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For Zac, and Rhiannon's birthday day-out we all went out for dinner together to 'The Hungry Horse'. We all really enjoyed our meal, the food there is very good and the desserts are wonderful! Afterwards we had a trip to MATALAN...

Now that's a dinner table!

Rhiannon's friend has asked her to be a bridesmaid at her wedding coming up later on this April. She has got her bridesmaid dress, but us guys as guests there, needed to get something nice to wear. So we got some bits and bobs, and I think we are just about ready now. There will be a post on the wedding, I'm sure, so you'll get to see it probably! 

The wedding is actually this weekend, 27.4.13!

The guy that Rhiannon's friend is marrying is Dutch, so there is going to be another wedding in Holland after the English one, and Rhiannon is going to be at that wedding as a bridesmaid too and stay in Holland for a few days or so. She is really excited as she's always wanted to go to Holland, and see the Tulips. (they're her favourite flower...)

Another thing...

Slice and cut, munch and... yum! 

Don't forget to check out JED's new blog, Jacob and Jamie - Your Blog!. Just click on the link and then the tab above on it to read the new blog. Please send in your comments and recipes! He can't wait to hear from you all!


GOD BLESS!

Four happy piglets!

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The A.R.K Game

Here is a game that we like to play as a family that everyone seems to enjoy. You're probably wondering why it has a bit of a strange name but 'A.R.K' stands for 'Acts of Random Kindness' and we named it that after watching one of our families favourite movies 'Evan Almighty'. Another name you could call it would be 'The Blessing Game'. Here's how it goes...

you wIll need

1.) One piece of paper 
2.) Some scissors 
3.) And of course pencil

1.) Get the piece of paper, lined works better that way you don't have to make the grid lines. 

2.) Write down all of your family members names' who can play. (Either two or three years old and up. They will need a helper though.) If you have an uneven amount of people it won't work that easily so try and work out who plays so that it does work and is even.

3.) Cut out all the names neatly making sure that all the names on the strips are the same length however long the name is so that you won't know whose name is on each one.

4.) Fold or roll the pieces of paper up, and place all of the folded names in a hat, bowl, or cup, etc. and swish them around so you don't know whose name is where. 

5.) Then pass the hat or whatever you chose around making sure that everyone who can play gets a name each. If you want to make it even harder you could have two names each. Again make sure the amount of people to names is even!

6.) Once you have opened your piece of paper DO NOT tell anyone the name you picked out, because at the end of the week we all have a get together and guess who had who.

7.) The name you got is the person you must 'bless' (as secretly as possible!) for that week without making it too obvious for everyone else to guess who you have. Depending on the age of the person you have, depends on how you bless them. Some ideas are...make their bed, put notes in their packed lunch, help with their chores, treat them to something nice, make them a drink,etc. 

8.) Now let the game begin and Bless away!

Hope this is a blessing to your family!

Have fun!

The Shepherds

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REMEMBER: It's all about the above...

P.S. Please comment and tell us if you've played this game and let us know how it went!

Family Interviews: Joe

Joe

There are two sides...

...To every Coin

Age: 25

Full Name:

Joseph Benjamin James

1. Do you like your name?
Well, I hardly have to use it, Everyone else does, so ask them. 
Actually, yes, I do, Because two of the best characters in the Bible are called Joseph, and also because I was named after Joe Montana of the Sanfrancisco 49 ers.

2. How old were you when you became a Christian?

I was six years old and I had just listened to a message called "The Fourth Man"  I remember wanting to know more about Jesus, and I wanted him as my best friend. My parents prayed with me that day an I've never looked back. 

3. When would you like to get married? 

Oh...about 5 years ago.  Seriously, as soon as I find a girl to share my life with and who wants to share her life with me.

4. What are your personal views on marriage?

If you've got five hours I can tell you. God led me to write an article about marriage and other things not long ago. I would be happy to send it to anyone who wants to read it. 

5. When did you begin to love swords?

One of my earliest memories is making a Christmas list for "Santa" (when I was still a heathen) and asking for a sword and shield. Swords to me embody everything manly, but they also have an alluring feminine grace to them. 

6. Would you say that you are good at drawing?
I would say the I can create a vaguely proportionate figure that resembles a human. It would be too boastful of me to say either way so here's a few and you can tell me if I'm any good.   

Guess who?

Fus Ro Dah!

7. Are you left or right handed? 

Both. I am naturally Left handed but I taught myself to do most thing with both hands.

8. Are you good with kids?

I think it's more of they are good with me. They seem to bring out my more placid good natured side. So I guess you could say I am.

9. Who would you say has impacted your life the most and how?

Well, the totally spiritual answer would be Jesus, but that's also the most, "well, duh obvious" answer. I would say my Dad. He has a rock solid faith and always seems cool and calculated in the most difficult circumstances. 

10. If someone famous came over for dinner, what would you cook for them?

Beans on Toast. 
Well, it would depend on who they were and if I was eating with them or just cooking. 

11. What is your sense of humour like? 

Haven't you read any of the other answers?
I would say, mildly sarcastic, off the cuff and spur of the moment. Possibly even Jewish at times. 

12. In your family who do you get on best with and who don't you get on with?

That's a loaded question. I would say I can get on with most people as I can take the good with the bad. Naturally there will be people that you are more drawn to that others but it doesn't mean you don't or can't get on with them.  

13. What things do you like doing with your family?

Days out are always good. Even if it's a place that may not interest me, seeing others happy and having a good time makes the best memories. 

14. What is your favourite instrument to play?
That is a good question. I suppose it would help if you knew what I could play.
I can play several instruments, but to no great degree.
I can play:
Piano
Drums
Bass Guitar
Electric and Acoustic Guitar
And I like all of them for many reasons. What is more important in a band is the overall sound, not what you play.  

Thanks Joe, though I can't believe that you're the only one who gets two photos! 

Charis