Caroline Friday's Blog, page 869
March 2, 2014
Eagle Scout COH Pictures
February 28, 2014
MLK Day
My 16 year old daughter's interpretation of MLK Day. Love it!
February 25, 2014
Eagle Scout Court of Honor
Finally, we have gotten around to planning Braxton's Eagle Scout Court of Honor ceremony. It's been many months since his project was completed, and we were waiting for the right time to officially celebrate, scout style! Pictures will be posted later, but we will have grandparents coming into town, an aunt and uncle there, and of course, siblings, parents, and lots of friends!Congratulations, Braxton!! We are so very proud of you!!
February 14, 2014
Happy Valentine's Day!
Happy Valentine's Day! This picture belonged to my mother-in-law and is one of my favorite scriptures in the Bible. I have it framed and sitting on a table in our bedroom. This is a great day to remember and rejoice in the love we have for and from our sweet spouses and children, but let's not forget about the great love we have been given by Jesus! Because of His great love for us, we through faith in Him are born again as a new creation and now have intimacy with the Heavenly Father. He has put His very spirit inside of us and has given us a precious prayer language and all the gifts of the Holy Spirit. These gifts help us and empower us to be effective and powerful witnesses for The Lord!
Don't let religion rob you of the revelation of how much you are deeply loved AND how much we haven been given in Christ Jesus!
February 13, 2014
More Snow in Atlanta
Winter wonderland from my front door.
February 11, 2014
A Tribute to Shirley Temple
Have you ever seen a cuter, more adorable little girl in your life (other than your own daughter perhaps)? Shirley Temple was that little girl--the epitome of precious "sugar and spice and everything nice," complete with doll-baby frills, dimples, and those famous blonde curls.Years ago, my grandmother introduced me to her movies, having bought an entire set of VHSs from QVC. I played them for my own children and they fell in love with her infectious personality, learning the words to The Goodship Lollipop, and Animal Crackers In My Soup. Even though the films are in black and white, they still hold up to the quality standard of today. That's the litmus test for a true star--an actress whose work lasts through the generations. Shirley Temple's movies have lived on, years past her exit from Hollywood and eventual career in politics that resulted in a position as a US ambassador. Hopefully, her untimely passing will generate a renewed interest in the sweet, moral goodness that was once the hallmark of Hollywood films.
As a child, I never understood how she could walk away from stardom and settle down with a husband, living the life of a regular American housewife. She was at the height of popularity, segueing nicely from a fabulous child star to a mature, talented actress. But sadly, type-casting stalled her career and eventually the industry lost interest. Initially, she was marketed by the studios as a squeaky clean Sandra Dee-type, but I'm sure she could've molded herself into a screen sex kitten if that had been her desire. But obviously it wasn't. She disappeared into obscurity, only to reemerge later on the political scene as Shirley Temple Black, ambassador to Ghana and Czechoslovakia.
I think of my favorite modern-day child stars and look at where life has taken them: Macaulay Culkin, Lindsay Lohan, Miley Cyrus, all of whom could learn a thing or two from Shirley Temple. Yes, the cruelty of losing the "cute kid factor" to the awkwardness of the teen years has abruptly ended many of their Hollywood careers, or set them severely off course. For some child stars, the temptation to break cleanly from the sweet persona and embrace lewdness and rebellion is too enticing to pass up. Sure, this tactic may garner attention initially, but will that interest last through the generations? Only time will tell.
Thankfully, for Shirley Temple Black the road of Lindsay Lohan, Britney Spears, and Miley Cyrus was not chosen. Now, after her passing, we are left with the legacy of this darling little girl who can sing and dance up a storm and charm the sourness out of the grumpiest of men. We are also left with the legacy of a bold, courageous woman who was not hemmed in by her past, but used it to pioneer her way through the thick political arena dominated by men. She has probably done more for womankind than any of us realize.
As for me, I'll always remember her in the frilly dresses and blonde curls, flashing those cute dimples and giggling with a devious twinkle in her eye--looking like a doll baby, acting like an innocent, adorable little girl, yet harboring the promise of a beautiful, strong woman ready to blossom at the appropriate time. What a wonderful combination of sugar and spice! Can't wait to pull out those old videos and sing a few rounds of "Animal Crackers In My Soup"!
Thank you, Shirley Temple, for your contribution to the Friday family's entertainment over the years. We will ensure that your memory lives on!
February 10, 2014
February 7, 2014
Eagle Scout Invite
Looking forward to upcoming Court of Honor in March!
Trip to Florida State University
Beautiful!This past weekend, we have been on the road traveling to Tuscaloosa and Tallahassee for college trips to Bama and FSU - particularly for music school auditions. We loved both schools but particularly fell for FSU with it's beachy, Spanish, southern feel. Here are some pics for your enjoyment:
Our puny economy car
Braxton being Braxton
Love the Spanish moss!
Me and hubby!
Front of stadium
Live Oaks everywhere
Football stadium
Can't get enough of these trees!
January 29, 2014
Snow in Atlanta!
I can't remember the last time we got enough snow in our area to actually get out the sleds and play. Years ago, Bill purchased three plastic sleds that haven't seen the light of day since yesterday! Even Bill and I and my sister had a wild time sledding down our steep driveway. We were all safe and warm with plenty of food in the fridge.Little did we know what was going on around us in Atlanta and the Cobb County area - people stuck on the interstate, running out of gas, ditching their cars and camping out in convenience stores and friendly grocery stores. Some used social media to find friends nearby willing to loan a bed for the night. Others spent the night at work and midtown hotels. Some trekked through the snow (longest I heard was 6 miles!) Awful!! But the worst was poor little children trapped at school, having to spend the night with teachers and administrators. God bless them, but as a parent, I can't imagine knowing your kids are spending the night away from home at a school facility.
I pray the sun melts the roads quickly and we can all get back to our normal routines. We take so much for granted and don't realize how blessed we are until something like this happens, and we have to truly lean on the mercy and grace of God. I know His angels were out and about last night getting people to safety.
The Lord also moved on the hearts of many to give a helping hand. Bill just informed me of Chipper Jones being the hero to one of his Braves compadres. It's wonderful to hear that many people have loving, compassionate hearts despite what we may think about mankind in general.
Blessings to everyone! May you stay safe and warm! Thank you, Jesus, for Your divine protection!!
