The latest on the Burley's

Heyy, so this is Harmony. I am updating for my mom. Haha. We really haven't been upto too much. I am just going to school-finally a senior!! It's great so far! Kristen is a 6th grader, and she is in band. She is in the percussion part, and she is actually pretty good as of now. Except it gets loud when she is banging on the drums and the other instrument she plays..don't know how to spell it, so I'm deciding not to try and then butcher it. =) So to move on to Amanda now. She is attending KCTC again and is in the nursing program for the 2nd year. She recently got a job at Family Fare and likes it so far. She is very busy and gone quite a bit. =(

Mom and Dad, are both working quite a bit. Mom is trying to get another job right now so that she can work at home. It will be good for her, and for the family too. My dad is just the same-o same-o right now. Just working and watching football and the news! Haha. He actually just went to see McCain-Phalin downtown GR yesterday. He came back with 2 pins and had a good time!

Hmm, I'm trying to think what else has happened lately. Well, we can go back to Labor Day. Amanda and I went camping at our church campground on Friday morning and stayed through Sunday afternoon. We had alot of fun playing games, riding bikes, going to bonfires, and hanging out with friends. When we got back on Sunday, our family from Ohio was here-Ungle Greg, Aunt Steph, Ryan, Evan, Kaitlyn, and Allison. Sunday night we went to the Collingsworth Concert, which was very good, and then went back home to eat tacos! Yumm! Probably one of the best foods! Monday they had to go home so mom, dad, manda, kristen, and I went to Lake Michigan for the day. We had an awesome time and the weather was perfect-nice and hot! From there, the school year has begun.

So basically that is what has went on lately. Not too exciting but something. We are just so fortunate to have a big family that loves each other and a God who is always there.

P.S. Thought it might be nice to put some pics up so here they are. We don't have any that really relate to this blog but I figured it's better to have pics than no pics at all. Hope you enjoy! =)

Amanda and I thought we would be funny and act and tough Navy girls! Haha!

The FAMILY (this was in May so we all look a little different) =)


Well these are the only ones I can find as of now but I'm sure we will have more sometime soon! Have a great weekend everyone!

I love my REBATE checks!

I absolutely love my rebate checks I get back from Rite Aid. Especially when I can use coupons too! Here is a quick example. I bought ...
Herbal Essence Shampoo(40% bigger)
Herbal Essence Condit. (40% bigger)
Satin Care Shave Gel
Venus Razor
2 Gillette Men's Body Wash
Tag Body Spray
Infusium 23 Shampoo
Crest Toothpaste
Oral B Toothbrush
3 Lypsol Chapsticks
After my coupons and my rebate check, I only paid 14.46 for everything. What a deal. What is your best bargain? I just wish I lived close enough to a Walgreen's too. I'd take advantage of both. Happy bargain shopping.

WHAT AN AWESOME GOD WE SERVE

Check out this great drama! What an amazing God we serve. Hope you realize how much our God loves us after watching this. God Bless! Have a great week!

SURPRISE!

Hi every one. Thanks for being so patient and waiting for me to update my blog! Things have been a little crazy around here lately. Amanda has graduated from high school and we had an open house for her last Saturday. Thanks to everyone who could make it and help us celebrate this special day. We are very proud of her. Enjoy some of the many pix taken that day.

Amanda and Aunt Joy fighting over who is going to hold Allison.

Aunt Claribelle and Amanda

Ryan, Evan, Kaitlyn, and Kristen all smiles.

Uncle Mel and Amanda

Uncle Al, Grandpa Burley, and Dale enjoying some sideline conversation.

Uncle Greg, Uncle Mark, Kaden, and Terry catching up.

Di and Amanda. FF

Leanne getting the 411 on Kris(Amanda's boyfriend). LOL

Gary and Cindy with Amanda. Remember those "good ol' daze" on the bus? What fun the girls had at Gary's expense. LOL

Karson was so tired after his long trip to get here but Amanda was so happy to see him! What a cutie pie.

Shirley, Rachel, and Amanda

Pastor Tim and Amanda

Ed, Amanda, and Annette

Thanks again for everyone who came to the open house and to all of you who had a positive influence in Amanda's life. We love you all. God Bless.

Stronger 2008

Happy New Year! I can't believe we are almost through the first month of 2008. Wow! Things have been busy around here! I'm excited to see what 2008 will bring. I love how we get a fresh start every new year. I've just been promoted at work to be a Shift Supervisor. So now I'm training and learning more new things. The girls are back into the swing of things at school. And Gene is getting over a cold with a very bad sore throat. Poor guy!
Yesterday in Sunday School we were talking about Justin: Martyr and Apologist. He was condemned to death at about age 65 because he refused to sacrifice to the Roman idols. Before his death he wrote several letters call "apologetics." These were an attempt to argue against persecutions of the Christians by writing directly to the emperor. If you think about it, this was an amazing! What I thought was great is that he took a huge risk to try to tear down the walls of misunderstandings that people believed about Christians and tried to listen to what the defense was and tried to find some common ground to be able to open up some communication and ultimately build a bridge between the two sides so that the real story of Jesus and His love can shine through. The question was asked; Are most Christians dedicated enough to die for their faith?. And dare I ask, am I dedicated enough in my faith to live for what I believe? Those questions really sunk in. I've been thinking and praying about this every since the class. I want God to be able to help me build bridges and not tear down walls. I want to be strong enough in my faith, and what I believe that if I have to someday die for them, may God's will be done. I would encourage you to review the Apostle's Creed with me and become stronger in our faith in God the Father Almighty. May you all be truly blessed in 2008.
Happy bridge building, Tina