Turkey Hill........

 
 

So a couple weeks ago Edwin and his brother and sisters volunteered to help run a food stand for an event sponsored by Turkey Hill. They manned the food stand while Edwin's other sister and his mom made the food back at there resturant. That was same day as the evangelism seminar so I wasn't able to help. I did come later in the day and it looked like everyone was having a great time. People were commenting on how great the food was and how professional the stand was. As you can see in the one picture Rico was having a good time sitting behind the stand watching a video on the little DVD player. He was happy.

nuttin much..........

I know it's been awhile since I've posted. There isn't much really to say. Lazy days of summer. Not much happening at the Miranda household. It's been nice though I'm thoroughly enjoying not working at the cafeteria for the summer. Our vacations are finished no more vacation days left for Edwin. Maybe we'll get to the beach yet for a day. Rico has extended school year. That means that for about 6 times a teacher comes over once a week and tutors Rico so he doesn't lose some of the skills he learned and have to play catch up when school starts again in the fall. I must say though Rico has never really had a problem with that. He has a good memory. But it's good for him to have the tutoring we are glad for it. Orientation is coming up for Noah next week at M.U. He also started going to the young adults caregroup and he's liking it. Girls are still doing basketball. And that's about it. Sorry for the uneventful post. But uneventful is good at times. =)

All Star Game.........

 

 

 

Our family my dad, and my two sisters went to the All Star Barnstormer game last night. It's always fun to be at the Clipper. We were glad the rain stopped to get the game in. But in the top of the 8th it started to pour and the put the tarp on the field. They eventually called the game. The South was behind which was the team the Barnstormers were on so we lost. All the mascosts from the teams represented were there some of them were cute but none were as good as Cylo.
When we came into the Clipper there was a Gold man as you can see in the picture. He was a live statue. He was so cool looking. At the end the rain let up enough to put off the scheduled fire works and that's how the evening ended.

the picnic

For the second year in a row the first Sunday after the 4th of July my mom's side of the family and her sisters side of the family get together for a baseball picnic.
Our families grew up beside each other as kids and we spent a lot of time at the ball field down the road from where I lived. My Aunt provides the main part of the meal and we all bring a side dish. We have some rousing games of ball and eat throughout the day ending up with a hot dog roast at night. It's a great time reliving our child hood and teaching our kids the fun of playing ball together. We all enjoy it. Even though it was a hot day there was a great breeze throughout the day and my Aunt and Uncle have a great shade tree in the back to sit under. Edwin did a funny thing. Way back in the day of the beginning of what is now Crossway church. We used to have a church baseball team with uniforms and everything. I used to be the score keeper. It was a lot of fun watching our guys play. Well, my hubby can still fit in his uniform and he came out to play with it on. We all had a great laugh over that. It was a little bit tighter around the belly but other then that he was looking good. Funniest and most surprising moment of the day was when the kids had a water battle fight. In the midst of it my Aunt Fannie when inside the house and came out with her personal super soaker water gun and started blasting the kids including her own sons who were just sitting minding there own business. It was so funny and out of character. Great memories.

Annual baseball picnic......

a little blue........

I'm not feeling so good. Summer cold as they call it I guess. Edwin has it and so now I have it. Tummy feels icky, I feel tired and something doesn't feel right with my nose and throat. Anyway this is nothing compared to the heartache and pain the Haughery's are going through. I know we are all praying for them. God is in control and I'm thankful for that and his grace is sufficient.

play bball at your own risk....

