Places to Visit

Wednesday, June 30, 2010

Have Fun

Enjoy!!! Production is moving ahead!!

Jess

Tuesday, June 29, 2010

What a Friend

There are some hymns and/or pieces of hymns that make me tingle. I LOVE hymns. Like... LOVE hymns, but some I really love. Like this one... so simple, sweet, and special.

What a Friend we have in Jesus
All our sins and griefs to bear
What a privilege to carry everything to God in prayer.
Oh what peace we often forfeit
oh what needless pain we bear
All because we do not carry
Everything to God in prayer

Lord willing I will talk about each line in the coming week.

Monday, June 28, 2010

She is everything I need

What I want to be when I'm married
and what my mommy is to daddy.

She's everything I ever wanted
and everything I need
When I talk about her I go on and on and on.
Cause she's everything to me.

Saturday, June 26, 2010

Erin and Rachel take a Tumble

Erin was supposed to trip in this scene, that would cause Rachel to laugh at her and would demonstrate the enmity that is still between them. Well, Erin tried... but she fell and nearly tore her new dress/costume. Needless, to say I decided to find a better way to display what I needed to show. (Without killing my cast)

Jess

Friday, June 25, 2010

The Wissmann Family

Wissmann Duet from Michael DeVowe on Vimeo.

The Wissmanns

"If My Heart Had Wings" & "His Word Is Faithful" by the Wissmann Family on August 8th, 2009 at the Family Music Festival in Lake Itasca, MN.

[the audio guys were having issues at the beginning there..]

Wednesday, June 23, 2010

Date Night

Around here "date night" for Mommy and Daddy are very few and far between. So, they walk to the compost pile together!! Alone and quiet. Enjoying the only moment of peace they get all day. There are eight kids after all!!

At all costs, we kids preserve this time. You must plead your case before a jury of older siblings as to your reason for disturbing mom and dad. If you are found guilty of not having a good reason you are severely punished.... TICKLING.

So there you have it! Date night around here!!

Jess

Unloved and Unwanted

It grew up tall
and considered
by most
to be
a
weed.

Unloved
unwanted
it grew
and bloomed
but for what end

No hope
it just knew
to grow
the Lord
instilled in it
the desire
to grow

No hope
until
tiny feet
cut and
bruised

tiny feet
soft
and
sweet
warm breath
and
blue eyes

soft
warm
and
slightly
dirty hands

they reached
they grabbed
and the took
hold

they bent the
stem
and damaged
the leaves
the bloom closed
up

He knew not
what he had
done
He did it in love
took the life of
a
flower

that his mom would
know
how much
he loved her
and
what he thought
of her

He carried
it in his
hands

Dirty,
sweaty,
and
smelling of little boy

He gave it to
her
and she kissed
him
that was what he wanted
her kiss
her love
her smile

She put it in the
vase
No hope
the bloom would
return
but smiling at
the love
it was brought with

Later
that day
a smile lights
her face
she sees
him in
the yard

playing and
beside her
in the vase
it opens
and sheds
once more
some creamy
yellow on the
world

a weed
unloved
unwanted
picked
by a son
for his mother
loved
wanted

the insignificant
become significant
and life
goes on.

Jess

The Stills




These are all the production stills from the film so far. Some are better than others and some are funny while others are straight from a scene. But, ALL are funny!

Monday, June 21, 2010

Here you go!!

We filmed with Michael, in the woods, in the crawlspace, and up trees. However, we always had fun.

How Beautiful

How beautiful the hands that served
the wine and the bread and the sons of the earth

How beautiful the feet that walked
the long dusty road and the hill to the cross

(Refrain)
How beautiful, how beautiful, how beautiful.
How Beautiful is the body of Christ
and as he laid down his life, we offer this sacrifice
that we may live just as he died:
willing to pay the price, willing to pay the price

How beautiful the heart that bled
that took all my sins and bore instead

How beautiful the tender eyes
that chose to forgive and never despise

How beautiful the radiant bride
that waits for her groom with his light in her eyes

How beautiful when humble hearts give
the fruit of their life that others may live.

(Refrain)
How beautiful, how beautiful, how beautiful.
How Beautiful is the body of Christ
and as he laid down his life, we offer this sacrifice
that we may live just as he died:
willing to pay the price, willing to pay the price

How beautiful the feet that bring
the sound of good news and the love of the king

How beautiful the hands that serve
the wine and the bread and the sons of the earth

(Refrain)
How beautiful, how beautiful, how beautiful.
How Beautiful is the body of Christ
and as he laid down his life, we offer this sacrifice
that we may live just as he died:
willing to pay the price, willing to pay the price

It's that time again!!




Rachel and Mommy canned and canned and canned and canned and canned and canned and canned and canned and canned and canned and cannned and canned and canned and canned and canned and CANNED AND CANNED AND CANNED AND CANNED AND CANNED AND... do you get the idea?

Erin and I made pies, cobblers, and strawberry desserts. There are more photos to come!!

Jess

Sunday, June 20, 2010

happy father's day


happy father's day to the best daddy in the world.
we all love you.

Wednesday, June 16, 2010

Rachel Has A Request

Do you remember THIS post???
Okay well Rachel wanted me to tag her as well so I'm here to say:
"I tag Rachel!!!"




Now copy the below and paste it into your new post and fill it in with your own answers.

Have Fun Rach!

Posted by Erin.




1. High heels or boots?

2. What time did you get up this morning?


3. What was the last movie you saw in the cinema?


4. What is your name?

5. What is your favorite TV show?


6. What do you usually have for breakfast?

7.What is your middle name?

8.What food do you dislike?

9.What is your favorite CD at the moment?

10.What characteristic do you despise?

11.Favorite clothing?


12.Anywhere in the world on vacation?

13. Are you organized?

14. Where would you retire to?

15. What was your most recent memorable birthday?

16. What are you going to do when you finish?

17. What is your birthstone?

18.Person you expect to publish this first?

19. When is your birthday?

20. Are you a morning person or a night person?

21. What is your shoe size? 11

22. Do you own any animals?

23. Any news you'd like to share?

24. When you were little, what did you want to be when you grew up?


25. What is your favorite flower?

26.What is a day on the calendar you are looking forward to?

27. If you were a crayon, what color would you be?

28. How is the weather right now?

29. Last person you spoke to on the phone?

30. Favorite drink?

31.Favorite restaurant?

32. Hair color?

33. What was your favorite toy as a child?

34. Summer or winter?

35. Chocolate or vanilla?

36. Coffee or tea?

37. Wish you were still young?

38. Do you want your friends to publish this?

39. When was the last time you cried?

40. What is under your bed?

41.What did you do last night?


42.What are you afraid of?

43.Salty or sweet?

44.Best quality you have?

45.How many years at your current job?

46.Favorite day of the week?

47.What four people will you tag?

Friday, June 11, 2010

Erin Sing's

Erin is definitely fun!!

Thursday, June 10, 2010

A Great Place to Visit!!

Wissmann Family Journal

Common Ground Movie Post

Wednesday, June 9, 2010

Common Ground Day Four



Hope you enjoy!!

Friday, June 4, 2010

Someone got a haircut!





He kind of liked it.

He kind of didn't.

He kind of wished it were over.

He kind of enjoyed the attention.

He kind thought it tickled.

He kind of missed his hair.

He kind of liked the change.

He kind of thought he was cute before.

He kind of cried,

and kind of smiled.

Then he kind of had fun!!

Jessica

Tuesday, June 1, 2010

JUNE JUNE JUNE

Welcome June!!!

What are you all doing?