"Yikes!"

It got to 108 digress outside today(the picture above was earlier today)! That's a record in my hometown.
What was the temperature from where you are?

We went to the river today to stay cool, (it was freezing!) and played for about 2 hours. I now have bloody knuckles and knees. Really sharp rocks don't ya' know?

Also, go to Will's blog and enter his True Cowboy/Cowgirl contest!

(this picture is in honor of him, seeing as he likes horses so much)

How many horses are there??

Here's another one. Just one deer...or two?

Later all.

-Lib and Jare (who is better now!)

100th Post!!!

Yeah!!!
(*Boom! B'boom! Doom! Doom!*)
This is our 100th post and we're still bookin' it!

This is the big thing that I was making y'all to guess for.

But so we have been blogging now for 4 months (we're not counting May because that was only one post because of out media fast). We've covered a lot of ground and plan on still doing so. We've covered sports, pranks, jokes, short real-life stories, more jokes, tons of videos and more that you can/have read for yourself!
Thanks to all of you who have been with from the beginning (which wasn't that long ago so I think that counts everyone!).
I personally have learned a lot. First how to even start a blog, how to put a playlist on, how to put things on the sidebar. How to make uploading pictures go really fast(just push Edit Html and it goes by 10 times faster on my computer, and then you can move them around too!).How to move a post. How to do screenCaps. How to make cool letters with the keyboard (i.e. Î. A. Ñ. Ë. Ò. ú .ø .ü, which I know is sort of silly of me, seeing how I probably won't ever use them!). And I found out that the MacDonald’s $1 sweet tea is So good...but that has nothing to do with blogging. =P

We've gotten to know you all, made friends through the computer (which I thought would never happen).
Its been fun.

I (Lib) had an account longer then Jare. But then he said that he want to have one because his friend had gotten a blog. So I said I was fine with sharing (our family has used up all our email address already). And its been a lot of fun.

So lets just sit back and see what comes in the future!
(But I guess I can’t relax, if there will be post now can I)

"Here Ya' Go!"

Here are some of my favorite quotes about reading and the library(my two favorite pass times).
(my very favorites are in bold)

A book never interrupts with a commercial.

Fiction reveals truths that reality obscures.

Finishing a good book is like leaving a good friend.

A good book is opened with expectation and closed with profit.

If you would not be forgotten, as soon as you are dead and rotten, either write things worth reading, or do things worth writing.

Just say know to books.

Libraries will get you through times of no money better than money will get you through times of no libraries.

Why go buy a book when you can go by a library?

Never judge a book by its movie. (This is SO true!)

A book in the hand is worth two on the shelf.

A book-is like the Internet, but in convenient paper form.

Borrow and return--Recycle reading.

Open your mind--Open a book.

Leave your eye prints all over our books. (or finger prints!)

Here are some really funny sayings that I have been saving up.

Committee - a group of men who keep minutes and waste hours

"I'm gonna live forever, or die trying!"

I am nobody.
Nobody is perfect.
Therefore, I must be perfect!

God heals and the doctor takes the fee.
- Benjamin Franklin

-Lib and a sick Jare (he really is sick, prayers would be nice)

Can ya' Guess?

Yep! Another Worship Video.

This one is called Awesome God (the He Reigns version).
Now this is the only video I could find. I was hoping for something more...oh I don't know...worshipy ?
But this is what I found, and this is whats gonna stay.

(I personally think this video could of been made more powerful if it wasn't all about the dancers)
Blessings on your Sundays everyone.
Later,
-Jare and Lib

Brothers...

From Different Mothers.

mmmm...Not to sure about the name but these guys are great! I got to see them in person at our county fair last week and it was so cool(well actually it was like in the 90's but still it was fun).

Here's a video of them, I was hoping that it would show them juggling knives, but they didn't in this video.
But enjoy.

Oh, and they travel around the world doing there act, at schools, work parties and others big things. They have also won some awards. Here is there site.



-Lib and Jare
And keep on guessing on whats coming up very soon!

Knives + Video

So some of you may know that I like knives. I have a saying that I tell people if they ask me. I won't just blurt it out.
But getting to the reason of this post I have been thinking a lot about knives and such. About throwing them, doing tricks with them and all that.
I have always loved this site (Cold Steel Knives)because it has great knives, info, and it tells you the history of them too.
But the biggest reason is because they do videos of them.

