Merry starting kindergarten. That is going to be an emotional day..any advice from those of you who have already gone through that phaase?
Anyways...love to you all....keep in touch...and I'll be back around soon.
Love,
Kendra
Tuesday, July 10, 2007
Sunday, July 08, 2007
I'm Alive!
Hey, everybody.
So sorry I haven't been posting. Life has been a bit crazy around here...it IS summertime, after all.
We had a great time in New Jersey...got to spend some quality time with Scott's folks, celebrated Kelsey's fourth birthday while there, and worked alot on the summer camp.
We got home and have been going full force since then.
I have a full week of playdates, company for dinner two evenings, and then a young adults' party after church next Sunday...at my house of course. :)
What fun!
We are enjoying the sunshine and warm weather.
We will be moving into our new church building, hopefully, by the first of September...we have alot of remodling to do between now and then.
We sign the closing papers next week.
So..as you can see, its been crazy busy around here.
Oh yeah...and I've developed this really weird bruise on my leg...don't know where it came from...so say a prayer...its not improving at this time...anyways...just pray.
Thanks...I miss you all.
Kendra
So sorry I haven't been posting. Life has been a bit crazy around here...it IS summertime, after all.
We had a great time in New Jersey...got to spend some quality time with Scott's folks, celebrated Kelsey's fourth birthday while there, and worked alot on the summer camp.
We got home and have been going full force since then.
I have a full week of playdates, company for dinner two evenings, and then a young adults' party after church next Sunday...at my house of course. :)
What fun!
We are enjoying the sunshine and warm weather.
We will be moving into our new church building, hopefully, by the first of September...we have alot of remodling to do between now and then.
We sign the closing papers next week.
So..as you can see, its been crazy busy around here.
Oh yeah...and I've developed this really weird bruise on my leg...don't know where it came from...so say a prayer...its not improving at this time...anyways...just pray.
Thanks...I miss you all.
Kendra
Thursday, June 14, 2007
Summertime
Hi, everyone.
So sorry for the long time in between posts. Its seems since summer has arrived that our schedule has become busier than ever.
We've had a lot going on at church and at home.
Kelsey's birthday is coming up and we are having a small family party for her tomorrow night. That means lots of housecleaning and baking tomorrow.
On Saturday, we leave for a little jaunt to New Jersey to visit Scott's family. We will be there for a little while, helping set up their summer camp.
Lots of work, and a little bit of fun.
So...you may not hear from me much in the next couple weeks, but I promise to check in with you all as much as I can.
Take care!
Kendra
So sorry for the long time in between posts. Its seems since summer has arrived that our schedule has become busier than ever.
We've had a lot going on at church and at home.
Kelsey's birthday is coming up and we are having a small family party for her tomorrow night. That means lots of housecleaning and baking tomorrow.
On Saturday, we leave for a little jaunt to New Jersey to visit Scott's family. We will be there for a little while, helping set up their summer camp.
Lots of work, and a little bit of fun.
So...you may not hear from me much in the next couple weeks, but I promise to check in with you all as much as I can.
Take care!
Kendra
Thursday, May 31, 2007
Sunday, May 27, 2007
Memorial Day Post
Today, Sunday, Merry did a remarkable thing for a five-year-old. She led our entire congregation in the Pledge of Allegiance and then sang a solo, a capella version of "God Bless America". I was so proud of her. She wasn't nervous at all. She just stood up straight and spoke/sang right into the microphone.
I've included the audio of her today.
I hope you all enjoy.
God bless America, and a special prayer goes out for all our troops this Memorial Day.
Merry's Pledge of Allegiance (586kb)
Merry Singing God Bless America (1.5mb)
I've included the audio of her today.
I hope you all enjoy.
God bless America, and a special prayer goes out for all our troops this Memorial Day.
Merry's Pledge of Allegiance (586kb)
Merry Singing God Bless America (1.5mb)
Thursday, May 24, 2007
Goodbye Chloe
In the Leaves
Getting Comfortable
Taking Care of Business
(We were on a small boat trip
and Chloe needed a bathroom break)
Chloe, Mom & Dad on Boat
Ready to Go
Lookin' Good in Shades
Favorite Sleeping Spot
Good-bye hugs from girls
Saturday, May 19, 2007
Chloe Buttercup Lynn
She was the absolute cutest puppy. Fuzzy black fur all over the place, with a few little white whiskers, and some white on her paws.
