Mrs. Nez 2010

Toy Story 3, First Day out, Friday June 18th

2010-06-19T20:06:00.000-07:00

Bill was kind enough to suggest we all go to the second showing of Toy Story 3. We opted out of the 3-D version. The effect bothers Nathan too much! Fun movie, but not a lot of heart until the end. It made up for the entire movie and made all 4 of us cry!

I should mention that Evan is still in Mae Sot, Thailand which is why we did not take him!

Nathan to the Orthodontist

2010-06-19T20:03:00.000-07:00

Thursday the 17th, Nathan had to visit Dr. Quick. Sadly, we learned that now it is time for him to be fitted for the long term set of braces. Cha ching Cha ching! Three,

3, kids in braces! Ouch!

So very sorry my little Nate!

MOBS Wednesday 16

2010-06-19T20:01:00.000-07:00

Translated: Midweek Outdoor Bible Study

Meaning: Youth meet at Josh Hurlburts house for an hour then to the park for Ultimate Frisbee!

My first Hydrangeas! June 15th

2010-06-19T19:58:00.000-07:00

Last year, a lovely lady answered some questions for me about the plants in her yard. Before I left, she gifted me with seeds, basil and rootings of hydrangeas. They bloomed! Now, where to plant them in our clay infested yard is a big problem!

New Glasses for Dad! Monday June 14

2010-06-19T19:53:00.000-07:00

Bill's glasses broke over the weekend. He had to have a new eye exam and off we went to Success Vision where our friend Lee Parham assisted us. Of course, we all had to go and be sure we liked the ones he picked out since we are the ones looking at him!

And while we are there, try on some for ourselves!

Mandisa! Sunday, June 13

2010-06-19T19:50:00.000-07:00

Haley I went to the Arkansas Women's Show this weekend. The main reason I wanted to go was to have her see Mandisa perform live. She had her entire band and back up singers with her. I have seen her for years at Women of Faith but only with a keyboard player or soundtracks. She was great!

Helping the Wessons, Saturday June 12

2010-06-19T19:42:00.000-07:00

Laura Wesson just had twins. Ladies from church have been taking turns cleaning her house. Today, it was our turn! Haley, Alyssa, Laura Grace, Heather, Me, Laura and the babies!

June 10, Haley's last day of school!

2010-06-19T19:38:00.000-07:00

Haley had to go to school until Thursday to make up snow days. Today was the school field day!

Wednesday June 9, Poor Fair High School

2010-06-19T19:30:00.000-07:00

The builders began taking the roof of Fair HS. The damage is very extensive. It is wonderful that no one was in the classrooms at the time!

June 8. Teachers luncheon at school

2010-06-19T19:25:00.000-07:00

At Fair High School, the last day is traditionally a teachers luncheon where we honor the people retiring. Sadly, today we say goodbye to Sammie Jamell, our special education department head. I have worked with her since 1989!

Monday, June 7th Danny Trawick

2010-06-07T18:17:00.000-07:00

Today was Danny Trawick's funeral. On the way across the river, the clouds were doing really weird, close encounter-ish things.

The only time we had a view of the chapel. It was standing room only inside, in the aisles and in the lobby were we had to stand and listen with a crowd of others. Sad- no coke signs.

They had this picture on display on the table in the lobby. Danny is on the right.

Notice the skinny guy to the left behind then Governor Clinton. It is Bill Nesbitt! Notice the guy to the right behind the Governor- Banjo Bill Anderson!

This was the official ceremony declaring June 3, 1986 as Arkansas Bluegrass Week.

Sunday June 6th, the turtle encounter

2010-06-07T18:13:00.001-07:00

On the driveway into Grace Church, Haley and I were "planting" posters announcing the youth bake sale. Where we stopped was a poor turtle that got caught by the curb. Haley carried him across the street the way he was headed.

Saturday June 5th, White Wagon Farms Nursery

2010-06-07T18:00:00.000-07:00

I just discovered White Wagon Farms last month. Turns out that Cathy Wagonnish, the lady who hired Bill at Systematics, is the owner! Bill had a great time catching up with her. While looking around, I noticed this sweet lady sitting on the bench and thought how familiar she looked. Then I realized that it was Ms. Kitty Longstreth! We had a wonderful, yet short visit with her. She is now 92 years young! I know Ms. Kitty still has a direct link to God's ear!

Lovely blooms at a wonderful nursery.

Part of our purchase- all at 20% off! Yeah!

Nathan and I had to hurry back to Hillcrest for our hair cut appointments. Turned out Mr. Kim was running behind and since we were late, that was great!

