Chaney Bunch: July 2010

July 30, 2010

July- Time with Family- Civil War Reinactment at Latta Plantation in North Carolina

THE CIVIL WAR: (reinactment)

The last vacation event was to attend a Civil War reinactment. We hadn't seen one of those in Kansas!

The spokesman: He set the stage for the reinactment. This battle, which was won by the Confederates, actually took place after the war was over. News had not yet reached these troops.

This is the main house at the Latta Plantation

The Confederate soldiers in prayer

lining up for the attack

The Union Soldier's camp

Union responds to enemy fire

Confederate troops storm the property

Many rounds of gunfire are exchanged by both sides.

There were wounded and casualties on both sides.

Vendors set up shop all around the compound.

Charity shopping

Charity at a soldier's tent

Inside one of the old log homes

It was an interesting step back in history

July 29, 2010

July- time with family Charleston- Seafood and an Ocean swim

One thing we were looking forward to was dinner at a seafood restaurant. Cindy recommended "The Crab House". Esther was still going strong!

Anticipations!

Most of us ordered shrimp...

bacon wrapped and stuffed with crab.

Sarah stayed with something she recognized.

While we were eating, the bridge that went over the cove opened up to let boats pass through.

There was a long line of water traffic, even tug boats towing the other boats.

We arrived at Folly Beach after 7:00 p.m.- the van was the dressing room. This day was the first time Teresa and most of the kids had seen the ocean. They found it very SALTY!

The kids ran to the water as fast as they could.

Some were a little timid...

Others ran right into the crashing waves...

and ran right back out! but not for long!

The waves would often crash over their heads.

Dan and Rebecca's family

playing in the water

Esther in the Ocean

Grandma and Grandpa hold the babies for a while...

Dan and Rebecca running on the beach

Ocean fun

Daddy and his little girl.

Later...Dan building sandcastles with Esther.

Mom and Dad

BURY ESTHER!

This kept Esther from wondering off!

Amanda sent letters with us to give to Daniel each day. This day it was Charity's turn to deliver it. His first letter was at sunset on the beach.

With tired babies, we travelled home...Cindy has the touch with calming a crying baby.

We arrived back at the lake house at 2 a.m. Swimming in the ocean was the perfect ending to a wonderful day in Charleston South Carolina.- Tomorrow is the wedding rehearsal! (but not before we attend a Civil War reinactment...stay tuned!)

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

July 30, 2010

July- Time with Family- Civil War Reinactment at Latta Plantation in North Carolina

July 29, 2010

July- time with family Charleston- Seafood and an Ocean swim