As a follow-up to the Time Vacuum post, I am posting the video of the sons performing in their fathers' footsteps. I think perhaps Chet inherited Uncle Kyle's dance moves. This video was taken in 1998 at Camp Nicolet, having moved from Camp Algonquin where the original version was performed.
From left to right--Jared, Kip, Keith, Marty, Chet, Kaleb, and Joey (sons of Kyle, Kenny, Keith, and Marty)
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Friday, October 30, 2015
Thursday, October 29, 2015
Time Vacuum
Shane asked me to send him a clip of a video that we have on VHS. It's TWENTY years old. My four youngest children were not even born when this video was made!
It has been a favorite among all of them. A few of them remember seeing it performed live, the rest of them enjoy seeing the tape every once in awhile. That is how Shane remembers it, on tape. He was only 8 months old when it was made, yet he wanted me to send it to him so that Claire could see it, too.
Finding the clip on the tape was quite a throw-back in time. As I ran through it I saw my older children twenty years younger, I saw the self that is now me two decades past. It was definitely old school. Yet, I was impressed to see how little my husband has changed. With the exception of his hair style he looks just the same! (I feel kind of bad for him that the same is not true for me.)
This clip is a children's song written by Wisconsin artist Ken Lonnquist called Time Vacuum. It is sung by the five White brothers and their brother-in-law, my children's father and uncles. Some years later a group of the cousins of the next generation performed the song for another camp talent show. I'll have to look for that one!
Here they are, stuck in their own time vacuum of sorts.
It has been a favorite among all of them. A few of them remember seeing it performed live, the rest of them enjoy seeing the tape every once in awhile. That is how Shane remembers it, on tape. He was only 8 months old when it was made, yet he wanted me to send it to him so that Claire could see it, too.
Finding the clip on the tape was quite a throw-back in time. As I ran through it I saw my older children twenty years younger, I saw the self that is now me two decades past. It was definitely old school. Yet, I was impressed to see how little my husband has changed. With the exception of his hair style he looks just the same! (I feel kind of bad for him that the same is not true for me.)
This clip is a children's song written by Wisconsin artist Ken Lonnquist called Time Vacuum. It is sung by the five White brothers and their brother-in-law, my children's father and uncles. Some years later a group of the cousins of the next generation performed the song for another camp talent show. I'll have to look for that one!
Here they are, stuck in their own time vacuum of sorts.
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Camp 2011
Every year we like to say that this year was the best camp year ever. I can definitely remember some years that do NOT fit that description. Sometimes having a baby or several young children make the week less relaxing than it would be otherwise; sometimes there are campers who cause trouble, complain, or just have an attitude that requires summoning up more grace than you would like to summon; sometimes there are squabbles, factions, and cliques among people that creates a noticeable division in the camp; and sometimes the weather is cool (or cold) and wet.
Besides having to keep up with Gabe, this year, for me, really was just about perfect. The weather was fabulous, the kids were cooperative, the campers were tremendously helpful, the overall spirit in the camp was gracious and kind, and I got to hear every single message!! This year was our 19th camp and it's the first time I've heard all of the messages. I'm not sure if I've even heard half of them before. It was quite a treat. (I believe the messages (by Kyle White and Brent Nelson) will eventually be posted at www.northwoodsbaptist.com under the Camp link if you have the time to listen and want to receive a blessing.)
Here are some snapshots of our wonderful week.
ENJOYED HAVING SO MANY OF OUR OLDER KIDS (and granddaughter) THERE--the older ones actually enjoy sitting and talking with us, the younger ones just want to be with their friends!
FORT BUILDING
WALL BALL--a boys' game where it seems they are trying to kill each other, and looks like it too!
HALF COURT SHOT COMPETITION
EVEN THE RAIN WAS FUN
WATERFRONT ACTIVITIES
VOLLEYBALL
POOR GABE
GABE IS SIDELINED
GABE GETS TO PLAY
TALENT SHOW NIGHT
FYI--The conference/camp sponsored by Northwoods Baptist Church and held at Camp Nicolet is open to any who love the Lord and wish to join in a week of family fun and Christian fellowship. We will meet again August 20-26, 2012, but many of us will be joined in spirit all year long!
Besides having to keep up with Gabe, this year, for me, really was just about perfect. The weather was fabulous, the kids were cooperative, the campers were tremendously helpful, the overall spirit in the camp was gracious and kind, and I got to hear every single message!! This year was our 19th camp and it's the first time I've heard all of the messages. I'm not sure if I've even heard half of them before. It was quite a treat. (I believe the messages (by Kyle White and Brent Nelson) will eventually be posted at www.northwoodsbaptist.com under the Camp link if you have the time to listen and want to receive a blessing.)
Here are some snapshots of our wonderful week.
