Music Video

Check out this music video some friends from church and I made for the Doxa Holiday Party Talent Show with our Youth Group. It is to Tenth Avenue North's song: All the Pretty Things. The song is about people chasing after things of the world instead of looking to Christ. Let me know what you think of it! Go here:

http://www.youtube.com/user/SouthBoundProd?feature=mhee#p/a/u/1/MFG0Gz0sEoM

and we have some pretty awesome extras too:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n_EByDgqaWI&feature=channel_video_title

Enjoy!

Geoff's off duty post...

I'm off duty for this year. After two 12 hour shifts and one 6 hour shift we have almost 100% of the groups safely tucked in here at Creation 2011. Now I get a chance to look at pix and post some. Some of these are mine, some are Karla's and some are Sarah's.

Dad enjoying the view from the deck.

Joy and Vinson camping "Indi's" as Vinson calls them.

Me, (Geoff) Margaret, and Joanie directing campers at "the bottom of the hill".

This is the line we faced for many hours...

Sarah heading out to help Vinson and Joy camp people.

Proof for my mom that I AM using sunscreen... Love you mom!

Erin being creative with canvas...

Mom enjoying the view...

My wonderful wife, reading a good book and relaxing. Thanks dear, I love you!

Congrats Joy!

Yippee!!!! Joy finally Graduated on June 7th 2011! (Which happened to be my last day of school!) The whole family (plus Sara Rankin) went to Joy's high school graduation from Conestoga Valley, at Calvary Church. We got pictures with her and pictures of her walking and with her friends. Then when we got home we celebrated with cake and ice cream! Congrats Joy! Here are some pictures taken by Geoff Sensenig (Daddy!)

The Creek Hill Road Weekend Newspaper

This is a newspaper I made for my siblings since they were gone at NEXT. Enjoy! :) (That's why it's in 3rd person!)

The Creek Hill Road Weekend Newspaper

Front page

May 28^th, 2011

By: Margaret Ann Sensenig

On Saturday, May 28^th 2011, Sarah, Erin, Joy and Vinson Sensenig left Pennsylvania to go to NEXT in Florida, with Karla (mom) taking them to the airport in Philly. Meanwhile, Margaret and Geoff Sensenig went to Gettysburg and Margaret was in a soccer tournament with CV Lanco. They had three mini games, which contained of twenty minutes each, to find out their seating. CV won all these games. And this put CV Lanco in 1^st place in their division. Then they played a longer game of twenty minutes per half, and CV also won that game. Then after their victory they went home, and Margaret went to her friend, Julia Pritchard’s house to celebrate her 13th birthday. There they had dinner, then played games and then finally watch “Monk”. Then Margaret went home and went to sleep.

May 29^th, 2011

By: Margaret Ann Sensenig

On Sunday, May 29^th, 2011 Karla, Geoff and Margaret Sensenig went to Gettysburg again to finish Margaret’s soccer tournament. The first game was at 8:00am. CV Lanco lost their first game of the day, 0-3. Then they won their second game 2-1. And CV Lanco got 5^th Place.

Since Margaret was reading the book, “Ella Enchanted” on their way home they picked up the movie, “Ella Enchanted” from Blockbuster. When they got home they watched it. “I just watched "Ella Enchanted" But I must say the book is ten times better then the movie.” – Margaret Sensenig. Then they relaxed and went to bed.

May 30^th, 2011

By: Margaret Ann Sensenig

On Monday, May 30^th, 2011 was Memorial Day, so Margaret didn’t have school, so she went to work with her dad, and help him install bathroom cabinets in the Ovalle’s bathroom. This was with Sensenig Woodworking. Then after they finished that they went home. And then after they got ready to leave, they went to Penn Cinema and watched “Pirates of the Caribbean 4, On Stranger Tides”. Then when they came home Margaret went to the Millen’s house because they got their two Golden Retriever puppies. Their names were Willow, and Serena. Then after playing with the puppies, Margaret went home and her mom and her watched girl’s soccer on ESPN 360.

May 31^st, 2011

By: Margaret Ann Sensenig

On Tuesday May 31^st, 2011 Margaret went to school at Dayspring Christian Academy. And had a party in Latin class, and they had snacks. Then in Bible class they made Welcome cards for the new people joining their class next year. Then Margaret got home at about 3:15, and went to her Grandparent’s house (Landis). And Margaret played with Kody and trained him a little. Then they came home and Margaret wrote this paper.

Now I am hoping to get my individual soccer pictures for my Dayspring Memory Mate, and one for the 3v3. Then I want to run later. (And I finished all of this!)

Joys Senior Prom

This year Joy is graduating from Conestoga Valley High School. She is our fourth child to survive 12 years of school. Graduation is on June 7. Joy attended her High School Prom, escorted by Nathanial Millen. She looked wonderful and they both had a great time. Congratulations to Joy on her graduation!
      Dad and Mom.

The finishing touches...

Waiting for her escort.

Comfort and style...

The perfect gentleman, Nathanial Millen.

 

Details...

...details...

...details.   The details are hand-made by Joy.