I have been trying to save money(kinda hard when you don't have a job) for some throwing blades. I am looking into these.



Here's another one that would be fun to have.



I do want to show another really cool video about these guys juggling knives...but I can't find it right now. Maybe tomorrow.

Later and good fighting! (Er... I mean playing! Er...I mean... never mind)
-Lib

Bring them Back!

So I'm going to bring back some old jokes that we did when we first started blogging.
But we would also like to know which is your favorite. So there is a poll on your right just for that.


So first is the Blonde and the Lawyer one.
A blonde and a lawyer are seated next to each other on a flight from L.A. to New York. The lawyer asks if she would like to play a fun game? The blonde, tired, just wants to take a nap. Politely she declines and rolls over to the window to catch a few winks.The lawyer persists and explains that the game is easy and a lot of fun. He explains, "I ask you a question, and if you don't know the answer, you pay me $5.00, and vise versa." Again, she declines and tries to get some sleep. The lawyer, now agitated, says, "Okay, if you don't know the answer you pay me $5.00, and if I don't know the answer, I will pay you $500.00." This catches the blonde's attention and, figuring there will be no end to this torment unless she plays,
agrees to the game. The lawyer asks the first question. "What's the distance from the earth to the moon?" The blonde doesn't say a word, reaches into her purse, pulls out a $5.00 bill and hands it to the lawyer.“Okay," says the lawyer," your turn."She asks the lawyer, "What goes up a hill with three legs and comes down with four legs?"The lawyer, puzzled, takes out his laptop computer and searches all his references. No answer. He taps into the air phone with his modem and searches the Internet and the Library of Congress. No answer. Frustrated, he sends e-mails to all his friends and coworkers, to no avail. After an hour, he wakes the blonde and hands her $500.00. The blonde says, "Thank you," puts her head on the pillow and goes back to sleep.The lawyer, who is more than a little miffed, wakes the blonde and asks, "Well, what's the answer?" Without a word, the blonde reaches into her purse, hands the lawyer $5.00, and goes back to sleep.

Now the Firetruck one,
A fire started on some grassland near a farm. The county fire department was called to put out the fire.The fire was more than the county fire department could handle.Someone suggested that a nearby volunteer bunch be called. Despite some doubt that the volunteer outfit would be of any assistance, the call was made.The volunteers arrived in a dilapidated old fire truck.They rumbled straight towards the fire, drove right into the middle of the flames and stopped!The firemen jumped off the truck and frantically started spraying water in all directions.Soon they had snuffed out the center of the fire, breaking the blaze into two easily controlled parts.Watching all this, the farmer was so impressed with the volunteer fire department's work and was so grateful that his farm had been spared, that right there on the spot he presented the volunteers with a check for $1,000.A local news reporter asked the volunteer fire captain what the department planned to do with the funds.'That ought to be obvious,' he responded, wiping ashes off his coat. 'The first thing we're gonna do is get the brakes fixed on our fire truck!'

Blessings and go vote!
-Jare and Lib

Everything

So I just wanted to clarify on some of the stuff we have on our sidebar.

First and one of my favorites is this one. I made it after a friend told me about this saying. This is free for everyone. The one before was one I just found on the Internet.

This one is just showing my support for the Rebelution.

Yes, you all know that I am a (BIG) fan of Duct Tape. So I made this to show it. Also free for the taking or of making a better one. =)

And another fan one, I Love composition notebooks. I have a black and white one as well as a green and white one.

This is just cool to say, and was fun to make. $ free

Now, I actually don't own a pair of these type of shoes-but does it count if I really want some?
I also have lots of quotes that are fun, but I'm not going to copy them all here right now, you can see them on your right.

And I just remembered that when I was awarded this award I didn't award anyone with this award that I was awarded with by an award winning blogger Ëarwen (yes I'm just having fun with the whole "award" thing) =D
So very late but still early (in a way), I award... Lyceria, Ëarwen(because I don't think she has it herself), Autumn, Marian, Emily, Eruanna, Cassie(even if my computer won't let me on her site anymore=(, Ivorydancer, Tinydancer, Gabrielle, Captain coon Sparrow, Nathaniel, Elizabeth, Rachael, Bekah, Keilah, Moonshaw, Elránia, Hannah, T.J. Roberson, Connor, Moriah, Jacob, Bracie, Ophelia, Jase, Zac, Will, emily, The Cap'n, Calico Zak, Ahsley, Myranda, Alieron(aka, Joraiem)And Yep, thats all you the followers. But here are some more, that I follow(I know this is a lot, and I am getting tired) Echoes of mercy, Flinn-fan-of-the-Twins, And then Una!

