Thursday, August 26, 2010. The day that my wittle
Kendall Michele Haney
(whose name will someday be as famous as Spielberg's) moved to the Big Apple. As a tribute to her, today's blog is dedicated to many a memory and laugh...in addition to many a picture (duh!). The picture below was taken a few summers ago in Times Square after a lovely meal at TGIFridays. No explanation needed.
I met Kendall when she was in 7th grade and I was a senior in high school. It happened during The Fling, which was and is a legend at McFarlin. Let me back up and do a little 'splainin for those of you who are not familiar with The Fling. The Fling occurred during one week of the year, where middle schoolers got to spend the night at the church for an entire week. The mini-buses would drop them off and pick them up at the schools. All meals were eaten at McFarlin. High schoolers were in charge of planning every aspect of The Fling, and would also spend the week at the church, completely engulfed in activities around the clock. It was one of the best traditions that was ever created at church, and anyone who attended as a middle schooler or high schooler would tell you likewise.
One particular night (keep in mind, the kids had to be up incredibly early for school each day), I went in to yell at the 7th grade girls room to go to sleep. It was almost midnight if my memory serves me correct, and little did I know that I would end up spending a couple more hours talking to them. As soon as I opened the door, the room went silent as they knew what was coming: "Girls...it's late. Go to bed." And then, up popped Taylor Rhoades, as she ran over to introduce herself to me. "Hi! I'm Taylor." "Hi, I'm Kendall!" "Hi, I'm Jennifer!" Lo and behold I found I couldn't leave the girls room just yet! The next morning I took 4 of them to Whittier Middle School as we blasted my oldies cd in the car (in particular, Build Me Up Buttercup), and the rest is history.
Charleston--Summer 2007, the Seagulls bathroom :)
This was the most oddly constructed bathroom I've ever seen. Please watch the video at the bottom of the post.
Kendall and Carson--on the catamaran in Charleston
Kendall, you know what the caption on this picture would be :)
Mexico 2008--a favorite pic of mine!
the year we didn't shower before we went to La Fogata
Hand washing :)
Excuse me Elmo, but what's in your pouch? Summer 2008 to Camden, NJ
Juners 2008 reunion--Kendall and her family (Carson, standing next to Kendall, and I spent three weeks together in Mexico for Juners)
Kendall and I at the Juners reunion :)
Meet Clifford, the Big Red Trooper. He has been sick for quite a while now...we'll hope that he gets better by October when Kendall comes home to visit.
Niagara Falls, Canada--summer 2009 mission to Toronto. One of my ALL TIME fave pics :)
We got in trouble for playing with fire at a steakhouse where you cook your own meat on an open flame right in front of you. Go figure...
So excited to be floating the river!
Floating the river in Tahlehquah...FISH retreat 2009
Thank you for being patient with me as you re-taught me how to fish :)
You would think it was -10 degrees outside by what we're wearing.
Senior Surprise Trip 2010--Grand Lake, OK
The monstrous cookie we made at the Halloween festival. I was excited, Kendall was terrified to be sharing germs with me.
McFarlin seniors at North's graduation--2010
She did it!
festivities at the Haney household
Having fun at Wall Drug :)
I love you dearly with all of my heart! So proud of you for going off to the unknown. I know God has special things in store for you. Just remember Kendie-Poo, I get to design one set of yours...preferably a pretty famous one :) love, Lydie-Poo
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