Chaney Bunch: October 2010

October 8, 2010

Tuesday, we had the privilege of helping Brent and Marci Entz prepare and clean their new home before they move in this weekend. God truly blessed them with a lovely country home.

Hannah lends a helping....hand?

We all pitched in to clean what appeared to already be a "spotless" house!

Charity helped unpack some dishes into the pantry.

vacuuming out the closets

The girls hauled several bins of clothes from the garage to the basement.

Afterwards, the kids played out in the prairie grass...hide and seek.

enjoying friends

Once the cleaning was done, Marci's mom invited us all to a delicious dinner. She's a marvelous cook! For dessert, Marci tells me we had something called "pumpkin yummy"!...and it was.

Hannah with her little friend preparing to go home.

Brent and Marci, Lord bless you in your new home.

Take Me Out To The Ballgame

Last Saturday evening, the Loewen's offered us, Floras and Gerlachs "sky box" seats for the football game between Hutchinson and Fort Scott. It was a bit chilly, but we managed to find a seat in the stands (for atmosphere), then go back and forth into the skybox to get warm (and have snacks).

Candy bars, popcorn and pop!!!

Karla and Jeff with Jacob, his wife Amy Ann, and their daughter Chloe.

The game was very exciting.

Daniel and Amanda sure enjoyed it!

Warming up with friends

Dr. and Mrs. Loewen

It was a blowout! We won!

After each game, the coach gathers the team for prayer.

The skybox from the ground.

What a fun evening. Thanks Loewens!

Bluegrass Hymns for Church anniversary

The Swiss Church in Whitewater celebrated their 125th anniversary this past weekend, and asked the local churches to participate in the program by providing dinner music. Brent and Marci Entz were asked to play representing our church (Grace Baptist), and invited Samuel, Hannah and Sarah to join them playing bluegrass hymns.

Samuel played the guitar,

Hannah was on mandolin

and Sarah fiddled, along with Desiree.

Brent and Marci, on banjo and bass

Many gathered around to enjoy the meal that Swiss provided in their newly constructed facility.

A Sampling of the music:

Meanwhile-outside, the church provided hay rides...

and horseback rides for the children.

Charity really enjoyed both.

More bathroom progress

Chris is still diligently working on the bathroom...as much as his spare time will permit!

This last couple of weeks, he has installed and stained the cabinetry, (which is unfinished), the mirror, light fixture, towel bars and hooks by the shower.

He also put a locking doorknob on the door, for which our children are MOST grateful! We are getting closer to completion!

Dan, Rebecca, Esther, Ruth and James Busenitz

Dan farms and raises cattle on the farm they purchased this year, and he and Rebecca are actively involved in music ministry in their church. Dan plays the banjo and bass, and enjoys hunting, softball, singing, and conducting orchestras and choirs. Rebecca composes Christian music, and teaches lessons in volin, viola and piano. She enjoys cooking, sewing and caring for the home and family. She and Dan also have recently started a home-based business with the "Herbalife" company. Esther's job is to expand her vocabulary and take care of little Ruthy and James; little Ruthy's job is to be cute, and excited about everything that she sees, both of which she has mastered! James is the spitting image of his father, and is as sweet as he can be.

Dave, Rachel, Ethan, and Jonathan Busenitz

Dave farms and raises cattle with his father, as well as farming, and is a skilled woodworker and guitarist. Rachel, in addition to caring for the home and children, enjoys crochet, quilting, scrapbooking and music. Little Ethan stays busy keeping them both hopping. Little Jonathan Seth is growing, and has a contagious smile and such a sweet disposition. Rachel miscarried a baby last fall, who they named Jamie. However, the Lord has seen fit to bless them once more, with a little girl due on December 3rd, her grandmother's birthday.

Daniel Chaney and Amanda Gerlach

Daniel, after meeting with Amanda's father for 2 months, was finally granted permission to begin courtship with the girl of his dreams on July 1, 2009. Daniel is a Senior at Wichita State University majoring in Accounting and finance, with a minor in economics. Daniel enjoys courting Amanda...but much to his dismay, there are other things that he must do. Therefore, he also works with Samuel on their lawn business. Daniel was offered and accepted a position that will start in January with Kennedy and Coe Accounting Firm. He plays the cello, banjo, classical guitar and sings, and is trying his hand at choral conducting, like his grandfather. Amanda is an angel, and if you doubt me, you should hear her play the harp! She enjoys scrapbooking, cooking for Daniel, and courtship night. She is very creative and has a real flair for the artistic. Daniel and Amanda are now engaged, and planning an August 6th wedding.

Hannah Chaney

Hannah is a senior in high school this year. She enjoys playing the violin and fiddle, piano, and mandolin. She teaches 3 violin and piano lessons each week. She is also in the first violin section of the Youth Symphony this year. She enjoys her time at home playing with and training her and Samuel's dogs. She also recently obtained 2 horses, which she trains and rides often. She began working at a local stables this summer, helping to teach young riders, choring, and training the lesson horses. Her other interests include sports, photography, outdoor activities, teasing her siblings, and family/friend get-togethers.

Thought for the Day/Week

October 8, 2010

Take Me Out To The Ballgame

Bluegrass Hymns for Church anniversary

More bathroom progress