(And I even thought about putting a link to each name! Nope!)

I hope I got everyone, and I know that some of you don't have blogs(or there just not public) but at least you'll get a warm feeling when you see your name on this list.

Good night everyone(who is in my time zone that is).

-Libby

Huh, Huh?

So what do you think of the new background and everything(title bar, sidebar)??
I'm not sure if I'll be able to keep it though, I haven't shown Jare yet (Oops)

But until then, we'll keep it. =)

And keep on guessing what is coming up very soon.

-Lib

Pranks Gone Good

Yep, I like those cool pranks when they are clean and I don't have to be afraid about posting them.
So far this is the best prank ever.
I love the end.
Enjoy!

TTFN
-Lib

Also

I tag Una for the below tag.
Have fun!

-Lib

Book Report and More!

Book report on, The Strictest School in the World.
Written by Howard Whitehouse
Illustrated by Bill Slavin

This was truly a remarkable written story. It had suspense, action, humor, and more humor that makes a story worth reading.
There was really only two downsides, first being that evolution was mentioned a few times (as in “and that was 3 million years ago!”). But not enough to make me dislike the whole book in generally.
The second, and the one that was used the most, was swearing.
Yep.
Now before you throw this book to the dogs, hear me out. All of it was done so by Princess Purnah. But as seeing that the princess was from a far away isolated mountain kingdom, and those cousins and uncles and aunts and every other relative in between is always trying to get the throne(as in killing, lovely =P).
But I honestly don’t think Princess Purnah’s language is a problem. For you see she hardly knows much English and thus here it was only words like, “Oh you Porok!” Or “You’s miztakes me, Glekk!”
SO I don’t think there is any harm, do you?

But simple a lovely read, parts of it though remind me of the Secret Garden.
So I must encourage everyone to read it. =)

Now I (Lib) was tagged by Keilah.
This is a new sort of tag.
Here are the rules.
Go to your 6th folder and to your 6th picture.
Post that picture and then tag away.
So this is mine, seeing as I only have 1 folder and less then 20 of my own pictures(Kei said I couldn't use any of hers)

But yeah...thats it, just one of those days that it just feels good to be...well weird ;)

So now I shall tag with this photo tag...

Ëarwen

Calico Zak

and

Cassie

This is just a sketch of a hawk that I did this year. So sorry for the bad quality photo.
The eye was a lot of fun to do, but I think I still need to work on the beak though.
-Lib

Some More Tags

First we were tagged by Tinydacer.
KFC, Popeyes, or Church's?
Jare: KFC
Lib: Well I guess I’d have to say KFC too because I’ve never been to any of the other ones.
Chick-fil-a or What-a-burger?
Jare: Don’t know
Lib: I have no idea what these are. So I can’t answer them
Starbucks of McCafe?
Jare: Starbucks
Lib: I think I’ve heard of both, But I can’t stand Starbucks. It is so gross(coming from the girl who can’t stand coffee, and has only had their hot chocolate there *gag*)
What's your favorite time of year?
Jare: Summer
Lib: Summer time is the best
Do you ever talk to yourself?
Jare: Yes
Lib: Ummmm…Yes I confess I do. I’m not ashamed of that (Yes you are!) No I’m not, I’m proving that you don’t have to be crazy to talk to yourself.(That’s not what I told the Asylum people) What!?
Do you have a favorite treat you like to buy on occasion?
Jare: Yes but right now I can’t remember.
Lib: My favorite is when I get the MacDonald’s ice tea. It’s really quite good.
Do you believe the Bible is the literal word of God and is infallible?
Jare: Yes
Lib: With all my heart
What's your favorite sport?
Jare: (I told Jare only one) Football Baseball, basketball, soccer, hockey, golf,…(Jare cut it out already!)
Lib: To play would be either Soccer or Football
What color is your iPod?
Jare: I don’t have a iPod, but if I did it would be black
Lib: Whats an iPod? (And yes I am a teenager, but without all the gadgets) =P

