Time Flies

WOW! Has it really been over a month since I had anything to put on here. I can't believe how time flies. We had a wonderful Thanksgiving this year. Chad was able to come in and helped with much of the cooking. Sarah was off work so she spent the day with us. We had a few new family members with us this year and that was so nice. Hope they can join us again next year. I am so thankful for all the many blessings that have been mine in past days and look forward to the same in days to come.

Words of Encouragement

"True friendship is like sound health; the value of it is seldom known until it be lost."

- Charles Caleb Colton

"Treat people as if they were what they ought to be and you help them to become what they are capable of being."

"When you feel like giving up, remember why you held on for so long in the first place."

"Experience is not what happens to you; it is what you do with what happens to you."

~ Aldous Huxley

Smile Today

An elderly Floridian called 911 on her cell phone to report that her car had been broken into. She is hysterical as she explains her situation to the dispatcher: "They've stolen the stereo, the steering wheel, the brake pedal and even the accelerator!" she cried. The dispatcher said, "Stay calm. An officer is on the way." A few minutes later, the officer radioed in: "Disregard -- she got in the back seat by mistake."

Our 24th Wedding Anniversary

Mark and I have been married 24 years today.
(Picture taken at Kirk and Amandas Party)

Love is what makes two people sit in the middle of a bench
when there is plenty of room at both end.

Love is just a word until someone comes along and gives it meaning.

Trent Family Reunion

James and his brother Larry Wayne. Hannah playing in the creek.

We had the Trent family reunion Saturday on Bays Mountain. It was a beautiful day and everyone had a good time. We had lots of good food and plenty of laughter. Mark had put together a video of past family Christmas parties and there were hoots and hollers from everyone over how they dressed and hair styles "back then". Chad came in from North Carolina and as always was wonderful to see him again. Sarah wasn't able to be there as she had planned a trip to Myrtle Beach.

Laughing at the Christmas video

Mark and Rhonda's Birthday Dinner

Rhonda, Sarah, Uncle Norman, Lisa

Graci and Hannah in front

Mark and sister Rhonda

Marks mom Eunice and her sister Ruby

Mark and his dad James

Mark and Rhonda have birthdays 2 weeks apart in the month of October so we combined it into one party on Saturday. Marks Aunt Ruby and Uncle Norman were in from Florida so they were able to join us. It was a beautiful cool fall day and we were able to enjoy the deck where we got a few pictures.

LAUGH TODAY

TEACHER: Harold, what do you call a person who keeps on talking when people are no longer interested?

HAROLD: A teacher.

AWW, You shouldn't have....

The Pot At The End Of The Rainbow

Finally someone was able to photograph the pot at the end of the rainbow. Does it make you feel a little disappointed? I guess it depends if you are a pessimist or an optimist.

LAUGH TODAY

TEACHER: George Washington not only chopped down his father's cherry tree, but also admitted it. Now, Louie, do you know why his father didn't punish him?

LOUIS: Because George still had the ax in his hand.

YUMMY RECIPE FOR TODAY

BROCCOLI CHEESE SOUP

2 lbs frozen broccoli

32 oz. fat free chicken broth or vegetable broth

1 can Rotel tomato and chilies

10 oz. lite Velvetta

Combine broccoli, broth and tomatoes and simmer for 1 hour. Take off the heat and add Velvetta cheese. It is easier if the cheese has been cut in chunks as it will melt faster. Stir until melted. If you like a smooth consistency puree half of the soup in blender and add back to the other half.

Andes Manta

Last evening we went to see Andes Manta at the Renaissance Center in Kingsport. Andes Manta performs the vibrant music of the Andes on more than 35 traditional instruments. From the lyrical sound of the quena, or Andean Flute, to the haunting tones of the six-foot long pan-pipes, the music of Andes Manta is an experience that never fails to bring audiences to their feet. The Renaissance Center offers many shows to be enjoyed by all age groups.


http://www.kingsportarts.org/



http://www.andesmanta.com/


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dRk_iME8mU4

LAUGH TODAY

TEACHER: Donald, what is the chemical formula for water?

DONALD: H I J K L M N O.

TEACHER: What are you talking about?

DONALD: Yesterday you said it's H to O.