As I said in an earlier post my girls are now playing summer basketball. Last night was the first game they could play since the season started a couple weeks ago. We are anxious to get this party started. We go to where the rec league plays Bri plays at 7 and Bella plays at 8. Bri and team is warming up and 7 comes and goes. Hmm the opposing team doesn't show. Now this wouldn't have been so bad except for the fact the Bri was at Hershey Park for the day and the plan was for Edwin to pick her up at the park for the game that was the deal. Well of course Bri called and wanted to stay at H.P. for the evening as well and of course we said no cause she committed to bball and that's what we are doing. So now there is no game. That was a bit of a struggle for Bri but we talked it through. Next is Bella's game her team shows up they play she plays well end of game all is well. Edwin and the girls decided to stay and watch another team play. I took Rico and went home. Not long after I get home here comes Edwin. I'm thinking wow they must have got bored fast. But no that wasn't the situation. Seems the story goes like this. Not long after the game they were watching started two girls come running through the park saying something about there is going to be a gang war and some are caring firearms. Uhh nice! Meanwhile Edwin sees young men coming into the area from different directions and sure enough they are all gathering in the parking lot. Immediately the refs says that's it everyone get your stuff and get out. So that was it everyone high tailed it out of there. Eventually the cops came. But not fast enough Edwin stated cause by the time they got there the gang dispersed cause of all the attention I guess.
Anyway kind of weird. I wonder what kind of impact this will have on the families that come there to play. Will they still come? We will see.

the party.........

This past Sunday we had Noah's graduation party at my parents home. I don't know about you but I always get a little nervous when I have a gathering because you want everything to go well and everyone to have a good time. My prayers were answered and the day went well, not like I planned but it went very well I thought. Including children 46 people came. We did invite 80. And I received one response saying they could not come so that makes pretty many people who did not respond. Needless to say I had a lot of barbecue left over but it will freeze and we will certainly eat it no loss there. It's been several years that we have wanted to buy a volley ball net the party was the incentive we needed and we now own one. We had a nice game of volley ball going on and it was fun to watch. My parents have a pool table and ping pong in there basement so some took advantage of that. And some played cards as well.
And of course sitting around chatting and eating was definitely happening too.
My sisters and nieces were a big help to me. I get by with a little help from my friends........It was a good day and Noah was blessed so the goal was achieved. Yeah!

Graduation party.............

Champions!

 

 

Bri and Bella's team the Warriors, won there division in softball and also the final championship game last night.
There record was 12-1. They lost there very first game and then that was it the rest of the season they won every game after. That's pretty daggone good. It was a fun season watching them play and it was great having them on the same team. Bri usually played 3rd base and Bella split between catching and right field. Now it's on to summer basketball.

vacation............

Hello friends! Welcome to my new private blog.
This past week we were on vacation. Our annual vacation to the mountains with my whole family and a few friends that are like family. About 20 in all.
We had a nice relaxing time as usual. Weather was good all though a little chilly at times but that felt good. We did the usual things swimming, fishing, walks, eat, badmitton, campfires, eat, deer spotting, play cards, eat, shop, tell stories, watch for bears, read, made soft pretzels, paint balling, sleep, and did I say eat? Edwin, and Colin saw a bear but the rest did not. We saw a porcuppine up in a tree that was cool, saw some deer and of course the cute little chip monks. Saw a snake the one day at the swimming hole as well as that ugly spider in the video. Did you see all the tad poles in the video? I have never seen so many tad poles in my life. There was hundreds maybe in thousands.
The frogs were definately busy. Jerry took his cycle and was kind to let the men that knew how to ride take it out for a cruise. Edwin took me out for a ride it was nice. Rico loves riding he laughs when he's on the cycle. There is a paint ball place not to far from the cabin that the guys like to go to and shoot each other. Hey they are boys! And they also went into the woods at the cabin to play as well. So until it rains you will see splashes of pink, orange and green on many a tree in the woods. Thanks to mom and dad for providing a cheap and very fun vacation for us since before I was married. It's been more then 20 years that we have been going to my dad's hunting cabin (not really his part owner along with many others).
But now we are back so let the summer vacation officially begin. Already I here the kids behind causing a rukus and getting on each others nerves including mine. =) It's always a challenge to keep these kids occupied over the summer. Alright that's all for now. I can't concentrate.

slideshow

If you double click the slide show it will get bigger.

temporarily out of order........???

Okay as you can see the "experience" is open once again. But after thinking about it I think that I will go private to the world but not to my friends. So if you would like to be able to view my blog just email me and I'll put you on the list. I'll be going private by June 25th. You can certainly email me after that date and I'll still let you in. =) Peace!

lightning..........