Now we Tag,
Elránia.
And Ophelia

Now here we were tagged by Elránia
What time is it?
3:00 PM
What was the last out door activity you did?
Jare: Work
Lib: Went with Kei and dad to a blood drive(but I’m still to young to give)
Do you have an email address?
Jare: Yup
Lib: We share, Kei has her own
How many followers do you have?
30 =)
How long have you been on the computer today?
Jare: about half a hour
Lib: About the same, maybe a little more ‘course I posted this morning
Who was the last person you talked to on the phone with?
Jare: My boss
Lib: Jare, Last night. We were in our car and he was sitting behind me and he had the kids share phone and I had dads. We were both trying to talk at the same time and about totally nonsense. It was really funny.
Are you happy right now?
Jare: Yes and no
Lib: I'm fine for now
Do you want a horse someday?
Jare: no but maybe a 4-Wheeler (it Does have more horse power)
Lib: I use to but now I don’t really
How many pets do you have?
Jare 6:
Lib: 6, 2 dogs, 2 goats, 1 cat (devil) and 1 rabbit(brat)
Do you have a playlist?
Jare: yes
Lib: 2 one here and the other one privet blog (hehehe)
Are you having a fun summer?
Jare: I’m having a awesome summer
Lib: it could be better if we could go to the river (hint hint mom!)
What book are you reading now?
Jare: 39 clues: Beyond the grave
Lib: A Peasants Girls Dream, Bracie lent it to me. =)
What is the most advanced book you read?
Jare: 39 clues
Lib: when I was like 12 or 11 I read a biography that my mom said was for high scholars. It was great though.
Do you like your blog?
Jare: Yes
Lib: Yep its fun
How many tags have you gotten?
Jare: more then 5, less then 20
Lib: I think around 5/6 (?)
What is the most recent award you've gotten?
Jare: Same as Libs answer
Lib: The one from Ëarwen, about C for contagious.
What is the first award you've gotten?
Same answer as last
Who gave you your first tag?
Calico Zak!
Who gave you this tag?
Elránia.
Do you have a three column template?
Jare: No
Lib: I don’t know what I’d do with all that space
What are you doing tomorrow?
Jare: most likely work
Lib: no clue, I don’t do much anyway
How long have you been on blogger for?
Jare: 4 or 5 months
Lib: I’ve had a blog since March. But I did have a account for longer though
How many times have you changed your profile picture?
Jare: Never
Lib: 3 times
What did you do for your last post?
Jare: Movie
Lib: Blooper video
What is the most comments you've ever gotten on your blog? (not including any from you)
Jare: “Libby?”
Lib: Oh I don’t know, maybe like 10 or some other little number
Are you having fun with this tag?
Jare: not really
Lib: I tend to like tags =)
What is one thing you want right now?
Jare: An iPod
Lib: (*rolls eyes at Jare*) I really need a new knife, this one is falling apart. And I would like some better carving tools.
Is your profile name your real name?
Jare: Yes and no
Lib: Its my nickname, who wants to know ?
What is your favorite animal?
Jare: Mans best friend
Lib: Dog or goat
What is your favorite movie? CHOOSE ONE AND ONLY ONE!!!!!!!
Jare Lord of the Rings:
Lib: ?
Have you seen the new Star Trek?
Jare: No
Lib: nope
Who is your favorite fictional character? Yes you may say more than one for this :)
Jare: Can’t think of one
Lib: (the problem with this is that I don’t know how to spell half of my favorites!)
Weylin Rickhem, Ben and Ned, Will NoName, The door within people, Merry(movie) Pippin(movie) and…? Ummm I guess that’s it. I know there’s more though.
Are you hungry?
Jare: Yes
Lib: No
Should you probably get off the computer right now?
Jare: Probably
Lib: Yep, getting off now
Who are you tagging now?
Jare: Whoever Lib’s say to.
Lib: (“Yeah right”)

So ummm...
Hannah
Connor
and Una

-Lib and Jare
PS
If you would like to do this tag, but were not tagged. Just ask in a comment!

Yah, I know, More Videos

Now this is funny.
One of my favorite movies(in fact I grew up on this one), Star Wars. But I tend to like the old ones better.

