Zion

This week, Hubbie and I were able to help out with a project in a local cemetery called Zion Cemetery.  There was a college spring break conference for people here in Memphis this week called The Rising.  Hubbie's office mate is the leader/director of The Rising.  For more about The Rising and its vision click here.  The basic concept is to get people to talk about/discuss how to live out the gospel where there is division.  This division can be caused by socio-economic lines, classism, racism, etc.  During their week, one of the things they were apart of was restoring an abandoned cemetery. Sounds kind of weird, I know.  That was kind of what I thought when Hubbie and I were asked to help out with it.  But after serving that day raking, tearing stubborn vines, clearing dead trees, and picking up random trash (we found an old bed frame and an old carpet while we were clearing), there was something very redeeming about the day.  The day before we did a little research to find out what this Zion Cemetery really was.  It was interesting and even inspiring.  Here is a little video about Zion Cemetery.  An interesting fact is the first African American female physician is buried there and yet the cemetery itself looks like a jungle...well not the first 4 acres, but the last part of it does.  The little team I led was in charge of clearing a section.  I felt like I was in a jungle with all the vines and brush.   Hubbie also led a team and of course we were next to one another and of course we joked it was a competition to see who could clear the most, but you know in all jest there is a bit of seriousness...okay maybe a little more than a little.  We did have a great time getting to know some college students and talking with them about all kinds of things under the sun.  

It was a day well spent!

Little hat modeled

One of the friends I made a hat for sent me this picture.  She had a friend  do a photo shoot of the little one and got a picture of little "Z" wearing the hat.  I thought it was so cute and had to share...a little big for her head, but still she looks so adorable in it!!

Craziness

They were predicting maybe an inch of snow.   Then it just kept coming and coming and coming...soon they changed their report to higher estimates of snow.  Who knew we would get 4-5 inches.!!!  

But isn't it pretty!!!  I think it looks so wonderful because in two days it will all be gone!!  Here today gone tomorrow...well not exactly but it's melting quickly.

Here are some photos from Sunday Morning...also our 6th wedding anniversary!!!

   

Riverdance and Tennis

The week before last was a fun one.  We were able to spend a lot of time at a local professional tennis tournament here in Memphis.  We were able to see James Blake and Andy Roddick play.  They didn't play each other, but did play right after each other.  We were able to watch several matches leading up to the finals and I even got to watch the final men's and women's matches.  I think I'm all caught up on my tennis watching.  Hubbie loved watching all the matches.  I loved going as well, but while he was paying attention to what kind of a backhand the players were using I would be watching the ball boys/girls.  They are so fun to watch.  Some of them are nervous and aren't really sure what to do.  The towel the players used was an issue for many of them.  Where to put it after the player was finished using it, catching balls while handing the towel to players was a fun interchange.  They were entertaining for me.  

The other really exciting thing we did was went to see the Riverdance at a theatre downtown.  If you have not seen this, you must!!  So entertaining and well done.  I just love all the Irish dancing and the musicians were amazing!!!  I really enjoyed it.  Hubbie wasn't too excited about going, but after the performance was glad he went.  He even enjoyed it!!   

This week we had a friend from New York come and visit.  That's a quick update.

Little Hats

In November, I went to Colorado to help my sister while her husband was in Germany for business.  She has two little boys.  Since I was only able to come for part of the week, her mother-in-law, Mrs. L., came to help as well.   Mrs. L is a fellow knitter and crocheter.  Little did I know what was in store for me during my visit.  

While I was there, we made several outings into town.  I learned of tons of little restaurants and other great shops.  It was like having my own personal tour guide.  One day, Mrs. L took me to 2 different knitting shops.  The shops were so cute and very inspirational.  Since it was right before Christmas, you can only imagine all the cute displays.  The second place we went, the owner had great big mittens and stockings hanging from her trees.  Very cute and festive!!  Anyway, Mrs L. bought me this crochet kit for a hat.  I haven't done a whole lot of crocheting...I pretty much am a knitter, but thought I would venture out.  Mrs. L thought I could get the hang of it pretty quickly.  So, with many of my friends here in Memphis having babies, I thought I would make little hats for the newborns.  I think they turned out pretty well.  My second one was better than my first.  I think I did a better job on the flowers.  Here is a picture of the first one.  

Thanks Mrs. L for inspiring me to crochet.  I might even like it better than knitting, but don't tell anyone.

Back in Action

It's time to celebrate!!  ADB and I finally bought another computer.  YEAH!!!  So, that means I'm back in the blog world.  Sorry that I have been absent so long.  But don't worry I'm back and have not given up on the blog.  It is just hard to update when you don't have a computer!!

Few Updates:

1.  For Christmas, we spent a week with my family in Virginia.   Fun, Fun!

2.  It has "snowed" twice here in Memphis this month.  I use the word "snow" lightly as there was snow on the ground, but it was just a covering.  Nothing like the snow we had in New York.  People got so excited about the snow and I've heard this is the most snow they have had in quite a while.  ADB and I didn't really venture out and play or anything, we simply rejoiced that we didn't have to shovel or clean off our cars (yeah for the covered parking)!

3.  Besides a computer, we bought a new chair.  It might take the place of the "king" chair, but ADB isn't sure which one he likes the best.  I will say he spends a large majority of the time in the new chair.  A picture to come soon (I hope).   Need to download some from our camera.

4.   Bailey is doing well.  We went running the other day together for the first time since our outing several months ago.  As you may remember he didn't make it very far.  This time he made it a bit farther (maybe a mile and a half) and he did run faster.  But, halfway through the run I did stop by the house and drop him off.  ADB and I have been trying to shave off some weight and get him into better shape.  We have a bit more to go!!

5.  I've been knitting a bit more.  Some of my friends here have been having some of the cutest babies and so I've been making some baby hats for them.  Hopefully I'll post some pictures of those soon.

That's really it.  It's good to be back and I'll try to post some pictures soon!!! 

Soccer is over

The soccer season is over. And as promised a picture. We played our last 2 games in 30 degree weather. Chilly! We did win our division, but lost in the playoffs. We played a team that was in the highest (meaning they were better players) division. So, it wasn't surprising that we lost. We gave a good fight, but in the end they were just better... A lot better.

This is a picture from the first cold night. The game was at 8:30 pm and so it looks dark and cold and it was. It might have been in the 20's. This is my friend Rosanne. She is the one that told me about the team! Yeah for Rosanne! I was sad to peel the layers off at the start of the game. The hardest piece of clothing to part with was my hat at game time. Anyway, here we are.