 
The lightning was lighting up the sky big time. Just happened to catch one while taking a picture.

Noah

 

Edwin snuck up to Noah right after he got his diploma and took this picture.

Graduation ceremony.

Here's Noah he looks good in blue doesn't he? It was an interesting graduation ceremony to the say the least. All around the county schools were changing there plans to have there graduation ceremony's from outside to inside. All but one that is. I guess our school decided that we could beat the odds and make it through our ceremony before it stormed. The weather did not hold out and about half way through the sky turned dark. Lightning began to flash behind the graduation podium so whoever was speaking could not see the flashes but could here every one going ohhhhhh each time a flash would occur. We were sitting on the metal bleachers. Not a good place to be when lightning is happening. But we prevailed cause after all you want to see your son graduate. But little by little people were making there way off the bleachers to the grass. Finally Noah got his diploma and he was near the end so shortly after it was all over. With a turn of the tastle from one side to the other Noah was a graduate. I had to learn a lesson again in haveing unmet expectations. The evening did not turn out at all like I had hoped it would. Laying in bed that night I had to repent of some bad attitudes through out the evening. All week I had been close to tears at different times but low and behold not a single tear was shed throughout the ceremony. Anyway it's over and my son is on his way to the next chapter in his life. He's happy to have his diploma and to be done with high school.
One thing you should know is that Noah was on the honor roll and sometimes high honor roll throughout his four years of high school.

GRADUATION!!!!

Link

Tonights the big night. Graduation for Noah. I'm so excited for him. I have been saving up all my tears all week for tonight. The dam wants to burst. I'll post pics some time soon. Also little update. The birdies as of this morning were still safely in the fern...no not in the nest but at least they are where there mother can see them.
Also Elijah is still doing better. Not completely over the loose bm's though still has that. Doctor vist coming up soon.

911 rescue..........

 

 

 

Tonight I went outside to water my plants getting ready for the hot day tomorrow. I was watering my ferns on my porch when I heard a commotion as well as some movement coming from my fern. I noticed something fall out of the fern. Here there is a nest in my fern and indeed a little birdie fell out of the nest. Well I guess I had sprayed the birdies pretty good and they let me know they were upset. I was like what to do what to do the birdie must get back in the nest.
So I found a little box to pick up the wayward birdie. I got the birdie into the box and went to put it back in the nest.
Well, I guess little birdie wanted to feel his oats (where in the world did that expression come from) cause when I went to put him in the nest again he fluttered right out again. Meanwhile the whole family is getting in on the act. Noah checked out the situation as well as Bri and even Edwin's dad put in his two cents he's here visiting from Florida came to see his grandson graduate(Noah). Edwin came out and after deciding I wasn't getting the birdie in correctly tried his hand at getting the bird in the nest. Well he got the bird in and then both birds hopped out. Yup one landed on the porch and the other on the sidewalk. Goodness here let me try again. I put them in again and again they fluttered out. Someone is going to break something here in a minute with all this falling going on. Anyway I left the birds settle for a bit and then I tried one more time. Notice my gloved hand, tissue box, flashlight technique. It worked as far as I can tell the birds are in there nest. I quickly left so I wouldn't see if they fell out again so I wouldn't feel responsible. I'm happy with my thoughts of them sleeping snuggly in there damp nest. Sorry birdies I had to water my fern. The End.

FYI

For my Crossway friends. Check out our church's website. crosswaypa.org
click on registration then click on Crossway Mile then click on 2007 and check out the picture. I think you'll enjoy it.

 

 

 

Okay so Brianna was the only Miranda representing in the mile race this year. She did really well. Not sure what her official time is yet. It was a rainy kind of day as most of you reading this blog know but God was kind and stopped the rain for the race. A fun time was still had by all that I saw. The Sunday after church picnics have begun. This year I need to take desserts. Not my favorite thing to bring I don't really like baking so much. Last year was good I got to bring salads. But I'll give my hand a whirl at the desserts. And let's here it for the 25th anniversary of our church.

another update

Elijah is doing better. Erika is keeping him off of dairy as much as possible and it's making a difference. His bm is still loose but not like water. I'm not sure when the doctor appt. is coming up. But at least things are going in the right direction.

