Mind Doodles tag:typepad.com,2003:weblog-1542408 2012-01-16T17:09:09-08:00 A grab bag of thoughts about kids and the people who love them TypePad Stoner's Handmade Market tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00e54fd8a6d488340162ffb20db2970d 2012-01-16T17:09:09-08:00 2012-01-16T17:09:09-08:00 So, this summer my girls, Kelsey and Courtney are going to Kenya. They are going on a mission trip with The 410 Bridge, an organization who partners with communities in Kenya. I am so excited about what they are going... Kris Stoner


So, this summer my girls, Kelsey and Courtney are going to Kenya.  They are going on a mission trip with The 410 Bridge, an organization who partners with communities in Kenya.  I am so excited about what they are going to learn and how they are going to grow.  I love that my girls would choose going on a mission trip over doing anything else in the world.  Sure, mission trips are fun.  But, I think what they love most of all is getting to know the people and having God open their eyes to what He is doing in lives everywhere.  

I'm even more excited because I get to go as well.  I will be leading (my first time ever) the team of young adults from our church. I love this team that is going. They are world changers.  I am honored that I get to serve along side them. (And I love that I will finally get to be on a mission trip with my daughters).

So, in preparation for this trip, our family has a lot of money to raise. . .$7,000.00.  Yep--you read that right.  

We put our heads together and decided that we should put our creativity to work for us.  We've all been busy crafting and creating for the past couple of months in preparation for the:

Stoner Handmade Market

Saturday, January 21 (that's this Saturday!)

9 am - 3 pm

1009 Cuscowilla Dr. Cary

Everyone is welcome and all proceeds go toward funding this mission trip to Kenya. For a preview check out the pictures below. It's going to be fun. Hope to see you there!

Windows Trays Aprons Necklaces Rings Earrings






 http://www.krisstoner.com/2012/01/stoners-handmade-market.html The Stoner Family Year in Review tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00e54fd8a6d488340162ff49b559970d 2012-01-09T08:48:49-08:00 2012-01-09T08:48:49-08:00 Kris Stoner

Stoner Year in Review

 http://www.krisstoner.com/2012/01/the-stoner-family-year-in-review.html Angry Birds--Are you Obsessed? tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00e54fd8a6d48834014e89c4b57b970d 2011-07-12T15:12:00-07:00 2011-07-12T15:12:00-07:00 Almost everyone I know has become an expert at Angry Birds If they aren't an expert yet, they are working on it. There is something sadistically pleasing about smashing pigs that are trying to elude you. I've never been much... Kris Stoner

Almost everyone I know has become an expert at Angry Birds

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If they aren't an expert yet, they are working on it.  

There is something sadistically pleasing about smashing pigs that are trying to elude you.

I've never been much of a video game player, yet I have spent my fair share of time on my iPhone, playing this addicting game.  Even my 60-something year old mom plays.  

So, I guess it was only a matter of time before someone grabbed hold of the trend and rode its coattails into the next big thing--

Angry Birds--Knock on Wood Game 

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Now your whole family can play together. 

 http://www.krisstoner.com/2011/07/angry-birds-are-you-obsessed.html Another Movie--I'm so excited!!! tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00e54fd8a6d48834014e89c4934e970d 2011-07-11T15:05:42-07:00 2011-07-11T15:11:14-07:00 A couple of years ago, I read a book that soon became a favorite of mine. In fact, The Help, by Karen Stockett, became the gift I gave to everyone. I absolutely loved it! I couldn't stop talking about it.... Kris Stoner

A couple of years ago, I read a book that soon became a favorite of mine.  In fact, The Help, by Karen Stockett, became the gift I gave to everyone.  I absolutely loved it!  I couldn't stop talking about it. 

And now, something wonderful is happening.  

It's a movie that will be released August 10.  

I CA'T WAIT!!!!

 

 http://www.krisstoner.com/2011/07/another-movie-im-so-excited.html I'm So Interested..... tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00e54fd8a6d4883401538f5e0189970b 2011-06-22T17:16:10-07:00 2011-06-22T17:16:10-07:00 Several years ago I read the book, Blue Like Jazz by Donald Miller. It stretched me and made me look at my faith from another perspective. Since then, I've heard Donald Miller speak at several conferences. His speaking and his... Kris Stoner

Several years ago I read the book, Blue Like Jazz by Donald Miller.  

It stretched me and made me look at my faith from another perspective.  

Since then, I've heard Donald Miller speak at several conferences.  His speaking and his books continue to make me think.

So, today I saw the trailer for the Blue Like Jazz movie.  I'm so interested....and anxious to see it.