A Miracle captured on digital film, Friday June 4

2010-06-07T17:47:00.001-07:00

Nathan had the broom inside the house for some reason. I casually said, "Why not go sweep the front porch?" and he did! Thanks Nathan!

Thursday June the 3rd- Library Day

2010-06-07T17:43:00.000-07:00

Today, we went to three, yes 3 libraries in Little Rock within 2 hours to locate the books that Haley and Nathan needed. (alright, I had some reserved also...) Yes, we do support our local libraries!

June is here!

2010-06-07T15:52:00.000-07:00

June 1st, Tuesday

Well, the school where I work is getting gutted. This is just a small portion not yet hauled away.

Wednesday, June 2

I walked outside and across the street, the yard was covered with miniature mushrooms! I had to get Haley out to take pictures.

And here is one of the pictures she took:

Memorial Day, May 31, 2010

2010-05-31T16:13:00.001-07:00

Memorial Day at the Arkansas National Cemetery. First time we ever went and it was very inspiring. Something we will need to every year!

This week at the Nesbitt house- May 24 to 30, 2010

2010-05-30T21:26:00.000-07:00

Monday, May 24, 2010

Had to go to the State Revenue office to pay my taxes for my Hearts and Crosses by Denise. In the lobby is this scale. Wonder why it is there? Maybe to be sure you weigh less when you leave than when you went in? Do they weigh you before and after to be sure you have completely emptied your pockets?

Wednesday May 26, 2010

Wednesday was the day we had to say farewell to Evan. He and the Project 222 Thailand team left for Mae Sot. He will be gone for 6 weeks. We had to get up at 3:30am. I went to bed at midnight. He had to be there at 5 a.m. YES! He has his passport!

The team that will be serving.

The last picture- up the escalator and away.

However, my day was just beginning as well! I went out to the parking lot and Bill's car would not start. Airport security tried to jump it without success. I called a wrecker at 7 and because of a wreck on I-30, he did not get there until 9:00. Bill came to pick me up so I could get my van and get to school. However, unknown to me, a storm last night destroyed the roof of my school and when I arrived, it was then I discovered school had been cancelled!

Graduation was that very evening at Verizon arena. Our seniors that walked were Taylor, Christyl, Chi Chi and Zack.

Thursday May 27, 2010

On Thursday the staff at Fair HS reported to school. Around 2 pm, I was able to got to my office. This is the view from my desk. Just minor water damage from where the roof collapsed from water all the way down the hall! It created a tidal wave of water that literally knocked down classroom walls washing desks, papers and everything into the hallway!

Friday, May 28, 2010

On the way to pick up Nathan, Haley and I spotted a pick up truck with neatly lined up mannequins! It was just too funny! We raced down the freeway to get a picture of them!

Saturday May 29, 2010

We went to El Dorado to visit Grandmother Nesbitt. When in El Dorado, we must patronize the Spud Nut store!

Sunday May 30, 2010

Just seemed like a fudge making kind of day! Haley turned it into a photographic essay.

At church, we spotted the baby geese. They have grown so much! There are 2 less that there were in the past. Bill said like the sermon today, it is the circle of life.

It is on!

2010-05-24T20:24:00.001-07:00

We just got the word that the Thailand team, Project 222 will be leaving in 36 hours. The State Department lowered the travelers status from a warning to an alert. Mae Sot, here they come!

Sunday May 23, 2010 Bill and Evan

2010-05-24T20:06:00.000-07:00

Britton and Laura have had their twins. Britton asked Bill to lead worship for the next 2 Sundays. This week, Bill asked Evan to help with the singing. It was great!

picture coming as soon as I figure out how to download from my phone!

Saturday- May 22, 2010

2010-05-24T19:52:00.000-07:00

We just had to visit the Farmer's Market today for strawberries, new potatoes and home made Muscidine jelly.

And of course, we ended up there at lunch time! Nathan had been given a small note book that he drew a flip book of finding our house from outer space. Creative kid!

And then there is Evan. Odd kid.
We went to the bank. Of course, we all MUST have lollipops! Green apple for the yucky green that Regions Bank has adopted as their logo colors.

Senior Picnic- Friday May 21, 2010

2010-05-23T21:33:00.000-07:00

Our Community Based Instruction traditional senior picnic at Pinnacle Mountain. I have been doing this yearly tradition since 1987! Here are the seniors this year- Kenny, Zack, Chi Chi, Christyl, Taylor and Kristie. Every year, I have been responsible for either creating or providing a cake with the year and their names. Turns out, it is the only way to remember the kids and when they graduated!

Evan and his France trip!

