These beauties were able to attend the VELOS formal because they were part of the archery classes this spring.
Their friends Milena and Ella were also there.
Marie
Musical Marie…
Marie and I headed up to North Greenville University today. It is her second choice for a school, as it would require her to live on campus (just a tad too far for daily commute).
She needed to audition for a music team/scholarship opportunity.
It didn’t really seem like they needed a guitar player as much as a singer. She auditioned for both. But it was great practice in either case.
Slower Saturday–
Marie and Tab had a chance to do a women’s self-defense class this morning.
While my backyard view is much, much different than it was in NY, I am trying to focus on what is nice about it.
And I made cookies. I never make cookies. They were very good.
Operation Christmas Child Processing Center and AHG
Nan helped yesterday by getting Marie and Tab to the drop off for their overnight trip to Charlotte, NC. They had a 3-hour shift at the OCC Processing Center there. From 7PM to 10PM the girls helped inspect boxes to verify that the contents met requirements to be sent overseas. They then sealed them and placed in larger boxes for distribution. Each hour they took a small break and heard updates about the ministry in general and the overall progress for OCC this year. The time went quickly and both girls enjoyed the experience immensely.
From there the girls went to a church in the area for the other AHG group they worked with to sleep overnight. They had pizza and chatted late into the night.
They came home Saturday afternoon, tired, but happy.
And they had time to clean up before the Amplify Youth Group Progressive Dinner.
Busy Friday? BRING IT ON!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I LOVE BEING THIS KIND OF BUSY!
I need to write posts like this because even three weeks later I just grin from ear to ear at how much GOD has provided us. PTL!
Friday started EARLY as I drove Nigel to the airport at 6AM for a 7:30AM flight. He headed back to Rochester to get in some holiday visits. He bought his ticket himself and planned all his rides and visits himself.
As soon as I got home, Marie and I headed to Greenville to visit Bob Jones University campus for a tour. Thankfully God nudged me earlier in the week to switch days from Thursday – (we ended up needing that time to spend that time with Jasper).
As soon as she and I got back (she liked BJU a lot) I grabbed Johanna and Katriel who were ready in their AHG uniforms so we could go to the host church to work on Christmas cards for a local nursing home.
The girls and their leaders made sure there were enough for every single resident to get one.
Then we crossed the street (passing Nan who had just dropped off Marie and Tab for their event…. I’ll do another post for that) and went to The Springs in Simpsonville. The girls were invited inside to sing and the residents who wanted to come to were given their cards in person. Many cards were read aloud and the girl who made it got to personally greet the resident. There were even a few residents who came over to hug the girls.
(Meanwhile – this very day NY entered lockdown number 3,492…)
We went home for a bit and I called John and asked if we could go out to eat before the movie the girls didn’t know we were going to. The WISE MAN (I love the guy) agreed that was the best idea. I got the girls ready and as soon as Daddy got home we ate at Cracker Barrel. We did have to rush it a bit in order to be to the show on time. We ran into people from church (I just love how we run into people we know – I love that God helps us in this way!!).
And we made it into Encanto in time for a few previews.
I love this kind of fun.
Some days we are busy…
The day started with taking Marie for her SATs.
Hurried back home to get the other three girls for flag placement on the graves of veteran’s. It was EXTREMELY cold, and Daddy had to bring us some more gear. Brrr.
After I picked Marie up from her testing, we went at picked up lunch at Tacos and Bla Bla Bla (that really is the name of the place).
Then Johanna went to a gathering at her unit leader’s house for AHG and some of the rest of us went to a chili cook off by the pool in our track.
Notice – I am wearing the MACEDON hat in FOUNTAIN INN.
And the coat I bought for FCWC!
American Heritage Girls costume party
The Butlers have never celebrated Halloween, but we never miss a chance to dress up in costumes, either.
Marie and Tab attended an AHG party tonight. ♥
NF and Marie
One of the coolest things about the location of our new house is the large outdoor amphitheater a few miles north. Marie was able to see Chris Tomlin, Kari Jobe, and Bethel Music a few weeks ago, and she and I went to see Christian rapper, NF. It was a beautiful evening and a fabulous venue.
Our second donut outing…
Duck Donuts are a thing in these parts.
Since we are in the peach belt, I went for the peach cobbler variety.
They were still warm.
Dayspring Disciples 