Mule Day

at 04/05/08 1:47PM

Well, it's that time of year again...when you live in the mule capital of the world, apparently the highlight of your year is Mule Day, which happens to be today. I'm sure you're thinking, did I read that right? Oh yes you did! The festivities are a whole week long but the culmination of the whole week is the first Saturday in April (today) where there is a parade, mule pulls, shows, contests, auctions, and other such delights. And you're probably also thinking, "who would go to such a thing?" Well, you'd be surprised. It's a madhouse out there. People come from all over the place, and they bring their mules too! Well, ok, I admit it...sometimes I go too. It can be kind of fun, although not as much fun as the Goat Festival in October. So everyone mark your calendars for next year, hitch up your mules, and come on down! And in the spirit of the season, I'd like to wish each of you a very happy Mule Day. Any many more!

Wow... never heard of that. Sounds interesting! :)

by rachierach at 04/05/08 2:39PM
That's hilarious! Good ol' Tennessee. Sun Drop and Moonpies on Mule Day. 8) Are the Mule Day festivities held near the Pet Cemetary?

by mcbecci at 04/05/08 8:10PM
You live in Columbia?! How did I not know this? :) I live in Nashville! (Well, duh, you knew that - I worship with Vivienne)

by marla at 04/05/08 8:11PM
we avoided it. Spent the day in Huntsville.

by jimmybuck at 04/05/08 8:36PM
Ah, that good old Mule-tide cheer...

by jlmanager at 04/07/08 9:47AM
Ha ha ha! Happy Mule Day! :)

by jody at 04/08/08 8:49PM
I got to your blog through two other people and noticed your discussion of Mule Day. You might be interested to know that here in California the town of Bishop (about halfway up the state just east of the Sierra's) also has Mule Days each Memorial Day week. Apparently their town of 4,000 grows to 65,000 for that week. Fun times!

by sjr_dad at 04/14/08 2:10PM
How's it going, Heather? Any funny stories to share?

by mcbecci at 05/03/08 12:49AM
Katelyn and I were playing doctor the other day, and she put one tool in my mouth and said, "good, good." "I'm like Ms. Heather."

by mcbecci at 05/03/08 12:50AM
Wasn't Yosemite beautiful, and San Fran bizzarre? Yosemite almost looked like a backdrop-like it wasn't even real. And San Fran-we saw a bum with a sign, "Why lie, it's for beer."

by mcbecci at 05/21/08 10:29PM

So my parents are officially cooler than mii....

at 03/22/08 10:03AM

My parents got a Wii!!!! I'm so excited about this, Ben and I went over last night and played until after midnight. We bowled! We golfed! We boxed! We played tennis! We raced cows! All in all I'd say it was a good night. And man am I sore this morning! I can't wait to go back over tonight. Have any of you ever played one or have one? Do you know any fun games that don't come with it already?

I've never played on one, but I've heard they are the "ultimate experience" when it comes to playing video games... How awesome that your parents have one!

by rachierach at 03/22/08 2:14PM
Seriously, you have a place to stay if you want to come see Guatemala.

by raifhaus at 03/22/08 2:33PM
Racing cows?!!? I need to try this.

by raifhaus at 03/22/08 2:33PM
yeah, no kidding. Yeah, my parents are coller than us, too. They have one and my brother and sister-in-law does. I'd like one for when we have people over, but I know I'd get addicted.

by littledieman at 03/22/08 8:05PM
How fun! Yeah, Katelyn has played on one briefly, a 3 year old, but not me. 8)

by mcbecci at 03/22/08 8:57PM
Can you tip cows with it? He he he!

by jody at 03/22/08 9:52PM
I hear tetherball is fun- I think it comes in a pack of games.

by juju at 03/28/08 5:39PM
We have one and we love to play it after Indi is in bed sometimes and when people or family come over. Link's Crossbow Training is a lot of fun. It comes with a zapper. If you like the target practice shooting on on the WII games, you'll like it.

by mel_ody at 04/03/08 5:49PM
I know. She's done so much for so many people. I hope there's a good response.

by mcbecci at 04/04/08 11:50AM

Help Please!

at 02/22/08 3:08PM

I was hoping to get some helpful input...In a few months the congregation that I am a member of is going to have a weekend gospel meetng lecture-type series especially for the young folks (middle school and high school age primarily). The name of the series is something like "Wholly devoted to God." Anyway, in preparation for this, some of the class teachers have been trying to get the kids involved by discussing their gifts/talents that they can use for God's service. However, the only thing that the kids think they're good at is sports-related. And that's it...nothing else...only soccer, football, softball, etc. Well, the teachers are a bit stumped on how to instruct the kids on using their sports skills for His service. Any ideas?

