A new and old project...

I wish I had a "before" picture to show you.

It started as an old window from a dilapidated barn.

(I thought it looked really cool the way it was, but it probably was not going to be allowed hanging on our walls. So I tweaked it a lot little. :)

 I painted over the old white paint that was chipping and painted into the pane a little bit to give it an antiqueish look.

The markers I used on the window panes are some sort of Sharpie brand. I was very impressed with their quality. 

(I don't know if you're able to see it in these pictures or not, but there is a magnetic strip at the bottom of the window that mom thought would be really cool to hang something on.)

I didn't get a picture of it hanging in our music room, so you get to imagine it. :)

'Twas battered and scarred,
And the auctioneer thought it
hardly worth his while
To waste his time on the old violin,
but he held it up with a smile.
"What am I bid, good people", he cried,
"Who starts the bidding for me?"
"One dollar, one dollar, Do I hear two?"
"Two dollars, who makes it three?"
"Three dollars once, three dollars twice, going for three,"

But, No,
From the room far back a gray bearded man
Came forward and picked up the bow,
Then wiping the dust from the old violin
And tightening up the strings,
He played a melody, pure and sweet
As sweet as the angel sings.

The music ceased and the auctioneer
With a voice that was quiet and low,
Said "What now am I bid for this old violin?"
As he held it aloft with its' bow.
"One thousand, one thousand, Do I hear two?"
"Two thousand, Who makes it three?"
"Three thousand once, three thousand twice,
Going and gone", said he.

The audience cheered,
But some of them cried,
"We just don't understand."
"What changed its' worth?"
Swift came the reply.
"The Touch of the Masters Hand."

And many a man with life out of tune
All battered with bourbon and gin
Is auctioned cheap to a thoughtless crowd
Much like that old violin
A mess of pottage, a glass of wine,
A game and he travels on.
He is going once, he is going twice,
He is going and almost gone.
But the Master comes,
And the foolish crowd never can quite understand,
The worth of a soul and the change that is wrought
By the Touch of the Masters' Hand.
Myra Brooks Welch

So what are some projects you've been working on as of late?

"Line In The Soil" celebration...

The Cory family holds this celebration in remembrance of God's goodness to them after a major tornado five years ago... It destroyed several buildings on their farm, But God in his goodness protected their home, family, and the necessary farm buildings. Luck? We call it providence!
We live very near the Cory's and were miraculousy protected from this tornado.

It has been a huge blessing to attend and help out with this event every year!
They use this to event not only to recount of God's goodness to them, but also to bring to remembrance the necessity of healthy living.

Alright, enough talk... So with no further ado, I present to you the "Line In The Soil" celebration. :)
Enjoy!

Scottish bagpipe music performed by members of the McKenzie Highlanders.

 

It was lovely music! (I was a bit disappointed that they didn't have those adorable Scottish accents though! :)

Saluting the Flag!

Mr. Cory

 Michael Ernst www.hismenrevealed.com portraying John Adams. His message was very powerful!

This cute little person is a bundle of cuteness. (The camera angle is terrible though!)

Cute? I think so!

See?

This girl is a delight! It has been SO much fun watching her grow up!

 

Adorable, eh? 

He had such a hard time trying to pull them all! It was cute though! :)

 telling a really animated story.

This 'lil squirt melts my heart!!!!!

He has SUCH a personality!

And his grin is heart stopping!!!!

I couldn't resist capturing this sweet father & son moment!

She's such a poser!

Flying Pig, Fiddle & Banjo music concert  http://www.flyingpigfiddleandbanjo.com/
Their music was amazing! They let all the children have a chance to play along with them!

She was doing an Irish jig to the music!

  

I try to stay behind the camera... Other times... :) picture taken by April.

They folk danced to the music.

It was so cute with all the "lil people!"

Cute? enough words said!

 Love you Bethany! :)

His turn playing his part in the music.
This picture does not do him justice.

Drawing for the door prizes! My sisters and I were handing out the tickets. Josie and I got a bit confused and started

 putting the children's tickets in the adult bucket and visa versa. We thought it would be okay until a couple of the adults had to receive the children's prizes. Embarrassing, no?

I think mine was called, but I wasn't paying attention.

Love ya, April!

All in all It was a delightful night!
I pray that many souls were blessed that night! And hope to return next year!

soli deo gloria!


I apologize for all the grainy pictures! I tried to cover most of it up by using the "soften" editing. Thus, that explains all the softened pictures. :)