But here is a great blooper reel that I found(I didn't know there were so many)
So ENJOY!!



-Lib

Movie Galore!

So the first one here is just to funny to pass up.

So I'm dedicate this one to my Dad. Because I think he needs a laugh in his office and because I think he's work could use this type of fun.

(BTW, Hat Tip to Nathan for posting this video on his blog first)

-Lib and Jare

Some Quizes

Yepy-do-do!
Some more quizes, some of them I found, some of them I got from Waning Candles and Ink.

First one is a What Star Wars Race are You?

Jare was...
You're a Human!
Though not entirely different from the earthbound humans they're based off of, humans constitute the bulwarks of the galaxy. Although other societies are more unique and cultured, humans are the majority of the galaxy, and thus their lack uniqueness is under shadowed by their abundance. (Wow! Can you believe that! He's a HUMAN!) =)

Then I was...
You're an Ewok!
The Ewoks are sentient furred bipeds native to the moon of Endor. They are curious individuals that stand about one meter tall. Although extremely skilled in forest survival and the construction of primitive technology like gliders and catapults, the Ewoks have yet to progress past stone-level technology. They are quick learners, however, when exposed to advanced technology with simple mechanical processes and concepts. (I'm not to sure about this one, it would seem that every time I take on of these Star Wars quizes that I turn out...well on the dark side. Scary thought!)

Then there was a What Lord of the Rings Race are You?

So Jare was...
You're a Dwarf!
You represent what's strongest and hungriest in the Lord of the Rings world. Your strength and craftsmanship are unmatchable, as is your independence and gruffness. (This is so far the most acurate summary of Jare, and he agrees-all but the size)

And I was...
You're a Hobbit!
Though technically not your own race, you represent what's most enjoyable and best in the Lord of the Rings world. Your love, spirit and selflessness are unsurpassed among your Middle Earth brethren. (I will take this as a blessing, for indead they((the hobbits)) are the most...well you can read it up^there)

Then I found this quiz, which was, How Would You Die on the Oregon Trail? (And just to clear things up, its how you would die if you died on the Oregon trail) Jare would of died of snakebite(*YOWE*), and I would die of exhaustion. (*pant pant* *Groan* *Die*)

All of these were tons of fun, and if you do them, tell us what you got.

Later

-Lib and Jare

Song for Today

So this is now one of my favorite songs, and I'm so glad that we are going to sing it today at church.
I am putting the music and words here for you.
This is a very powerful song, let it move through you-like it has through me.

Everyone needs compassion
Love that’s never failing
Let mercy fall on me
Everyone needs forgiveness
The kindness of a Savior
The hope of nations

Savior
He can move the mountains
For my God is mighty to save
He is mighty to save
Forever
Author of salvation
He rose and conquered the grave
Jesus conquered the grave

So take me as You find me
All my fears and failures
Fill my life again
I give my life to follow
Everything I believe in
Now I surrender

Shine Your light and
Let the whole world see
We’re singing
For the glory of the risen King
Jesus




Many Blessings on this day for you,
-Libby

Another Prank Video

Here's a video that is really funny. You just have to feel for that guy in the blue car. And the lady in the red dress, just look at her face.




-Jare and Lib

Una's Thoughts

I would like to encourage any and all Lord of the Rings fans to go over to Una's blog spot and comment your favorite character.

...
Go on, you know you want to.

-Lib

Another Pyro Tee

This is the Tee I made last year for the 4th.

'Beware: My dad is the Pyro King so that makes me the Pyro Princess.'

(Yeah, I know my hair is everywhere! And at that time it was almost to my hips.)

Just found it and thought I'd share.

-Lib

Pyro Tee

So this is the shirt I wore on the 4th. To show that I was one of the crew for the fireworks and could get through the yellow tape.

My dad had this made for me(thanks!), and next year he's thinking on having everyone on the crew team have one of these shirts. They would be all liked mine(but I think I would rather have white instead of black, it got really hot).

What do yah think?

-Lib

What would you say if these were in your Town?

Thats like the end of the world to me(not really though)

Scary!

Hehehe

Ow!

(look closely!)

This is my favorite one.

-Lib

What Lib is reading...

right now is The Strictest School in the World. By Howard Whitehouse.
Being the tale of a cleaver girl, a rubber boy and a collection of flying machines, mostly broken. So far its a top 5(5 being best)!

