A Sweet Visit

Last week, Doug’s parents and brother stopped in for a visit. The kids were invited to Trick-Kerr-Treat at Kerr Residence Center on the OBU campus.  Jack and Lucy were thrilled to show their grandparents and their uncle the costumesthey had been planning for months.

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Gandalf the Grey

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Zarina, the pirate fairy, loved showing off her pink sword. For those who haven’t seen the latest Tinkerbell movie, Zarina is a dynamic character that starts out good, turns bad, and then has a redemption story. She had trouble deciding this year between Maleficent and Zarina.

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The students did a marvelous job transforming the dorm into a candy-laden playhouse. The themes on each hall were very creative.

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Here the children listen carefully as the president gives them clandestine intel for their covert operation.

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Gandalf deftly manuevered through the labyrinth of “laser beams” to rescue the MIA secret agent. As a token of the country’s gratitude, he was honored with a Tootsie Pop from the president’s desk.

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He was more than happy to pose with beautiful Princess Elsa.

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Her expression on this one deserved a close up.

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We were informed that Zarina was currently a bad guy and was not happy about sharing the spotlight with a princess.

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We found some friends. They don’t make them cuter than this Cabbage Patch Kid.

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candy break

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Sour Candy Face #1

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Jack and Lucy participated in a costume contest.

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Gandalf was victorious!

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Lucy didn’t win but she pretended she did, so she went home happy.

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Rich and Zona celebrated their anniversary by painting our house. How cute are they?

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48 years!

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Lucy modeling her new clothes. Thanks, Zona!

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Lucy kept her grandparents and uncle Todd occupied while they painted by chatting about everything and asking lots of questions.

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yep.

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The kids didn’t have enough sugar yet so we had to go out for yoghurt for GramZ and Papa’s anniversary.

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We were happy to help them celebrate.

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The next day, we all got to watch Jack’s last soccer game of the fall season.

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Papa managed to take this pic as Jack took a shot and scored. Go 17!

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Sour Candy Face #2

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Phantom Win!

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Jack with Coach West

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Love this team and the coaches. They have improved so much this season.

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Later, it was time for game night. One of Jack’s favorite board games was missing a few pieces, so being the creative father he is, Doug MADE a new one.

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Popsicle stick/bead cars.

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The finished game. It was a hit.

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Our good friend, Jeff, joined us for game night. Jeff is a fighter. The kids love Jeff. Jeff loves to have his picture taken.

Pics of the house will be coming soon. I am giddy my house is no longer purple. Thank you Rich, Zona, and Todd. We couldn’t have done it without ya’ll.

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