When we brought her home that first night, she was so cuddly and sweet. She was tiny, too...she fit into my two hands.
Right from the beginning she was an obedient doggy. She loved it when we praised her, and would get so excited if we offered her a treat. We taught her to sit, stay, walk on her back legs, and balance a treat on her nose. She never barked much, only at bikes and rollerblades. She sure wasn't much of a watchdog!
But everyone loved her. She was so gentle with kids, especially our kids. She would stand totally still and let Kelsey pull on her ears and her beard.
She loved going outside without a leash. We'd let her into the back yard and she would run around wildly for a few minutes, and then come back and sit with us.
She loved her "Aunt Katie" and her "Grampy and Grammy". She especially liked going to Grampy and Grammy's house to play. Their yard was her favorite place to explore.
More than anything else, she loved her "Daddy". And he loved her. She was definitely Scott's dog. She would sit with him in his office while he programmed. She always loved going for a ride in his car. They would go to the bank or the store, and Chloe loved sitting up in the front seat of Scott's truck.
On Thursday, Chloe went to doggy heaven. We all cried when we had to say goodbye and we are doubtful that we can ever find another dog as sweet as Chloe.
Yesterday we took the girls to the park and had them send some balloons up to heaven for Chloe. They each drew a picture and we attached them to the balloons. As the balloons floated up, the girls ran across the field calling, "We love you, Chloe!". And those words are what echo in our hearts when we think of our precious puppy.
We love you, Chloe, and we always will.
Chloe Buttercup Lynn
8/28/01 - 5/17/07
When we brought her home that first night, she was so cuddly and sweet. She was tiny, too...she fit into my two hands.
Right from the beginning she was an obedient doggy. She loved it when we praised her, and would get so excited if we offered her a treat. We taught her to sit, stay, walk on her back legs, and balance a treat on her nose. She never barked much, only at bikes and rollerblades. She sure wasn't much of a watchdog!
But everyone loved her. She was so gentle with kids, especially our kids. She would stand totally still and let Kelsey pull on her ears and her beard.
She loved going outside without a leash. We'd let her into the back yard and she would run around wildly for a few minutes, and then come back and sit with us.
She loved her "Aunt Katie" and her "Grampy and Grammy". She especially liked going to Grampy and Grammy's house to play. Their yard was her favorite place to explore.
More than anything else, she loved her "Daddy". And he loved her. She was definitely Scott's dog. She would sit with him in his office while he programmed. She always loved going for a ride in his car. They would go to the bank or the store, and Chloe loved sitting up in the front seat of Scott's truck.
On Thursday, Chloe went to doggy heaven. We all cried when we had to say goodbye and we are doubtful that we can ever find another dog as sweet as Chloe.
Yesterday we took the girls to the park and had them send some balloons up to heaven for Chloe. They each drew a picture and we attached them to the balloons. As the balloons floated up, the girls ran across the field calling, "We love you, Chloe!". And those words are what echo in our hearts when we think of our precious puppy.
We love you, Chloe, and we always will.
Chloe Buttercup Lynn
8/28/01 - 5/17/07
Friday, May 11, 2007
Our Little Doggy
Please say a prayer...I know you probably don't usually pray for dogs, but...our little dog is super sick.
Scott is with her right now at an emergency pet clinic. They have her on an I.V. because she is dehydrated.
This is Scott's "baby". She was with us before we had the girls, and he never had a dog before, so he's really attached.
She's only five years old, but she has a problem with her liver, and this is the third time we've had these problems with her.
If you will, and you don't mind, please say a prayer for the little pooch tonight.
Thanks.
Kendra
Scott is with her right now at an emergency pet clinic. They have her on an I.V. because she is dehydrated.
This is Scott's "baby". She was with us before we had the girls, and he never had a dog before, so he's really attached.
She's only five years old, but she has a problem with her liver, and this is the third time we've had these problems with her.
