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Gaylord Palms ICE!

Here are some pics from the exhibit. There wasn't nearly as much there as I thought there would be but it was still neat...and REALLY cold (9 degrees)!

ICE!

Today we are going to The Gaylord Palms Hotel to see the ICE! exhibit. Artisans from Harbin, China have been here in Orlando for quite a while carving ice sculptures for this exhibit. I've heard it's stunning so be looking for more pics later!

My New Favorite Blankie!

This is the quilt I won that was so beautifully made by Kari. Katie adores it - I knew she would...

She has great taste! Thanks Kari!!

Butterfly Release

We tried to release our butterfly yesterday but she was adamant that she was not ready. This morning I took her outside in the bright sun and let her sit up on my hand in the breeze. She stayed for a while then suddenly took off and flew up in our palm tree and rested. She then flew to another frond and from there took off over the houses and down the street! Hopefully she finds a safe place to land!

<----She is up by the top attic window in this pic.




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The Miracles of Nature

At the church preschool that I run we have been taking care of 5 Monarch caterpillars for several weeks. Last week they all made their chrysalis and I was so hoping that they would hatch before Thanksgiving break but they didn't. I brought them home with me yesterday and this morning right in front of my eyes this beautiful creature emerged. It is one of the most amazing things I have ever seen! Only God could design such a magnificent process. She (yes she is a female) will migrate to California since she is a late hatching Monarch. I hope she survives the long trip ahead of her!

HOT DOG...I WON!!!

Out of over 14,000 entries - a measley 10 of those being mine - I WON I WON!!! I won quilt #3 and I can't wait to see it live and in person! I have never won anything like this before and I'm thrilled!! Thank You Old Red Barn Co.!

Quilt Raffle!!

Would YOU like to WIN this?...

Or maybe this?...

Or how about this?....

3 AMAZING quilts made by 3 EXTRAORDINARY Quilters/Designers. Click on the sidebar for the Old Red Barn Co. to find out how to win! (Wish me luck...I feel lucky!!)

Launch Part II

The last 3 pics of the launch

Night Shuttle Launch

Wish I knew how to take good pics at night. The shuttle launched tonight at 7:55. This was our view!

Best Friends Being Silly

Grace, Taylor and Simone ~ The Three Amigos!

The Skeleton Bride

Taylor's choice for Halloween this year....I didn't care for it but she thought it was "cool".

You're Vote Counts!

Katie and Alex...

I mean Minnie and Mickey! This little guy ADORES Katie. He is in her class at school. Aren't they adorable?!!

Halloween Sneak Peek

Katie's very most favorite "person" in the whole world is Minnie Mouse right now. I found this for her today. She LOVES it!

Sewing Creations

Ok,
I got the sewing bug again after seeing some of the cute online patterns here and here. I had to buy one and give it a try. Here is what I managed to create - pretty darn cute if I do say so myself! Katie did the "hands on knees" pose all by herself without any prompting. I think she has her picture taken too much...

Man Builds Ark using Biblical Specifications

Working Replica of Noah's Ark Opened In SCHAGEN, Netherlands . The Massive central door in the side of Noah's Ark was opened the first Crowd of curious townsfolk to behold the wonder. Of course, it's Only a replica of the biblical Ark , built by Dutch Creationist Johan Huibers as a testament to his faith in the literal truth of The Bible.

The ark is 150 cubits long, 30 cubits high and 20 cubits wide. That's two-thirds the length of a football field and as high as a Three-story house. Life-size models of giraffes, elephants, lions, Crocodiles, zebras, bison and other animals greet visitors as they Arrive in the main hold. A contractor by trade, Huibers built the Ark of cedar an d pine. Biblical Scholars debate exactly what the Wood used by Noah would have been.

Huibers did the work mostly with his own hands, using modern tools And with occasional help from his son Roy. Construction began in May 2005. On the uncovered top deck - not quite ready in time for The opening - will come a petting zoo, with baby lambs and Chickens, and goats, and one camel.Visitors on the first day were stunned. 'It's past comprehension', Said Mary Louise Starosciak, who happened to be bicycling by with Her husband while on vacation when they saw the ark looming over The local landscape.'I knew the story of Noah, but I had no idea the boat would have Been so big.' There is enough space near the keel for a 50-seat Film theater where kids can watch a video that tells the story of Noah and his ark. Huibers, a Christian man, said he hopes the Project will renew interest in Christianity in the Netherlands , Where church going has fallen dramatically in the past 50 years.