tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-47225516072665702052011-11-27T18:17:24.921-06:00what we have to say about our lives and what's been going on around usMelaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13114837030969698617noreply@blogger.comBlogger781100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722551607266570205.post-21716729494190032172011-08-11T14:34:00.001-05:002011-08-11T15:07:06.049-05:00

Found yourself on the receiving end of a heap of news or circumstance that was never on your bucket list?  Or, were you the one holding the bucket and pouring out contents you never wanted in your bucket to begin with and onto the one who you dreamed that you'd always protect and cherish?  Whether it is a recent event, or years ago, you probably still find yourself spinning at times and wondering

Melaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13114837030969698617noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722551607266570205.post-54301566733188508012011-03-26T16:03:00.000-05:002011-03-26T16:03:28.606-05:00

©2010 The Island Def Jam Music Group

Melaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13114837030969698617noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722551607266570205.post-82835997953307033002011-03-26T12:08:00.000-05:002011-03-26T12:08:26.831-05:00

Melaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13114837030969698617noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722551607266570205.post-85446739143626389622010-07-12T07:25:00.000-05:002010-07-12T07:25:51.699-05:00

Dear Friends and Family, I was first introduced to Pastor Bethuel Dongo, a native of Uganda, more than 3 years ago while he was in the US to spread the word about Uganda Buyamba Outreach, a school and orphanage in the capital city Kampala. “Buyamba” in Lugandan, the native language of Uganda, literally means “help”. The orphanage was started to reach out to children who are impoverished, abused

Melaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13114837030969698617noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722551607266570205.post-90671220698779229592010-04-19T19:37:00.000-05:002010-04-19T19:37:23.637-05:00

I wanted to let you know about our upcoming women's event, Unveiled. It is going to be an incredible night with some very special guests. Two of the girls who have been rescued from the brothels in India will be joining us! We will have the honor of praying for these ladies that night. You will also have the chance to worship, see the Goodnight Red Light film, and participate in a silent

Melaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13114837030969698617noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722551607266570205.post-65681700018463657982010-03-31T18:50:00.015-05:002010-03-31T22:29:12.093-05:00

You are invited to experience a time for praise and healing as we learn about how and whyto hold fast to Jesus withguest speaker Cindy Beall.April 17, 20108:30am- 3:30pmCross Timbers Community Church- Keller Campus2525 Florence Rd- Roanoke, TX 76262details ● map ● registerfor more information about Cindy Beall, visit www.cindybeall.com

Melaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13114837030969698617noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722551607266570205.post-66306493892731313212009-12-12T18:51:00.001-06:002009-12-12T18:51:49.276-06:00

Give a unique gift for ChristmasPosted using ShareThis

Melaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13114837030969698617noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722551607266570205.post-36498054031572845732009-08-17T22:06:00.004-05:002009-12-12T22:57:04.612-06:00

1. What time did you get up this morning? 8am2. How do you like your steak? Medium plus 3. What was the last film you saw at the cinema? The Proposal4. What is your favorite TV show? #1 LOST5. If you could live anywhere in the world, where would it be? Exactly where I am. Just would get my family living here too.6. What did you have for breakfast? a piece of melba toast 7. What’s your favorite

Melaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13114837030969698617noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722551607266570205.post-10288224393104367722009-07-28T12:18:00.004-05:002009-12-13T16:29:21.321-06:00

We'd love for you all to meet Bless. Bless lives in Kampala, Uganda at an orphanage and school called God Cares that is run by Pastor Dongo and his wife. Barrett and I began to support Bless and his stay at God Cares in May with just $30 a month.Barrett will be meeting Bless and many others that are at God Cares in August when he travels with Cross Timbers Community Church to run a children's

Melaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13114837030969698617noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722551607266570205.post-16218022052020068472009-05-18T10:16:00.001-05:002009-05-18T10:16:51.603-05:00

http://www.cnn.com/2009/LIVING/05/18/texas.church.collection/index.html

Melaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13114837030969698617noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722551607266570205.post-62185623620983380302009-04-29T11:09:00.001-05:002009-04-29T11:14:05.723-05:00

Watch this short 2 min clip:Toby Highlights from 4-26-09 from John Rolf on Vimeo.FIRES ME UP!!!

Melaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13114837030969698617noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722551607266570205.post-42025031765873613732009-04-27T15:42:00.013-05:002009-11-22T17:47:31.471-06:00

The last time I talked to my mom was on June 2, 2006. She called me to get my sister's number to wish her a happy birthday. We had idle conversation about whether my sister had a child (she does), had a husband (she doesn't), if I had a husband (I do), if I had any kids (I do), what was my address (which I dictated to her while she wrote it down). My birthday followed that October, my 30th,

Melaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13114837030969698617noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722551607266570205.post-3936800954149941862009-04-08T23:11:00.001-05:002009-04-08T23:13:15.878-05:00

http://growinginseason.blogspot.com/New STAGE Design at the Keller Campus!

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Barrett Snarehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03581723530099892279noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722551607266570205.post-91499760966206579872009-03-13T21:56:00.000-05:002009-03-13T21:59:14.010-05:00

Melaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13114837030969698617noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722551607266570205.post-72137563608019224122009-02-19T18:24:00.006-06:002009-02-19T18:34:05.814-06:00

Picture on the left is of Whittaker at 21 months; picture on the right is of Harper at 8 1/2 months.  The outfit is size eighteen months.

Melaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13114837030969698617noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722551607266570205.post-13516077000983902312009-02-10T23:07:00.011-06:002009-02-11T00:39:41.437-06:00

This is where it begins, the stop-light on the corner of N Tarrant and HWY 377.  My heart begins to quicken as we make the right turn to head south on 377 towards SuperTarget (A).  Not New Bursey Road, not the turn in between CVS and Chick-Fil-A, my heartbeat is picking up pace and beginning to ignite other physiological reactions of anxiety... not even the one between Chick-Fil-A and Burger King

Melaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13114837030969698617noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722551607266570205.post-39403293749961227212009-01-29T01:30:00.002-06:002009-01-29T01:35:21.630-06:00

Melaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13114837030969698617noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722551607266570205.post-32104466663352650102009-01-08T22:54:00.010-06:002009-01-09T00:36:01.323-06:00

... for tagging me :)I was tagged in the picture game by my friend Shelby. The object of the picture tag is to: 1) Choose the 4th folder where you store your pictures on your computer. 2) Select the 4th picture in the folder.3) Explain the picture.4) Tag 4 people to do the same.No cheating (cropping, editing, etc.) Have fun!!!This picture was taken in July, I believe, and was posted on our blog

Melaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13114837030969698617noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722551607266570205.post-20070319670888470712009-01-07T11:40:00.002-06:002009-01-07T11:48:23.475-06:00

... Momma, come watch me!!... Are you finished?... Um, no.  I got two poo-poos in 'dare.... Ok... so are you done?... Nnnnoo.  Um, get my jeans.... Well, Whitty, I am not going to put your jeans on 'til you've finished poopin'.... But, go get 'em.... Do you want me to go?... No, don't leave me Momma.  Go talk to Barrett.

Melaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13114837030969698617noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722551607266570205.post-27803097306816120452009-01-06T02:28:00.001-06:002009-01-06T02:48:11.778-06:00

Five years ago today, Barrett asked me to marry him.  It is crazy to me to look at these two boys, to look back on all that has happened since then and how much we have learned about life and love and each other.  Praising the Lord for what He has done and for what He has in store for us for the future! 

Melaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13114837030969698617noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722551607266570205.post-57801450864684905862008-12-06T00:56:00.001-06:002008-12-06T00:58:17.621-06:00

... who is second.  www.iamsecond.com  tell us what you think

Melaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13114837030969698617noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722551607266570205.post-58502621881269803612008-11-25T15:27:00.005-06:002008-11-25T15:39:49.043-06:00

(Whitty, Rhiannon, Bella and Sam)... more like NO-lé! Whitty had his first soccer game last Saturday at 8:45am. Most of you know that is well before he usually wakes up in the mornings ;) These pictures don't quite capture the frustration of the event, as I didn't know why my son spent most of the game crying. Notice the last picture, that is Whitty's foot hanging down as his coach was having

Melaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13114837030969698617noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722551607266570205.post-54745330233946866802008-11-12T00:13:00.002-06:002008-11-12T00:18:03.710-06:00

Barrett Snarehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03581723530099892279noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722551607266570205.post-64055343889908044972008-11-11T17:12:00.002-06:002008-11-11T17:24:20.547-06:00

Melaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13114837030969698617noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722551607266570205.post-76278811050507954602008-10-14T09:22:00.003-05:002008-10-14T09:29:24.558-05:00

...1978, Kennedy Barrett Snare was brought into this world!HAPPY BIRTHDAY BARRETT!!!!

Melaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13114837030969698617noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722551607266570205.post-43431599009688082542008-10-08T12:01:00.000-05:002008-10-08T12:04:56.412-05:00

Melaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13114837030969698617noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722551607266570205.post-57110790517751665782008-10-07T03:08:00.003-05:002008-10-07T03:17:33.608-05:00

... handsome, beloved man who authors in a place called Growing in Season?  Quite unashamedly I am biased and boastfully proud of my husband Barrett who is penning electronically his journey, current and past.  What this looks like may be quietly subtle at times and shockingly bold and honest at others, but I encourage him to keep on writing, where his heart may overflow onto the page about his

Melaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13114837030969698617noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722551607266570205.post-4038128736104673932008-09-08T12:14:00.002-05:002008-09-08T12:19:39.769-05:00

The Lens Crafter ...Mr. Brian Herrian who Barrett and I met not long after moving to Texas.  He and his wife Beth and son Corban are an amazing family.  Brian has amazed us with his writing and has finally put it to a blog.  If you get a chance to check him out on a regular basis, I am sure you'll be challenged, amused, moved and even enlightened by what he will bring.  Click here to check out

Melaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13114837030969698617noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722551607266570205.post-46839264866931056462008-08-20T15:28:00.004-05:002008-08-20T15:36:38.271-05:00

Melaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13114837030969698617noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722551607266570205.post-22634743668425244332008-08-02T23:26:00.005-05:002008-08-02T23:46:29.824-05:00

Many of you have asked us if Harper looks like Whittaker so we thought we'd let you see the comparison.  We took these pictures of Harper today at 9weeks 2days and the pictures of Whittaker were taken when he was 15weeks 2days.  Tell us what YOU think!

Melaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13114837030969698617noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722551607266570205.post-31408231925713003762008-07-27T18:15:00.004-05:002008-07-27T19:12:03.287-05:00

My son Whittaker the musician...What a powerful gift God gives us as musicians. I didn't start playing until my twenties but Whittaker has picked up playing instruments and his singing prowess is coming along as well. Here are some of his musical (air guitar) and vocal stylings."From the Inside Out"Ewerwasting Your ligh will shi when aw ewese bay. cwy of my har is to bwang You pwaise ...my har

Barrett Snarehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03581723530099892279noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722551607266570205.post-75920292588889599332008-07-24T23:06:00.006-05:002008-07-26T15:17:29.002-05:00

8 WEEKS!  Can you believe it?!  I cannot believe how fast the time has gone since Harper was born, and even more, how big he has gotten!  We sat down today for a mini photo shoot at home and got some great pictures.  Hope you enjoy!!

Melaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13114837030969698617noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722551607266570205.post-43962609428067962992008-06-29T14:35:00.005-05:002008-07-06T14:13:41.929-05:00

So yesterday afternoon, Whittaker climbs up in the glider and I warn him again about not getting the chair rocking off the ground.  He pauses and says, "I'm Momma."I say, "Nice to meet you Momma."Whittaker then says to me as I am holding Harper, "C'mere, I feed you."  Then lifts up the right side of his shirt exposing his right "nickle" and then repeats, "C'mere, I feed you."  As he pats his "

Melaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13114837030969698617noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722551607266570205.post-26974392108092661352008-06-14T15:12:00.004-05:002008-06-14T15:44:18.580-05:00

Harper and I both had our two-week check-ups this week.  Both went well and I'm glad I can drive now (like I'll be speeding around town all the time.)  Harper's appointment was a breeze.  He surpassed his birth weight gaining 10 oz since last Friday, and over a pound since we left the hospital, now weighing  8lbs even and has grown an inch to 21".  He didn't have to get any shots so it was even

Melaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13114837030969698617noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722551607266570205.post-65184296864832809492008-06-11T12:22:00.003-05:002008-06-11T12:44:41.024-05:00

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY BABY!

Melaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13114837030969698617noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722551607266570205.post-85108755243351914482008-06-09T20:12:00.003-05:002008-06-09T21:47:31.867-05:00

...so many words!

Melaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13114837030969698617noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722551607266570205.post-4552734499567172352008-05-30T22:58:00.004-05:002008-05-31T01:30:42.157-05:00

Short version:Harper Josiah Snare born on May 29 in Grapevine, Texas at 11:18am via c-section weighing 7lbs 9oz and 20 inches long. Brown hair and blue eyed gift from God!!Long version:We arrived at Baylor Grapevine hospital at 5am on the 29th and we were met by a very prepared staff and ready room to deliver Harper by induction since he remained vertex, or head down. By 6am I was connected to an

Melaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13114837030969698617noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722551607266570205.post-39791821857531997122008-05-28T00:49:00.007-05:002008-05-28T01:25:37.060-05:00

My final trip to the doctor's office was by no means a sad one today.  Barrett and Whitty came along to see Harper Josiah on the ultrasound one more time...and what did they see?  Mister Harper all squished inside my belly with his head down!  How?  God is good!  This was the first time that the ultrasound tech had a hard time zeroing in on his face because there was no more room.  We did get to

Melaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13114837030969698617noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722551607266570205.post-39541448011693327962008-05-23T14:04:00.004-05:002008-05-23T14:22:39.474-05:00

So, what is our current status with the arrival of Harper Josiah?  On Tuesday, I found out that Harper had indeed turned around again to breech.  Quite an accomplishment since the sonographer got his estimated weight at 8lbs 9oz already.  I met with my doctor today to discus next week and here is the rundown.Tuesday- one more NST and ultrasound- also checking to see if he is head down or still

Melaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13114837030969698617noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722551607266570205.post-85357089671239015272008-05-19T13:56:00.011-05:002008-05-19T15:06:44.935-05:00

Whittaker's party was a huge success! Thank you to all of you who came to our house to help us get prepared for the party and helping us get Harpers room together. We could not have done it without each one of you.As Melanie and I were getting into bed last night we were recounting the guests that were here yesterday and the final count that were here at one time was 39 including babies. It was

Barrett Snarehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03581723530099892279noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722551607266570205.post-52793115030650083142008-05-13T08:25:00.007-05:002008-05-13T09:01:42.069-05:00

It has been a busy last few weeks, but only because we are so blessed!  We celebrated our 3rd Cinco de Mayo with the Mullins Family chowing on some Tex-Mex and having some needed fellowship!I've finally gotten a little proficient with the sewing machine, but unfortunately disabled Jessica Rolf's serger...great excuse to hang out with such an incredible woman!We enjoyed some needed fellowship time

Melaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13114837030969698617noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722551607266570205.post-59425849091974163802008-05-01T20:36:00.003-05:002008-05-01T21:21:31.429-05:00

After a beautifully sunny day, Whittaker decided to pick up his guitar and went to sit outside and just strum away as the sun was fading. Barrett moved quickly to get the camera and captured a moment that we will forever cherish because we can share it with those of you who also love our son for being a unique creation of the Lord.

Melaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13114837030969698617noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722551607266570205.post-34416494235365345522008-04-26T11:36:00.004-05:002008-04-26T12:36:21.967-05:00

So I had two more non-stress tests this week, one on Tuesday and another on Friday.Tuesday's test was a walk in the park compared to the inaugural test last Friday. I was back in the recliner, but resigned to not get on my side as much as last time and had to defend my choice to the nurse. She got the heart rate right away and Harper kicked and rolled his movements onto the printer and we were

Melaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13114837030969698617noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722551607266570205.post-84108565024451102382008-04-23T23:21:00.002-05:002008-04-23T23:23:43.369-05:00

www.cindybeall.com has been restored

Melaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13114837030969698617noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722551607266570205.post-59581592437131962862008-04-22T10:59:00.003-05:002008-04-23T23:21:48.447-05:00

Just a quick update for those of you who also read Cindy Beall's manna....I mean blog... and may be wondering what's going on. She should be up and running soon after accidently deleting her hosting account which also deleted her blog, but all is being restored. So for those of you who are part of her daily readership, hang on, it is coming and for those who haven't been there yet, check it out

Melaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13114837030969698617noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722551607266570205.post-28798825382258367362008-04-21T13:12:00.003-05:002008-04-21T13:33:15.324-05:00

So our pastor has been teaching a series called "the Naked Truth" and has been exposing myths about sex in marriage and the truth of God's word...I know pretty controversial for some, but something that is talked about everywhere, why not talk about the truth of it in church?Ok, so this week was titled, "The Elephant in the Bedroom," and was about the dialogue that should be happening between

Melaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13114837030969698617noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722551607266570205.post-62123931484710459062008-04-19T23:18:00.013-05:002008-04-19T23:44:38.652-05:00

I find that when I am writing songs about what has happened or happening in my life that I tend to write about the end result. I forget to tell the story about how I ended up here or there. I know that it seems like the first thing that you would start writing about (if you were writing a song or story) is the journey to the end result.::Most of the time I forget to do this::So here I sit

Barrett Snarehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03581723530099892279noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722551607266570205.post-75357152542495159812008-04-18T23:11:00.003-05:002008-04-18T23:56:21.492-05:00

So, today I had the first non-stress test, I'll be having 2 a week from here on out. I wish mine would have been comfortably laying down like the cartoon drawing, but instead, they had me in one of those weird recliners and I had to lay on my side in the recliner. It took a while for the lady to get the receptor on Harper's heartbeat consistently because he started moving around. Then she

Melaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13114837030969698617noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722551607266570205.post-15633290324392459852008-04-13T14:20:00.003-05:002008-04-13T14:49:56.215-05:00

6 WEEKS to go!  Wow!  Yes, only 6 more weeks before Harper will be here!What does that mean?  Well, here is my abbreviated list:I need to sew Harper's crib bedding (I know you are thinking, does she sew? Not really, but I am going to) curtains and recovering the glider and ottomanTransform our guest room into a nursery capable of still hosting guests- this includes painting, clearing out the

Melaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13114837030969698617noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722551607266570205.post-35713380908182871452008-04-09T20:54:00.004-05:002008-04-09T22:30:01.526-05:00

It has been quite a while since our last post, and we apologize. The culprit is called pregnancy! Seven weeks and counting until our little Harper will be here. Melanie and I have been so exhausted and we have actually looked at each other and said, "We need to post to our blog!" and then we went to bed.So let me fill you in on what has been going on:::sickness::Melanie and Whittaker have

Barrett Snarehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03581723530099892279noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722551607266570205.post-34657964655493372242008-03-21T12:09:00.007-05:002008-03-21T16:02:04.456-05:00

I thought that I would let you all see how big our Whitty has become. What a little man we have now. It is hard for me to believe that we are about to start all over again with Harper. If Harper is anything like his big brother we will be so blessed. Whittaker is so excited to see Harper and he is getting the concept of being a big brother more and more each day. He loves to give his little

Barrett Snarehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03581723530099892279noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722551607266570205.post-49507632934121597672008-03-18T10:54:00.004-05:002008-03-18T11:49:33.446-05:00

So, these are my parents Oscar and Glenna, or better known to Whitty as Abu and MaMo. They live in Bolivia, where my dad is from, and have been there since 2002. Both are retired teachers and come back to visit us about every 6 months. When they are in the US, they stay with Glenna's mom, but we usually get to host them for a week or so at our house. Dad is an avid golfer, currently ranked 3rd

Melaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13114837030969698617noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722551607266570205.post-49826495153803144592008-03-17T13:45:00.007-05:002008-03-18T13:44:59.277-05:00

Well here we are the week before Easter...as a pastor this is like our Super Bowl coming up. There is a real excitement in the air around the church. But the crazy thing is that we are so willing to invite our friends to things we are excited about like our favorite band or concert coming to town or our favorite speaker coming to town, but let's face it it is so easy for us to get excited about

Barrett Snarehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03581723530099892279noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722551607266570205.post-37363546713913562172008-03-13T09:34:00.003-05:002008-03-13T09:38:43.995-05:00

I am in a meeting wondering why I love coffee so much. What is it about this sweet nectar that makes life so sweet?

Barrett Snarehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03581723530099892279noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722551607266570205.post-18702991554067945422008-03-11T22:30:00.006-05:002008-03-11T23:22:31.382-05:00

I will rejoice and be glad in Your lovingkindness, because You have seen my affliction; You have known the troubles of my soul- Psalm 31:7 (NAS) Before I write about our most recent update on Harper, I wantedto just let all of you who read our blog how very thankful we are for yourprayers and lovingkindness you have shown for us and for Harper and how veryblessed we have been to watch the Lord's

Melaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13114837030969698617noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722551607266570205.post-89506120831611792172008-03-10T21:57:00.007-05:002008-03-11T10:26:32.334-05:00

