Movie Monday...

Grass Carp - Part One

So... a few years ago Jenny and I were down at our pond in Missouri and came upon a dying grass carp (otherwise known as a really big UGLY fish).



We decided to... touch it, which resulted in a fury of screams... as you will soon hear. I can't quite tell who screams when... but we get a kick out of it when we listen to it.

Thanks, Jordan, for reminding us about our fun Missouri pond days. I'll have to find the pics of us down there and post them.

Scripture Sunday...

I subscribed to the "Daily in the Word" newsletter, and I thought for today I'd post the one that came in this morning.

Thankful for His Birth
Sunday, November 29, 2009
by Dr. Paul Chappell

"And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judaea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of David:) To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child. And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered. And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn." Luke 2:4-7

The birth of Christ has forever changed our world.

Outside of Hodgenville, Kentucky, stands a house that looks like any other house. But this house is special. It is the birthplace of Abraham Lincoln, one of America's greatest Presidents. On a plaque near that house is a record of a conversation between two Kentuckians on the day of Lincoln's birth: "Any news down 't the village, Ezry?" "Well, Squire McLain's gone t' Washington t' see Madison swore in, and ol' Spellman tells me this Bonaparte fella has captured most o' Spain. What's new out here, neighbor?" "Nuthin' nuthin' a'tall, 'cept fer a new baby born t' Tom Lincoln's. Nothin' ever happens out here."

One of the greatest Americans to ever lived came from such humble beginnings in a small town in Kentucky. What these men didn't realize was that the birth of Abraham Lincoln would forever impact the country in which they lived.

A far greater birth that was overlooked was the birth of Christ. Two common people, in a foreign town, staying in a barn, witnessed the birth of the Saviour of the world. Even Christ's earthly parents could not fathom the impact Jesus would have on the world. As they held Him that night, they held the promise God made to Adam and Eve hundred of years before.

November is almost over, and December is about to start. This is the time of the year for shopping for presents, enjoying cooler weather, and decorating for the Christmas season. It's a time of the year many people enjoy. Yet it's also a time of year many people misunderstand.
How often are Christmas carols that praise the birth of Christ sung out of joy of the season rather than out of praise to God? There's nothing wrong with enjoying the festivities of the season. Many people will decorate their houses with Christmas trees, wreaths, and even nativity scenes; but don't forget the real reason for the season. Don't forget to celebrate the birth of Christ.

That first Christmas was full of praise and singing. When the angels announced the birth of Christ to the shepherds, they filled the heavens with song and praised God's gift. What a sight it must have been!

Just as the angels praised God for His Son, so we should make sure we take time to praise God for the birth of His Son. This season is about more than presents and family; it's more than snow and snowmen; it's more than hot chocolate and warm fires. This season is all about giving thanks-thanking God for sending His Son to earth to be our Saviour.

This season as you decorate your home, take time to think of the birth of Christ. Take time to thank God for sending His Son. Make this time a teaching moment for your children and focus their eyes on the Saviour. As a family, remember that Christmas is all about God's gift of a Saviour to take away the sins of the world. Thank Him for His wonderful gift.

Daily Bible Reading: Ezekiel 35-36 II Peter 1

I Challenge You...

Hi! Just a few weeks ago, me, Brittany, and a few other friends of ours, went to a week long revival. We didn't go the whole week, just 2 days of it. But while we were there, the preacher, Bro. Tom Sooter, challenged us to find 20 people with the same last name as us, and send them a little note and a Gospel Tract. So, I challenge you all to do that also. You don't even have to talk to people! It's really a neat way to tell others about Christ.

So, you look up people with the same last name

as you on http://www.whitepages.com/,

and then pick a way that would work out best for you.

Here are a few different ways to do it:

- Send tract to 20 different people ( or another number you decide )
- 5 people a month

- 10 people a month

- 1 person a week

- Or any other way you can think of.

So, just thought this would be a great challenge for all of us. Yes, it costs a little bit of money, but think of all the money we waste on stuff we don't even need! Well, hope you take up this challenge! Thanks!


Mark 16:15

"And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and

preach the gospel to every creature.

Friday Funnies...

Just a peek into the lives of the Comstocks... hope you enjoy!

Got Milk?


In serious need of an orthodontist...

Dad???

Whoa... nice!

Bubba Britt

Bubba Jen

The Mama who made it all possible...

Dad and Dew


Like father like son?

Heeelp!

I think he caught a computer bug of some kind...

Wordless Wednesday...

Tips for Tuesday...

You’ve probably seen some of these classic dumb, stupid and funny warning labels and product instructions before. Some are painfully obvious, some don’t quite master the English language, and others are unintended double meanings…

Funny, Dumb and Stupid Warning Labels

Sears Hair Dryer - Do not use while sleeping

Bag of Fritos - You could be a winner! No purchase necessary. Details inside

Dial soap - Use like regular soap

Swann Frozen Dinner - Serving Suggestion: Defrost

Shower cap box - Fits one head

Bottom of Tesco’s Tiramisu Dessert Box - Do not turn upside down

Marks & Spencer Bread Pudding - Product will be hot after heating

Rowenta Iron - Do not iron clothes on body

Boot’s Children’s Cough Medicine - Do not drive car or operate machinery

Nytol - Warning: May cause drowsiness

Korean Kitchen Knife - Warning: Keep out of children

Chinese Christmas Lights - For indoor or outdoor use only

Japanese Food Processor - Not to be used for the other use

Sainsbury’s Peanuts - Warning: Contains nuts

American Airlines Peanut Packet - Instructions: Open packet, eat nuts

Swedish Chainsaw - Do not attempt to stop chain with your hands.

