Quite the Characters

After pantry today our Metro Relief volunteers had a potluck luncheon.  Many dressed up in costume to serve the guest who came through the doors today. 

Our lunch was trick or treat style, you didn't know what you find in the dish!  Fun, right?!  It was Mr. Arvid's idea, it made for a fun afternoon. 

 

The girls and I dressed in superhero costumes, Caleb wasn't able to join us.  He is still recovery from the dental surgery.

Better a dry crust with peace and quiet
    than a house full of feasting, with strife

Proverbs 17:1

Glenn Beck: Clothed in Strength & Dignity

This afternoon the boy is resting comfortably after his surgery, so Mrs. Gungan and I headed to Glenn Beck's Mercury Studios.  Glenn brought in a panel of women, feminine activist including a Professor from the University of Victoria, a senior writer for Newsweek, and a mom-blogger who also writes for the Huffington Post.  Obviously, not a panel of Glenn Beck fans, nevertheless, they all came together with the common ground of the growing sexualiztion of little girls. 

One of the illustrations Glenn gave was little boys police costume included pants, long sleeve shirt, hat, and a hand held walkie talkie.  But the little girl's police costume was a shirt and short skirt, both with leather trim; lace leggings, lace fingerless gloves and the accessory was handcuffs!  This was a costume for 8 year olds!

One of my favorite guest was Stephanie Giese who writes a blog Binkies and Briefcases.  She recently wrote a post showing the shorts Target sells with a 7" inseam and the girls shorts were 1".  She writes in a post, "I care because, with any luck, my kids will be adults for four times longer than they are children.  I care because I am not raising girls; I am raising women.  I care because my bible says that women are “clothed in strength and dignity” (Proverbs 31:25)"

Here is a snippet from the show: 

She is clothed with strength and dignity
Proverbs 31:25

If Anyone Lacks Wisdom . . .

 

Today my little man had five wisdom teeth removed, yes five.  It's a bit of joke at our house because I only had three wisdom teeth. 

 

Caleb had five, only two had broke the surface and none were impacted, etc.  He said I couldn't post pictures of his groggy nature after the surgery unless I posted one of mine.  So, here you go, Caleb post-op at 17 and me post-op at 40 in 2008! 

 

After both surgeries the Gungan's took care of us.  Today the boys brought Caleb creamy cheese cake!  He didn't have any drug induced humor, he just wanted to go home. 

 

He's healing great, but with in about four hours of the surgery his cheeks were pretty plump!

 

For the grandparents, he's doing great!  Yes, he's eating and drinking lots of fluids. 

If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God,
who gives generously to all without finding fault,
and it will be given to you.  James 1:5

Dr. Who Day



Ah, Sunday afternoon.  We have worshipped on the Lord's Day, and spent an hour and half studying the book of Luke for Texas Bible Bowl.  I guess at this point we could go home and each get lost in a book, game, video, text, social media any number of things.  But there has been this little note on our calendar for months, 'Dr. Who Day.' 

The kids, all three of them love Dr. Who.  Jon remembers watching the show as a child and me, well it makes for great back ground noise to naps.  It is sci-fi fun, complete with blasters and danger, but never to scary or threatening. 

 

Dr. Who Day is an event sponsored by the British Emporium in Grapevine, which is a mom and pop, all things British, store.  They offer biscuits (cookies): Dark Chocolate HobNobs, Caramel Digestives; Jaffa Cakes, perfect with your cuppa!  There is also a wonderful selection of British memorabilia, if you are in the market for Prince George commemorative plate or Downton Abbey tea, this is your store!

 

Today's event include a trivia contest, Best Doctor Costume, Best Companion Costume, and a Weeping Angel Starring Contest.  We had a great time, Sissy bought a Dalek plush toy and Caleb bought himself a Sonic Screwdriver.

 

Our dear friend Luke, the doctor, and Demas send greetings.
Colossians 4:14

Trunk or Treat

Today Caleb took Sissy and Abigail to a trunk or treat event.  Frankie loves dressing up in costume and collecting candy! 

The girls collected handfuls of candy, everyone oohhed and aaahhed at their super hero costumes, with Sissy grinning from ear to ear. 

As soon as they got home Sis began counting and sorting her haul.  Cracks me up! 

 

finish the arrangements for the generous gift you had promised. Then it will be ready as a generous gift, not as one grudgingly given.  II Corinthians 9:4

Brown-Eyed Handsome Man

Today was one of those, "where did the time go?" moments.  Today Caleb had senior pictures, so here is a sneak peak for the grandparents.  Isn't he handsome!!

young men without any physical defect, handsome, showing aptitude for every kind of learning, well informed, quick to understand Daniel 1:4

Homeschool High School Softball

As if two games yesterday weren't enough, Abigail had two more ball games tonight.  Tonight's games were with the home school high school team, CHANT.  This is still off season for them but they keep playing through the fall so they are ready for spring ball.

 

The girls have played four games and are undefeated.  They play every other  Monday night, which is when my ladies Bible study group meets.  Tonight was the first game I was able to watch her play with this team, and they lost!  Abigail said I can't come to any more CHANT games.  Silly girl! 

 

This team is really good and with Abigail being one of the youngest she generally plays center field.  But she loves that she gets to practice with older, experienced catchers.   

Teach me knowledge and good judgment
Psalms 119:66

Sunday Scrimmage

This afternoon Abigail's select team took on an afternoon ballgame.  Her Southern Force team had a double header scrimmage in Old Celina. 

 

Notice the pink shirts?  It is breast cancer awareness month so her team had pink jerseys made.  Abigail caught for the second game, during the first game she played short stop and center field. 

 

With it being a scrimmage they didn't keep score but both were good games. 

 

 

Jr. / Sr. Campout

 

 

This weekend a group of our home school friends took off the Gungan's grandparents for a campout.   They enjoyed shooting their bows and target practicing.  The property is a great spot for fishing and hiking. 

 

The boys camped outside and the girls got to stay inside with Grandma.  One of the kids asked Richard on the way to Paris, 'what kind of Grandma do you have?'   Caleb answered for him, 'The over the river and through the woods, great cook, kind of Grandma.' 

 

There was a game of capture the flag played out on the property and the only kid to get lost was the Eagle scout. Spencer may have gotten a lot of good natured teasing for that! 

 

Please do not leave us. You know where we should camp in the wilderness, and you can be our eyes. Numbers 10:31

Timber

For the grandparents, I know this isn't a post about those grand babies but it was a big event for the child who does not like change!   On Monday we had 30+ mile per hour winds that literally twisted and tore the large tree in the backyard into three sections. 

 

The tree trimmer tied the split tree and he and his crew began yesterday cutting it down.  He said it looked like there was some sort of disease in the middle of the tree that weakened it.  I have no idea how tall the tree was but when it was all said and done they hauled off 26,000 pounds of tree! 

 

I'm really going to miss all that shade on the back of the house! But don't worry Granny, the two large trees are still in the front yard so you can find us!

 

You will cut down every good tree  2 Kings 3:19