Anthony's Birthday Outing

Since it is Anthony's 16th birthday this year, Mom and Dad wanted to do something special for him. They surprised him and Dad took him to St. Louis for a "Do Hard Things" conference and to some sightseeing.

The first day they went to the see the arch and few other things.

some views from the top of the arch- In the this picture you can see the stadium where the St. Louis Cardinals play.

There was also a museum under the arch.

Dad got some cool pictures of the arch.

On Saturday, they attended the "Do Hard Things" conference. Anthony said it was very good!

Alex and Brett Harris

Anthony also has some exciting news to share!!! During one of the sessions, God drew Anthony to Himself, regenerated him, and Anthony was born again!!!!! We are so excited for Anthony!! May God guide and direct you as you seek to serve Him!!!
Happy Early Birthday Anthony!!!

" Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come." 1 Corinthians 5:17

~Amber

Liberty Day 2010

On Saturday, we headed to Medinah, IL for Liberty Day.

Herb Titus was one of the speakers, and he did sessions on "Law and Jurisdiction: Horizontal Interposition" and "Fault and Restitution: The Jury and Liberty".

some rousing music in between sessions

Jacob Bernhardt played the piano for the hymns we sang.

lunchtime
Britt, Me, and Sarah

Gillinghams, Rhoes, and Skeltons

Caswells

Paul Jehle was the other speaker, and he did sessions on "Equality: Common or Privileged?" and "Vow and Dominion: Private Property vs. Eminent Domain."

The "Heirs of Baird" did an excellent job playing music!!

Q &A

Herb Titus

Paul Jehle

After the Q & A, there was a break for supper. We went out to Culvers with the Rhoes and Richardsons. It was a lot of fun!!! :) Then we came back for the evening festivities.

The "Heirs of Baird" led the evening celebration with rousing music.

Erberantes sang one song with the "Heirs of Baird."

Beautiful Harp Music

Jessica Erber set the scene for the reenactment of the 2nd Virginia Convention.

starting with prayer

Patrick Henry giving his famous liberty speech.

The men and boys the headed to the chapel to learn some military drills.

Aaron

Virginia Reel

Patty Cake Polka
Anthony and I and Britt and Ella

Mrs. Richardson, Mrs. Rhoe, and Mom watched from the sidelines. :)

Sarah Richardson and Sarah Rhoe

The dancing stopped while the men and boys came in to show everyone their newly learned drills.

Mr. Cifonie and Todd

Mr. Cifonie :)

more dancing :) Dancing is so much fun!!!!

Me with three of my sewing students Claire, Grace, and Kate Cifonie. :)

Britt and I

Sarah, Britt, and I

Liberty Day 2010 was a lot of fun!!! The sessions were excellent, fellowship with friends was fun, and the celebration was neat, and the dancing was a blast! :) We are looking forward to going to Liberty Day again next year! :D

~Amber~