Earplugs - These ear plugs are nontoxic, but may interfere with breathing if caught in windpipe

Nabisco Easy Cheese - For best results, remove cap

Hershey's Almond Bar Warning - May contain traces of nuts

Bottle of Shampoo for Dogs - Caution: The contents of this bottle should not be fed to fish

Hand-held Massaging Device - Do not use while sleeping or unconscious

A Frisbee - Warning: May contain small parts

Heated Seat Cushion - Warning: Do not use on eyes

Wrapper of a Fruit Roll-Up Snack - Remove plastic before eating

VCR Box - Instructional video on hooking up VCR included

Toilet Brush - Do not use for personal hygiene

Movie Monday...

... How to Creep Out a Taxi Driver ...

Saturday Snacks...

These are super yummy and easy to make! I found the recipe at Tammy's Recipes, a great site with great recipes!

French Breakfast Puffs

Yield:
12 muffins

Ingredients:
1/3 cup shortening or softened butter
1/2 cup sugar
1 egg
1 1/2 cups flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 cup milk

Topping:
6 tablespoons butter, melted
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon

Instructions:
1. Cream shortening and sugar. Add egg, mixing well. Stir in milk.

2. In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt, and nutmeg. Add to wet mixture, stirring until moistened.

3. Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups with batter. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes or until muffins test done.

4. Remove muffins from pan and allow to cool for a few minutes. Combine sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl. Dip the top of each muffin in the melted butter and then in the cinnamon sugar.

Friday Funnies...

Jesus and Satan were having an ongoing argument about who was better on the computer. They had been going at it for days, and frankly God was tired of hearing all the bickering.

Finally fed up, God said, "THAT'S IT! I have had enough. I am going to set up a test that will run for two hours, and from those results, I will judge who does the better job."

So Satan and Jesus sat down at the keyboards and typed away.

They moused.

They faxed.

They e-mailed.

They e-mailed with attachments.

They downloaded.

They did spreadsheets!

They wrote reports.

They created labels and cards.

They created charts and graphs.

They did some genealogy reports. They did every job known to man.

Jesus worked with heavenly efficiency and Satan was faster than hell. Then, ten minutes before their time was up, lightning suddenly flashed across the sky, thunder rolled, rain poured, and, of course, the power went off.

Satan stared at his blank screen and screamed every curse word known in the underworld.

Jesus just sighed.

Finally the electricity came back on, and each of them restarted their computers. Satan started searching frantically, screaming: "It's gone! It's all GONE! I lost everything when the power went out!"

Meanwhile, Jesus quietly started printing out all of his files from the past two hours of work.

Satan observed this and became irate. "Wait!" he screamed. "That's not fair! He cheated! How come he has all his work and I don't have any?"

God just shrugged and said,

"Jesus saves..."

Wordless Wednesday...

Movie Monday...

Scripture Sunday...

James 1:12
"Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: For when he is tried, he shall
receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him."

Saturday Snacks...

- Lime Cheesecake Bars -

These... are awesome! We absolutely love 'em!


1 1/4 cups flour

1/3 cup sugar

7 Tbsp. butter, softened

1 egg yolk, beaten

1/3 cup flaked coconut

16 oz. cream cheese

14 oz. sweetened condensed milk

2 eggs

1/2 cup lime juice


Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Combine flour & sugar; add butter & egg yolk; mix until combined; mix in coconut. Press into a greased 9 x 13 glass dish. Bake 12 to 14 min. until edge of crust is golden brown. Reduce oven to 350 degrees. With mixer, beat cream cheese until fluffy. Beat in sweetened condensed milk until smooth. Add eggs; mix until just combined. Stir in lime juice. Pour batter over crust. Once oven has cooled to 350 degrees, bake 17 - 22 min. or until center is set. Cool. Cover and chill for 2 hours. Refrigerate. Enjoy!

Update on the Addition...

Caleb Peck has asked us to keep him updated on the addition while he's up in Minnesota. So...here are a few pics of the addition. It's coming along nicely. Dad has done a great job.

His "iguana" face.

( Don't ask me what that means! I have no clue! )

He's very proud of his addition!

Friday Funnies...

Just to Let You Know...

The pics in my last post below are of all of our family when we were little. Here's a list of who's who!

1. Dad with baseball team.
2. Mom with relatives.
3. Me... crying. I didn't want my picture taken!
4. Jenny with money that she gave to our two missionary friends.
5. Josh on cool dirt bike!
6. Abby on Jen's bed.
7. Elijah at the park.
8. Kaylen on the day she was born!

Wordless Wednesday...

Tuesday's Tips...

Funny Things to do in an Elevator

1. Make race car noises when anyone gets on or off.

2. Crack open your briefcase or purse, and while peering inside ask, "Pss... got enough air in there?"

3. Ask each passenger getting on if you can push the button for them.

4. Meow occasionally.

5. Say, "I wonder what all these do?" and then push ALL the red buttons.

6. Bring a chair along.

7. When arriving at your floor, grunt and strain to yank the doors open, then act embarrassed when they open by themselves.

8. Drop a pen and wait for another person to pick it up for you. When they do yell " No! That's mine!"

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If you die in an elevator, be sure to push the "up" button.

Nature Center...

We went to the nature center at Funk's Grove the other day with the Pecks and had a good ol' time! It was beautiful there... I wish I could share all of the pictures that we taken!