2010-05-19T19:17:00.001-07:00

May 11, 2010

Evan leaves for France

Bill took Evan to the airport to catch his plane. He had just enough time to drop him off at the curb.

Evan returns from France

May 19, 2010

My now 21 year old Man Child returns from his choir trip to France! Exhausted yet excited to be home. He came home with lots of stories!

Yep! No matter how old he gets, he will always be my baby!

Nathan and his recital- May 18, 2010

2010-05-19T19:08:00.000-07:00

Nathan is in the 7th grade at Mann Middle School. He is a second year piano student in a 3rd year class. He did a great job Sonatina and Alloutte with Lance Nolan.

This week May 2 to May 9, 2010

2010-05-09T20:44:00.000-07:00

Well, my mother day adventure was to take Haley driving. Still on parking lots. Turns. Stops. This time, I only got frightened one time! Yeah!

Saturday, Haley chasing the Canada Geese at church trying to get a picture.
May 8, Saturday

A busy day! Church directory pictures, nice pictures, pricey pictures, no money pushy sale photographer.

Senior banquet that night. Here is Josh Hurlburt talking to Jason Bowyer.
Friday, May 7th

For almost 2 weeks, I've been asking Evan when is his last day to move out of his campus apartment and to please rent a storage room. I try to emphasize that his lack of planning does not constitute an emergency on my part. No answer each time. Friday morning around 10, I get a panic text from Evan to please come and help him move. He has to be out by 11:00!! I tell him to get an extension. He does- 5 that afternoon! Dad goes up to help him. He did NOT rent a storage room so now I will spend weeks trying to figure out how to store all his "stuff".

OH MY! I really need to catch up!

2010-05-09T16:49:00.000-07:00

Well time just slips away like water through sand. Today is Mothers Day, May 9, 2010. I have been taking a picture a day and keeping them, just not posting- so here we go!

Monday April 11, 2010

Picked up Nathan from school. He had not heard me that morning that he had a dental check up that afternoon after school. Can you see his enthusiasm?

On Tuesday April 12 to Friday, I had to do ACTAAP testing at Methodist Behavioral Center at Camp Aldersgate. This thing is new to the camp and I can't for the life of me determine what this is or why it is at a camp for kids with disabilities! But, it is neat.

April 14, 2010

Evan and his third cousin Larissa Nesbitt looking rather.....odd.

April 15, 2010

Evan got to catch up with his friend Kris Allen. Only problem is this was the day Evan chose to be silent!

What is my favorite Women of Faith Memory?

2010-04-21T20:04:00.000-07:00

Oh my gosh! 12 years are quite a lot to sort through! The tornado in Little Rock in 2008 where the conference had a wonderful, sweet, sincere feeling. The first time I saw Chonda Pierce in Memphis at Outrageous Joy talking about her family. Patsy and her crafts and her friend with a pet chicken! Thelma singing and reminding us that No Thing can ever separate us from the love of Christ. Luci and the disco ball. Shelia and the bird cage encouraging us to be free in Christ. Marilyn and her story of the 2 guys who "rescued" her and her parents in the desert. The National conference where Chonda shared her heart. When Michael W. Smith gave us all a blessing. Thelma taking home the silk flowers from the set and planting them in front of her house! Luci and Mary and their trip through the airport in Paris when Luci fell on the escalator. Sandy Patty and her layers of coats. Mandisa. Steven Curtis Chapman. Nicole C. Mullen. Point of Grace. Nicole Nordeman. Avalon. Miss PattyCakes. All together, it would be the memory of spending quality time with 3 of my favorite ladies in the entire world- my Women of Faith buddies Suzie, Patty and Rachel!

Cross walk- the miracles of Jesus

2010-04-11T20:06:00.000-07:00

Today began the first of the miracles of Jesus. The lesson was turning water into wine. Haley was the bride at the wedding where by magic, the water poured into the punch bowl turned into wine (or round these parts, purple koolaid!) Bill led the children in worship. I taught the older children how long the process was to make grape juice, how grapes are alive, water is not, God can take our dead hearts and make it alive.

Saturday yard work

2010-04-11T20:04:00.000-07:00

Had to finally get out and clean out the iris bed and the front garden. I was sore all night! Now, maybe the iris will bloom!

My afternoon with Haley

2010-04-09T19:31:00.000-07:00

This afternoon after school, Haley and I went around our neighborhood. She wanted to take pictures of the lovely flowers. She is quite gifted with her photographic eye.

This is our new tradition. Any time we spot a classic car, we stop and take her picture next to it. We are surprised how often her clothes will match the car!

Haley and the huge, enormous, giant wisteria vines behind Kraftco hardware store.

