By amy_import on October 2, 2006
This weekend had a first for me – I played paintball!
Here’s the whole crew at the end of the war – only one
casualty…
The Owens were down for a visit so Daniel, Sarah and Bekah played. Then there
was Andrew, Michael and Brian as the older, more experienced ALERT paintball
players. And our family contributed three additional players – Amy, Timothy and
David (not pictured).
Brian and I are ready to rumble! I had a Red
Bull in my system and could hardly contain myself while we waited for everyone
to get all their gear together. We played one round on the trails that my
brothers made a while back – I think Andrew had the worst luck on that round
when he got “treed”.
Bekah and I covered each others back in the “take the
fort” game. Brian and Andrew stationed themselves in the tree fort and the
rest of us tried to storm it. I had the bright idea of climbing on the porch of
the fort but once I was up there I realized my danger when they opened the door
and we unloaded our guns at point blank range. I wanted to know how we could
win but the guys wouldn’t answer and it was basically shoot until you’re
out of CO2 or paint. I think I have the most bruises from that round.
Here is Connor – he wants to play with daddy. Maybe in a few
years?….
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By amy_import on September 28, 2006
This morning I checked my email to find one xanga subscription
from 2006 sandwiched in with four subscriptions from March 2005 –
this is really weird.
I other news, today is Timothy’s birthday – he is now 13! Wow,
we have four teenagers in the house once again. This will be the last
time we have four at once though. He is really excited because he can
have his own xanga site now. Go and wish him a happy birthday!
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By amy_import on September 27, 2006
The strangest thing is happening with
my xanga subsciption emails – I’m getting ones from last year!
Just now I got one dated March 5, 2005.
Earlier I had one that I started reading without looking at the date
and it was talking about Mrs. Schrader being pregnant, I got really
excited until I looked a little closer and saw that it was written
before her current little one was born.
This gives me the strangest feeling of deja vu.
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By amy_import on September 26, 2006
The last two days Brian and I worked at the Lassiters, getting the
grounds ready for the wedding. (See, we can do something useful when
we’re together). Brian used the power washer just about the whole time,
spraying down the arbor by the pool. It really makes a
difference! Notice how the washed beam is white and the other one is
green. He really worked hard and kept at it until the whole thing was
shining white – it’s gorgeous!
I did the little side chores, mainly painting the arch that we will be
married under. It was all rusty but it’s good now. I also did some
weeding in the rose beds surrounding the pool area. I think I have a
really good tan now 🙂
After we finished yesterday, and had admired our work and put things
away I somehow managed to “fall” in the pool! Fortunately Brian was
very close by and graciously “jumped in” to “save” me. Funny how we
both hit the water almost simltaneously. Incredibly, Brian had the
foresight to bring towels for just such an accident.
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By amy_import on September 25, 2006
Okay, here is the promised picture (if a little late – what can I say, Brian arrived and I got a little distracted 
)
I just finished putting it all together about half an hour before Brian
arrived and I was able to show him and the rest of his family. All that
I have left now is the borders. I’ve had a fun doing it and should have
fun using it.
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