Monday, January 24, 2011

Teacup Chihuahua Playing with my Money!



Ariel shared a story with us told to her by a girl in her dorm .



There was a missionary family that was preparing to move



back to the States. Before they left they found a little Chihuahua



that was so cute they decided to take it with them.



He was very small, so they kept him in a carry-on until



they arrived home.



He made the perfect pet, and even slept at the end of their beds.



After some time he seemed ill, so they took him to the vet.



As the vet checked him out he told the family that their



pet was actually a South American Beach Rat!



All that time they had been feeding and sleeping with a rat!



Now, I have no idea how they could mistake a rat for



a Chihuahua, but here's a clip of a tea cup Chihuahua



that is pretty much the size of a rat...



Take a look and imagine the worst!







Actually, he's pretty cute!



Funny story though.


I thought it was a bit far fetched, so I just had to


google search the South American Beach rat.


All I could find was the Capybara, which looks like


a beaver with a big head.


Then I actually found a folklore site with the same story


only a New York couple traveling in Florida.


They find a little dog, take it back to their home.


It fights the cat, gets wounded is taken to the vet to find


it's a Haitian rat!


Hmmmm.... it certainly pays to search things out!


We also found some crazy pets while looking into this


mystery...


Look at the hedge hog clip below = )

Cute baby hedgehog!!!

People actually have some REALLY strange pets!

I love this little song though,

it even makes the little thing look sorta cute.

Monday, January 17, 2011

Auto Show


Yeah!
I went to my first auto show!
= )
The Rays had been before
but this time I was able to tag along.

I never realized how many people went to these things!


There were TONS of people!!!


Then there were cars...




Cars....




And MORE Cars!





I guess that's the point.
= )




Here's the group I went with...

Kyle, Krissy, Mya, and Armani.



Some were willing to be seen...



Others were not...




I don't think I was ready for this pose.




We saw quite a few interesting models.
I was shocked to even see the new police
cars displayed, though I didn't
get a picture of those.



You certainly can't have fun without
FOOD!


The owner of one of the food stations
in Cobo Hall is actually a close
friend of the family, so she gave us
free pizza!
Kyle enjoyed his slice.


I took a picture of this one for my mom...
I thought she'd like it...
and she did!


She's into the classic car look.
Hmmm... a Mercedes Benz...
not bad taste, huh?



Then we had a cell phone break...



Had to stay in touch with the outside world.



Now, you'll never guess what this
KIA
can do...

I was impressed with this butterfly move...

the doors are like wings...

and even the bucket seats twirl around
toward the back!


But why?
Maybe to play Pick-Two or Uno on road trips.



I think this Ford is another guy car.








Yep, I was right!


Now this one I like...









Here comes a candied apple!

Red brings quite a crowd...





And this...


is a Chevrolet...


Volt...





Really...


I'm not that good with the names...



it's just easy to see on this pic.









Love this blue!




And a convertible too!



Mmmm....mmmm....mmmm!





Now this yellow * # ?



(the make and model escapes me-



actually I never paid attention to that much detail)


I'll call it a bumble bee...


it's a fairly nice one.





Hmmmm....



Didn't draw much of a crowd though.

= /



Does anyone know the name of this one?


Silver, shiny and sleek...

We'll call it...

Boo-yang!
(haha...that was my mom's suggestion...
she said it's Pig- Latin for NICE)
I'm sure she's joking!

Mya and Kyle liked this one!



Well, the next one was...


I guess okay...


actually...


not that special to me...





Not too much into the color...

interesting shape though.


Maybe it's a guy thing.






On the way out, a man caught my attention.


He was drawing portraits with record speed!


So, I thought I'd get in on the deal...


I think he drew mine in 5 min. flat.



Well, how did he do?

Not bad for 5 min...


I certainly couldn't have done as good of a job.


As far as cars go-


I saved the best for last....


This one was my absolute fave!


Cute and compact...


nice rims too = )


It may also be because it's my favorite color!


Hint...hint...mom =)









Oh yes, I can see myself in this one!



We had a fun time!
= )


Friday, January 14, 2011

Inauguration Ceremony in Lansing

Our nation is definitely not where

it started...


It began with a fear of God

and a respect

for His Word.


Although, we see

more often now

laws being passed making

what is right seem wrong,

and what is wrong

seem right...

God is still

working.



In Michigan State's Capitol building...


in the Senate's chamber....


there is yet a copy...


of God's written Word.



And there are still those who

will stand for

truth...

It was a blessing and privilege

to witness the swearing in

of

Senator
Tupac A. Hunter

for another four year term.


May the Lord give him wisdom

and grace to continue to

be salt and light...



and may we continue to pray

for those in authority

in our nation...



that many more would be

turned to Christ as Savior...



and

that He would

revive our nation.



May the generations to come

see the power of God.




We had a great time!

Although we were not allowed

to sit in the actual

Senator's seats...



we got as close as possible.

= )


Here's Tiff in front of Tupac's

seat...


then Brit...


and Kyle...
Hmmm....

looks promising!



Even the hallways

have character.



Originally the walls were
white, but when they
restored the building
the walls were painted with
beautiful designs.





Brit and Krissy





Across the hall from the

Senate chamber

was another

room

where laws are made

and

bills passed...




A representative may serve three

two year terms.


This is where Tupac

started...




He served two terms as a

State Rep.




This was a very interesting

and informative

print we saw hanging...







The tiny print underneath states...

"An 1872 engraving of the first

seven blacks elected to

Congress---All as republicans..."




We also had a tour of the State Capitol building.


This is the room where our tour began.





The tour guide shared many

facts about our State's history.



This is the architect who

designed Michigan's

capitol as well as the plans for

four other states.


The building now located in Lansing

is actually the third

capitol built in Michigan.


The first building was located in

Detroit near the Canadian

border.

Due to the vulnerability

of being near a waterway,

and therefore being

easily accessable to enemy troops,

the second building was built in Lansing.




Did you know that

January 26, 1837 is the day

Michigan became a state?
(Just a bit of random info.)
Learning facts on a tour is much

more fun than in a history class!


(continuing with the previous train of thought)

The final building was built in 1879

and has since gone through

restoration.



Throughout the building there are portraits of every governor


that has served in Michigan.

There is only one portrait of


a U.S. President displayed.
Why?


Because he was from Michigan.


Can you tell who he is?



Yep...

Gerald Ford!


O.K. so that's all the state

trivia we've got...


'cause that's all I remember!

= )

Here's the door to the governor's office...





Up close and personal...




There is such ornate detail
all over this building.

Even the hinges have the

Michigan seal engraved.


They don't make buildings

like this any more.




Here's the ceiling of the Governor's office

with the original paint!





They certainly don't make paint like this anymore either.


We were not able to enter the office,
but we could peek in through the doorway.









In the center of the building you can look
up into the dome.

The top of the dome is over 100ft high!



This beautiful sight is best seen...


from the floor below.



















Wow, detail down to the doorknobs!




Our final moments were spent


in Senator Tupac's office.














Tupac's parents....


A miniature Sen. Hunter...









Future leaders of America...




























These are two faithful constituents
who attend all of his informal
meetings.
They've even been his invited guests
to church services
at Grace Bible Chapel.



We had a wonderful time Tupac

and

we are thankful to the Lord
to have you as a brother and uncle!


The Lord bless you!