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No...well, not too many. Seems we're behind in so many things...trying to get the house back in order.

by mcbecci at 02/25/08 2:07PM
one thing you can do is take the focus off of them. Look at people that were not necessarily "superheroes" of the Bible, and ask them to identify their gifts. Or ask them to pick five older people in the congregation and ask them to collectively, or individually, list the gifts of these older people at the church.

by create_a_way at 02/26/08 8:57AM
Another way to ask the same question, but in a way to get a totally different answer than sports, is to ask, "what do you think people appreicate about you?" or, if they have a hard time thinking of themselves in that way (highly likely), you can ask, "what do you appreciate about Mr. so and so...Miss so and so?" or even, "who are you thankful for in the congregation(/your school, etc,) and why?" Why they are thankful for someone, or what they appreciate about someone, is that person's gift. Then you have set the precedent for thinking about things of a more noble nature, and if you reask the question to them, "what are YOUR gifts?" I can almost guarantee you'll get a different/better answer.

by create_a_way at 02/26/08 9:02AM
I hope that helps!

by create_a_way at 02/26/08 9:02AM
that is great advice. the first thing that came to my head was all the sports related lessons that i've heard from my dad.. just casual stuff. passing is sharing. practicing is essential. studying film prepares us for the enemy. endurance is a must; can't play anything less than the whole game. teamwork is the only way to succeed. listen to your coach. the spiritual allegories are numerous :)

by cmvermont at 02/27/08 9:42AM
thanks for your comments on my birthday, heather...yeah, that talk was one of my personal favorites.

by create_a_way at 02/27/08 11:58PM
Hi Heather! This is Mel (Maydell)! So good to see you on here! How long are you in Tampa for?

by mel_ody at 02/28/08 12:25PM
Howdy--James B. here.

by jimmybuck at 02/28/08 2:40PM
Indi will be 7 months on Tuesday. We've been doing great. Still living in the Tampa area. Where in TN are you? My sister, Joy and her family, just moved to K'ville recently... :( They used to live 5 minutes away.

by mel_ody at 02/29/08 10:21AM
Not related to your entry - I found a great de-shedder tool at PetSmarts - it's a KONG "brush" thingie that the groomers in the grooming area use there. I asked them last time I got Bauer's nails cut, etc. We'll see how it works! When's the next time y'all will be up our way (or passing our way?) - we'll have to do lunch/dinner!

by littledieman at 03/05/08 10:18PM
You guys HAVE to stop by! We miss you! :(

by littledieman at 03/07/08 8:23PM
Hi Heather! Your husband said you were on here!

by juju at 03/09/08 9:20PM
I like your easter egg story on Jenny's page-hilarious!

by mcbecci at 03/11/08 6:49PM
Hi Heather!! :) (You know what's cool? I worship with Vivienne in Nashville) Hope you're doing well!

by marla at 03/11/08 8:26PM
Several have said they seriously hope to make it here during the next year or two. I hope several of those really will be able to work it all out! Ya'll absolutely are invited. Passports and vaccinations would be the first things to get started on!

by raifhaus at 03/13/08 11:22AM
Hey! Just saying Hi! Did the gospel meeting happen yet? How did it go?

by jody at 03/17/08 10:27AM
it's ok - defintately we'll have to get together. a friend of ours is getting married is Nashville in May (probably), so maybe we can spend an extra day there and see you all. We'll let you know all the details when we get them (she just got engaged Sat.!)

by littledieman at 03/17/08 6:44PM
Belize was awesome. We did not end up needing vaccinations - even for Sean. I looked on the CDC website and they have a place where they list what vaccinations you need for each country. Belize only had recommendations - no requirements. So that was nice. It was a lot of fun. One of these days, I'm going to get up a gallery of pictures. It's just incredible!

by jody at 03/17/08 11:14PM
How cool! Chris and I keep saying we're going to go on a cruise for one of our anniversaries - maybe 10th. Sounds like fun!

by jody at 03/18/08 10:30PM
she's four

by create_a_way at 03/20/08 6:59AM

Greetings from Tampa!!

at 02/12/08 2:12PM

Hey all!! New to pleo but everyone told me how cool it was on here. Right now I'm just visiting Tampa, on business. I'm a dental hygienist and just down here working. I've been married to Ben Prasser for 5 years and doing great. Looking forward to hearing from friends I haven't heard from in a while. Thanks for reading!!