If you will, and you don't mind, please say a prayer for the little pooch tonight.
Thanks.
Kendra
Thursday, May 10, 2007
Gall Bladder Update (Like You REALLY Want to Know)
Hi.
Well, I finally got my CT scan results back last Friday. Turns out, they were normal. Imagine that!
So, now I play a waiting game to see how bad my gall bladder may or may not get.
I am planning on doing a natural (or UNnatural, depending on how you look at it) cleanse in a couple weeks.
This cleanse is NOT something I'm looking forward to. First of all, you do an apple juice-only-diet for two days. Then on the third day, you drink a PINT of olive oil. Yes...I did type olive oil. And you drink a cup or two of lemon juice. Niiiice, right?
Next, you spend the next day and a half on the toilet, getting rid of gall stones. Unfortnately for me, this is a proven cleanse. It actually works, which means that I have to do it. I am not happy.
If you pray, say a prayer for poor Kendra, and her gall bladder.
Thanks!
Well, I finally got my CT scan results back last Friday. Turns out, they were normal. Imagine that!
So, now I play a waiting game to see how bad my gall bladder may or may not get.
I am planning on doing a natural (or UNnatural, depending on how you look at it) cleanse in a couple weeks.
This cleanse is NOT something I'm looking forward to. First of all, you do an apple juice-only-diet for two days. Then on the third day, you drink a PINT of olive oil. Yes...I did type olive oil. And you drink a cup or two of lemon juice. Niiiice, right?
Next, you spend the next day and a half on the toilet, getting rid of gall stones. Unfortnately for me, this is a proven cleanse. It actually works, which means that I have to do it. I am not happy.
If you pray, say a prayer for poor Kendra, and her gall bladder.
Thanks!
Tuesday, May 01, 2007
Gall Bladder Fun
Hey everyone.
Sorry I haven't been around. Its been a little crazy. My gall bladder starting acting up a few months ago and I went on a low-fat diet, recommended by a doctor friend. Things seemed to be getting better, and I sort of went off the diet. I've been trying to cut out most of the sodas and french fries and such, but not as much as before. A couple of weekends ago, Scott and I went on a little getaway and I got really sick on our last day.
I thought I had caught a flu bug somewhere, but it lasted for almost a week and I didn't have any soreness or a fever. I finally went to my doctor last week and he said that it was my gall bladder. He told me that it is enlarged and sent me for a CT scan.
I got that done today, don't have the results back yet, but hope to tomorrow.
Let me tell you, drinking two bottles of barium is no picnic! I barely got it all down, even though I had an hour and a half to drink it. When it was time for the test, I got through it okay. I didn't cry when they put in the I.V., but I sure wasn't happy about it. (I don't "do" needles...AT ALL)
The last time I had a CT scan I had an allergic reaction to the contrast dye, and broke out in huge hives all over my face. I had hives the size of nickels on my eyelids....NOT FUN.
So this time they tried to prepare me by giving me Prednisone and Benydryl beforehand. I felt fine after the the test, but when we got back to the front desk (thankfully, Scott was with me) the woman at the desk asked me how I did and I suddenly felt very strange. I got really lightheaded, felt like the top of my head was lifting off, and my face and ears flushed bright red. I started crying, and said, "I don't know what's wrong with me, I feel so weird!". Needless to say they got me to a chair and took my heart rate and blood pressure. Everything was normal, but I apparently had a combined allergic reaction and anxiety attack. (My diagnosis, not the doctor's)
I feel fine now, but am glad its all over with.
I will hopefully get the results of the CT scan tomorrow and find out what my doctor wants to do about this gall bladder.
Everybody say some prayers for me, okay?
I'd really appreciate it!
Love to you all.
Kendra
Sorry I haven't been around. Its been a little crazy. My gall bladder starting acting up a few months ago and I went on a low-fat diet, recommended by a doctor friend. Things seemed to be getting better, and I sort of went off the diet. I've been trying to cut out most of the sodas and french fries and such, but not as much as before. A couple of weekends ago, Scott and I went on a little getaway and I got really sick on our last day.