April 8, It's the second Thursday and that means....

2010-04-08T18:49:00.000-07:00

Community Bakery and half priced baked goods after 4:00!

Now we are stocked for the next 2 mornings!

AND..... I finally caught up on 14 days of pictures!

And down it comes..... April 7th, Wednesday

2010-04-08T18:45:00.000-07:00

Well, Easter is over and the tomb needed to come down and under it was the lion that needed to be dismantled. Haley and Nathan helped a lot! I didn't even have to get up on a ladder at all!

The pollen exploded last night! 4-6-10

2010-04-08T18:39:00.000-07:00

Overnight, the oak trees exploded their pollen sacks! It was every where on every thing. The air was even green!

Says it all! April 4, Monday

2010-04-08T18:36:00.000-07:00

Driving along, I saw a car parked this this plate. I just had to giggle and take a picture!

Easter Sunday, April 4th 2010

2010-04-08T18:27:00.000-07:00

Well, there is a story here. The kiddo's wanted to leave the stockings up and use them for different occasions, so, instead of Easter baskets, we had Easter stockings!

Evan. Church. Piano. Phone. They all go together don't they?!

EVAN"S HOME!

2010-04-08T18:25:00.000-07:00

We finally got Evan to come home and spend the night! I know. He really came for the Easter Bunny!

Good Friday, 4-2-10

2010-04-08T18:17:00.001-07:00

Tonight I took the tomb and with lots of help from the kids and the Bowyers, we made the stone be rolled away, a mat for the body of Jesus, and the angel talking. On Sunday, I will place a light to shine down on the grave clothes and the crown of thorns with a signed note from Jesus.

Britton held the Good Friday service in the atrium. We sat in the "balcony" because I left one of my shoes at home!!

To UCA we rush to Evan's choir concert on Thursday April 1st

2010-04-08T18:11:00.000-07:00

The Nesbitt cousins. Cousins who sing together act silly together!The choir with John Erwin doing his "thing"!

New phones!

2010-04-08T18:01:00.001-07:00

Wednesday, March 31 and this was the day for new phones! This is Jason. I have been bothering him for almost 2 months about phone plans, phones, specials, and tons of questions. Today, the Verizon bill came and Evan ran over $85 on text messages. So, it was time to change plans. We had to wait until March for the Alltel phones to come up for upgrade. Now, finally! We are all on a Verizon family plan and should save us about $100 a month!

Last supper, Tuesday 3-30

2010-04-08T18:00:00.000-07:00

My Tuesday night group had a "last supper". We were to bring our favorite foods that we would want to have if we knew it would be our last supper. We had mashed potatoes, mac and cheese, napoleons, oreo's, beans and rice, hummus, guacamole, salad, strawberries, wraps, among other foods. I took my fudge on my Mom's plate, Chili's salsa, honey baked ham and of course, my own special recipe sweet tea!

Danielle Monday March 29

2010-04-08T17:56:00.000-07:00

I had a wedding gift for Danielle and finally found her at work at Starbucks. What a sweetie. I miss her lots and wish her the very best.

Sunday, March 28, Day 82

2010-04-08T17:48:00.000-07:00

I love tulips, don't you?

Saturday, March 27, 2010 Historical Arkansas day 2

2010-04-05T20:26:00.000-07:00

We spent the night with Grandmother in El Dorado. Of course, we have to visit the Spudnut shop!

One of the buildings at Arkansas Post State Park.
Who knew there was a Halley Arkansas?!
Out in the middle of south east Arkansas off a county road that was not even on the map:
There was a small very old general store in Fountain Hill. Mrs. Margaret runs it. She is a retired high school science teacher. She gave us a tour of the oldest bank safe in Arkansas that she has in the middle of her store which used to be a bank.

Of course, the Nesbitt family has to find the odd off beat road side attractions!

The landing spot of the real, and original Arkansas Post, the first settlement in Arkansas.

Friday March 26, Historical Arkansas weekend trip

2010-04-04T20:52:00.001-07:00

Old Washington, Arkansas

Today we began an Arkansas Road trip. First we headed to Arkadelphia to eat at the HoneyComb cafe where adults with disabilities work. Went to Historic Old Washington where we saw the Newcomb house and the 1869 court house. We loved the largest Magnolia tree in the US, and you know me and cemeteries. There we walked through the Pioneer cemetery which had dates that went back to people who had been buried there before Arkansas was a territory!

Thursday March 25

2010-04-04T20:42:00.000-07:00

Today is the Thursday of Spring Break. And look! Before the grass gets green, the weeds begin!

