7.28.2005

Redbirds win with help of enhusiastic first pitch-thrower, Helen Beauchamp!

By way of Healthspring, who she works for, Granny was granted the oppurtunity to throw the first pitch at the Memphis Redbirds game last night. They are the minor league affiliate of the St. Louis Cardinals, for you baseball-ignos. The Greens and we Beauchamps all went to the game (on paid tickets) and enjoyed it very much, especially since the Redbirds won 5-1.
This is the plaque she recieved, including the baseball she threw.
This is the clan just within the entrance. I thoroughly enjoyed the time, and would love to do it again sometime...
maybe even the $8.00 barbecue nachos!

7.26.2005

New Diamond Rio Single

DR has a new song out that is very very cool, called "In God We Still Trust. If you listen to the words they ( the group) will appear to be somewhat conservative. Go to their website www.diamondrio.com and down at the bottom there is a link to the song. enjoy!

PRESENTING: THE PROMISE

Left to right (Top Picture): Roy Beauchamp (15), Nathan Guess (16), Andrew Beauchamp (17)
Bottom: Harris Beauchamp (11)

Disclaimer: The images portrayed on the bowties ABSOLUTELY DO NOT represent the beliefs of the individuals wearing them.

Reflections and Exhortations

Announcing a new BLOG. I would encourage each of you to visit www.reflectionsandexhortations.blogspot.com. There will be lots of good stuff on it.

so... there is my announcment for the day.

7.19.2005

My Birthday Party

Those represented in the pictures were so gracious to attend my Birthday Party tonight, (plus John Rogers). We ate South of the Border, played "Imaginiff..." and are now watching "The Ghost and Mr. Chicken," likely Don's Knott's best. My bday isnt actually until august 19, but I wanted John Rogers to be a part of it, so I moved it up my celebration to now. good times...

"I'll see you in the morning!"
"God willing!"

7.18.2005

My Pixar Pix

Here is my list of Pixar films, #1 being my favorite. I must prelude it by making clear that this was a difficult task for me, as they are all dear to my heart, and a few maybe even equally well liked. So without further ado...

6) A Bug's Life. This is probably because I have seen it a total of two times. However, it is clear that this film was the take off of their great enterprise, and have obviously bettered their productions through the years.

5) Finding Nemo. Without a doubt, the most emotional film released by Pixar (yes, I remember the ending to Monster's Inc.). However, the comedy can't compete with my fourth pick,

4) Toy Story. This was my first taste of Pixar, and thought it was the greatest animated film ever - until it's sequel rolled around the corner...

3) Toy Story 2. A rare example of a follow-up outplaying its predecessor, Toy Story 2 built on the first, and grew, grew, and grew. "Use your head!" ... "But I don't wanna use my head!"

2) The Incredibles. The most recent of Pixar's animated film plurarchy, The Incredibles has taken on a slightly different art form as suggested by the Credits background. With the help of the super hero setting, the characters seem to capture their own personality better than ever before. The humor is there as well as the inevitable bait for the adult, but The Incredibles has not yet stood the test of time, and therefore, gives way to my personal favorite,

1) Monster's Inc. The ultimate pair of comedians, Sulley and Mike provide endless opportunities for gutch wrenching laughter, and offer a large reservoir of quotable quotes. Monster's Inc. embodies the humor, the excitement, and the tear-drawing scene at the end.

"My Girl" by The Promise

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"Lord Move" by The Promise

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7.14.2005

Gmail anyone?

I am feeling generous today, so in order to bow to my feelings, I am going to offer a gmail account to anybody who would like one. Just leave your email address as a comment on this post and if you wish, your name, and I shall invite you. Gmail has revolutionized the email concept so do yourself a favour and be a part of it!

7.13.2005

Grace Chapel July Meeting

Come one, come all, for Grace Chapel Primitive Baptist Church is planning with great anticipation to hold their annual meeting with invited preachers Elder Kenneth Brantley and Elder Jerry Hunt the Sr.

The dates are July 21, 22, 23, and 24 and will be arranged as follows...

Thu, Fri, Sat *
10:30 AM services
Lunch
7:30 PM services

Sunday
10:00 AM services
Lunch
7:30 PM services

*Unofficially, we almost always have afternoon services, except on Sunday.

God has, in the past, blessed us immensely, and we pray that he will afford us the same experience this year. Lodging will be provided, so just bring a sleeping bag, or a napping bag if you don't sleep well, away from home.

If you do plan to come, please contact Sis. Judy Guess, our Hospitality Committee, at 901.682.6205.

7.10.2005

FOTOS FROM EVAN'S BALL

The following are sets of pictures from Evan Ritchie's Ball that was held last weekend after Boot Camp. The pics posted last, appear first on the blog, so you might want to look at them from the bottom up if you are a neat freak.

We all had a good time, and for that we thank you, Evan.
Happy Birthday!

A Final Set






More Pictures...




More Gentlemen





The Gentlemen





More of the Gentleladies




Evan's Civil War Ball






Some of the ladies...

7.07.2005

Good Times in Texas...

We have arrived at the Ritchies. The occasion is Evan's 16th birthday party, We will watch a movie tonight, record a cd tomorrow and have a ball (hahaha) tomorrow evening. It will be swell indeed. The Ritchie house is always a great place to "hang out" and I am once again thankful to be here for a few more moments of my life.

7.02.2005

God's Sunrise



I found this picture just browsing around in my pics folder. This was taken in Florida when we took a family vacation in 2000. God has an awesome creation does he not?

7.01.2005


Bro Zack posing as...
Prince John of Notingham or
King Willie of Memphis


Andrew the Fearless and Rhino his bodyguard (yeah right)...



There was one thing they forgot to tell us when we got on this Roller Coster...


The Triarchy of... something.


At A&W Resturant on the way to SDCity.


This is us at the entrance of Silver Dollar City during our Senior Trip. A jolly good time we had!