Eight Years and Counting
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Today, Ben and I are celebrating eight years of marriage. Wow! That seems
like a long time. We tried to spend a night away last weekend but sick
kiddos pre...
Birthday Present
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When I got back from Trek, my parents had my birthday gift ready for me. I
opened it up, and I saw a Arlington High Colts T-shirt, a pair of khakis,
but th...
16 years ago
Blane's dictionary
"Cactus hair"--spiky hair after he has washed his hair
"Flit-ball"--football
"Hop-a-roo"--kangaroo
"Eer-ioes"--Oreos
"I'm so RETIRED!"--he's tired
"A lot of yesterdays ago..."---months or years ago
"My shoes are growing down"--his shoes are getting too small
"I can't talk at that"--he can't read a book on his own out loud
"Day Dinner"--lunch
"I have a lot of yawns"--he's tired
"I have long arms"--he has a sleeveless shirt on
"Caterpillow"--caterpillar
"Sunscream"--sunscreen
"People City"--downtown
"Soft Pants"--sweatpants
"Ax-cellent"--excellent
"Carway"--highway
"Loud lawn"--lawnmower
"Shape crackers"--Ritz crackers
"My ear is snapping"--his ear is popping
"Different fish sticks"--chicken nuggets
"Lick pop"--lollipops or the beaters when there is cookie dough on them
"Dark Sprite"--coke
"Blue water"--clean water in the pool
"Presidents"--presents
"House car"--RV
"Third name"--middle name
"Little stick"--apple stem
Blane's Favorite Foods
Applesauce
Pretzels
Goldfish
Orange and Grape Juices
Bananas
Honey Nut Cheerioes
Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwiches
Fish Sticks
Seth's Favorite Foods
Van's Wheat-free Waffles
Amazon Frosted Flakes
Swiss Miss Hot Chocolate
Pears
Strawberries
Trix yogurt
Cheddar Cheese
Quakes Apple Cinnamon Snacks
Hormel Natural Choice Ham or Turkey
Zac's Favorite Foods
Yoplait Thick and Creamy Strawberry or Vanilla Yogurt
"Like arrows in the hands of a warrior are sons born in one's youth. Blessed is the man whose quiver is full of them." Psalm 127:4-5.
I read this passage in the summer of 1998, shortly before I became pregnant with my first son, Isaac. How true it is! I will always be thankful to be the mom to these busy, loud, mischievous but exquisite kids of mine.
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