Do you ever feel like screaming this out loud to your children? Now don't get me wrong I absolutely adore Whittaker, but lets face it, some times the boy don't listen. I guess that is the run of the mill 2 1/2 year olds parenting experience.So I find myself talking louder and louder like I am speaking to my moms 3rd cousin at Christmas dinner and still no response. To make it even worse Whitty

Barrett Snarehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03581723530099892279noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722551607266570205.post-41214088190699702812008-03-10T14:32:00.003-05:002008-03-10T17:04:10.220-05:00

Today I went to lunch with a friend of mine as we usually do on Monday's. I have always enjoyed this time because we engage in a lot of great conversation over our Taco Bell. (Mmmmmm!) But let me tell you what I love the best about this lunch, can you say 2 dollars! Why does food this cheap always taste better? Is it just me? But today was incredible, we went to one of those 3 in 1 restaurants

Barrett Snarehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03581723530099892279noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722551607266570205.post-33847097847603572532008-03-07T16:13:00.010-06:002008-03-10T17:05:09.610-05:00

This is a video from my cell phone that I got in the drive from Argyle, Texas while we were stuck in the car on the highway for 2 hours for a drive that is normally 20 minutes. The snow at our house is all gone today, but wow, was it a down pouring! On Monday afternoon, Whittaker was watching a cartoon called the "Backyardigans" and the episode was the characters playing in the snow. Whitty

Melaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13114837030969698617noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722551607266570205.post-23141773956252951772008-02-22T22:16:00.003-06:002008-02-22T22:35:43.798-06:00

Melaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13114837030969698617noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722551607266570205.post-81101211212376540692008-02-17T20:23:00.011-06:002008-02-17T21:01:29.842-06:00

(Above)Whittaker just after his first bath- 5 days old (Below)Last Sunday after getting his hair cut Just 3 months before his 3rd birthday, my Whittaker is looking bigger than ever! Two weeks ago, I went to pick him up from the nursery after Life Group and this kid came running toward me that I didn't even recognize and thought, "Who is that chunk?" (I know, I am so compassionate!) Only to

Melaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13114837030969698617noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722551607266570205.post-24455465735795190792008-02-09T11:55:00.000-06:002008-02-10T21:16:42.527-06:00

How many times do we ask and plead with the Lord to answer our prayers, only to find that when He answers He extravagantly exceeds our requests? Well yesterday, we saw yet another example of this as we got to see Harper again. The Radiologist took all the measurements and let us watch our boy moving and even smiling. I asked her how he was measuring and she input all the numbers and said that he

Melaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13114837030969698617noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722551607266570205.post-23552285032232150282008-02-02T23:24:00.000-06:002008-02-03T00:17:19.435-06:00

Naming our second son has been more challenging than the first. Early in Barrett and my dating relationship, we frequently drove from Oklahoma City to Tulsa for Barrett to fill in to lead worship for the Life Church Tulsa Campus or to play and sing with Derrick Hensley, the Tulsa campus worship leader. One one of those trips, we had stopped to eat at a barbecue eating establishment (which was

Melaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13114837030969698617noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722551607266570205.post-88177198150083823202008-01-28T11:40:00.001-06:002008-01-28T11:45:04.389-06:00

Ok, so I have to get on one of the most annoying things ever!There are a handful on Sonic Drive-Ins that also now have a drive-thru window. Logically, this would be for those on a quick run through for simple beverages only...otherwise you would just park in a stall and order your burgers and fries and ice cream treats all made fresh (they are not sitting there under heat lamps people)! I find

Melaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13114837030969698617noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722551607266570205.post-29987629275200949682008-01-22T10:17:00.000-06:002008-01-22T10:37:31.694-06:00

I would love to hear your comments on this, claimed or anonymous!So I was reading on one of my favorite blogs this morning about one of my most passionate subjects to discuss...love in our most intimate human relationship. Here is my take on it.Spousal love is not involuntary, it is easy to love someone else when we are "feeling" loved, appreciated, pursued. We don't "fall" into love. We

Melaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13114837030969698617noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722551607266570205.post-1621438829240705142008-01-20T19:34:00.001-06:002010-05-20T09:50:28.163-05:00

On my way to the specialist last week, I began to get nervous as I was going by myself and didn't quite know what to expect. I had been so faithful until the day approached and fear was getting the best of me. As I was heading north on I-35W and exiting on hwy 170, I noticed a car in front of me also exiting. Why did I notice? I noticed it because of the Illinois license plate on the back which

Melaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13114837030969698617noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722551607266570205.post-82244499583389204642008-01-16T18:17:00.000-06:002008-01-22T10:40:33.579-06:00

I went to the specialist yesterday, a perinatologist, who basically just came in and did the ultrasound and left...no chit-chat or small talk.He measured the baby boy's growth and said that he is right where he should be at this week of pregnancy (19 weeks, usually your due date is at 40 week). With his ultrasound, he saw the same two vessel cord that the technician at my doctor's office saw. His

Melaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13114837030969698617noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722551607266570205.post-71692678599789628782008-01-11T13:26:00.000-06:002008-01-22T10:40:33.583-06:00

Well, the results of the poll are in and most of you that voted on our poll thought that this second Snare baby would be a girl.I just got home from my appointment. Whittaker went with us and was very well behaved and quite the ham. Barrett told Whitty we were going to find out if we were having a baby boy or a baby girl. As soon as the sonogram technicin got me prepped to go and put the

Melaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13114837030969698617noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722551607266570205.post-72185639126157716472007-12-25T00:51:00.000-06:002008-01-22T10:40:33.588-06:00

Melaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13114837030969698617noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722551607266570205.post-55715783476595075992007-12-21T00:27:00.001-06:002008-01-22T10:40:02.626-06:00

Melaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13114837030969698617noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722551607266570205.post-85370429361315275752007-12-17T14:53:00.000-06:002008-01-22T10:38:18.735-06:00

Hi All,For any of you who read this who have experienced deep pain and heartbreak in your marriage and have lost hope of how it can be restored or know of someone right in the midst of dark time, then please read the blog posts this week of my good friend Cindy as she begins today to tell the story of her marriage. The blog link is located on the right side of this webpage, or just click on the

Melaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13114837030969698617noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722551607266570205.post-33156130558098442132007-11-24T23:05:00.000-06:002008-01-22T10:38:45.826-06:00

Melaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13114837030969698617noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722551607266570205.post-79347630489195982512007-11-20T17:31:00.000-06:002008-01-22T10:40:33.589-06:00

Here is our famed Barrett playing a fortune teller for a video clip for church with Caleb Kuykendall (aka Carl). The clip he is in is 2 minutes or less.http://media.crosstimberschurch.org/wmv/20071118.wmv

Melaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13114837030969698617noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722551607266570205.post-40356371712109997542007-11-15T11:34:00.000-06:002008-01-22T10:40:59.866-06:00

Been listening to the new Cross Timbers Worship CD called Arrival (a Christmas album) this morning while I was puttering around the house cleaning. I'm not sure when they go on sale, but you can listen to a few songs online at:http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendID=270808395Barrett sings on two tracks on the CD, the one on the website is "Angels We Have Heard

Melaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13114837030969698617noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722551607266570205.post-52758625110454472332007-11-14T12:01:00.000-06:002008-01-22T10:39:30.197-06:00

Family!My parents, Oscar and Glenna (aka Abu and Ma-MO), spent last week with us while they are visiting from Bolivia until December, spending most of their time in Oklahoma City. It is so good to spend time with them, but also to have Whittaker spend time with his grandparents. They have such a special bond that is different than his bond with us as parents and even with our close friends. I am

Melaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13114837030969698617noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722551607266570205.post-32731266705858158702007-11-04T21:14:00.000-06:002008-01-22T10:38:45.827-06:00

These kids are singing "Happy Day" by Tim Hughes...too funny!

Melaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13114837030969698617noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722551607266570205.post-56756464702531272922007-10-27T14:46:00.000-05:002008-01-22T10:41:26.523-06:00

This video was taken at the Christmas Eve '06 rehearsal and Whittaker clamoring at his chance to play the drums.

Melaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13114837030969698617noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722551607266570205.post-71678394771039844062007-10-26T15:42:00.000-05:002008-01-22T10:41:37.046-06:00

June 9th is our due date for baby #2. This is a sonogram picture of baby at 6 weeks 4 days. We won't be able to find out if baby is a boy or girl until late January or early February. My doctor is a part of Womens Integrated Healthcare in Grapevine and will be delivering at Baylor Grapevine Hospital. The website for the doctor's office is http://www.wih.cc/ and for the hospital is

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