Cave Girl Style

I wanted to try the turkey the way cave girls would. By the way she really did take a bite!

Playing in a Winter (Fall) Wonderland!

Today was the first snow of the year. When Caylin woke up this morning and looked outside and saw all the snow, she exclaimed "It is almost Christmas!" The second thing she said was, "Let's go play outside, Mommy!". I am NOT a cold weather person, but I was a good Mommy and took her out for a whopping 15 minutes. It was BURR Cold out, as Caylin put it.

Charles Schulz

The following is the philosophy of Charles Schulz, the creator of the 'Peanuts' comic strip.

You don't have to actually answer the questions.
Just read the e-mail straight through, and you'll get the point.

1. Name the five wealthiest people in the world.
2. Name the last five Heisman trophy winners.
3. Name the last five winners of the Miss America pageant.
4. Name ten people who have won the Nobel or Pulitzer Prize.
5. Name the last half dozen Academy Award winners for best actor and actress.
6. Name the last decade's worth of World Series winners.
How did you do?

The point is, none of us remember the headliners of yesterday.
These are no second-rate achievers.
They are the best in their fields.
But the applause dies.
Awards tarnish.
Achievements are forgotten.
Accolades and certificates are buried with their owners.

Here's another quiz. See how you do on this one:
1. List a few teachers who aided your journey through school.
2. Name three friends who have helped you through a difficult time.
3. Name five people who have taught you something worthwhile.
4. Think of a few people who have made you feel appreciated and special!!
5. Think of five people you enjoy spending time with.
Easier?

The lesson:
The people who make a difference in your life are not the ones with the most credentials.. the most money...or the most awards. They simply are the ones who care the most.

Pass this on to those people who have made a difference in your life, like I did.

'Don't worry about the world coming to an end today.
It's already tomorrow in Australia !'
''Be Yourself. Everyone Else Is Taken!'

1 John 4: 16- 21

16And so we know and rely on the love God has for us. God is love. Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in him. 17In this way, love is made complete among us so that we will have confidence on the day of judgment, because in this world we are like him. 18There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love.

19We love because he first loved us. 20If anyone says, "I love God," yet hates his brother, he is a liar. For anyone who does not love his brother, whom he has seen, cannot love God, whom he has not seen. 21And he has given us this command: Whoever loves God must also love his brother.

Son: Billy Graham's work with presidents ends

On his 90th birthday, preacher prays for Obama, Franklin Graham says


CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Billy Graham's work as a pastor to presidents is coming to an end, but he is praying for Barack Obama as the nation's next leader begins his work, Graham's son said Friday on the aging evangelist's 90th birthday.

Franklin Graham said in an interview that his father's mind remains sharp even as his body continues to fail. But the preacher who has counseled every president beginning with Eisenhower is not in line to mentor Obama.

"My father feels like his time and day for that is over," Franklin Graham said. "But he would certainly like to meet (Obama) and pray with him."

Graham's views of the world are still respected in White House circles. Republican presidential candidate John McCain visited Graham at his mountainside home during the campaign, and Obama tried to meet Graham but wasn't able to do so because of the preacher's poor health.

Though never partisan in his preaching, Billy Graham is a registered Democrat. His son expressed concern about Obama's views on abortion and gay marriage — an issue Franklin Graham raised in a meeting with the Illinois senator — saying that he and his father are conservatives who believe the Bible speaks clearly on those issues.

"President-elect Obama heard our position," Franklin Graham said. "And I told him that this was very difficult for us and hard for us. It's a moral issue that we just can't back down on."

"But he's our president-elect, and those positions that he holds that are contrary to Biblical teaching, I hope that God will change his heart," said Graham, who now heads the Charlotte-based Billy Graham Evangelistic Association.

Follow the Yellow Brick Road

I'm off to get the candy, the wonderful neighborhood candy!

Pray for our new President

The Country has voted and has decided Barack Obama. Please Pray for him and his family. Pray for our Nation as well.

Carving My Smelly Pumpkin

I carved my pumpkin last night. Last year when Mommy carved my pumpkin I couldn't handle the pee yewey smell and I started gagging. I decided I would try it again this year. I helped take out the seeds, but again it was super stinky! Mommy had to do it by herself. I told Mommy I wanted a scarey looking pumpkin. I hope it doesn't scare too many people!

High School Musical 3

Mommy and Daddy took me to the movies to see High School Musical 3. (Daddy is such a good sport!) I loved that movie so much. I liked all the singing and dancing.

When we came home I was Gabriella and Daddy was Troy. I watched High School Musical 1 and 2 all afternoon on Sunday. I just love, love, love it!

Grandma got me the Troy and Gabriella dolls. They are so cute!

(Mommy and Daddy like the movies because they are innocent clean fun movies.) It is nothing like the movie Grease.

