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Do you feel ignored?

Yesterday, our sweet children were supposed to be taking a nap, but as children sometimes don’t–they weren’t.  Barrett was fast asleep, but Joshua and Anna were talking and playing. 
I asked each of them why they weren’t laying down and being quiet as we had told them to do.  Joshua’s response was typical: “I don’t know.”  [...]

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Happy Birthday, Beautiful

Our Anna is so great. When she was born it was clear she was going to be a blessing.  She was quiet.  So, so quiet.  And her large, brown eyes and dark length of hair melted our hearts. Quite frankly, she took our breath away.  I remember when Tim and I were first married, I wanted [...]

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the meaning of “Family”

Joshua and Anna had some interesting thoughts the other day.  We recorded them, and share it with you. 

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Hooked on Phonics

Anna is learning to read.  She said today that “someday I want to be a really grand reader”.  Okay.  I’m hoping to help that happen. 
We were out today, running errands, and as we sat in front of Home Depot Anna piped up from the backseat.
“Dad, I know what ’Home’ is and I know what ‘Deep’ is.  But [...]

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Kids riding bikes

This morning was a bit kinder to us in the form of cooler weather.  I think the high today is supposed to be 89!  After 95+ weather this past week, that’s a blessing!
The kids took advantage of this weather to ride their bikes.  It was a nice relief from yesterday’s excursion.  We rode over to [...]

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Hey, I thought you’d like to see some recent pics of the kids.  Most are from this week (Joshua’s is from 4th of July parade).
  

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Because of our busy schedule this week (VBS, packing, taking Heather to the airport, more VBS, and lots of playing with the neighbor girl), I’ve been having the kids take naps all week.  I have them get their blankets, and curl up on our bed with me to help them calm down. 
I find it funny [...]

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