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There's my little tomatohead! Terra, Julie, and I were just wondering what ever happened to you. Well, now, we know.

And, uh, by the by, I got married last year and Julie the year before that (to one of my best friends).

by curtis2 at 02/13/08 3:17AM
HELLO Heather! Amy (Smelser) here! Living in Guatemala with David and our three girls. Here's another dental hygienist :)

by raifhaus at 02/13/08 9:08AM
Hi Heather, it's John (Trimble)!

by jlmanager at 02/13/08 10:49AM
Becca and I got married last May and are living in Louisville right now (as are Terra (Dieman) Vaughan and Julie (Graham) Hardin). We all go to Expressway Church of Christ and have a wonderful time doing so.

BTW, when was the last time you had a good head-chomping? :O

by curtis2 at 02/14/08 12:11AM
Hey girl! How are you and Ben?!?!? James and I miss y'all! We always say we'll hook up with you guys, but every time we get to BG, we're only there for like 24 hours and only have time to see the parents/grandma/uncle, etc. there. Say hi to Ben for us!

by littledieman at 02/14/08 5:29PM
So how do you like pleo, Heather?? Pretty fun, huh?

by mcbecci at 02/15/08 2:14PM
Tomato Girl!!! How random was that doctor office!! We thought of you the other day...I can't remember exactly why...oh, yes, someone that Andy was working with at his site work in Orlando. He had to make sure her name wasn't heather. :D

by meg at 02/16/08 5:40PM
The party was fun...a little chaotic, but fun. The kids all had a good time. I would have bounced in the bounce house, but the one I borrowed it from told us that with adults, it just sort of sinks, b/c there's a few holes. It was fine for the kids though. I would have loved to get in there.

by mcbecci at 02/17/08 8:17PM
Yaaaaay! I'm so glad you're on here now! I've been thinking about you. I can't remember what I told you in my last email sooo I had the baby - Sean Christopher - on Oct. 26. Check my blog for pictures!!

by jody at 02/17/08 9:37PM
we're living in st. louis now where chris preaches for the hazelwood congregation. been here almost 3 years and love it!

by jhuntley at 02/18/08 5:01PM
Hey girl. John and I are in Orlando. He has a job at Airtran and I am working at a gym as a personal trainer. No kids, but John has a cat.

by uptownwmn at 02/19/08 7:19AM
Hey, Heather! Good to see you on here!
This is Amy (Starr) Casebolt.

by a_starr at 02/19/08 5:30PM
Neeko is our boy - he is 1 year and 8 months. He is SUCH a sweet boy!
Lilly will be a year old in about a week. She is also very sweet.
There are some pictures on my blog (under galleries on the left) - not very many recent ones. I should put some more recent pics up.

They are very much like children to us, too. :) In fact, we are planning to breed them this summer if our vet gives us clearance. Grandchildren!

by a_starr at 02/19/08 10:17PM
Heather--I am flossing a LOT more!! Aren't you proud of me?

by mcbecci at 02/20/08 10:16PM
and I did bounce today in the bounce house. Then little Addy came over and bounced. She loved me bouncing her and Katelyn, but then said, "you're too big." So I got out. :)

by mcbecci at 02/20/08 10:27PM
is this the Heather from Columbia who I know and love???

by create_a_way at 02/21/08 1:26AM
Heather! Are you in Tampa right now? I live in Temple Terrace, and would LOVE for you to meet my wife and two daughters!

by create_a_way at 02/21/08 11:06AM
welcome!

by tickets at 02/21/08 11:39AM
We've been married 7 years.

by uptownwmn at 02/22/08 6:44PM

Mule Day

So my parents are officially cooler than mii....

Help Please!

Greetings from Tampa!!

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