More historical Arkansas Adventures on Wednesday, March 24, 2010

2010-03-25T10:36:00.000-07:00

I decided on this day, we would visit Scott Arkansas. The Arkansas Plantation Museum and cotton gin-
Of course, you can't go in this area with out eating at Cothams! The best burgers and chicken fried steak! Real sweet tea and the "junk" around the store that hasn't moved in over 75 years make this a true historical landmark!

On the agenda was a visit to Toltec Mounds Archaeological State Park. Very interesting place with much history about the locate Plum Bayou Indians.

Spring Break Adventures! Tuesday March 23

2010-03-25T09:00:00.000-07:00

Nathan is taking Arkansas History this semester. With each of my children, when they are in this class, I love to introduce them to some of the places they read about in their text book!

Yes, there are actually real "little rocks" which is how Little Rock got it's name. The French explorers traveling up the river had the first rock outcropping as a land mark. It was a boundary line for the Quapaw Indians and the settlers. Farther up the river, the rocks become large boulders and cliffs.
The Villa Marie. Used in the TV show Designing Women.
Stain glass windows at the Christ Episcopal church where the organist was practicing.
The red door at the Christ Episcopal Church. This has been a favorite scene of mine for years.
The historic Hanger House in the Quapaw Quarter.
One of my favorite historic places in Little Rock is Mount Holly Cemetery. Beautiful, artistic, historic and peaceful. Yet, as often as I have been there over the years, I never saw the Haley block!
Nathan doesn't like the smell at the cemetery. I think it is the aging sandstone and granite.
Not just tombstones but works of art that are usually signed by the artist. This family must have been very well off to be able to hire someone to create monuments for their two daughters in addition to the huge family marker.
The Empress Bed and Breakfast located behind the Governors Mansion.
We visited the new Heifer Project International Headquarters. Nathan decided to "visit" Egypt!

Monday March 22

2010-03-25T08:58:00.000-07:00

Spent the day at church finishing the tomb and cleaning up the huge mess I made in the storage room!

Picture will be added soon

Sunday, March 21

2010-03-25T08:52:00.000-07:00

I love the large bank of Forsythias on the hillside next to St. Vincents Hospital!

First Day of Spring! This means Wye Mountain!

2010-03-20T20:29:00.000-07:00

First Day of Spring 2010. We celebrated by going to Wye Mountain to see the daffodils, along with about 500 other people!

Welcome Spring Break!

2010-03-19T21:24:00.000-07:00

We went out to celebrate by decorating the driveway

Haley said "this is what I doodle every day". Nathan said, "this is what I doodle in my notebook every day!"

"Here is what I doodle every day!" says Mom and she draws her data charting marks! got 70% !

An ordinary Thursdsay........?

2010-03-18T21:50:00.000-07:00

I had been so busy at work today that I did not have time to eat lunch. On the way home we drove through McDonald's for a snack wrap, Mickey D's sweet tea and their world famous fries!

Now this is odd..... Bill was recently hiking through the woods above Grace Church. Not odd. However, it was odd that he was startled when he came across what appeared to be leg bones! Janay, one of Haley's best friends is also one of Bill's guitar students, was at her lesson the next day. Her dad, Eric, picked her up. He is a detective for LRPD. Bill mentioned it to him and he said he would ask his department about checking them out. Well, they called Bill this morning asking him to show the detective where the bones were found. Not one, but six detectives showed up in their work clothes and their slick "city shoes" to follow Bill up the steep mountain! Only 3 made it all the way up with him. They found other bones scattered around the hill side. Luckily, the detective said they were deer bones! Steve Bowyer, our pastor, asked Bill if there was something he needed to tell him about the former pastors at Grace? Hmmmmmmm...... Bill decided not to share that story!! :-) Overall, Bill said it was a nice day for a walk in the woods. He brought home souvenirs!

My Baby Looses His Last Baby Tooth!

2010-03-17T20:27:00.001-07:00

Nathan lost his last baby tooth today. It was a LARGE tooth and he was very brave!

My, isn't he excited?!

Tuesday night is bluegrass night at the Nesbitt's- 3-16-10

2010-03-17T20:22:00.001-07:00

The boys came to our house to practice. Always fun!

My poor clueless brain!

2010-03-15T20:37:00.000-07:00

This is the Fletcher Library where I absentmindedly took Nathan's library book and returned it. However, the book belonged to Mann Middle School! Nathan was told by his teacher that his book MUST be returned Monday. I returned it Sunday. So, I wrote an email to his teacher Mrs. Merry, with my explanation and had to go and retrieve it this afternoon. Geesh! Odd thing how easily she understood........