I am almost halfway through this quaint, light, moreover funny book.

I read the 3rd book first, The Island of Mad Scientists(I didn't know at the time the order of the series). Being an Excursion to the Wilds of Scotland, Involving Many Marvels of Experimental Invention, Pirates, a Heroic Cat, a Mechanical man and a Monkey.
In a scale of 1-5(5 being the best) it tops it at 4 and a half stars!

This series was meant for middle-aged readers-but heck, I like it! =)

-Lib

Two Tags

Frist we were tagged by Elizabeth
Cat or Dog?
Jare: Dog
Lib: Dog!
Horse or 4-wheeler?
Jare: 4-wheeler
Lib: that’s hard, I like going green whenever I can-so horse should be my answer. But a horse would be a lot harder to take care of the a 4-wheeler. So I guess a 4-wheeler.
Zebra or Mule?
Jare: Zebra
Lib: A mule can carry more then a Zebra.
Penguin or Pelican?
Jare: penguin
Lib: Probably a Pelican because of all their history
Polar bear or Black bear?
Jare: Black bear
Lib: Polar bears are cooler *snicker* (sorry I just had to)
Chicken or Duck?
Jare: Chickens
Lib: Ducks can do more; I want ducks to eat all the slugs around our land

Who are you going to tag?
Hannah
and
Calico Zak

Then another one by Eruanna
What is your favorite book?
Jare: The 39 Clues
Lib: The Underground series is really cool, Castaway series, Binding of the Blade, And a lot more. If you could go anywhere in the world where would you go?
Jare: Egypt
Lib: I’ve always wanted to go to my homeland of Sweden and Ireland.
If you could go to any fictional place where would you go?
Jare: Middle Earth
Lib: Every book I read, that’s were I want to go. *Dreamy-sigh*
Do you love to write or do you just like writing?
Jare: Don’t like it
Lib: I’ve just stated writing(as in May) and so far I like it.
What do you want to be when your a grown up?
Jare: ?
Lib: When I was little I wanted to be teacher, but lately I have been studying about being a vet (Farm stock mostly), or making blades! *crazy-laughter*
Favorite animal?
Jare: Anything I can eat
Lib: Most everything!(and not eating)
Favorite song?
Jare: Some kind of Zombie (JK)
Lib: Celtic folk, When you Believe, River lullaby.
Do you like school?
Jare: Yes and No
Lib: Most of the time=)
Are you people person because I'm getting the idea that you are?
Jare: ?
Lib: I would much rather be alone then with people. So no, you're reading me all wrong =)
Do you like to talk?
Jare: Somewhat
Lib: If I have something to say-I will. But my parents taught me from a young age not to say whatever comes to my head, and that has helped me a lot in life.
Favorite food?
Jare: I’m writing a dictionary on that subject right now.
Lib: my favorite junk food would have to be cheese pizza, but if I had to choose a green salad is always refreshing or soup and crusty bread 9*drooling*
Hobbies?
Jare: anything with a ball
Lib: Draw, goat herder, wood carver, and right now I’m trying to learn knife tricks.
Favorite Author?
Jare: Haven’t read enough books to pick
Lib: Brain Jacques, Wayne Thomas Batson, Suzanne Collins(to name a few)
Favorite weapon?
Jare: AK47
Lib: Knives or any sort of blades
Is this a fun tag or are you getting bored?
Jare: More fun then most!
Lib: its sorta hard typing with one hand (I’m holding Gusber)
Do you like Hannah Montana and all those girly people and movies like High School Musical?
Jare: Never seen any of them
Lib: I don’t like them because I see the girls who can’t get enough of them and totally waste their time on them.
What are you scared of?
Jare: Getting in another car crash(last week was scary)
Lib: Lakes. I. Don’t. Like. Lakes. Creepy!
Favorite flower?
Jare: Daffodils
Lib: daisies-mostly because their so simple yet so beautiful.
Do you always use the same password or do you use different ones?
Jare: Different ones
Lib: who’s askin’? *glare*
Do you like blogs?
Jare: better then Facebook and Twitter(neither of which I have done)
Lib: yep
What is the expression on your face?
Jare: Hungry and tired
Lib: pain, Gusber is biting my shoulder
Are you going to tag anyone?
Jare: Yes
Lib: hopefully
Color of your eyes?
Jare: Blue with flecks of green at center
Lib: I told they were a milky blue
OK, finished the quiz...did you just sigh?
Jare: no
Lib: yes because Gusber just stopped crying

Now for this one we'll tag,
ElizabethMarieKauffman
and
Joraiem

Whew! That was long.

