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Friday, June 26th, 2009Sandi is out of town right now, taking a four-day break from work to catch up on her scrapbooking at a cabin up north. I am so glad that she was able to do this because the stay-at-home mother job is always-on—her charges come with her whenever she gets a vacation. It’s a small thing, [...]
Making progress
Saturday, June 6th, 2009I made a list several years back of things I wanted to accomplish before I was 50 years old.
On our anniversary we crossed another off. Here we are at Sunset Point before sunset. Bill didn’t want to allow a tourist to use his iPhone so we had to take the pic [...]
All because two people fell in love
Friday, June 5th, 200916 years ago on this day I married my soulmate.
I wasn’t looking for him when I found him, but I am sure glad I did. Our life together has bordered along the lines of too good to be true, thankfully it is all true.
Things you never asked about me and likely don’t care to know
Saturday, January 24th, 2009I don’t normally do these sorts of things but I thought that today I would play along. My friend Meg tagged me on her blog. I am stealing her title and going to do this just for her.
1. I wanted to be President when I was a little girl. Now I would [...]
We’re just average
Friday, January 23rd, 2009We are just average American’s trying to build a family. We are not saints, nor are we angels, we didn’t do it to save him, we did it for us. We are just ordinary people who wanted a fourth child, period, that is it.
We fought long and hard for this family. [...]
The uninvited guests
Friday, January 23rd, 2009I began treatment today to kill off the parasites. Hopefully it works, it should work, but there is always that chance. Because I have had them so long I am not a good candidate for the cryotherapy, it would only cause them to move and I would prefer to not have them pop [...]
Make us want you!
Monday, January 19th, 2009We have decided that this year the summer vacation will not be to yet another amusement park. We would like to take our family a little further than California. The Girls are dying to ride on an airplane and we think it is about time to do that.
I know that many of our [...]
Recent Ramblings
Friday, January 16th, 2009The hives are gone and I am finally not spending all my time scratching or trying not to scratch myself. I finishing up all the medication that I needed to take and am trying to deal with the side effects. This is no walk in the park and it gives me much insight [...]
Going to Ethiopia
Wednesday, January 14th, 2009No we are not planning another trip back so soon, but I am planning to simplify my life a little more. While I was in Ethiopia I was able to think straight, I had so much time to journal and really think about the things I was experiencing. Coming home to the hustle [...]
Another year over, and a new one just begun . . .
Wednesday, December 31st, 2008It may sound like a John Lennon song but it is so true. (Also one of my favorite Christmas songs that didn’t make the list.) Do we really have two feisty five year olds who are becoming more and more independent with each day? Do we really have that sweet three year old [...]
Hard to share
Saturday, December 27th, 2008Sometimes it is hard to have conversations with people about what we experienced in Ethiopia. Not because I don’t want to share it rather that often I know that the information I will be giving out will be hard for that person to hear. When I tell people things about the trip I [...]
Favorite Christmas songs
Sunday, December 21st, 2008Since the kids have already shared their favorite Christmas songs I thought I would make a post about some of my favorites and why they are.
Grown up Christmas list by Amy Grant – love this one, it is simple and speaks to the things that we want but cannot buy.
The Chipmunk song by the Chipmunks [...]
Distance
Thursday, December 18th, 2008“I wish they didn’t live so far away.” ~ Annie
Today as we were opening up our Christmas cards we got one from our friends up in Idaho. The girls really missed seeing their friends Christa and Cassidy and Baby Jack (who isn’t much of a baby anymore.) Hopefully we will be able to [...]
The last one
Monday, December 15th, 2008The final suitcase has been located!!!! It is being sent home and we should have it in a day or two. It is 14 days too late but better late than never.
Decking the halls
Sunday, December 14th, 2008One of my favorite things to do is to go overboard for Christmas. I can’t help hanging up yet another strand of twinkling lights or putting up another mini tree. I have so many decorations that they are the only things that can fit into our attic crawl space. I love [...]
Good to Be Home
Monday, December 8th, 2008The trip to Ethiopia was such an amazing experience. Previously, our international experience was a handful of trips into northern Mexico. Addis Ababa was an eye-opener for us. Sandi’s forthcoming longer entries will likely cover my thoughts as well since we discussed the trip extensively, but here are some of my tired, worn-down thoughts right [...]
As if I wasn’t tired enough
Friday, November 28th, 2008One of the things I really enjoy each year is the early morning rush of shopping the day after Thanksgiving. After Thanksgiving dinner my Mother and I plan our attack plan and figure out what insane hour we will be waking.
I love how it kicks off the holiday season. I like [...]
Africa here we come
Friday, November 28th, 2008I haven’t written much about the other side of the coin in this adoption. The most amazing thing is having our son, but there is also an amazing experience that will happen as well. I am going to be going to Africa!!!!
I put this dream on my 50 by 50 never really thinking [...]
Grateful
Thursday, November 27th, 2008I have much to be thankful for this year. Honestly, every year of my adult life has been great even with the ups and downs. My wife and I work very hard at living consciously and deliberately, so I feel like I’ve really earned whatever success and pleasantness I’ve experienced. Here’s a smattering:
My wife: I [...]
The picture says it all
Wednesday, November 26th, 2008Enjoy your family today. They are the most precious gifts in your life! I am not going to make a long post about all the things I am thankful for today. If you have been reading this blog consider all those posts the things I am thankful for. Blessings!
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