Our Sunday Adventures!

2010-03-14T21:40:00.000-07:00

On Interstate 30 is a golf cart company that had this adorable 1955 Rambler sitting outside. I just had to get Haley by it! Oh, wouldn't she be cute driving around it something like this?!

We went to Bryant to visit Ms. Tamara and 3 month old Baby Abigail. She is so cute! (and so is the baby!)

Oh how I miss Tamara at work!

Today after church was lunch bunch for the youth at Burger King. We enjoyed visiting with the adults while the kids munched away.

Here is the new door way- the tomb where Jesus will be buried. A work in progressive progress.

CrossWalk Curriculum Creation Retreat

2010-03-13T19:15:00.000-08:00

Sara, Lydia, Holly and I gathered for 14 hours this weekend to create the 11 week curriculum for the Miracles of Jesus. Tiring, but lots of fun. Jesus showed up to help! I am so honored to be asked to help work with these three talented Christ loving women! (thanks for the photo Sara!)

We are done!

Let The Tape Wars Begin! March 12, 2010

2010-03-13T19:09:00.000-08:00

Bill and Nathan can get into the silliest battles! Nathan said some silly comment and Bill launches into chasing him around the house to "tape" him while Nate does whatever he can do to defend himself!Boys!

Thursday, March 11- Birthday flowers!

2010-03-13T19:01:00.000-08:00

Ms. Lewis surprised me today with birthday daffodils that I can now plant in my yard. A little late, but who cares?!

Wednesday Wild Weather 3-10-10

2010-03-13T18:53:00.000-08:00

Wednesday night was rather exciting in west Little Rock, weather wise that is. While Haley was at the Bowyer's for youth, I stayed at Grace Church alone working on making a tomb entrance to the CrossWalk. Around 6:50 until 8:15, this is what happened right over our heads!

Haley and the youth hid in the crawl space in the basement. I hid in a back classroom at church. The Korean pastor came in just as it started and bless his heart! He was clueless! I had to almost order him to get away from the large windows and that it might be a good thing for him to hide!

Spring has sprung!

2010-03-09T21:18:00.000-08:00

Last week we had 2 daffodils. Then over night, "pow!", a yard full of them! I just love daffodils. I plant more and more every year. All species.

Monday. March 8. Sunset from our carport.

2010-03-09T21:04:00.000-08:00

Lovely sunset tonight. We have a beautiful view across the valley.

Finally, a family birthday dinner!

2010-03-07T21:48:00.001-08:00

Since Thursday night, we have been trying to claim Evan for a dinner to celebrate my birthday. We had to go to Chili's in Conway to do it, but we had a great time!

Baby got a new pair of shoes!

2010-03-06T20:33:00.000-08:00

Nathan had a growth spurt and suddenly needed new shoes!

He says that they have scales. =)

Friday March 5th - Haley and her curls

2010-03-06T20:21:00.001-08:00

Haley wanted curly hair today and I got to be the hairdresser. Her hair was happy since it naturally wants to curl!

Denise and her birthday

2010-03-04T21:25:00.001-08:00

Tonight, Bill and his new ensemble Hot Club Arkansas performed at Conway library. He surprised me by having the audience sing me Happy Birthday and presented me with a Death by Chocolate cake from Silveks. What a wonderful unexpected surprise!

No one at work today knew it was my birthday. Not one unsolicited wish. Then I ended up celebrating with 100 of the nicest strangers and my family.

Hot Club in action. Bill, Bobby, Jed, and Harry. They were great!

Evan brought his bible study group to listen. Great guys!

What can I say? They miss their brother!

Today was my birthday. It was a nice one.

Wednesday, March 3, Nathan and de Soto

2010-03-04T21:22:00.001-08:00

Nathan has a big project due Friday- A scrapbook of de Soto and his life. I am so glad I invested in all the scrapbooking supplies over the years. They have been wonderful for my children!

A sign of the season at the Nesbitt household.

2010-03-02T19:12:00.000-08:00

Nathan's new school binders

2010-03-01T21:49:00.000-08:00

Nathan took this picture to celebrate his 4 new folders. He has had all white this school year which has led to many incorrect placement of notes, homework, etc. I finally thought "Hey! A different color for each class!" He loved it! So did his "friends"!

Our Sunday

2010-02-28T20:09:00.001-08:00

Some of the youth make it a ritual that when Josh Hurlburt, the youth Pastor, teaches in church, they dress up. This time, they decided to "dress down"! Haley loved wearing her PJ pants to church!

Josh with Christie, Joseph, Haley, Jason, Emma and Jared "light beam" Bowyer!

