Friday, April 13, 2007

Treasure Hunt

We have had a very busy few weeks since our trip to Disney World but it has been very exciting. We have been to two weddings and the corresponding parties. Had one of our Kin Thegither Weekend (Which we all enjoy so much) and even DJ'ed the adult prom of Mena. You all know that we like to try to do some creative thinks with the kids, and maybe some of you have seen last years "Wake Up Call", but this year we tried something a little more complex (and a lot more slapstick). Here is the first edit of "Treasure Hunt" (McPherson Family Video March 2007)

Friday, March 16, 2007

Disney World Trip


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Originally uploaded by Jerod McPherson.
What can you say about a trip that you have been planning for so long and expectations were so high on? Nothing but...absolutely awesome! We completely blew the doors off Disney World. We started early each day and took in everything. Using our little guide book and a little Disney know-how, we managed to hit most everything right on, didn't have to wait in many lines at all and rode the best rides over and over again. We really made some cool memories. The families favorites for the week would have had to have been: Expedition Everest (Animal Kingdom); Mission Space (Epcot); and Splash Mountain (Magic Kingdom), but there were so many it is hard to narrow it down. We really enjoyed Finding Nemo the Musical which was a full-scale broadway type show. Please click on the pic and see some the pictures from the trip. We are making a video highlighting the trip and will get it posted soon. Thank God for such a cool opportunity. One day (out there in the future) we want to go back, with some of our friends and families and make some more memories.

Florida State Rally

Rick and Angie Smith are the CMA Youth Movement Leaders for the State of Florida. I can't say enough about what a great job that they are doing with students and with the ministry at MX tracks. We appreciate them so much. It was great to be at the rally with so many students. This year for the first time we had a off-road riding opportunity for students at the State Rally (Thanks to Rick). By the way, be sure to check out the new look of CMA's website: www.cmausa.org We also had the chance to spend some time with Jeremy and Josiah. (Whom the kids call "Si" as per his wishes.) They were doing good so it was great to see them.

Sunday, February 25, 2007

CMA Fastlane Booth at ATL IMS

This weekend we were in Atlanta to work the Cycle World's International Motorcycle Show. CMA Fastlane had a booth at the show and it was a great success. We had many opportunities to talk to people and made some really good contacts. Check out www.cyclespace.com. It was fun to hang with John and Randal, and Mom and Dad brought Zeke and Abby over on Saturday. Lifelong friend Clay came by as well. It was really good to see him too. Only bad thing was that Zoe and Joby were sick, we are praying that they get well real soon.

Tuesday, February 20, 2007

Zoe Collage


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Originally uploaded by Jerod McPherson.
Joby (age 10) took these photos of his sister Zoe (age 4) in the car the other day. He did a great job on getting his model to work with him. We photoshoped on them and this is what fell out.

As we leave home today, we are very excited about these next 3 weeks. There is much CMA work ahead but we will get to spend some short time with my parents in ATL and we have some excitement planned in FL with a few days at Disney. Jennifer and I have been planning this for quite some time so we can't wait!

Jason and Dawn's Wedding Pics

Good friends Jason and Dawn tied the knot today in Mena at Jansen park. I was honored to be the officiating minister and photographer. We are so happy for them and ask for God to bless their family. Short and sweet, but beautiful none the less. I can't help but remember how wonderful our wedding day was and what a blessing my wife has been over the past 14 years. So to Jason and Dawn..."You are in for an awesome ride...it gets better and better."

Thursday, January 25, 2007

New York International Motorcycle Show


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Originally uploaded by Jerod McPherson.
CMA is involved at the International Motorcycle Show across the country, and this past weekend, we helped out the Manhattan CMA chapter as they worked this event. As with the other few times that we have worked at the IMS, the show was awesome, it is really cool to be in the middle of all those bikes and accessories. NYC was awesome, but again I could only think about the family, who did not get to come with. We hit the midweek prayer service at Times Square Church, traveled by Subway and Taxi and generally had a New York Weekend. Can't wait to go back, next time with Jennifer.

Stunt Wars - Lakeland Florida


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Originally uploaded by Jerod McPherson.
Back in the old college town of Lakeland for ministry at the 2006 Stunt Wars. This was an unbelievable event with the best stunters in the world in competition. We had some really exciting opportunities at this event and met alot of the riders. CMA had a huge presence at this event and definitely seems to be making an impact in this area. I got to visit with friends in youth ministry from Deland, Florida and with Jennifer's uncle from Tampa. All in all a very exciting trip, only problem was that I had to do it without the family, who would have loved Florida.

My Girls


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Originally uploaded by Jerod McPherson.
How blessed can one person be? You know I can hardly believe that my little ones are this old. It was a beautiful holiday with lots of time to be together. This shot is one that I will cherish for a long time.

Christmas in Atlanta


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Originally uploaded by Jerod McPherson.
We were very privileged to get to spend the Christmas holidays with my parents in Atlanta. We always have such a good time when we are there. This particular photo was taken on Christmas day at Grandpa's with everyone there but my brother and his family.