We went to Bellingham to visit our friends over the 4th of July. S & D do not yet have children. We have two very precious, yet lively preschoolers. Right around the time of our visit, our sweet daughter had decided to enter her hyper-emotional stage of development. The first night we were there she [...]
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5 Moms, 12 kids
We did it! 4 of my friends an I packed up our minivans (and 1 suburban), loaded up our ice chests, got the kiddos buckled up and headed on over to a campground at Lake Cushman for 3 days and 2 nights! The morning before I left, a good friend said to me, \”Enjoy your [...]
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Backwards Phrases
Joel loves to practice casting with his “Poley Fish”. Poppy gave it to him for his birthday:)
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“I need my Joel!!!”
“I need my Joel!!!” “I need my Joel!!!” “I need my Joel!!!” “I need my Joel!!!” “I need my Joel!!!” “I need my Joel!!!” “I need my Joel!!!” “I need my Joel!!!”…said Olivia tearfully as her brother rode away in his friend’s minivan, headed for a playdate. She repeated this phrase many, many times over [...]
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My Heart Aches
Today has been a difficult one. The child of a friend from church died this morning. When I found out this morning, I felt so sick to my stomach, I felt like I might throw-up. My own physical reaction surprised me… At church yesterday, the pastor shared that M was back in the hospital. She [...]
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Deep Thoughts by Joel
Joel, you are a riot (in as many senses of the word). You are so goofy, and I know I could never remember all you say and do. So… this is for you Joel… we\’ll read this stories when you\’re a dad, drink some coffee and share huge belly laughs… We shared belly laughs tonight [...]
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Pirate Ship Cake
This was one of the easiest cakes! It was fun to make too! The only caution… we had to be careful with the cannons (candles) protruding from the sides!! My friend Julie made a much more girlie, but a very cute and clever cake for her daughter’s 6th birthday… The Year of the Blue Horse!
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Ahoy ye Maties!
Enter at yer own risk! What a blast it was. Joel loved his pirate party! We put up a few Jolly Roger flags, black and red streamers, black and red balloons… When the pirates arrived, they each got to make a spyglass (tp tube and plastic wrap). Once everyone arrived, they all gathered to hunt [...]
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I Just Want to Thank the Academy….
OK, so I didn\’t get the esteemed Academy Award, but I think I got something better. We decided to go to Red Robin for dinner with another couple last night. I told Joel about our dinner plans. Immediately, he asked if it was for his birthday. He had asked to go there for his birthday [...]
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