Yesterday the boys were just a bit rambunctious to start the day. They were not being bad necessarily… just sort of annoying, and out of control. I happened to be on the phone with my parents at the time (which was part of the reason they were annoying) and was relaying the story to them….
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10th Anniversary Vacation Photos
Yes folks, we had a blast. And now we are back home taking care of our four kids, and last weekend, we kept our friends’ three girls for three days to boot! So, I haven’t gotten to sit down and share some of the highlights of our trip with you. We haven’t even gotten to…
PDT
So, we’re three hours behind out here, did you know that? Cause… I do. Last night we went to bed at 9:21pm… exhausted! And then, due to me using the decorative pillow instead of the real one most of the night, I kept waking up thinking it was time to be up. It wasn’t. I…
This Time Tomorrow…
So, it’s really here. For months—maybe even years?—we’ve waited for this day, this trip. We’re packing stuff up now, getting the house ready to leave. The kids are ready for their vacation, too. A whole 8 days at Grandma & Grandpa’s!! And for us? Eight beautiful days at a resort on the Pacific Ocean near…
The Goal of Parenting
Earlier this week I was thinking about being a parent. (A parent, not “apparent”…) I think I was processing some issues we’re working on with the kids. Maybe I still had some lingering thoughts in my head from a conversation we had with our friends last Sunday about the ups and downs of parenting. Whatever…
Jesus Is Staying at MY House!
The boys and I are reading through the book of John now, and this morning we read the story of when Andrew met Jesus, and introduced his brother (Simon Peter) to the Messiah! He was very eager to let his brother know that he had found the Messiah. Not sure if he could have understood…
Under Two Weeks!
I can’t believe it’s really here, but we are under two weeks from leaving for eight days—without our children!!! Seriously. It’s true! We leave a week from Friday, and will return the following Saturday night. Jen’s folks are keeping our kiddos for the week, and my folks gave us a week of their time share……
So Far
I forget if I have posted the plans for this extended holiday weekend here or not (yes, it’s Columbus Day on Monday… technically a holiday weekend…) so in case I haven’t I will post retroactively: Thursday: My sister and family come to town late at night, we hung out in the kitchen enjoying some homemade…
Be a Christian!!
My brother-in-law is in town, and so the days are filled with funny little sayings. He’s the master of calling people (mostly) benign little names. Slightly poking fun at all those around him. It’s hilarious! My favorite from this trip has been calling out the religious affiliation of those around him. :-) He will proclaim…
Happy Birthday, Alex!
It’s going to be a big day, for a big guy. Our little Alex is turning six today! He is a super fun guy who lives life with passion. (Of course, that means he can get pretty fiery mad, too, but mostly it’s super happy, bring-everyone-along-with-him passion!) My sister and family are in town, and…