Sing me to Heaven

Vacation Recap

Hello again!

Yes, I'm finally back! Thank you, everyone who commented on my last post even thought I was gone. It made me feel loved when I came back and read all of your notes. Since you all enjoyed the scenic pictures, I'll add to them with some action photos taken during the trip. I hope you can see what fun we had!

 The L. Family from our church was with us for the first 5 days, before our cousins came.

Fishing in the pond. I believe everyone caught at least one fish.

Silly children splashing me relentlessly. I plead innocent! Oh, what have I done to deserve such unjust treatment, I ask you? (The fact that I splashed them first is beside the point.) :-D

Aww, look at the cute baby! We went upstream to where there's a lot of clay underwater (we've called it slippery soap since I was 5). And after slipping and sliding around on it, we gathered up some pieces and proceeded to paint our faces grey and yellow. So that's the yellow stuff on Alan's face.

After the L's left, our cousins came. We go together for a family trip every year. This is my adorable and hilarious cousin, Kate.

And here's Kyle trying to stay dry. Biscuit's a pretty strong dog!

Rope Swings are great fun, but I wouldn't reccomend doing them with dry clothing unless you are an expert.

Kyle's a goner! We tried to save him, but the rope swing mutinied against us. Or maybe it was gravity. At any rate, both Kyle and Kate were soaked. Hehe, it was pretty funny. ;-)

I was taking the pictures that morning (the previous 5 pictures and the following two are all from the same day.)

This might take some explaining. In the gift shop, there were these very... interesting Hannah Montana wigs. We had a camera and a few willing models at hand, soooo, we made the most of the circumstance.

Goofs. This is me, Kate and Anna. Kyle completely refused to pose with a pirate sword and sunglasses. But I do have a priceless picture of Emily with 4 wigs, et cetera. She would kill me if I posted it.

Here are some of the 19 catfish we caught and ate. 19 is a lot, but with 12 people, it's no more than enough.

So I think you can gather what a good time we had, and how tired we were when we returned, at midnight last Friday!

~Grace

Copyright © 2008 by GraceElizabeth

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1:46 PM, Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Posted by crochetcrazy

I like the picture of Anna the best--how fun it is to poke fun at celebreties! (or however you spell it... =)

Sounds like you had a wonderful time, Grace, and I'm so glad that you're back! It was good seeing you Monday! How's choir going??

It's a shame you can't post the picture of Emily... =)
--Renee--

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12:12 PM, Thursday, September 25, 2008
Posted by pearlsandcoke

It looks like you had a lot of fun. :D That rope swing especially.
Shay

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2:40 PM, Thursday, September 25, 2008
Posted by Christina H.

Oh, I loved all of the pictures! It looks like if a moment of fun was a drop of water than you would be drowned by now. But I'm sure glad you're not drowned. ;-)

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10:18 PM, Thursday, September 25, 2008
Posted by Ike

Beautiful place!
About the rope swings; I don't like bragging but I consider myself an expert and have gotten out of that situation many times (I'm just not saying how:}

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1:58 PM, Friday, September 26, 2008
Posted by Dave

I want to see Emily in her wigs!

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11:50 PM, Friday, September 26, 2008
Posted by fiddlesticks

How fun! Looks like your family had a wonderfully great time! I love spending time with cousins... especially in outdoor activities like that.

Oh yes... *very* interesting wig. I don't honestly know how they make any money off of those things! Maybe they're just for tourist entertainment... ;-)

Hope you're getting all settled back to normal life again. ;-)

~Hadley

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2:09 AM, Saturday, September 27, 2008
Posted by Josi

AAAAAAUUUGH!!!! Ace is growing up without meeeeeeeee!!!! :'(

Okay, I can get over this. *pant*pant*

Looks like y'all had fun! I miss you again. You probably shouldn't call me this Sunday because I'm out of town right now. I recommend next Sunday. Then I can tell you all about my first solo road trip!!

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2:10 AM, Saturday, September 27, 2008
Posted by Josi

BTW Did y'all eat the catfish? I kind of miss the taste of Texas catfish.

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6:21 PM, Monday, September 29, 2008
Posted by Pip

*laughs hysterically at the pictures* Oh man, y'all are a lot like my little sisses and me together!!!
~PIP~
BTW, I awarded you, but I awarded HighlandLass so you may not have gotten it?

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7:19 PM, Tuesday, September 30, 2008
Posted by fiddler4him

*Gasp* Cool! I don't think I saw you're family, but I might have:-) Thanks!

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7:26 PM, Tuesday, September 30, 2008
Posted by LittleSparow

Hi,
From the pictures, it looks like you had a great vacation!
Welcome back!
Kori

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7:49 AM, Wednesday, October 1, 2008
Posted by musicallyspeaking

Hi Grace!

Looks like you and your family had a wonderful vacation--everything looks so peaceful down by that river :). Ah yes, the commercials contest. It took me forever to figure out how that was going to work, and when I did finally figure it out I stressed out about it. Anyway, yeah, the prize was a $10 Starbucks card which was used within a week or so :).

--Toni

Congratulations!

11:12 AM, Thursday, October 2, 2008
Posted by Backyard

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2:24 PM, Thursday, October 2, 2008
Posted by musicallyspeaking

No, we don't know yet. On the application it said that it could be up to 3 months before they notify you (I think, either way it was a while) and we just sent it in a little over a month ago. So we might have a while to wait. Good practice in patience I guess :).
--Toni

Oh fun!

1:23 PM, Saturday, October 4, 2008
Posted by melarooski

Looks like y'all had a fabulous time! And ACE is so big!!! :-D

You've been tagged! Take it or leave it. ;-)

-Mellie for the Hall Gals

P.S. I recieved your letter yesterday. Thank you and I'm prayin' for ya'!

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4:51 PM, Sunday, October 5, 2008
Posted by luckyme

Wow must of been wonderful! I really missed you when you were gone:(
I went to the Grand Canyon with my cousins for our family vaction this year.
God bless!
luckyme

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7:18 PM, Monday, October 6, 2008
Posted by Jocelyndixon

Aww geesh you got back on the 24th, and I didn't even know it or come by *blushes*. Sorry. :) Glad you had a lovely time!

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12:19 AM, Tuesday, October 7, 2008
Posted by BlogBoy

Wow that is such pretty scenery! The trees look cool too :P

Nice looking catfish!

RYC: The Woman at the Well is one of the most profound pieces in the Bible. It is amazing. I mean that woman was totally in the pits and Jesus accepted her. Amaing.

Got to run,
Eric

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4:50 PM, Tuesday, October 7, 2008
Posted by grelb32

Glad you had fun! I love vacations with cousins, they're awesome.

19 Catfish??? Wow! That's alot! Do you know what they weighed?

~Nick

Hello!

8:26 PM, Tuesday, October 7, 2008
Posted by nachoaveragegirl

May I please add you to my friends list?
BTW-my little sisters middle name is Elisabeth also!

In Christ alone,
Hannah Grace.
Psalm 139:14

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8:40 PM, Tuesday, October 7, 2008
Posted by Gracealamode

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Have a Blessed day!!
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