The winner is…. New Pretzel M&Ms!

This Summer Dan Guinn will be teaching the High School class through Francis Schaeffer’s book True Spirituality. High School meets on the lower level next to the nursery.

The Junior High is taught by Jake Maguire this summer. They are going through the Summer Curriculum from Great Commision Publications. This quarter is GOD’S GRACE IN YOU – God’s covenant plan and how we fit into it.

Above is a map of everyplace we will be going. The evening begins at 6 pm when we leave Redeemer for the Vos’ home. The night ends at the Prins house at 10 p.m. Their address is below. You can reach me on my cell at 913-439-9319 at any point. The schedule is below.

NOTE: Pick up is at the Prins home, NOT at Redeemer.

Thanks to all our helpers with the Progressive Dinner this year. This year Norma and Travis helped with driving. The night began at Redeemer and immediately headed to the Thomas’ home for peach cobbler, apple crisp and ice cream. After that the group stopped by the Creecy’s home for tasty fondue. We dipped chunks of apple and bread into the pot, great experience many had never had before. Spring Hill had their prom Saturday and The Lutz hi-jacked Zach’s limo and stopped by so we could all get in. I expect it would be very hard to parallel park that thing, but then who parallel parks a limo. The third stop of the night was at the Basham’s where we munched on tatter tots and french fries while playing air hockey in the basement. The final stop of the night was at the Vos’ home for homemade lasagna and bread sticks. Thank you to everyone who took part in this annual event. More pics after the link below.  

The Vos’ front room with lights strung up. There was also Italian music playing, some famous guy Dean Martin and the song, “Hello Mother, Hello Father, Greeting from camp ?” This song however changed the words to something else.

I left my camera at the Vos house and it returned with this photo on it. I also did some re-decorating in their basement, not sure if they found it yet.

Here is the students table at the Vos home.

Lights in the kitchen too. When Laura tasted the Lasagna she said, “This is good, did you make this?” Julie of course understood that to mean she was surprised that it could be both good and made by Julie. Laura then back peddled as we laughed.

Katie, Julia and Devon enjoying some tots at the Basham’s home.

Chris is convinced his photos from the Progressive Dinner over two years ago look silly so he was a bit camera shy. Sam and Nick made an effort to help him pose for a photo. For the record is pictures look fine from two years ago.

There we go.

Sophie came straight from a dance competition

Katie and Julia

Julia and Devon. Devon has a name compatibility test to determine relationships. I’m pretty sure this is what Pastor Nathan uses in Pre-Marriage Counseling. For the record Norma and Larry’s full maiden names are 91% compatible, Laura and I are 88%.

Connor discovered dipping large pieces of bread into fondue is more efficient than little pieces of bread on a stick.

The girls

Rico is coming up with a future game in this picture. Shotgun it would be called and involve 3 hockey pucks.

Early at fondue (picture by Carmen)

Pierce tasting Fondue (picture by Carmen)

Again with the dance

Chilling in the Creecy living room. (picture by carmen)

Texting and Cutting.

The Limo arrives, Devon’s glass is empty. Devon’s glass began empty

Fondue! (Picture by Carmen)

14 people rode in this thing, but I’m pretty sure 30 could have fit.

Fondue for all. (picture by Carmen)

Grace enjoying this giant thing

Inside the limo

Kevin and Scott discussing the pros and cons of Texas succeeding. (picture by Carmen)

More inside the limo shots

Fondue again (picture by carmen

Pierce in Limo

Ubuntu showing them how to ride in style

Fondue

No pictures pleeeaaaaseeee

I now have at least 10 photos of Mich posing like this. Someday I’ll open a photography studio and sell nothing but photos of Mich doing this.

Fondue again (picture by Carmen)

Don’t mind if I do…

Devon is showing what he plans to eat, Sam is showing what he is eating.

Nick looks like he might not trust the photographer. Sweet jersey.

Thanks again for everyone’s help on this night.