Pirates..............

Just saw the movie "Pirates of the Caribbean At Worlds End". I really enjoyed myself. I thought it was the funniest one of the three. We got the last two tickets for the 8:30 showing. I didn't realize it was so long though. Got there at 8:30 it was over around 11:30. It's good it's Friday tomorrow. Saw some people there with Pirate paraphernalia.

my boy.........

 

prom..........

 

This past Saturday Noah went to his prom. He went with a girl he's been friends with for the last couple years at school. Her name is Rachael. A good time was had by all.

update # 3 Elijah

Talked to Erika today. She had a Wic appointment today and she saw the nutritionist there for Elijah. She said that Elijah lost another pound and was definitely not healthy. She advised Erika to go back to the doctor again and tell them that she wants an allergy test as well as check for lead poisoning. Erika felt good that someone in the medical field acknowledges that there is a real problem here. She's also only been scheduled with the practitioner each time she has gone to the doctor. So the nutritionist said to make sure she only sees the doctor and no one else and stick with him and if she doesn't get any satisfaction from him she has the name of another doctor who works with children with problems like Elijah is having. So she will be making an appt. as soon as possible and go from there. He hasn't been throwing up lately but still has diarrhea. Thank you for keeping Elijah in your prayers.

the faucet.......

 
This picture is especially for the other white Carol. Yes, I do like my new faucet. Thanks to Dale for bailing us out (pun intended). He did an excellent job. Our faucets been leaking for a long long time. We had arranged with Dale that at some point he would install one for us once we bought it. This past Sat. the leak got worse so Edwin tried to fix it till we got a new one but it was a no go. So we are thankful for our friend Dale who came to our rescue.

pots of flowers....

 

 

 

Here's some of the pots of flowers I planted around the house.

time to till........

 

Edwin does such a good job of getting my garden ready. Thanks mi sugar'.......

Lactose intolerant???

Erika thinks Elijah may be having trouble digesting dairy. He was doing pretty well for a couple of days and then had pizza and shortly after starting throwing up into the next day. So she's going to keep him away from all dairy for a week and see how he does. Isn't it a shame these days that you almost have to come up with your own diagnosis for your ailments. And wouldn't it be nice to charge the doctors a fee for your own leg work. It can be a little frustrating ya know?

 

Please pray.........

Our grandson is still not doing well. We thought he was doing better but he had a relapse yesterday. Throwing up again and diarreah. Please pray for Elijah to be healed. He really needs your prayers. It would really be encouraging to know those who are praying if you wouldn't mind posting that you are.

Fun day at Rico's ball game.....

Rico's ball game

Click on the picture to see all the pictures.

update........

I saw my grandson Elijah today and I'm happy to report that he is doing better. He's eating more and going potty less. We were all at Brianna's basketball tournament today. Her team won 3 games out of 4. Not to bad at all.
Later on in the day I finished planting my flowers. Edwin and the boys went to the Barnstormers game. And the girls and I rented the movie Aragon. Bri had read the book and wanted to see the movie. She was disappointed in the movie and thought the book was much better. Usually the way it goes. But not haveing read the book I thought it was a decent movie. Bella had "Wagon Train Day" at school on Friday and here is a picture of her get up. She said she had a great time and came home with some candles that she dipped herself and also made one mocassin. I don't know if Dawn reads my blog or not but the dress Bella is wearing is actually the bridesmaid dress I wore in her wedding. When Erika was in school she wore it for "Wagon Train Day" as well. We got some good use out of that dress.

more unloading.....

home to unload.......

so many to choose from....

the lady in red.......

Elijah

Would you all pray for Elijah. He has had diarrhea for weeks and now today has a fever as well as throwing up. Erika has had Elijah to the doctors as well as to the hospital for tests and so far there is nothing showing up as being wrong. But Elijah has lost 8 lbs. He is already a thin boy and to have him lose weight well it's not a good thing. We are all concerned. Erika has another doctor appt. for Elijah tomorrow (Thursday). Pray for the doctors to have wisdom in caring for Elijah as well as pray for his healing.

