Sunday, March 20, 2011

Congratulations, Kaitlyn!

She made it!  After a lot of hard work this past year on her part (and not just a little prayer on mine), Kaitlyn was selected to be one of eight Bravettes for the 2011-2012 school year.  We are so proud of her for having a dream and sticking with it until she attained it.  She's dreamed about being a Bravette since about the ripe old age of 2.  Way to go, Sis!


Thursday, March 17, 2011

THOUGHTFUL THURSDAY....

Brings new meaning to the phrase "Bloom Where You Are Planted", doesn't it?

Wednesday, March 16, 2011

It's John 3:16 Day!

"For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son
 that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life."

The Christian radio station I was listening to today was talking about a caller that refers to March 16th as John 3:16 day!  I think that's kind of cool so in honor of that, here is a picture of Aubrey being baptized by Pastor Rick in May 2009 and Kaitlyn after her baptism by Pastor John in June 2004.


and....

Kaitlyn and Pastor John Bliss after her baptism
June 2004

Friday, March 11, 2011

Wednesday, March 9, 2011

WILD WEST WEDNESDAY!

They had this set up at Wah-Shun-Gah Days one year -- I think it's funny
how Aubrey looks a little worried about her sister holding a gun!

Sunday, March 6, 2011

4th Grade Girls League Champs!


On Saturday, our 4th grade girls' teams traveled to Osage City for the league tournament.  Terry's team played at 11:00 against Emporia.  We won 22-3.  Dustin's team played the next game against Mission Valley.  Unfortunately, it was an upset and they lost 10-7 (I think) but that still gave them 3rd place.  Terry's team then played against Osage City and beat them 9-5.  After a short break, we played the championship game against Mission Valley, who had upset our other team.  The girls were very tired and it was a tough game, but we ended up winning 10-9!  You will notice that Terry is wearing different clothes in the champion picture.  He brought a dress shirt and Bugs Bunny basketball tie just for the championship game -the girls loved it!  Both of our girls' teams only lost one game during the regular season.  I know all the girls worked hard and learned a lot.  I hope they had fun, too!

 A little halftime coaching....




 4th Grade Girls League Champions!

 Front Row:  Lauren Carlson, Aubrey Smith, Aubrey Powell
Back Row:  Lauren Reddick, Hailey Zirkel, Hailey Hower, Kayla Watson
and Coach Terry Powell

The other half of our 4th grade girls -- placed 3rd in the league!
Front Row:  Jaedyn Miller, Sydney Henke, Brianna Allen
Back Row:  Coach Dustin Miller, Hannah Konen, RaeLyn Scott, Zoey Barber, Amy Hiebert

Friday, March 4, 2011

Aubrey

"The spirited horse, which will of itself strive to win the race, will run still more swiftly if encouraged."
         --Ovid