NE Arkansas District Fair

at 09/20/09 9:20PM
The past couple of days have been very busy in the Harris household as we prepare for our district fair. Photographs have been mounted, artwork has been created, and collections have been gathered. All with the hopes of blue ribbons, or at least not the dreaded "Participation" ribbons!! Teresa spent all day Saturday baking cookies, breads, and cakes. Man the house was smellin' GOOD! Between services today, it was Faith's turn to bake. She is shaping up to be quite the homemaker. Some man will be lucky to get her as his bride. (Potential suitors BEWARE: you must first pass the "Dad Test" and this dad is a former "conceited, self-absorbed, partying idiot" so I know the tricks AND a current gun owner, so I know how to put a stop to them!!)

Tonight after services we have been getting things ready for the Kelsey Wynne Harris Foundation booth at the fair. We are going to sell Kelsey quote shirts and mugs from our booth and get the word out about the Foundation. Even more so, we just hope to share Kelsey's story with others in the hopes that they will be as inspired by her as we are. The Fair Board expects 50,000 people to attend the fair this week. We are excited, but we really don't know how people will respond to the t-shirt sales.

Next week is the HS Campout at Shakamak, and the week after that Simon David and I fly off to Europe! The crazy busyness continues!!!
  • happinessisthelord
    yay for all these blessings and the good and happiness that will come from them! ps... don't forget to add me to your mailing list please (starlajpage@yahoo.com). thanks! praying for you guys.
    by happinessisthelord at 09/20/09 10:10PM
  • happinessisthelord
    ps... you're such a good dad... i just cracked up!!
    by happinessisthelord at 09/20/09 10:10PM
  • split_rock
    You're going to be a formidable dad for Faith's suitors! :)

    Wishing you well on all the fair endeavors and especially on your trip to Europe.

    I remember Kelsey (and your family) as I drink my morning coffee from my Kelsey mug.
    by split_rock at 09/21/09 5:29AM
  • drumstick
    Brother, I've got sink holes to hide the bodies too! :)
    by drumstick at 09/21/09 10:54AM
  • abbymichelle
    You sound like my dad talking about Faithy's future husband :) My dad is exactly like that...even a proud gun owner! :)

    Hope the Kelsey Booth goes wonderful! Good Luck! :)
    by abbymichelle at 09/21/09 2:31PM
  • IronHead
    Rachel's potential dates will have to pass the how well do you mow the lawn before you date my daughter test. Hope your trip yields good results.
    by IronHead at 09/21/09 3:09PM
  • ptownflyswimmer
    I am pretty sure every dad has that attitude towards their daughter's future husband!

    Tomorrow is twin day at school and I am going to borrow ethan's Kelsey shirt and my friend and I are going to wear them! I am excited!! :)
    by ptownflyswimmer at 09/21/09 3:20PM
  • gkbaker
    Good luck with the booth...and safe travels!
    by gkbaker at 09/22/09 7:59AM
  • crysi
    Brad says the same things about our girls future potential dates. Ha. I wonder if he'll be that tough when the time comes. Most likely, he'll take them and show them the guns while he loads them =)
    by crysi at 09/25/09 10:00AM
  • ptownflyswimmer
    Ethan was a jerk, and didn't let me borrow it...

    It wasn't until later that I remember that I had two myself. Whenever I wear them, a lot of people read it, and ask about it. I even did a presentation about my hero, and mine was Kelsey and I wrote about her quote. Next time I wore the shirt, people asked if the was my best friends quote. I smiled and say yes!
    by ptownflyswimmer at 09/25/09 2:51PM
  • kiss_the_rain
    I thought no guy would ever get by my dad... He said similiar things. My poor husband went through a lot:) Do you/will you email updates from your trip?
    by kiss_the_rain at 10/01/09 9:14AM
  • abbymichelle
    I hope you and Simon David have a wonderful time! Be safe and you're in our prayers while you're away!!!! Take lots of pictures :)
    by abbymichelle at 10/03/09 8:48PM
  • _fire_of_fantasy_
    Your sermon Wednesday night at camp was absolutely amazing! Just had to tell you that. (:
    by _fire_of_fantasy_ at 10/05/09 2:43PM
  • juliamiriam
    LOL!! Yeah... I am blessed!

    I agree with you on that matter. :)
    by juliamiriam at 10/05/09 3:38PM
  • _fire_of_fantasy_
    :) Don't worry, I could never forget!
    by _fire_of_fantasy_ at 10/05/09 9:25PM