I thought I had caught a flu bug somewhere, but it lasted for almost a week and I didn't have any soreness or a fever. I finally went to my doctor last week and he said that it was my gall bladder. He told me that it is enlarged and sent me for a CT scan.
I got that done today, don't have the results back yet, but hope to tomorrow.
Let me tell you, drinking two bottles of barium is no picnic! I barely got it all down, even though I had an hour and a half to drink it. When it was time for the test, I got through it okay. I didn't cry when they put in the I.V., but I sure wasn't happy about it. (I don't "do" needles...AT ALL)
The last time I had a CT scan I had an allergic reaction to the contrast dye, and broke out in huge hives all over my face. I had hives the size of nickels on my eyelids....NOT FUN.
So this time they tried to prepare me by giving me Prednisone and Benydryl beforehand. I felt fine after the the test, but when we got back to the front desk (thankfully, Scott was with me) the woman at the desk asked me how I did and I suddenly felt very strange. I got really lightheaded, felt like the top of my head was lifting off, and my face and ears flushed bright red. I started crying, and said, "I don't know what's wrong with me, I feel so weird!". Needless to say they got me to a chair and took my heart rate and blood pressure. Everything was normal, but I apparently had a combined allergic reaction and anxiety attack. (My diagnosis, not the doctor's)
I feel fine now, but am glad its all over with.
I will hopefully get the results of the CT scan tomorrow and find out what my doctor wants to do about this gall bladder.
Everybody say some prayers for me, okay?
I'd really appreciate it!
Love to you all.
Kendra
Friday, April 27, 2007
God Bless America
I never realized how patriotic I am until my five-year-old learned how to sing "God Bless America".
She came home the other day from school and I heard her singing in her playroom.
I asked her to come into the kitchen and sing for me, and I was amazed when she knew all the words to the song! Apparently, she is learning it for her end of the year program in preschool.
It was so cute to hear her sing the words, and she really got into it. (I did video it, but haven't figured out how to post the video yet...Scott's working on it.)
It made me stop and think about how I feel about my country.
Yes, this country is not what it used to be. There is such violence, as the recent Virginia Tech tragedy shows us. And premarital sex is rampant, as well as child and spousal abuse. But, in spite of this, we STILL live in the best country in the world.
We have the freedom to choose where and how we want to worship God. No, we can't pray in our public schools, but we can still pray anywhere else. I don't have to fear arrest while reading my Bible in a restaurant or in the public library. I can still talk to people about my church and my beliefs openly.
I can teach my children to love and obey God. I can teach them Bible stories and Sunday School songs. We can pray over our meals in public places.
All in all, America is still a great place to be.
God bless America,
Land that I love.
Stand beside her,
And guide her,
Through the night
With the light from above.
From the mountains,
To the prairies,
To the oceans,
White with foam!
God bless America,
My home, sweet home.
God bless America,
My home, sweet home.
She came home the other day from school and I heard her singing in her playroom.
I asked her to come into the kitchen and sing for me, and I was amazed when she knew all the words to the song! Apparently, she is learning it for her end of the year program in preschool.
It was so cute to hear her sing the words, and she really got into it. (I did video it, but haven't figured out how to post the video yet...Scott's working on it.)
It made me stop and think about how I feel about my country.
Yes, this country is not what it used to be. There is such violence, as the recent Virginia Tech tragedy shows us. And premarital sex is rampant, as well as child and spousal abuse. But, in spite of this, we STILL live in the best country in the world.
We have the freedom to choose where and how we want to worship God. No, we can't pray in our public schools, but we can still pray anywhere else. I don't have to fear arrest while reading my Bible in a restaurant or in the public library. I can still talk to people about my church and my beliefs openly.
I can teach my children to love and obey God. I can teach them Bible stories and Sunday School songs. We can pray over our meals in public places.
All in all, America is still a great place to be.
God bless America,
Land that I love.
Stand beside her,
And guide her,
Through the night
With the light from above.
From the mountains,
To the prairies,
To the oceans,
White with foam!
God bless America,
My home, sweet home.
God bless America,
My home, sweet home.
Saturday, April 14, 2007
Cutest Kid Contest
Hey everyone.