This Saturday we are joining up with area PCA churches for a youth square dance. We’ll be meeting at New Hope PCA (directions) from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. for a great time of fellowship with brothers and sisters in Christ. 6th grade through high school are invited to wear costumes, western wear or just come dressed “normal.” No need to know how to dance or square dance, we’ll teach you. If you have any questions please call me at 913-439-9319 or email at bhough@redeemer-pca.org.

Friday night junior high and senior high students played Loaded Questions, Nervous and Taboo at the Hough’s home. Unfortunately when playing games we often forget to take pictures during the games. It was a great time, thank you to all who participated. More photos after the link.

Loaded questions requires you to be able to tell who gave which answer to a questions. For instance anything with Star Wars in the answer must be Mich.

Here are the accusations…

Zach likes to talk with his hands, he inherited this. I struggle not to watch people’s hands who use their hands in talking.

Morgan just got glasses, Avery and Connor in a sweet Dr Pepper shirt.

This is Mich’s “Signs” face

Emily, Joy and Sara

We were playing a serious game of Nervous, I think Emily would be the first to admit this is not her gifting, yet she laughed her head off playing.

Cam, Morgan, Avery and Sam

Once we realized there was someone too young for this (holding red ball) we kicked her out.

I like this picture. Notice how proper they are sitting while our painting in the background is crooked.

Spills (Spring Hills) who now have a blog called The Spills.

Mich and Emily

Connor and Emily after they ate all the pizza.

Here are the Moody Boys and this time without makeup.

Momo

Connor feeling the pizza.

Connor getting a second wind for pizza.

Four people texting at once, beat that. Think they are texting each other?

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Game Night at the Ardiles really was fun tonight. Tomi, Debbie, Travis, Laura, Zach, Joey, Rick, Joy, Tanner, Elizabeth, Emily, Renae, Roxie, Connor, April, Robbie, Michie and myself had a great time. Debbie cooked some tasty Peruvian dish which Travis referred to as, “donuts and mustard dip.” I rebuke him. Joy is the Mal Mal (which Travis calls MoMo) champ while Joey won and then lost at nerviosa. Roxie stuck Tomi with a handful of cards, but it really was nothing compared to Connor’s near complete collection of cards. Thank you Ardiles for having us over for a great night of fun and fellowship. More photos inside post.

This is the hand raising thing I like to make everyone do. I’m pretty sure they love it.

Intense game of Mal-Mal, I’m pretty sure Debbie is only taking a picture so she knows what cards MT and Elizabeth have.

Later in the night up top shot.

Emily and her 124 point hand thereby beating Michie’s previous record of 99 points. Joy had 69 points for all 6 games combined to put this in perspective. I have no idea why Emily’s head is missing, take that up with Debbie or Laura.

Perhaps a video below

Tonight we will finally get to see the results of hard work by Zach Lutz, Joey Kennedy and Keely McCoy when the curtains open for Seussical The Musical. The event will take place at Spring Hill High School. Laura and I are very excited to attend after seeing the quality of productions they put on last year with Alice and Wonderland. Great job guys!

While you went about your business Saturday morning you may have been unaware that a Tennis championship of micro proportions was being played. On one side of the court was Jacob Vos, plays tennis well, knows the rules and terms, in shape. On the other side of the court was Brian, plays tennis poorly, knows some rules and some terms with British accent, out of shape. In the first set Brian won 6-1. Of course Jacob was required to have two hands on the racket at all time (even serving) but lets not use that as an excuse. All you need to know is I beat him fair and square. Well maybe not fair, but square since I’m sure that is a real qualifier.

In the second game Jacob was freed to play normal and went on to win 6-1. He’s good. When his serves were in I felt like I was hitting a brick trying to return it. The only redeeming aspect of this second set was that I aced him. Meaning I served a ball that he could not even get a racket on. I’ll never be able to accomplish a serve like this again. If you play tennis you have until August 27th to challenge Jacob. If you do come ready, come with a British accent and be prepared to cheat or lose.

Here is a video of Becks Dancing just for fun.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZDNfwhB8xK0