Wednesday, June 13, 2012

Dave's Run - Run to Remember

On Saturday, June 9, we honored the memory of our fallen hero, Captain John David Hortman. I have written about David in a previous post, 
http://pam-thebestlaidplans.blogspot.com/2012/05/blog-post.html.

David was involved, first in high school and then throughout his college and post-college years, with Boys State. In honor of David, Palmetto Boys State, the SC branch, organized the first annual Dave's Run. The run could not have turned out better. It was well-organized, the weather was perfect, the course a good one and most of all, David's memory was truly honored.

Following the race, Stan, our friends, Michael and Adonia, and I provided lunch for David's family and his fellow brothers who traveled to be with us. In preparation for lunch, I made the wreath on the door out of netting cut in to two inch strips, wrapped them around a foam wreath and tied the strips in to knots.

I dyed rice with vinegar and food coloring using the tutorial found http://www.thingsforboys.com/2012/03/rainbow-rice.html. My friends, Adonia and Janice, helped load the Mason jars with the colored rice. We used pint size jars with a candle in the top and placed on each side of a quart jar. The quart jar was layered with rice and we added 4 flags for the center piece on each table. We set up 4 canopies with table and chairs for an outdoor lunch.




David's mom had given Stan David's motorcycle as a thank you for all my husband did for her and the family. Boys State requested he lead the run on the motorcycle. Once Stan made it around the course with the lead runner, he jumped off the bike and stripped down to his running clothes underneath and ran the course.

My daughter,Hanna, husband, Stan, David's friend, Shane, Cody, my son and his girlfriend, Kristin, following the race. They are all hot and sweaty but so glad to have been part of this tribute.


David's friends and Stan following the race.

David's family with Stan. His mom, Brenda, sister, Jill, and niece, Kenna.

Stan with Doug, one of Boys State staff and a force behind the race. Doug has become a dear friend to us over the last 9 months. He and David met when David was in high school and Doug was starting his role as staff.

Lunch time.








Boys State had a ceremony to open their week on Sunday evening. Part of that ceremony was a tribute to David and a revealing of a memorial flag that is being flown all week.

If you are interested in learning more about the Boys State,
http://palmettoboysstate.com/.http://palmettoboysstate.com/
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Wednesday, June 6, 2012

Crafty Sheep's May Color Challenge


Crafty Sheep is giving a color challenge each month for any type of craft. I wanted to practice a few embroidery stitches and found this fabric in my stash that matched perfectly. This was my first time embroidering on the print of a fabric. It was easy, fun and I love the colors. 
Check out Crafty Sheep's blog for June's color challenge and join us this month.
http://www.craftysheep.net/2012/06/04/may-color-challenge-wrap-up/

sharing:
http://www.gingersnapcrafts.com/2012/06/wow-me-wednesday-54.html
http://savvysouthernstyle.blogspot.com/2012/06/wow-us-wednesdays-69.html
http://www.doodlesandstitches.com/
http://somedaycrafts.blogspot.com/2012/06/whatever-goes-wednesday-120.html
http://howtonestforless.com/2012/06/11/just-a-party-with-my-peeps-18/
http://www.thesoutherninstitute.com/2012/06/creative-me-link-up_10.html
http://www.flourmewithlove.com/2012/06/mix-it-up-monday_10.html#more
http://my1929charmer.com/sundays-best-34-par-tay/
http://www.craftionary.net/2012/06/friday-fun-party-and-features-76.html
http://www.uncommondesignsonline.com/2012/06/uncommonly-yours-link-party-32.html#.T9fUpbWJd2A
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Sunday, June 3, 2012

Pay It Forward






Tilda's Twisted Life was hosting her first Pay It Forward. It sounded like a fun way to meet a few people who love crafty goodness and be an encouragement to others. Who doesn't like to get a special handmade gift in the mail?  I would love for you to join me in my Pay It Forward. I need three people to join me. Please read the rules before committing to make sure you are willing to follow through.  

                                                              


  Here are the rules:
1. I will create a crafty gift for each of the first three people who comment to this post. This is a surprise, and will arrive to you anytime within the next 365 days.

2. In signing up for Pay it Forward, you are committing yourself to the project...someone pays it forward to you, so you pay it forward to others! Just post this, or something similar so others can get involved. Basically you will create your own post where you create gifts for 3 people as well.

3. You need to have an active blog of your own...{or some way to post up your PIF info like a flickr, pinterest, or Facebook account. Basically you'll need a place to announce your own PIF and to post some pics of the process.}

4. After commenting on this post, post something similar on your blog...so you can spread the pay it forward love. I will email you asking for your mailing address {and the online address where you are posting} so I can get your crafty treat in the mail. Please make sure your email address is visible on your profile or leave it in the comment.


I am looking forward to seeing who signs up!


Two little kitchen towels.
 
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