My daughter Amber started the 5th grade yesterday. She is 26 year old and going to the fifth grade. She must get it from the Minnick side of the family (my wife’s side). She is teaching 5th grade this year at a school called Rainbow Ridge. I wish her the best of luck!
Do you remember your 5th grade teacher? Mine was Mrs. Baker. She was 160 years old. She was mean! She made us do all our work—no excesses! But that was ok, because at recess she taught us football, baseball and soccer. Not just how to play the game but the plays and strategies of all the games. And we played them all with this 160 year old lady telling us to go long!
The I formation, broken I formation, the sweep, the bootleg, wing formation, blitz, around the horn, in hitting the ball--keep your eye on the ball at all times, in catching the ball--Bend your knees and back comfortably. Place your feet a little wider than shoulder width apart. Put your weight on the inside balls of your feet so you can push off in either direction easily. Place your arms out in front of your body but comfortable and not too far away. Extend your hands naturally and the most import part of that “catch the ball”.
Amber went from Kindergarten to 5th grade in one year. She got that from the McDaniel side of the family. (MY side of the family!) Way to go Amber!!! (She taught kindergarten last year).
Another thing Mrs. Baker taught us. Cheer for everyone, no matter if you are winning or losing! Its playing the game that matters the most.
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
Thursday, August 6, 2009
Wife's B-Day
My wife turns 51 today. WOW! We have been married for 30 years this Sept and we have known each other for 39 years. I have been blessed! Happy B-day Tricia and have a great day!
Saturday, August 1, 2009
Christmas in July
Yes July has ended and some of the stores are gearing for the Christmas season. If you buy it today or in the weeks ahead they will ship it for you right before Christmas to anywhere in the U.S of A. for free! Other words we will take your money now and repay you in December. Wonder if they got that idea from the government.
Hear I am handing a little boy his Christmas gift in Mexico. Think I might go down in Aug with a Santa suit to Mexico and yell out Merry Christmas or i better say feliz navidad. I know what they will say "gringo". Only in America.
Hear I am handing a little boy his Christmas gift in Mexico. Think I might go down in Aug with a Santa suit to Mexico and yell out Merry Christmas or i better say feliz navidad. I know what they will say "gringo". Only in America.
Saturday, July 25, 2009
Email from Africa
Ken,
How are you doing? We are all well. I would like to inform you that things in our country they are so hiked up! Our economy here is not good; many people are dying with hunger and draught.
In Naivasha some people are eating baboon's meat and also dog’s meat. In west pokot some people are eating the death donkey's meat because there is no food at all. Please pray for our country, our leaders, don't forget to pray for me my wife and the kids.
Have a wonderful day and may the almighty father bless you and your family.
I hope to hear from you soon.
Yours in Christ
William.
WOW!
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 "Be cheerful no matter what; pray all the time: thank God no matter what happens. This is the way God wants you who belong to Christ Jesus to Live."
William and his family are really living this out in their lives--no matter what! Pray for them and when you think you have problems---you really DON'T.
How are you doing? We are all well. I would like to inform you that things in our country they are so hiked up! Our economy here is not good; many people are dying with hunger and draught.
In Naivasha some people are eating baboon's meat and also dog’s meat. In west pokot some people are eating the death donkey's meat because there is no food at all. Please pray for our country, our leaders, don't forget to pray for me my wife and the kids.
Have a wonderful day and may the almighty father bless you and your family.
I hope to hear from you soon.
Yours in Christ
William.
WOW!
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 "Be cheerful no matter what; pray all the time: thank God no matter what happens. This is the way God wants you who belong to Christ Jesus to Live."
William and his family are really living this out in their lives--no matter what! Pray for them and when you think you have problems---you really DON'T.
Thursday, July 23, 2009
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
Hot water Heater
My son just moved into his new house and the hot water heater went out in the first few days of being in their home. The insurance on the house paid for a new one and all it OK and the water is hot. It took me back to a hot water heater that I think about often. The ones that were in the showers in Kenya. The picture below is one of them. I was thinking if Eric didn't get his fixed I would go out and get him one of these for this shower.
That's right you plug it into a wall socket, while you take a shower. One wrong move and look out! Hot water that is electrified. Makes you want to take a 2 min shower at the most!
If you ever go to Africa dont worry about the lions, baboons, the black mamba (snake), hippopatamus, wild buffalo just worry about taking a shower.
Have a great day
Ken
That's right you plug it into a wall socket, while you take a shower. One wrong move and look out! Hot water that is electrified. Makes you want to take a 2 min shower at the most! If you ever go to Africa dont worry about the lions, baboons, the black mamba (snake), hippopatamus, wild buffalo just worry about taking a shower.
Have a great day
Ken
Saturday, July 18, 2009
You Talents
You may not be able to catch chickens but each of you have a God given talent to use today. Go and use it today because tomorrow may never come.
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