I've entered Kelsey into a cutest kid contest. Please stop by the website and vote for her, okay?
If she wins, I get free prints each month from my digital camera.
That could come in handy.
The website is: www.clix-canton.com
Click on Cutest Kid Contest.
Kelsey is on the second page, first pic on the second row.
Thanks!
Kendra
I've entered Kelsey into a cutest kid contest. Please stop by the website and vote for her, okay?
If she wins, I get free prints each month from my digital camera.
That could come in handy.
The website is: www.clix-canton.com
Click on Cutest Kid Contest.
Kelsey is on the second page, first pic on the second row.
Thanks!
Kendra
Monday, April 09, 2007
Happy Easter Part Three
Okay...you are probably getting tired of the title on my recent posts, but I keep forgetting to add something to them!
First of all, I hope you all got to hear the choir song, "How Jesus Loves". There are two soloists on that song.
The second one is my mom, Patti Roberts. Doesn't she have a great voice? I learned everything I know about singing from her. :) And she's the best mom ever.
Okay. The first soloist is Rebecca Beyer. Rebecca has an incredible voice. I have known her for probably close to ten years...maybe a little shy of that. When I first met Becca, she was a wild thing! She was four years younger than me and tried to get me to buy her a pack of cigarettes. Obviously, I refused. But I have always loved her...underneath her tough attitude, there beats a very gentle and sweet heart.
Last year, Rebecca made the decision to turn her life around and live for God. I have never been so proud of anyone in my life! I was just beaming when she sang that first verse of "How Jesus Loves". Nobody knows better than Rebecca how much God loves them.
As a music director, nothing makes me happier than seeing how somebody can let God turn their life around and be used to sing for His glory.
I'm proud of you, Rebecca!
First of all, I hope you all got to hear the choir song, "How Jesus Loves". There are two soloists on that song.
The second one is my mom, Patti Roberts. Doesn't she have a great voice? I learned everything I know about singing from her. :) And she's the best mom ever.
Okay. The first soloist is Rebecca Beyer. Rebecca has an incredible voice. I have known her for probably close to ten years...maybe a little shy of that. When I first met Becca, she was a wild thing! She was four years younger than me and tried to get me to buy her a pack of cigarettes. Obviously, I refused. But I have always loved her...underneath her tough attitude, there beats a very gentle and sweet heart.
Last year, Rebecca made the decision to turn her life around and live for God. I have never been so proud of anyone in my life! I was just beaming when she sang that first verse of "How Jesus Loves". Nobody knows better than Rebecca how much God loves them.
As a music director, nothing makes me happier than seeing how somebody can let God turn their life around and be used to sing for His glory.
I'm proud of you, Rebecca!
Sunday, April 08, 2007
Happy Easter Part Two
Hey, everyone. Just a quick note to answer the question that many of you asked about the last post. Yes, I am the soloist on "The Old Rugged Cross". It was actually a congregational hymn, but the microphone only picked up my voice and my mother's voice is in the background.
We had a nice Easter service today, and I will have two more songs to post hopefully tonight or tomorrow.
I hope all of you had a blessed Resurrection Sunday.
Kendra
UPDATE:
Here are those two songs I promised.
How Jesus Loves (5 mb)
Jesus Loves Medley (6 mb)
We had a nice Easter service today, and I will have two more songs to post hopefully tonight or tomorrow.
I hope all of you had a blessed Resurrection Sunday.
Kendra
UPDATE:
Here are those two songs I promised.
How Jesus Loves (5 mb)
Jesus Loves Medley (6 mb)
Saturday, April 07, 2007
Happy Easter
Happy Easter, to all my friends and family! May your holiday be blessed with much love and time spent with your loved ones. And may we never forget the sacrafice that Christ made for us.
With love,
Kendra
P.S. I led worship at our Good Friday service last night. Here is a rendition of "The Old Rugged Cross". Hope you enjoy.
The Old Rugged Cross (6 mb)
With love,
Kendra
P.S. I led worship at our Good Friday service last night. Here is a rendition of "The Old Rugged Cross". Hope you enjoy.
The Old Rugged Cross (6 mb)
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