During the afternoon, Haley, Nathan and I went to the Arkansas Symphony where they were performing Sibelius' Nordic Splendor with guest violinist Philippe Quint. Nate protested greatly about going and of course, ended up liking it a lot! (Did you know students can get in for $6 on the masterwork performances? Cool!)

On the way home, swung by the state capitol so Haley could take some pictures. Ooooo. Shiny brass doors!

Nathan and his piano competition

2010-02-27T21:08:00.000-08:00

Today, Nathan participated in his first piano festival competition. Here he is with Mrs. Webb, his piano teacher. She is wonderful. Mrs. Webb was also Evan's first choir teacher in Middle School!

Hard to see, but he scored a Superior! Way to go Nate!

The antique jeep sighting

2010-02-26T20:40:00.000-08:00

On the way to the grocery store, we spot an antique gold and white jeep. Haley wants a picture of it, so off we go following it. I am afraid that we might have scared the driver with Haley taking flash pictures!

Every other Thursday. This one is 2-25-10

2010-02-26T20:34:00.000-08:00

Every Monday and Thursday, Nathan and I pick up Haley before we head home. Every other Thursday, we swing over to Community Bakery where after 4:00, all daily pastries are half off. We stock up on our muffins and crossiants for breakfast, as well as a chocolate bar or old fashioned chocolate glazed donut!

Wednesday, February 24th, Day 50!

2010-02-26T20:29:00.000-08:00

The first daffodils in my yard. Golly! Don't they know it is still winter?

Pizza!

2010-02-23T22:30:00.000-08:00

Tonight was parent conference night where Mom had to stay at school until 7:30. Obvious choice for dinner was Pizza Hut! At least Haley was excited!

Poor puppy!

2010-02-22T21:34:00.000-08:00

Our little rabbit dog! Oh the silly things we put our doggies through!

Sunday, February 21, 2010, Haley made a public confession of her faith by getting dunked!

2010-02-22T21:16:00.000-08:00

Haley was baptized at Grace Church on Sunday. She was one of 11 youth who made the decision that this was the time to display their choice to follow Christ.

She was brave, spoke up, and smiled the entire time!

Ooops!

2010-02-20T19:50:00.001-08:00

A few weeks ago, there was a wedding shower scheduled for Kayla Schatzman. It is to be at Marie Linn's home. It snowed and had to be rescheduled. So today, Haley and I are running late, like, really really late getting there. We arrive to find no cars at all around the house. Turns out we are not late, just 23 hours early!

Friday, February 19th, and it's been a long week

2010-02-20T05:17:00.000-08:00

Frozen pizza for dinner tonight. At least it is California Kitchen pizza so it is almost as good as take out-

February 18th, Thursday, and Haley is almost finished!

2010-02-20T05:12:00.000-08:00

After creating purses, Haley dared to move on to create clothing. (Actually, Mom did full time tutoring, so it felt like her creation!) She is just about finished with an adorable vest!

Wednesday, February 17th Bill and his new Band!

2010-02-20T05:03:00.001-08:00

So after months of me praying, Bill finally found a group of young guys who love "hot jazz" as much as he does and loves to play and play and play. Bobby, Jed and Harry come about once a week to rehearse. Their first performance is in honor on my birthday, March the 4th. (Not really, just happened that way!) They will be at the Faulkner County Library, a great room. Want to hear them? Follow this link! http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=102774913086398&ref=nf

No!!!! It is NOT time!!!!

2010-02-16T22:03:00.000-08:00

In the mail today, Haley got her first college information letter. This was from TCU, the horned frogs. Who are these people? Why are they sending information about colleges? Don't they know my baby is only 15? They can't have her yet!! Go away!!!

2010 Winter Olympics

2010-02-15T22:01:00.000-08:00

We are big Olympic fans in the Nesbitt household. Seth Wescott won gold for the US in Snowboard racing. It was an intense sport!

The pairs figure skating was a show down of who did NOT fall on their rear ends would advance!

My sweetie and Me! February 14th

2010-02-15T21:59:00.000-08:00

Valentines Day 2010. 29 1/2 years and I still love my fellow bunches!

Watch Out World!

2010-02-13T21:21:00.000-08:00

Haley. Behind the wheel. Oh my! At least we are only doing parking lots right now!

Watch out drivers of Little Rock!

2010-02-12T14:53:00.000-08:00

Haley got her permit today! Oh No! I did try to delay this as long as I possibly could.....

Nathan and his self portrait

2010-02-11T21:07:00.000-08:00

Walking into Mann Middle school today, there is a large bulletin board with self portraits. I look thinking how fun they are when I notice one of them is Nathan! And to think he did not bother to tell us..... humble little fellow!

