Monday, August 9, 2010

Hello Folks,
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A short post. Life is very busy. 
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So much to think upon, remember and DO!
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SUMMER IS ROLLING ON AT MACH 5!!
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As always, 
Love in Christ Jesus,
Michael, Rebekah & JACK
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P.S. Are you getting your cell phones from anyone? Anyone? (Did you actually READ that line?)
coyoteviolinist@hotmail.com
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Book (ok a bloomin' 8 hour DVD) recommendation of the week is the intriguing Little Dorrit (not necessarily for the younger ones) ...

Little Dorrit

The old paths




Random shot of cute baby in blue



And so begins a few shots of a night that has become a bit of a tradition for me. The Plymouth historical society houses a reenactment of a puritan service. We walk up the original road, up the original hill, we ascend to the site of fort. We pause and sing Psalm 100. We stand where they stood. We sang what they sang. After a word of prayer, we descend in silence. It is a time to remember. Remember the sacrifices of our fathers.


Looking back through the tunnel of time ...

...  and ... is there light at the end of the tunnel?



Do I remember this shot from last year?



The forgotten Pilgrim Family Hathaxamas



Another amazing tradition



Dinner on the beach



Two chilly Willies



For "nourishment"



Never Forget Why They Came!



Well, it's time to go.

Sunday



Brother and sisters by the bog



Though, the fall is far away, this one leave made me stop. Stop and think of cool nights, sweat shirts, big piles of leaves and campfires 



Muddy Waters


Going for a walk



Once again, in the midst of the great picnic table graveyard


Not quite as artistic abstract to be sure, but definitely a beautiful trio



Lost



Why?


A Billy & Silly


Could this be Huck searching for 'is ole Tom Sawyer
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Well folks, that's all for now. Remember the old paths! Remember the old paths!

Friday, August 6, 2010

The drama of it all ...

Friday, July 16, 2010

Friends, Family, Fiends & Folks,
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If ever there was a post that failed to capture the joy of a great family get together, the passion of remembering history, the times of telling the stories of God's Providence, the peaceful feeling of the seaside, the sense of security your baby can give you just by smiling ... it was this one. 
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This is probably one of the longest posts in a long time. Don't forget to click "Continued on next page".
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It is late, and I must run. So much to do, but I must rest. Tomorrow, there is game afoot. 
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As Always,
Love in Christ Jesus,
Michael, Rebekah & Jack
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P. S. Are you getting your cell phone plan from anyone else? Please say not yes!
Coyoteviolinist@hotmail.com for more info
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Finally, the book reccomendation of the week is an outstanding book by Robert Kiosaki. Challenge your thinking. Challenge your assumptions. Challenge your way of life ...
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Rich Dad Poor Dad: What the Rich Teach Their Kids About Money-That the Poor and the Middle Class Do Not!

4th Of July Festivities




And so begins the tale ...



"I hear some folks are coming"



"Do we HAVE to hug?"



"Psst! Hey ... who is this woman?"



Decoration committee 



Pyrotechnical specialists




Guests begin to arrive



Random guest one



Random guest 2



Pretty shot 1



Pretty shot 2



"Enough of the pretty shots ... let's get things rolling"




Chris prepares to read the declaration of independence. All kidding aside, have you ever actually sat down and READ that thing? This year it really hit me of how important that document was and how terrible were the harms listed.



Our national anthem is played



Due respect



In honor of their two year anniversary, it was Jordan & Melissa's privilege to light this year's Liberty Torch



Art (note to self ... next year, use a little less lighter fluid)



Micaiah shares the history of the "The Fourth"



This year as folks came in, they were pinned with random historical names. The time came for us, the signers of the declaration, to put pen to paper and stand for liberty



A moment of humor



The crowd is overwhelmingly impressed



Our great host of this year's edition of "To Tell the Truth"



This man insists he is Elias Boudinot



"No Sir! I am Elias Boudinot"




Art


Aidan and Mark stand ready for the Epic Amguard Battles



Epicness comes in all ages, shapes and sizes



AAAARRRHHH!!!!



"Oh my!"



My epic-ness about to come to a rapid and painful conclusion (tip ... don't cross a man wearing a harley shirt and a determined face. Harley shirt + determination = pain)




Bald man with gun #1



Bald man with gun #2



Martial stride aside, it is time for another step



"After all, any savage can dance" - Mr. Darcy



Art



And so ends a day of vision, a day of memory, a day of laughs and a day of inspiration