Kate's Slideshow

Just some random shots today. Enjoy!

2 and 1/2 months (10 weeks)

Kate LOVES hanging out with her daddy and listening to his stories. It is the most precious thing to watch.

What Is This I Hear?

So, I've heard the most interesting thing lately from my fashion-forward friends and family (ahem...Stephanie). Supposedly, the new thing is to continue wearing your white jeans and pants, even though it's AFTER labor day. I'm not kidding. I know. This morning, I passed 3 very stylish women of all ages still in their white jeans/ pants.

I thought to myself, " Can I do this, or is it ingrained in me from my Texas days that this is forbidden?" I don't know, friends, I really don't know. Can you do it?

Are you still wearing sandals? Are you wearing linen? Are you still wearing white pants or jeans? Do tell. Could you, if you knew that was the "new" look during the Fall? Random, I know, but this is what's on my mind today.

6 Years Later, We Still Remember

You cannot live in New York without feeling and remembering the 9/11 tragedy and hearing various accounts of that day. Today marks the 6 year anniversary of the attacks on the World Trade Center. A Tuesday - just like any other day. I remember when I first heard of this horrible tragedy; I was in Waco, Texas attending grad school. As bad as it sounds, at first I dismissed the impact of the planes crashing into a building, thinking it was in another country and another tragedy, of which I would not ever feel the true impact. Well, here I am; in the middle of New York City, six years later. I feel it more today than the day it happened.

New York, which was so distant from me then, is my home now. I work with these people. I live with these people. I have grown to love these people. Today, my heart is heavy for those children growing up without a mother or father, for those living with the overwhelming despair of loss, and those who do not know the hope and love of Christ to carry them forward. The memorial ceremony began at 8:46am, when the first plane hit the north tower. Now it is just an hour later at 9:59am, when the south tower collapsed, and we are only on G in the alphabet of victims. Think of that number. It is overwhelming.

So, how do we move forward? How do we as believers, in Christ's redeeming love, answer their questions? Rudy Giuliani said in his speech this morning, "It was a day with no answers..." John Piper puts it best in a previous blog, "How Shall We Minister To People After the World Trade Tower Terrorism of September 11, 2001?". Take a moment and read it. You never know when you will need to sit down and comfort one who is hurting from a loss, from an overwhelming loss. Let these be our answers, as a family of those who believe.

Today, I choose to do this and urge you to join me: "I lift up my eyes to the hills— where does my help come from? My help comes from the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth.”- Psalm 121:1-2

Things That Make You Go... Hmmmm...

Here are the things that made me go, Hmmm...this past week:

* I went to buy stamps at a local neighborhood post office store, like UPS or Mail Boxes,Etc., and I ordered 2 books of stamps (20 stamps at 41 cents each, mind you) and paid $20. Hmmm...

* Last week Kate and I were crossing the street when the white walking signal was up, so I had the right away, and the cars were all stopped. All of a sudden, a guy on a bike comes barreling through the stream of pedestrians, almost knocking us over, all the while cussing all of US out. Hmmm...

* The other day, I was trying to get in a shop door with my stroller and my other hand full with a package. There was no one else in the store and the guy behind the counter just watched me for like 3 minutes struggle to get inside. He didn't say anything - just stared. Hmmm...

* Today, the sweet woman cleaning our apartment pulled out a bag of potatoes from under my sink that had to have been there for over a month now. Oops! I mean - Hmmm...

* After our walk this morning in Central Park, I sat on a bench to talk with Kate and rest. A gentleman next to me leaned over and asked if Kate is a girl or a boy...then commented how cute her PINK outfit was that she was wearing. Hmmm...

* Today, I was eating lunch at an outdoor cafe and overheard the conversation next to me of a mother (I'm assuming) and her daughter and a friend. One of the little girls says to the other - no older than 8 or 9 - "do you want to come over and have a sleep-over? my mom will take us to get a massage." What?! Hmmm...

* On my way home from the park, I turned on 72nd Street and there were many trailers that are indicative of filming a movie or a TV show. The gear was ready, the cameras were out, and stage crew standing by. I was curious. There are always parking permit signs on the telephone poles that say what it is they are filming, so I peeked over on one and it said, "What Happens in Vegas". Wait - aren't we in New York? Hmmm...

Do you have anything that's made you say Hmmm... this past week?

The Green Mountain State

For Labor Day this year, the Sullivans went to Vermont! It was absolutely beautiful! Here are the highlights from our trip. Enjoy!

Rhett Recap

So, I think after each game, I'll have a special "Rhett Recap" for those of you who don't watch ESPN at night for all of the college football highlights. :)

#21 ranked Arkansas was victorious over the mighty Troy State (unranked for all practical purposes) with a score of 46 to 26. As you can tell by the score, Rhett was very busy for his first College game and did a GREAT job!

First of all, let me describe the important job of a deep snapper, for those of you who are not football savvy. A deep snapper (a.k.a. long snapper) goes out for all extra points after a touchdown is scored and snaps to the kicker, goes out for all punts and snaps to the punter (when the team changes possession of the ball), and goes out for all field goal attempts (when the team fails to make a touchdown, they can still try for the 3 point field goal).

OK, so now...here are the highlights for # 51:

1st Q: 2 field goals

2nd Q: 2 extra points, 1 field goal

3rd Q: 2 extra points

4th Q: 1 field goal`

* Rhett snapped his first 15 yard snap of his career in a live game

* Rhett was hit by a Troy player after a snap, illegally, and earned a 15 yard penalty for Arkansas (way to sacrifice your body for the ball, buddy!) He has since been to the chiropractor and is feeling a little sore today. He is just fine!

* Rhett was named "player of the week" for the special teams, an honor bestowed by the coaching staff after each game for "game-makers". (Kind of like "Stingerette of the week"...hahaha) A HUGE deal for the first game for a freshman. Go Rhett!

Side note: My dad went into the college bookstore (where they know he and my mom by name, doncha know) and asked to buy a #51 hat. The guy told him they have only 6 left and he is not allowed to make specific team member hats anymore. So...Papaw Dennis bought all 6. Then, he asked about getting a #51 jersey made and the guy said he will order them and have them ready for the next game. The only catch is they come in quantities of 18. Hmmmm.... Guess I know what the family is getting this year for Christmas!