-Jare and Lib

Independence Day Speech

This is one of my favorite movies-so this would be my favorite speech ever made by a actor.

I just wanted to share with all of you this really great video

Quick Look!

If you want to see some really awesome pictures of fireworks, our 4th, and sooo much more. Go to my sister Keilah's Blog.

You really must!

Quick Up-date...

Just for you!

Earlier I was not able to explain what we were doing. So now with a free moment(or two) on my hands I'll try and tell y'all.

Most of you may have seen on Jare's and my profile that it says we are pyrotechnics's in training.
First how many know what that means?
If you don't know, it means that we deal with fireworks(plus other cool explosives). =D

Here is a bio of what a pyro is:
A pyrotechnician is an individual responsible for the safe storage, handling, and functioning of pyrotechnics and pyrotechnic devices. Although the term is generally used in reference to individuals who operate pyrotechnics in the entertainment industry, it can include all individuals who regularly handle explosives *thumbs up*. For the purposes of disambiguation, however, individuals who handle more powerful materials for commercial, demolition, or military applications are generally referred to as explosive technicians.

Here is a cool site you can look at if you would ever want to do fireworks, here.

This is what's on their site that I thought was great,
In this day and age, entering into the professional field of fireworks is much more complex then in the past. The fireworks industry is heavily regulated by many federal, state, and local agencies.
Here are some items to consider:
· You must be at least 18 years of age, (some states require 21 years of age), to participate on a display fireworks crew. (And most of you know myself, nor Jare are 18, thats why were training)
· You must be at least 21 years old to be a Display Operator in charge.
· You should have a true passion for fireworks.
· You cannot be afraid of hard work. (there is a lot of it)
· Find a reputable fireworks display company, and attend a beginners training class.
· You will be asked to submit to criminal background checks and alcohol and drug testing.
· You will be subject to classroom training as well as hands on training out in the field
· You will be required to work as an apprentice on at least 3 to 6 outdoor fireworks shows and will be observed and evaluated on your performance and safety practices.
· You will work on several shows as an assistant to the Display Operator in charge, once you have gained enough experience and understand all of the regulations, you may then be ready to take on your own show.
· This process could take 1 to 3 years, depending on how many shows you participate on, how quickly you become proficient and the rules of the pyrotechnic company. (my dad took a class 6 years ago, it only took him 1 year)
· A Display Operator, may also be required to get a CDL (commercial driver license) with a hazmat endorsement which will require classroom training, driver training, more criminal background and drug and alcohol testing.

Neat huh?
Now a little of what we did today at the lake.
We actually spent the night last night(it was just our family, dad, Jare, myself,Ben and Roo). We did this so Ben and Roo could spend some time out there, they are not really ready yet. And it was also a chance for me to camp. To night though I thought I'd give the other guys a chance, see as my dad didn't think it would be very good for a Elders daughter to be the only girl camping in one tent with 7 other guys(I think I agree with him =)
To day though we set up and nailed together all the racks, heres what a rack looks like,


Hope you could read that. (thank you Emily for telling me how to do these!)

Then because we were all so hot, we jumped in the lake and play in it for 2 hours, THEN we got out and found leaches on us!!
Then goodness I only had one on my heal, Nate, friend who helps out every year had them on his feet, legs, and hands. He was the one who yelled, "I think I just saw a leach!" Then he looked for more in the silt.
But they were small(and green =P). *grossgrossgrossgrossgross*

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But now its time for bed, I can't keep my eyes open, I'm so very sorry for any bad grammer or miss spelled words. This screen is starting to get blurrry, I woke up at 5:oo AM. To Chows. And Loud male frogs. And Ben asking what time it was.

-Tired, Pyro Lib

Hi

This might be the last post for a while.
With the 4th coming up, My family does the fireworks for the city of Maple Valley.
Everyone is invited to come and see(that is if you live anywhere near here).
Some other things have happen that, we, as a family just want spend time with just each other.
So see you all next week

-Lib