Pickle pickle Peter,
picked a pickle pie.
Pickle pickle Peter,
cried cried cried.
By William Christopher Stewart
picked a pickle pie.
Pickle pickle Peter,
cried cried cried.
By William Christopher Stewart
Friday, January 30, 2009
Winter Beauty
Cliff Drive
Old Greenwood Rd near the ABC Building
Village Rd near Hardscrabble Country Club
Green on HCC Golf Course
Some kind of frozen berry
Village Rd near HCC
Village Rd againAll of these photo's were taken on the morning
of January 30th. We had heavy freezing fog
overnight as well as the remnants of freezing
rain from earlier in the week.
I'm still ready for Spring.
of January 30th. We had heavy freezing fog
overnight as well as the remnants of freezing
rain from earlier in the week.
I'm still ready for Spring.
25 random things you might find interesting about me.
I put this on my facebook page and thought I might as well put it on here. Enjoy!
1. I’m a screwup. I know it sounds harsh but we ALL are in a way. See #2.
2. I’m thankful that God is for everyone. The God that created the universe cares about all of us. I don’t have to do enough good stuff to get into heaven. God is a loving and caring God. Because of grace, God can love me. God can even love the screwups. All we have to do is ask Christ to save us and he will. Because God is such a gracious and loving God he forgives. Christ took care of everything on the cross but didn’t just die, he rose again. Christianity is the only religion where we get to worship a God that has walked the earth, died and rose again. These aren’t my own words but I believe they are so true. I borrowed them from Louie Giglio’s DVD – Fruitcake and Ice Cream.
3. I love my wife. I know I don’t tell her enough…but I do love her.
4. Becky and I got to know each other in bowling class at Missouri State University. We also spent a ton of time at the Baptist Student Union. Our first date was on February 14th, 1997. We got engaged on June 7th, 1997 and married on November 8th, 1997. I took her to the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show in New York City for our 10th anniversary. She loves dogs!
5. My birthday is on February 14th. It’s a mixed blessing. I don’t know how many times I’ve heard, “ohhh…you’re a sweetheart baby!”
6. I love my boys and I’m thankful I get to be their daddy.
7. I committed my life to full time ministry while at a college retreat where Louie Giglio was speaking. I never followed through with my commitment partially because I’m not a very good student and I got into a situation where I needed to work full time to pay my bills.
8. I volunteer at my church. I think way too many people make excuses for not volunteering their time.
9. I’ve never forgotten to wear my bra to church (from Michelle S' list) and can’t understand how anyone could. I’m sure all the women will now come out and admit that they have done the same. By the way…I don’t have a bra and I hope I never need one. My friend Jodie would say that is VMI.
10. I can’t believe Michelle S' would admit to #9.
11. I’ve been alive for 41 of the 43 Super Bowls.
12. I love college basketball, particularly the North Carolina Tar Heels. March Madness is like a holiday to me. I like the Razorbacks and enjoy going to their games but I’ve NEVER called the Hogs and I don’t plan on it. I don’t think it would be fair to the true Razorback fans to call myself a fan.
13. I’m a big St. Louis Cardinals fan. I hope the Cubs never win a World Series.
14. I just like sports. I don’t care who is playing…I just like to see a good game. Even if it’s high school. However, I can’t stand the NBA since Jordan left the Bulls. Yes, former Tar Heel Michael Jordan.
15. I like NASCAR. The first race I ever went to was the Daytona race where Dale Earnhardt was killed. I’ve also been to races in Talladega, Kansas City, and Bristol. The perception that all NASCAR fans are shirtless rednecks is mostly untrue. The majority of the fans at the races are clean cut. The exception is Talladega.
16. One of my grandfathers owned a tavern and was an alcoholic. I don’t like to be around the stuff because of what it did to him and what it does to others.
17. I try to give blood on a regular basis. People that don’t give because of “pain” or “fear” need to get over it. How do you think the people in the hospital in need of blood are feeling?
18. In 1996 I went on a five day backpacking trip to Wyoming with a group of guys from my church in Springfield, Mo. It was one of the most rewarding and beautiful things I’ve ever done.
19. My hometown of Billings, Mo had a population of 911 when I moved...make that 910.
20. I went to the same school from K-12. Same building and everything. There were 21 students in my graduating class and I can name all of them. We haven’t had a reunion since our graduation in 1986. Slackers!!!
21. I played basketball in high school. I scored 1 point my senior year. My bench riding friend Benjy Walkingstick scored 2.
22. 80’s music is the best. My 8th grade baseball team ran out on the field to “Eye of the Tiger”.
