The Eclectic Company: Show Stopper

* "Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon!"

* "Those who throw dirt only lose ground."

* "I totally take back all those times I didn't want to nap when I was younger."

* "The road to success is always under construction."

* "I fish, therefore I lie."

* "Dear Algebra, stop asking us to find your X, she's not coming back and I know Y."

* "Teamwork means never having to take all the blame."

* "I barely survived yesterday and now it's already today!"

* "Do you call Santa's helpers subordinate clauses?"

* "So, how many days DID it take to build Rome?"

* "Cancel my subscription, I'm tired of your issues."

* "Today is the tomorrow we worried about yesterday."

* "Don't sweat petty things . . . or pet sweaty things"

* "Two wrongs are only the beginning"

* "Worrying works. 90% of the things I worry about never happen."

* "I finally got my head together, and now my body is falling apart."

* "When I'm finally holding all the cards, why does everyone decide to play chess?"

* "Legend: A lie that has the dignity of age."

* "A diamond is forever: The payments are longer."

* "When in doubt, mumble: When in trouble, delegate: When in charge, ponder."

* "I don't have an attitude; I have a personality you can't handle."

* "When I want your opinion, I'll give it to you!"

* "It is better to understand a little than to misunderstand a lot."

* "An eye for an eye leaves the world blind."

* "Sports do not build character, they reveal it!"

* "Dust is a protective coating for fine furniture"

* "I'm in shape - round IS a shape."

* "Money talks, but all mine says is "good-bye."

* "If a pig loses its voice, is it disgruntled?"

* "Love is blind but marriage is a real eye-opener!"

* "A dog has an owner. A cat has a staff"

* "I'd like to have more self-esteem, but I don't deserve it!"

* "Red meat is not bad for you. Fuzzy green meat is."

* "Nothing is fool proof to a talented fool."

* "Bacteria - the back door of a cafeteria."

* "Nostalgia isn't what it used to be."

* "Stressed spelled backwards is desserts."

* "As I said before, I never repeat myself."

* "Corduroy pillows: they're making headlines!"

* "Young at heart, slightly older in other places."

* "(I'm) proof that evolution can go in reverse"

* "My reality check bounced"

* "If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn?"

* "I hate people who steal my ideas before I think of them."

* "I was uncool before uncool was cool."

* "Middle age: When your age starts to show around your middle"

* "Do not disturb, I'm already disturbed."

* "If an open door is ajar, is an open jar adoor?"

* "March Madness takes its toll. Please have exact change."

* "Telepath Wanted: You know where to apply!"

* "The information went data way"

* "I'm bilingual - I speak English and SMACK!"

* "Mental floss prevents moral decay."

* "Why use a big word when a diminutive one will do?"

* "Why is abbreviation such a long word?"

* "I can see clearly now, the brain is gone."

* "Every morning is the dawn of a new error"

.

Quotes of Note

You're born a male but you have to CHOOSE to be a man" - Herm Edwards

"I mourn the loss of thousands of precious lives, but I will not rejoice in the death of one, not even an enemy. Returning hate for hate multiplies hate, adding deeper darkness to a night already devoid of stars. Darkness cannot drive out darkness: only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate: only love can do that" - Unknown

"They err who think Santa Clause comes down through the chimney; he really enters through the heart." - Mrs. Paul M. Ell

"Thankfully, our true roots are in heritage and not things. I just need to keep reminding myself that things are only reminders of heritage." - Keetha Broyles, June 21, 2010

"Tears lubricate the soul." - from "Finding Buck McHenry"

"Somehow you must come to understand that God is love, that love is the proof of God, and forgiveness is the proof of love." - The Priest in "Levi's Will" by W. Dale Cramer

"The truth about a man is in what he does, not what he says." - W. Dale Cramer in "Levi's Will"

"Fairy Tales are more than true; not because they tell us that dragons exist, but because they tell us that dragons can be beaten." - G. K. Chesterton

.

Sunday, August 22, 2010

Show Stopper

.

Our youngest daughter, Korie, has been a "show stopper" all her life. She is blessed with the natural grace, talent and stage presence that make her shine in the spot light of every musical or drama event in which she's ever participated.