2nd Annual OneMission 3v3 Soccer Tournament

This past Saturday (May 21st) we had our 2nd 3v3 Tournament, and we raised $263.57 for OneMission. If you have facebook, you can view the slideshow here:
https://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=164553010273857

Older Girls

1st Place

Red

"Chariots of Fire"

Melanie Millen

Margaret Sensenig

Megan Crutcher

2nd Place

Yellow

"Yellow Jackets"

Julia Pritchard

Ashley Crutcher

K. Hope Privitera

Ahna Davis

3rd Place

Light Blue

"Dominos"

Sierra Stillman

Abigail Davis

Keaton Bunting

4th Place

Lime Green

"Electric Limes"

Ruth Anne Millen

Annaliese Stillman

Hannah Privitera

Younger Girls

1st Place

Orange

"Fire Blazers"

Coach: Margaret Sensenig

Joanna Boone

Morgan Heitland

Faith Privitera

2nd Place

Green

"Sour Apples"

Coach: Julia Pritchard

Elisabeth Millen

Claudia Heitland

Felicity Privitera

Erin Gifford

3rd Place

Darker Blue

"Blue Chargers"

Coach: Sierra Stillman

Celia Stoltzfus

Kara Bunting

Deirdre Gifford

Dayspring 7th Grade Creation Trip 2011

7^th grade at my school went on a field trip. It’s called the Creation Trip. First we went to the Carnegie Museum in Pittsburgh (which is based on evolution), and then we went to the Creation Museum in Kentucky. And we kind of like compared them to each other. And we stayed in two hotels. It was rally fun. The one had a swimming pool and a hot tub, but the pool was hotter then the hot tub. And the swimming pool was so hot you could see the steam on it! I think it wasn’t supposed to be like that! J It was fun anyway! Then on the way home we stopped at the Flight 93 Memorial. It was really tiring! We were in the bus for most of the time. It was so fun!

Get-Away

The ladies from my parents' and the Minichs' caregroup had a retreat at a cabin, about 2 hours west of us, Friday night until early evening Saturday. We took advantage of the second weekend night when my parents, sisters, some of the Minichs (Mike & Sue, and Kiera), and I spent Saturday evening through this afternoon out there as well. I cannot tell you how much I appreciated some time to get away and rest. Being disconnected for even such a short time was a wonderful blessing to just stop and do not much of anything but enjoy the goodness of God in the moment. I only wish it could have been longer. Although I am right back to the start of another week, I am nonetheless still thankful for the bright spot of this short "vacation". It was a little treasured nugget of time, filled with rest, contentment, peace, joy, and enjoyment in simply being with some of the people I love most. Both of my parents took the below shots.

Dad captured our reaction to a spider.

Mom was very interested in showing us some frogs she had seen, but we saw frog eggs instead. *ick* Not my idea of a lovely shot, but I think my parents were slightly engrossed (key-note from that word: "gross").

Congratulations Vince!

Saturday we had a celebration for Vinson's Graduation from Millersville University. He graduated this past December with a B.S. in Business Administration, Marketing and a B.A. in Economics. He also was inducted into Omicron Delta Epsilon International Honor Society for Economics. He managed to complete all this in 3. 5 years! We had two parties in one. The earlier was for families and the latter was for the rest of his friends. Needless to say the house was packed from 4 PM till 1 AM. We enjoyed food fellowship, and a time to roast, encourage, and pray for Vinson. It was a full day and we all enjoyed the celebration. Congratulations Vince!

Valentine's Day!

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!
I hope you had a wonderful Valentine's Day today! When I got home from basketball practice, my Mom, Dad and I had a nice Valentine's Day supper. Which my mom made! (Every one else was away!) I gave them gifts, and we ate the cake I decorated at Julia Pritchard's Valentine's party on Sunday. (I had tons of fun, Julia! Thank you so much!) So, I hope you had a wonderful Valentine's Day too!

Flurries and Films

It seems to me that we are getting more constant snow this year than other years. Most everyday the weather is spitting out the white stuff, either in a storm or snow globe-like quality.

But on this frigid Saturday in January, our family spent some significant time reminiscing and anticipating summer youth camp. From ideas beginning to brew in Vinson's mind at the breakfast table for 2011 videos, to revisiting prior years' films as we are all gathered together in the living room (except for Erin, who is working his Saturday job), we spent some time just enjoying God's goodness in the relationships of our church and family.

It was fun to check out the Youth Camp video series from 2009 and 2010, each consisting of 5 installments (click the links to view all 10). I'd like to dig up earlier years' videos too. The one from 2009 plays off of 2008's "vinsonade," and 2008 also includes John Haughery's epic bike tackle victim scene.

But even as we think of warmer days, there is much to be enjoyed and reaped from this cold wintry season.

Since we're on the video topic, check out the below wintry piece by Nathaniel Millen for the 2009 Doxa Holiday party at Prince Street Cafe. I enjoy this video because I get to see my younger siblings enjoy Lancaster City with friends, like I have so many times.

basketball

This year at Dayspring Christian Academy, I am playing basketball. We have won 6 games and lost 3 games. Here are some pictures from our games.

Dayspring Warriors

Marissa (B Team)

Coach Balmer

Katie (B Team)

Morgan (B Team)

Alex (A Team)

Danielle (B Team)

Margaret (Me) (A Team)

Rebecca (A Team)

Emily (B Team)

Annaliese (B Team)

Shannon (A Team)

Lacey (A Team)

Marley (B Team)

Bethany (A Team)

Coach Beth

Jessalyn (B Team)