23. I had perms off and on from about 6th grade up through high school. Sometimes the whole head and sometimes just the back, you know…the poodle look. My mom is a hair stylist.
24. I had a white sport jacket so that I could have that Don Johnson/Miami Vice look. Don Johnson lived in a nearby town when he was in elementary school. My art teacher went to school with him when she was younger.
25. I got a ticket for Careless and Imprudent driving 2 months after I got my drivers license. I left a huge black mark from spinning my tires while leaving a high school baseball game. Little did I know the town cop was sitting behind a small building and saw or heard the whole thing.
26. I’ve been driving for 25 years. I’ve had a total of 2 speeding tickets. The last one in 1994. I’ve never had an accident.
27. I have 11 nieces and 3 nephews.
28. Our Jack Russell Terrier Phoebe has had ACL surgery. She was named after Phoebe on Friends. Rodney…I know a vet that might be able to help you out.
29. I went by Pat until the Saturday Night Live character skits with Pat. Since then I've gone by Patrick.
30. I didn’t think I would be able to come up with 25 things….and I didn’t. I'm not a rule follower. I didn't tag 25 people either.
31. I don’t like being “tagged” and didn’t want to do this but I’m glad I did. I think that about covers everything. If you don’t know me a little better now, you never will.
32. When you’re feeling down…revert back to #2.
1. I’m a screwup. I know it sounds harsh but we ALL are in a way. See #2.
2. I’m thankful that God is for everyone. The God that created the universe cares about all of us. I don’t have to do enough good stuff to get into heaven. God is a loving and caring God. Because of grace, God can love me. God can even love the screwups. All we have to do is ask Christ to save us and he will. Because God is such a gracious and loving God he forgives. Christ took care of everything on the cross but didn’t just die, he rose again. Christianity is the only religion where we get to worship a God that has walked the earth, died and rose again. These aren’t my own words but I believe they are so true. I borrowed them from Louie Giglio’s DVD – Fruitcake and Ice Cream.
3. I love my wife. I know I don’t tell her enough…but I do love her.
4. Becky and I got to know each other in bowling class at Missouri State University. We also spent a ton of time at the Baptist Student Union. Our first date was on February 14th, 1997. We got engaged on June 7th, 1997 and married on November 8th, 1997. I took her to the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show in New York City for our 10th anniversary. She loves dogs!
5. My birthday is on February 14th. It’s a mixed blessing. I don’t know how many times I’ve heard, “ohhh…you’re a sweetheart baby!”
6. I love my boys and I’m thankful I get to be their daddy.
7. I committed my life to full time ministry while at a college retreat where Louie Giglio was speaking. I never followed through with my commitment partially because I’m not a very good student and I got into a situation where I needed to work full time to pay my bills.
8. I volunteer at my church. I think way too many people make excuses for not volunteering their time.
9. I’ve never forgotten to wear my bra to church (from Michelle S' list) and can’t understand how anyone could. I’m sure all the women will now come out and admit that they have done the same. By the way…I don’t have a bra and I hope I never need one. My friend Jodie would say that is VMI.
10. I can’t believe Michelle S' would admit to #9.
11. I’ve been alive for 41 of the 43 Super Bowls.
12. I love college basketball, particularly the North Carolina Tar Heels. March Madness is like a holiday to me. I like the Razorbacks and enjoy going to their games but I’ve NEVER called the Hogs and I don’t plan on it. I don’t think it would be fair to the true Razorback fans to call myself a fan.
13. I’m a big St. Louis Cardinals fan. I hope the Cubs never win a World Series.
14. I just like sports. I don’t care who is playing…I just like to see a good game. Even if it’s high school. However, I can’t stand the NBA since Jordan left the Bulls. Yes, former Tar Heel Michael Jordan.
15. I like NASCAR. The first race I ever went to was the Daytona race where Dale Earnhardt was killed. I’ve also been to races in Talladega, Kansas City, and Bristol. The perception that all NASCAR fans are shirtless rednecks is mostly untrue. The majority of the fans at the races are clean cut. The exception is Talladega.
16. One of my grandfathers owned a tavern and was an alcoholic. I don’t like to be around the stuff because of what it did to him and what it does to others.
17. I try to give blood on a regular basis. People that don’t give because of “pain” or “fear” need to get over it. How do you think the people in the hospital in need of blood are feeling?
18. In 1996 I went on a five day backpacking trip to Wyoming with a group of guys from my church in Springfield, Mo. It was one of the most rewarding and beautiful things I’ve ever done.