The Idea's I Come Up With

Daddy had a race on Sunday and I wanted to give him a race plan for the day. I told him I wanted him to win and put his hands up. I told him he needed to wreck the other guys to do this. (What happened to our nice sweet Caylin.) She gets her competitiveness from her Dad. LOL

Happy 89th Birthday Granny!

Happy Birthday Granny! 89 wonderful years old! We love you so much!

Many of you don't know my Granny, but let me share a few things about her. Granny got in the water at Kalahari this year. She went on the Scrambler ride this year at Cedar Point. Granny also went with us to Boo at the Zoo. She is also going with me to Disney World for 8 days at Christmas. She can keep up with all of us. Sometimes she does better than all of us. Granny still drives herself to go shopping at Walmart, Kohls's, Elder Beermen, and Penney's. She is a go go girl!

Granny comes to see me at least once a week. I can call her all by myself on the phone. Sometimes I call her 3 or 4 times a day, maybe more.

Happy Birthday Granny, we love you!

Freedom???

This Country we live in (U.S.A.) has been and continues to lose it's freedom. If you have kids in school right now I hope and Pray they don't have to listen to stories about Adam and Steve. The founding Fathers wanted the U.S.A. to be a Christian Country not a Muslim Country. They quoted from the Bible not the Koran. Watch this video if you want to vote for people that will allow same sex marriage in the states that vote for it like Barack said. Vote for McCain if you want to eliminate same sex marriage.

Very depressing story to watch so please be advised.

http://link.brightcove.com/services/player/bcpid1815820715?bctid=1822459319>

Boo at the Zoo

I got to go to Boo at the Zoo at the Cleveland Metropark Zoo. I loved seeing everyone in their costumes. I posed for pictures with a lot of different animal characters. I went on a train ride, saw a magician, and a creepy crawley animal show.

My favorite part was dancing on stage to High School Musical songs. They taught us the steps to one of their songs. I was not shy at all about dancing in front of 100+ people.

I am going to go see High School Musical 3 this Friday when it comes out! Mommy and Daddy can't believe that I already like this movie. They think that I am a little too young! I don't think so though!

Family in Georgia, Greenville Race and the Smoky Mountains

With Family in Georgia we went to the race in Greenville, SC yesterday. Tried every break and knew I wouldn't have anything for the sprint in the end. So I tried solo and also with breaks but no one wanted to work with me. Took a $25 early and so I was happy the rest of the race. Met George and Rich Hancapie and gave them pics that Dad took when we were 9. Went to Church this morning with Brad and Jessie, Awesome Church! Caylin was very very sad to leave Brad and Jessie. It wasn't long before Caylin and I were pretending to be them. She still has to do the whole getting married part with the rings and kiss thing, so much Drama! LOL I will always remember these great times with her. Daddy Loves you Caylin your the best girl! After we ate at O'Charley's or should I say after I ate everyone elses meals we said our goodbyes and left to go to the Smoky Mountains, great idea dad! I could live in those mountains forever! God sure can make a beautiful picture to last a lifetime. Best time on a bike I have ever had. I could quit racing forever and just spend my vacation riding in the mountains.

Break out the warm clothes!

It was burr cold out this morning. I had to wear my winter coat. Bummer! I had a great weekend. We just relaxed at home together as a family. Daddy took me on a night ride in the pitch dark. He had his bike light on which is really bright. I just had to be careful of the bumps on the sidewalk. Mommy said she might go next time.

Ballerina

Kalahari sent me my finished ballerina in the mail. I was so excited when I first saw her. I am so proud of it! Mommy and Daddy are impressed with it, too! I have to be very careful when I touch her because I don't want her to break.

I love you Snoopy!

I have no fear!

We went to Cedar Point this past weekend. This was great preparation for our trip to Disney World at Christmas! I rode lots of rides. I rode the kiddie demon drop. I just laughed and squeeled with excitement the entire time. I rode it 3 times. I also rode grown up rides. I rode the scrambler, matterhorn, and a big pirate ship that rocks back and forth.

Kalahari Indoor Waterpark

I had a blast at the waterpark! I loved riding down the lazy river with Mommy and Daddy. We got really wet when we went under the waterfalls. It even had tunnels! Everyone knows how I love my tunnels!

I went in the wave pool. I took turns riding on a tube with Mommy and Daddy. I loved riding the waves. I went clear out to the deepest part of the pool! I have no fear of anything. I was laughing the whole time!

I went down lots of water slides that were my size. I went flying down them! I played with lots of stuff that sprayed water.

I can't wait to go back some day!!!!

Lot's of Stuff to Do at Kalahari

While I was at Kalahari I got to paint a piece of pottery. I painted a ballerina. I was very careful when I painted. I took my time so it would look beautiful. I couldn't take it home with me because they had to put it in a kiln. They are going to send it to my house.

I golfed with Mommy and Daddy! Daddy gave me lots of advice and instruction. I didn't always listen. I wanted to do it MY WAY!

I also got my picture taken with an eleven week old tiger. He was drinking a bottle when I petted him. He was cute!