Bruce's Beatles Birthday Blog!

It is not every year you get to celebrate a birthday reminiscent of your youth.  Note the very "cool" band topping the cake - The look alike group called the "Go-go Swingers," but looking at the Paul McCartney lefty bass player; clearly, The Beatles.  The fun did not stop at the nicely appointed cake.
We also played Beatles Jeopardy! Barb outdid herself in setting up this soon-to-be boxed set sold in stores everywhere. Catagories:  All about Albums; Date Data; Lyrical Luck; etc... Each category was challenging and Barb, in true Alex Trebeck style, was a fine Game Show Host.Following Jeopardy, we moved on to play Rock Band - Beatles.  We all knew the songs, although we could not quite match the REAL Beatles talent.  It was a very enjoyable evening filled with laughter.

Game Show Host - Barb Laabs

Birthday boy Bruce

Dogs on the Prairie

Ted taking a break from demolishing a basketball. Tennis balls pose no challenge for him. 

This is Lexie. Sometimes I expect her to answer me as she shows off her big brown eyes to my query.

We miss having a a dog.  I have seen many people who live in an RV with one, two, and sometimes three dogs.  As we visit with folks all over the country, we do get our "pet fix."  Sometimes when we enter a home we can hear a dog begging to join the fun.  We ALWAYS say, please let your dog out we are not afraid of dogs and miss having one around.  Usually what follows is apologies as the dogs jump and wag, but we just laugh and enjoy being with a furry friend for awhile. Then go home to haRVey where we can enjoy sitting on furniture without chew marks.  However, we do have one small foot stool with puppy teeth marks gouged into the legs which we would not trade - thank you, Misty. :)

Little House on the Prairie

We are happy to be parked at the home of a friend in Minnesota, for a much needed visit with our family.  We will be parked in one spot for about six weeks, an unheard of length of time. The closest town is called New Germany, the closest paved road is about a mile away.  My father-in-law would have loved the straight rows of corn, and the wild grass in the ditches.  Being here reminds me of time spent on his farm.  The farming life may not have been his first choice, but he certainly embraced it; and thanked the Lord in season and out of season. 

Ours is the little house in the foreground. :)

While we are here we will track the progress of the corn out my window, the precipitation, and the exciting happenings on the prairie.Why? Because if my father-in-law were here, he would do just that. - just a bit ago I watched a deer gracefully jump the fence and prance across the field. 

Alleluia! Small Town, Warm Welcome

 This was our second trip to Wrightstown, Wisconsin, and once again, nothing but joy.  Many people remembered us from our last visit and were eager to catch up on the last two years. When you are without firm roots, this connection is sweet. 

Pictured here is Sammy, with her mom and dad, Krissy and Pastor Aaron.  She was only two months old when last we saw her.  

Alleluia  Lutheran in Wrightstown - do you see haRVey ?

 Alleluia hosts a food pantry once a month for families in the area. I visited with one lovely lady who was a food pantry customer while she was unemployed; and now she volunteers to pick up donations and help serve others.  She is thankful the pantry and people of Alleluia were able to offer her much-needed help.  I pray the Lord will continue to provide the help and encouragement to those who are in need. 

Once a month food pantry at Alleluia - guests can freely take what they need, bags are provided.

Workers getting the food set up

As the food disappears into grocery bags the tables are put away.
By the end of the morning - only one table remained.  

A Week in Brillion, Wisconsin

It is always fun when Dave gets his name ON the sign. 

St. Bart's is on HORN Street!!

As always, a nice spot in the back by the shed with electric.  I know where to get groceries;  the laundromat is down the street and the bike trail is handy. We are at home.  

In Concert

Getting ready for my aerobic exercise during a school concert

Dave singing (You can't tell from this

picture, but Dave is singing)

Dave in disguise 

Hey Look! 

As we travel the country singing and sharing Jesus, one of our truly, most favorite things to do  is sing for kids.

Field Trip to Lambeau Field!

I hear Angels singing - this is THE VIEW each Packer player has when running out of the tunnel on to the field.  (except there are many, many fans dressed in color coordinated green and gold outfits and cheese on their heads...) AND most of them are sitting on bleacher seats quite content to do so.

How often have you heard a teacher say this?!

Sabra, Dave, Deb, and Justin - 

having a great time touring Lambeau Field.

Whenever we are near Green Bay, Wisconsin, we know we will be spending time with Dave's Aunt Carol and her family.  It is always a time filled with laughter and good memories. Plus a Lambeau Field tour, who could resist?