19. My hometown of Billings, Mo had a population of 911 when I moved...make that 910.
20. I went to the same school from K-12. Same building and everything. There were 21 students in my graduating class and I can name all of them. We haven’t had a reunion since our graduation in 1986. Slackers!!!
21. I played basketball in high school. I scored 1 point my senior year. My bench riding friend Benjy Walkingstick scored 2.
22. 80’s music is the best. My 8th grade baseball team ran out on the field to “Eye of the Tiger”.
23. I had perms off and on from about 6th grade up through high school. Sometimes the whole head and sometimes just the back, you know…the poodle look. My mom is a hair stylist.
24. I had a white sport jacket so that I could have that Don Johnson/Miami Vice look. Don Johnson lived in a nearby town when he was in elementary school. My art teacher went to school with him when she was younger.
25. I got a ticket for Careless and Imprudent driving 2 months after I got my drivers license. I left a huge black mark from spinning my tires while leaving a high school baseball game. Little did I know the town cop was sitting behind a small building and saw or heard the whole thing.
26. I’ve been driving for 25 years. I’ve had a total of 2 speeding tickets. The last one in 1994. I’ve never had an accident.
27. I have 11 nieces and 3 nephews.
28. Our Jack Russell Terrier Phoebe has had ACL surgery. She was named after Phoebe on Friends. Rodney…I know a vet that might be able to help you out.
29. I went by Pat until the Saturday Night Live character skits with Pat. Since then I've gone by Patrick.
30. I didn’t think I would be able to come up with 25 things….and I didn’t. I'm not a rule follower. I didn't tag 25 people either.
31. I don’t like being “tagged” and didn’t want to do this but I’m glad I did. I think that about covers everything. If you don’t know me a little better now, you never will.
32. When you’re feeling down…revert back to #2.
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Misc...
Will wanted to make this box into a house so Igot out my razor knife and started cutting.
I'm not sure if Zach was trying to smile or if he was
closing his eyes because he knew there was going to
be a flash. It's cute either way.
Future gamer dude(s).
be a flash. It's cute either way.
Future gamer dude(s).How about now?
Are you ready for Spring now?I am. I love a good snow of about 6 to 9 inches.
This freezing rain, sleet, ice and very minimal snow I can do without.
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Prayer for your school children
Becky went to the Mom's World Day of Prayer at our church this past Saturday and came back with some printed out prayers for children young and old. Here is a prayer for school aged children although it could be for anyone.
Proverbs 13:20 Whoever walks with the wise becomes wise, but the companion of fools will suffer harm.
Father I pray for ______________ and our children to desire to walk with Godly friends. To seek the wisdom from above and not below. To know what is truth. To learn from the schoolmaster Jesus Christ. To show themselves friendly. To know how to love their enemies but not participate in wrong acts or attitudes. Amen
Proverbs 13:20 Whoever walks with the wise becomes wise, but the companion of fools will suffer harm.
Father I pray for ______________ and our children to desire to walk with Godly friends. To seek the wisdom from above and not below. To know what is truth. To learn from the schoolmaster Jesus Christ. To show themselves friendly. To know how to love their enemies but not participate in wrong acts or attitudes. Amen
Saturday, January 17, 2009
The Boys
I wish I could say they have an interest in playing butthey mainly just like to bang on it so that
Pheobe our dog will go crazy.
Are they cute or what?For the one or two guys out there that read this...
yes, that's a '69 Camaro on the TV in the background.
Thursday, January 15, 2009
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Where am I?
I took these pictures while on a special trip. Can anyone tell me the specific location (store and city) they were taken? Same prizes as last post. Relatives are not eligible to enter or win.
I'll give hints if no one can figure it out.
Monday, January 12, 2009
I spy a ...
I spy a deer. This photo was taken at my parents house almost two years ago. Can you find the deer? Wait!!! Don't enlarge the picture until you've actually tried to find the deer.
Monday, January 5, 2009
Thanks!
Some of you are visiting my blog via Becca's blog. Thanks for visiting and thanks to Becca for mentioning me! I apologize for not having more to offer. I try to keep it updated but December was a busy month. Maybe January will be better?
For those of you that are visiting, if you have a blog of your own...please let me know, I'd be happy to put a link on my site to direct more visitors to your site. Or if you don't want people visiting your site, that's fine too, I won't ad a link.
For those of you that are visiting, if you have a blog of your own...please let me know, I'd be happy to put a link on my site to direct more visitors to your site. Or if you don't want people visiting your site, that's fine too, I won't ad a link.
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