Salvation and this too..........

Words spoken on Sunday during the message. Pete closed the message with these words.
Salvation and this too!? I want to keep reminding myself of those words I want to cultivate a thankful heart in myself and in my family. We have so much to be thankful for. For me one of those things is my family. Yesterday was a fun day it was FLOWER DAY. As I have said before on here every year the ladies in my family go flower shopping together. There was 10 of us. How we all look forward to going flower shopping together. There is much laughter and of course lots of flowers. But I forgot my camera. I'm waiting for some pics my neices took of the day and when they arrive I will post the pictures. I'm hoping to get everything planted this week.
Till next time............

beautiful day........

So many days I drive through County Park to get to the many places that take me in that direction. I always think how nice it would be to walk through the park it's a beautiful place. Today I finally got to do that. Edwin and I and the youngest kids walked a nice two mile jaunt. I know it was 2 miles cause I had my handy dandy pedometer on me. It was just lovely. We saw 2 different times deer cross in front of us. The trees are all starting to bud and it won't be long to the leaves burst forth.
I also washed off my porch. Edwin brought out our lounge chair. So look for me if you go by you might see me there. And of course you can always stop in for a visit.
The first week of May I'll be going with the ladies in my family flower shopping. It's an all day affair. My mom takes her big van with a trailer on the back. Last year we had to come back to my mom's three times to unload the trailer. That's a lot of flowers.

His Forever........

Jesus, friend of sinners, loved me 'ere I knew Him
Drew me with His cords of love, tightly bound me to Him
Round my heart still closely twined, The ties that none can sever,
For I am His and He is mine forever and forever.

the tree.......

In case anyone is wondering that tree in the previous post is indeed a Fig tree.

Faith....Wait.....Rejoice

Habakkuk 3

17 Though the fig tree does not bud
and there are no grapes on the vines,
though the olive crop fails
and the fields produce no food,
though there are no sheep in the pen
and no cattle in the stalls,

18 yet I will rejoice in the LORD,
I will be joyful in God my Savior.

Things to ponder:
What is your response to unfullfilled desires?

No matter what I get or don't get will I rejoice in the Lord?

Can I rest and rejoice in God alone?

Philippians 4:4
4Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice.

Laura...Danielle.....????

Okay well how many doses do you need of "the miranda experience". Here I am listening to the demand for more "experience" and I'm going on my 3rd post and no sign of Laura Joy, or Danielle. What is up with that?

4/11/07

Yesterday was Bella's 11th birthday. For her birthday meal we had her favorites. Baked spaghetti, broccoli with cheese and garlic bread. Her birthday cake was cheese cake with cherry topping. Bella was very excited to find out she had gotten what she wanted most on her birthday and that was Heely's. Sneakers with one skate wheel on the back heel of the sneaker. Latest rage amongst kids. Bella loves Dolphins so Daddy got her a Dolphin balloon she named him Wally. After dinner and presents we went to Park City and there Bella tried out her Heely's. To bad there is so many grout tracks it made for a bumpy ride for her. Bella said she had the best day ever. That was nice to here cause it wasn't that we did something really spectacular for her birthday she just really appreciated what she got and enjoyed being together.
We love our Bella and we are so happy God blessed us with her.

The hunt........

We made it pretty easy for the little kiddo's to find the eggs. The bigger kids had a harder time. At the far end of the yard I saw a ruckus going on between the big kids. Someone got something just not sure what they got.

grand kids and great grand kids

Back by popular demand a new post. Hey it ain't easy being a blogger. Oh the pressure of it all.........=) Just kidding I like doing it when I got something to say.
This past Sunday we had an outstanding meal with my family at my sister Jane and her husband Paul's home. There was 32 of us. We also had our annual Easter egg hunt.
Here's some pictures of the happening.

Different subject now. What did you all think of this past Sunday's gospel Sunday.
Is this type of thing a blessing and encouragement? Or just something different?
I'd like to know your thoughts.

The cross.........

He is risen! Hallelujah what a Savior.