Yesterday, at her bridal shower, she "stopped the show" once again when she donned this feathery gift wrap embellishment.

Just look at that cute face! She makes her mama proud - - -and that's OK, mama's are SUPPOSED to be proud.

Here she is with her older sissy, Keri, who always wrote, produced, and directed the family drama.

No REALLY - - - Keri WROTE plays, CAST her siblings into roles, FOUND costumes, and DIRECTED the whole shebang. It was AWESOME!

Korie and her fiance, Chris, who will tie the knot on September 25, 2010. You may visit their wedding blog here.

.

18 comments:

j said...: "wrote, produced, and directed the family drama" that phrase made me laugh right out loud. You have a wonderful way of describing your kids.

GORGEOUS daughters, you have Keetha. (My inner Yoda reared his head there)

I'm going to check out her wedding blog!; August 23, 2010 at 1:10 PM
Jewel said...: "wrote, produced, and directed the family drama" - every family has one of those! I'll let you guess who it was in our house. ;); August 23, 2010 at 2:39 PM
Debby@Just Breathe said...: The life of the party! She is beautiful and I wish them well.; August 23, 2010 at 3:24 PM
ClassyChassy said...: Beautiful family photos! pretty girls!; August 23, 2010 at 5:00 PM
groovyoldlady said...: They must get their shy, demure demeanors from their MOTHER! ;-); August 23, 2010 at 5:49 PM
Linda @ A La Carte said...: Oh she is a cutie for sure! Sounds like a busy fall for you!! A wedding and moving!!; August 23, 2010 at 6:57 PM
Cass @ That Old House said...: Yup, I've got one of those "hey look at ME" daughters, too -- the life of the party, the star of the show!
they are great fun, but I have to say that living with her was like living with a small tornado!

Your daughters are beautiful --- clearly they take after their Mama!
Cass; August 23, 2010 at 7:59 PM
podso said...: She must take after her mom! Your daughters are lovely!; August 23, 2010 at 8:22 PM
Kristin - The Goat said...: That date is fast approaching! Love the gift wrap embellishment :) It totally works with her skin tone lol

Billy Goat; August 23, 2010 at 9:20 PM
shannon i olson said...: beautiful girls, I bet it was a hoot at your house! I remember my cousins doing a Bartles and James commercial in their under ware once for all of us. Just the other day my soon to be 18yr old son and his friends were riding imaginary horses throughout the house while banging a coconut purse for sound effects. yep.; August 23, 2010 at 11:05 PM
kyooty said...: Congratulations!! :); August 24, 2010 at 7:03 AM
From the Kitchen said...: One can certainly see why Korie is a show stopper! I'll have to check out the wedding blog. Both of our boys were wed in September. It's a great month for weddings!

Best,
Bonnie; August 24, 2010 at 10:01 AM
From the Kitchen said...: I should have visited the wedding blog before posting. I have strolled the street(s?) of Story and have eaten there. I think it is the perfect spot for a wedding. I hope you'll post lots of photos so that I can reminisce!
Love the Broadripple area as well. We've visited a number of times. Our younger son worked in Noblesville for several years.

Best,
Bonnie; August 24, 2010 at 10:06 AM
Tonja said...: Those are sweet memories, aren't they? Family dramas...good times!

Both these girls are beautiful! I bet you are knee deep in wedding plans! How fun and exciting!; August 25, 2010 at 10:36 AM
Unknown said...: Your beautiful daughter looks quite a bit like her mom! Is the wedding planning wearing you out? I'm finally over the worn-out phrase of the wedding planning around here and fear that the next one will be the panic phase.....; August 27, 2010 at 7:42 PM
Gerson & Betsy said...: I kept meaning to ask you if they have set a date! Glad to know it's coming up!!! Can't wait to see about it on your blog! :); August 28, 2010 at 8:54 PM
I can't find my blog said...: 9-25???? Yikes, that's soon! How did I miss that they were getting married? Geesh, I feel like a heel now since I've been so busy with school and football-football for the 8yo. Lots of kisses to them! (You too, mom!); August 30, 2010 at 8:25 PM
I can't find my blog said...: Oh! I forgot to say that I ADORE her yellow pumps!; August 30, 2010 at 8:26 PM