Today's Events

Today we went to the New Shanghai Circus and tonight we went to The Magnificent Seven. The seven was the last seven decades of music. In between we went to the dinosaur museum.

The Oak Ridge Boys

Boys they are not, but great they were! We enjoyed center aisle, fourth row seats at the Oak Ridge Boys concert in Branson tonight. WOW! Elvira, Ooom Pappa Maaw maaw...some of the greats!

We had a great time.

The Beginning of the End

Many of you know we rescued a kitten from our walking trail some time back. Well last night we decided to try and keep the kitten overnight and see how it would go! Bad idea! First we were up till way past midnight, then we were awakened around 3 a.m. Now I just broke up a cat fight! Needless to say, we won't be able to integrate the new kitten into our home. I think that Perky (our cat) would have accepted the new kitten Gus, named after the Hurricane I was at when Ken first found her, but Gus is aggressive and runs at Perky hissing and spitting. Not nice! So now whenever they come near one another there is a hissing and spitting and growling competition.

Anyone interested in a cute kitten? Free to a good home. She's house broken and has had her shots!

Sarah Palin Rally in Springfield, MO

Yesterday we fought the mobs, braved the cold and the wind to attend the Rally which was held at the Bass Pro Shop here in Springfield for Sarah Palin. Sarah's guests included Naomi Judd and Pierce Arrow. Also Congressman Roy Blunt, who we had attended a reception for Thursday night, spoke.

I have included some of the photos Ken took here:

Happy Birthday Dick and "Our Son" Tim

Wishing both of you a very happy Birthday, it must have been a good day to be born! Both of you turned out sooo good. Your cards are in the mail!

(Sorry Tim it's the only photo I could find.)

Happy Birthday Heidi

Hope you have a great birthday and your family takes you out for a great meal and treats you royally! Take advantage, it's your day, live it up...

Happy 41st Anniversary - Don & Rita

Missed the actual date but know you were out and about camping up a storm! Hope you had a great time with friends and enjoying the great outdoors. Happy Anniversary to a great couple.

Ken & Peggy & Mom

Funeral Service Set for Matt Key

The funeral service for Matt will be this Thursday, Oct. 2, at James River Assembly in Ozark, Missouri. Viewing will begin at noon, with the service at 2:00. Ministers conducting the service will be: Hal Donaldson, Carl Miller, Steve Adams, and Randy Hurst. Ken will be conducting the graveside service.

This will be a hard day for the family and friends, please continue to pray for all involved and who loved Matt.


Matthew Sanford Key, follower of Christ, loving husband, devoted father, proud grandfather, faithful son, dedicated brother and friend to countless others, passed away on September 28, 2008, at the age of 49. He was born November 9, 1958. He is survived by his wife, Robin Key; his mother, Phyllis Key; his children, Lucas and Karen Key, Brooke and Gabe Ash, Lindsey Key, Mckinzie Royer Key and Madison Key; three grandchildren, Jaiden Key, Deacon Matthew Key and Lincoln Ash; brothers, Sam Key and Brad Key; and cousins, Anthony Ward and Erica Ward. Funeral services will be held in James River Assembly of God at 2 p.m. Thursday, October 2, 2008. Visitation will be held in the church from 12 p.m. until service time. Memorial donations may be made to Assemblies of God Credit Union, Matthew Key Memorial Fund, 1535 N. Campbell Ave., Springfield, MO 65803.