ENJOYED HAVING SO MANY OF OUR OLDER KIDS (and granddaughter) THERE--the older ones actually enjoy sitting and talking with us, the younger ones just want to be with their friends!
FORT BUILDING
WALL BALL--a boys' game where it seems they are trying to kill each other, and looks like it too!
HALF COURT SHOT COMPETITION
EVEN THE RAIN WAS FUN
WATERFRONT ACTIVITIES
VOLLEYBALL
POOR GABE
GABE IS SIDELINED
GABE GETS TO PLAY
TALENT SHOW NIGHT
FYI--The conference/camp sponsored by Northwoods Baptist Church and held at Camp Nicolet is open to any who love the Lord and wish to join in a week of family fun and Christian fellowship. We will meet again August 20-26, 2012, but many of us will be joined in spirit all year long!
Thursday, September 3, 2009
Northwoods Baptist Church Annual Sovereign Grace Camp and Conference
2009 marked the 13th year our church camp and conference has been held at Camp Nicolet on Franklin Lake. The first conference was held in the late 1970s (Suzette would know the exact year, of course) and the first camp/conference was held at Camp Algonquin in 1993. Since then we have hosted literally thousands of campers and families and it is the highlight of our year.
What goes on at the camp? First of all, you can't help but notice all of the families, as evidenced by all of the kids. They are free to use the facilities and round up any adults who might be eager to join in a game or two.
Campers of all ages lined up to number off for an ultimate frisbee game.
Volleyball is also popular with kids and adults. There is typically not as great a gap in the skill level as there may be in the ages of the players.
Marty (over 40) shows the younger guys how to do it.
Some play, some watch.....
Micah looks on, kept from the field by an injury. Even a tussle with the lawn mower couldn't keep him home from camp.
.....some prefer a more serious activity.
The little ones keep busy, too.
The waterfront is probably the most popular place to be.
Not even the rain could keep the die hard Klevens off the beach.
The preaching was a blessing this year with:
Don Johnson of Batesville, Arkansas
and newcomer Dan Stanley of Eau Claire
When the weather turned cold, Kevin got the fires going.
There have been a number of couples who've gotten together at camp over the years. We enjoyed having some of them with us this year.
Jonathan and Emily's families attended the same church about ten years ago and then separated to different states over 1500 miles apart. Both families have come to camp the past few years and Jonathan and Emily came as '6 week old' newlyweds this year.
Ellen and Daniel didn't meet at camp, but they chose an August 22 wedding date to coincide with camp so that more friends could attend, and so that they could make part of the week fit into their honeymoon plans. Here they are as '8 day old' newlyweds.
Finally, Jason and Nicole met at camp about eight years ago. Jason's family couldn't make it this year but Jason flew up for a long weekend with a ring burning a hole in his pocket. She said, "Yes!" and we look forward to wedding details in the near future.
There are a lot of kids counting down the days until next year already! And for only $35/person or $250/family there are some parents making plans and filling out reservations for their next vacation, too. Only 355 days to go....
(For more information go to www.northwoodsbaptist.com and check out the Camp section.)
What goes on at the camp? First of all, you can't help but notice all of the families, as evidenced by all of the kids. They are free to use the facilities and round up any adults who might be eager to join in a game or two.
Campers of all ages lined up to number off for an ultimate frisbee game.
Volleyball is also popular with kids and adults. There is typically not as great a gap in the skill level as there may be in the ages of the players.
Marty (over 40) shows the younger guys how to do it.
Some play, some watch.....
Micah looks on, kept from the field by an injury. Even a tussle with the lawn mower couldn't keep him home from camp.
.....some prefer a more serious activity.
The little ones keep busy, too.
The waterfront is probably the most popular place to be.
Not even the rain could keep the die hard Klevens off the beach.
The preaching was a blessing this year with:
Don Johnson of Batesville, Arkansas
and newcomer Dan Stanley of Eau Claire
When the weather turned cold, Kevin got the fires going.
There have been a number of couples who've gotten together at camp over the years. We enjoyed having some of them with us this year.
Jonathan and Emily's families attended the same church about ten years ago and then separated to different states over 1500 miles apart. Both families have come to camp the past few years and Jonathan and Emily came as '6 week old' newlyweds this year.
Ellen and Daniel didn't meet at camp, but they chose an August 22 wedding date to coincide with camp so that more friends could attend, and so that they could make part of the week fit into their honeymoon plans. Here they are as '8 day old' newlyweds.
Finally, Jason and Nicole met at camp about eight years ago. Jason's family couldn't make it this year but Jason flew up for a long weekend with a ring burning a hole in his pocket. She said, "Yes!" and we look forward to wedding details in the near future.
There are a lot of kids counting down the days until next year already! And for only $35/person or $250/family there are some parents making plans and filling out reservations for their next vacation, too. Only 355 days to go....
(For more information go to www.northwoodsbaptist.com and check out the Camp section.)
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