Happy Anniversary to . . .

Happy Anniversary to us - the PVBI College class of 1999. Ten years ago today 16 very special people walked the isle of the Straub Memorial Tabernacle and turned their tassels. I am still very proud to be one of the 'elete' class of 1999. Happy 10th Anniversary to us!!!!!

It was suggested to me that we should have a class reunion - and I considered the idea only for a moment when I remembered that we are spread from coast to coast and around the world. But after recalling many memories from graduation day and the four years leading up to that day, I decided to propose a reunion right here on the World Wide Web.

So to the Institute Class of 1999 - you are invited to share in a reunion time by emailing info to me, your class president, at toddawn1@juno.com. If you would please include current address, email, phone, spouse, children & their ages, occupation/ministry. Also include briefly what you feel has been your greatest accomplishment in these last 10 years. I will collect, compile, and post the information I receive here on my blog.

I know many of us keep in touch through blogger, facebook, etc - so spread the word.
I'll be looking forward to hearing from all of you -

Your Class President
Dawn (Gordon) Stinebrickner

School trip to the Nashville Zoo . .

Our church school visited the Nashville Zoo on Monday. Matthew, Erin & I went along for the day. We couldn't have asked for more beautiful weather. The kids were great.

I think I enjoyed it as much as they did.

Kaylee, Matthew, & Erin - 3 of the greatest kids I know!!!!

Braelyn, Kaylee, & Erin

Matthew and the goats - he liked the goats so well that he happened to stay behind when our group left the petting area. We hadn't gone far when I noticed him missing. Paula returned to the goat pen and found him conversing with the zoo keeper. :-)

The whole school group.

Best friends!!! Kaylee & Ethan

"Hannah" . . .

Hannah joined our family just this week. She is a very sweet one and a half year old Golden Retriever. She is great with the kids!

Life is too busy! I just need about 10 more hours in a day. Spring has come to TN - finally - and there is so much to be done.

My adventuresome kids!

Lovin' that ice cream!



Hiding in the cupboard.

Erin getting into trouble.

Kaylee planting flowers.

Just a few random pictures to let you know we're still around. LIFE IS GOOD!!!

Alan & Kara

Alan Gordon & Kara Shelly of Colorado to be married July 2009

Jeffery & Gavan are thrilled with their "new mommy."

Can God really do anything????

Just tonight I was telling Kaylee - "sugar and spice and all things nice" is what little girls are made of. And boys - "frogs, snails, and puppy dogs' tails" . . . . . . . she looked up at me and ask "How does God do that??" I had to laugh.

Yesterday, Kaylee had a helium balloon outside - with many firm warnings that on a windy day it wasn't a good idea. The balloon wiggled its way to freedom and was soon out of sight above the trees. She cried - it was her daddy's birthday balloon. I reassured her that it was gone for good, we couldn't get it back and we'd never see it again. Then she dried up the tears and very seriously asked me to pray that Jesus would bring back her balloon. My response was negative - that wasn't exactly possible.

She said "but mommy, you just told me that God could do ANYTHING." (Leave it to a child to remind you of deep spiritual truths). I swallowed hard and prayed a simple prayer that Jesus would reward a child's faith (since I was seriously lacking in faith just then). :-)

I am really tempted to be the answer to her prayer by going to the balloon shop and getting her another one - - - but I think I'll just wait . . . :-)

Valentine's

HE LOVES ME!!!

And I Love him!!!

(purple is my favorite color)