All in a day's work!!!

What a beautiful Saturday.... Most people are either out grilling, chilling, swimming, but this redhead declared it a "work" day and went to North Webster to assist one of my locations with their Mermaid Festival PARADE float and store events. I went early so that I could help decorate the float, etc. Having so much to do, the float was not high on the priority list as both store owners were quite involved with the management of the parade and events surrounding it. With a great group, and I emphasize "great group" of high school students we were able to put together the float with a Scoobydoo theme. We had a Scoobydoo and a Shaggy...but....that wasn't enough for the theme...because the "mystery machine" was missing (a staple according to Scoobydoo lovers). I took one for the team and dressed up like a mystery machine for the float....yes...Dixie in a Box... hmmmmm Quite a picture you say? Well...see the proof below.....

Yes...Dixie in a Box....my creation!!!!!

SURPRISE....HAPPY ANNIVERSARY

Happy Anniversary to Terri and John Hines.

(even the dogs smiled for pictures)

They celebrated their 12th anniversary with a surprise set up by John and friends, Alison and Matt Bontrager. Everyone had a great time chatting, kids playing, Matt cooking, all of us munching on some great food, and most of all fellowship and celebration of this very nice couple. Of course there are always perks to any party and Baby Bontrager, better known to the Agent team as "the princess", hammed it up for photographer Lindsay. Even the dogs hammed it up and smiled for the cameras! What a great afternoon.

The little "princess"

Surprise...Terri!!!!!

I managed to snag my camera for one of Lindsay and the "princess"

Of course, I had to "hog" the baby too!

But still had lots of time for my little guy!

Gen. 6:14 What a message

Saw Evan Almighty.

Wow. God is so working through the media to reach us, help us, give messages to us, and to give us insight at what He has provided for us, what we are destroying, what some politicians will do for power and money, cutting out steps to save money which could endanger many people, and showing us that our promises to do something take backing and action and can't be just words.

When you pray for something, be ready for it. Being a family takes on many shapes but with all the different kinds of families, are we really there for each other or once grown, is all that tossed away? Do we reach out to each other in good times and in bad?

Humor is a great avenue if it brings millions of people together to learn about God. Before this movie...I never knew where Noah was in the Bible. I knew he was in there but not where. Now I will never forget Genesis 6:14. Isn't it wonderful that because of a "weirdo with the beardo", so many people are getting churched without even realizing it. You go God!

Oh, my iPhone had to be sent away for a battery. Huh?

What if my cell phone battery were not functioning well? I would simply go to my local cell phone provider and get a new battery. Quick install and I would be back in business.

The new iPhone from Apple sounds like a great concept but like any new gadget, companies are so excited to release it, they don't work out the bugs and who pays for it? The consumer who is the absolutely most important part of the whole equation. Without customers, no one would be in business. So do we make a buck off the hype of a new toy or do we hold off until the bugs are worked out and making sure that the consumers have a great experience with the new toy instead of paying all that money only to be frustrated and upset. The battery situation with the new iPhone presents one of these dissatisfaction experiences because if an iPhone battery is bad, there is no quick fix. It must be sent in to be replaced. Hmmmm, lets think about that. Most of today's professionals uses a phone like a smart phone for business. To be without that lifeline while a battery is being replaced is a major inconvenience.

I will stick with the cell phones and smart phones that are tested by my cell phone company so that I can use these tools without interruption. I appreciate that my company might not be the quickest to release the new phones but I know with confidence that when the phones are released, they are ready for consumers to use without a lot of setbacks.

The iPhone battery information was acquired from RCR Wireless News, June 18th issue.

Move over, Mark Spitz.....here comes D

Our little fish is taking swimming lessons through the preschool. I stopped by to grab some photos the other morning on my way to work..... I got there just as they were finishing up their kicking routine and then got to see our little guy jump off the diving board with empty milk jugs. So cute! He did a very good job and was so excited that I came to see him. They don't understand about work yet though. I had a full day and I only had 15 minutes to spare. He appreciated it just the same.

Meet the "Bugeyes"

These are the up and coming characters on a new sitcom called "Meet the Bugeyes". Set in the hills of Kentucky, this family knows no limits when it comes to havin' some fun.

This is BillyBob Bugeye, head of the family

This is two headed Bonnie Bee, sweetheart of the hills

This is Ma Bugeye, roughest and oldest in the land

And finally, BobbyBob, the littlest Bugeye

Stay tuned for more adventures!

Summer Fun at the Beach

summer fun at the beach

What a great Sunday. Father's Day plans didn't work out and we had celebrated with my Dad before so it was off to the lake. From morning until late afternoon, we chilled by the water enjoying the sights and sounds of boats, sun, water, new friends, and lots of giggles. It was a lot of fun to see Dawson play with other kids and have fun building sand castles, collecting rocks, and munching on snacks. The weather was a blessing as well as the memories created today.