Chaney Bunch: July- time with family- the final installment- Our trip to Garnett

August 3, 2010

July- time with family- the final installment- Our trip to Garnett

Grandma and Grandpa Massey planned months ago for our family and the Gerlachs to come to Garnett to play for their church services. That day finally arrived. We took 3 vehicles, so Daniel and Amanda rode together.

It was clear the whole trip until we were just outside of Garnett, and it was raining so hard we could hardly see! We had one umbrella, so it was put to good use...getting Amanda safely into the house.

rehearsal on Saturday night

tuning on Sunday morning before the 2 services

Daniel and Amanda played "Fairest Lord Jesus", a harp and cello duet.

After the 2nd service, Grandma and Grandpa treated us to Pizza Hut!

We overwhelmed the buffet line, so the cinnamon sticks always seemed to be gone...

(Chris sees one!!!!)

The parents

Our tables- Grandma is still not up and walking on her broken ankle, so dad and I took turns getting her "the green stuff"...(peppers on a piece of pizza)

After dinner we relaxed and visited for a while.

guys...the visiting is over...guys....GUYS...!

The kids played ping pong (Hannah, get off the table!!)

and pool

Who is the chaperon?

Once nap time was over, the rook tournament began...no James...ROOK!

Grandma found some opponents for a scrabble match.

the rook table downstairs

Shari and I prepared dinner...which was a "makeup Father's Day meal" since we weren't able to be with dad on Father's Day this year.

Say "Cheese"!

Some went to the family room to hear Grandpa on his keyboard.

Grandpa still takes the time to go to nursing homes to "entertain".

Hannah gives her "teasing rival" a hug.

Happy Father's Day, Grandpa!

James- One of grandpa's favorite pianists.

and his favorite harpist and cellist

James played a prelude for the 2nd service at church. It was beautiful. Grandpa wishes everyone would have been quiet and listened!

Time to go home. Daniel and Amanda drove home ALONE together...in a car pool with their parents! ;-)

We're done traveling for the summer. Our time visiting family was joyous and memorable.

~THE END~

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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.

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August 3, 2010

July- time with family- the final installment- Our trip to Garnett

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