Snow day activity

2010-02-10T09:32:00.000-08:00

This is our 3rd snow day. I gave sewing lessons and Haley practiced her sewing skills and made a purse. We had to brave the patchy ice to go to Hancocks for the buttons! It started getting so cold that we slipped a lot on the way home. Yet, we had to have the buttons!

Another Snow Day!

2010-02-09T16:33:00.000-08:00

Announcement to the kids on the bathroom mirror!

Nathan got out again and played in the snow. Anytime he gets away from the computer is good!

Surprise Snow Day!

2010-02-08T16:01:00.000-08:00

I was awake until 3 am (knee hurting due to the weather change) and was surprised that at 1 am it started sleeting and snowing! It went on and on! Woke up and was amazed at our snowfall.

Nathan had a great morning! He threw snowballs, made a snow fort, built a miniature snow man and attempted to sled. It was more of a push along experience.

After the morning of hard snow, we measured 5 inches on the lid of the garbage can, the official Nesbitt measurement station! Ed Bucker is now predicting 2 more inches over night with lows down to 21 degrees! Burrr!

Our weekend

2010-02-07T21:28:00.000-08:00

Haley had a small fever, most likely from all the Homecoming festivities in freezing weather and wearing a summer time formal that kept her from going to church and the Super Bowl party with the youth. However, here, she tried a homemade mask of cooked apple, oatmeal and honey. She loved the results!

We giggled all day about the ways to get kicked out of Walmart.

On Saturday, Chauncey went to the groomers and got his monthly shearing!

Homecoming Dance for Haley

2010-02-05T22:06:00.000-08:00

Haley and her dear friend Janay in their lovely homecoming dresses. Aren't they pretty?

Making Haley's jacket for her Homecoming formal

2010-02-04T23:26:00.000-08:00

It is late at night, and I am finishing a jacket to go over her homecoming dress. Why do teen girls pick these little spaghetti strap dresses to wear in the middle of winter? Beautiful dress, then you have to hide under a blanket to keep warm!

Waiting for youth group to be finished

2010-02-03T22:00:00.000-08:00

I love when I get to hang out at Panera Bread, drink my ginger orange mint tea, get to use my laptop (Haley always has it) and wait for Youth Group to be out. I feel like such a grown up!

Crazy day for the kids

2010-02-02T20:01:00.000-08:00

Nathan was placed in a new Arkansas History class today. The teacher has been the head football coach for years. The new students were required to write a one page re-write of every sections in the first chapter, 10 total. Not just the work today, but make up for the past 2 weeks even though they were in another class all this time. Crazy teacher!

This week at Lisa Academy, it is spirit week. Today was crazy sock day. Haley put on quite a show!

Our Good Gouda Burger

2010-02-01T20:46:00.000-08:00

Haley and I decided to bring home dinner after we went to the Yarn Mart. She picked Back Yard Burger. The order taker guy was so enthusiastic about the Smoked Gouda Cheeseburger and its special mayo and caramelized onions, we just had to order them! I wanted to take his picture, but Haley thought that was too weird! (they were great by the way!)

After Church lunch with friends

2010-01-31T15:54:00.000-08:00

Bill and I were invited to join the Mueller's life group for lunch after church. We went to Mexico Chiquitos and had a wonderful time!

Another snow day!

2010-01-30T19:02:00.001-08:00

On our second snow day, we enjoyed watching the birds in our back yard. Bill and Nathan went sledding again and had a great time!

Snow Day!

2010-01-29T21:21:00.001-08:00

Today we woke up to a dusting of sleet. By 1:00 pm, we had a good layer of sleet, frozen rain and snow. Nathan and Dad went sledding on our street and at Forest Height Junior High School.

Nathan's off!
He's gliding down,

And he makes it! Yeah Nate!

I get a call from Evan. He wants money to buy a rope.

Why? I ask. To pull something.

What? I ask. A box spring.

Because? Conway doesn't have any hills.

I don't ask anything else. Some things a Mom just doesn't need to know!

I just tell him that I do not want to hear from the Conway Hospital!

Late yesterday, my sweet friend Anita brought me a lovely arrangement of flowers to enjoy while I recover. Thanks Anita!

Hospital and Sweet Friends!

2010-01-28T18:34:00.000-08:00

The view from the hospital bed that I really, really wanted to stop looking at! Around 10:30 am, I got to finally leave!

My sweet friend Sara brought us dinner! A wonderful pork lion and roasted potatoes and it was great!

A day that started off rather rotten and ended well. Thanks Sara!