Monthly Archives: August 2008

A Family Day Out

This Labour Day weekend has been beautiful! The weather is absolutely perfect! After a summer of rain and more rain, it is a great way to say goodbye to summer. We don’t have too much of an agenda except to … Continue reading

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Catch Me If You Can!

This is the view of Josh I see most! The boy has no fear. He loves taking off and going … going… goodbye! He doesn’t care if he sees me or not. He is so confident or reckless. His famous … Continue reading

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Oh Friend, Where Art Thou?

What is a friend? Sanj and I have been having this discussion of who our friends are and what makes a friend?For me the definition is simple. Someone that I enjoy being with, that reciprocates in our friendship and that … Continue reading

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You Can’t Make Me’…

Yesterday I was at the mall getting haircuts for the boys… a task that is ranked on the bottom of my list, right above laundry.Their hair was not that bad, but I really wanted them to have a nice crisp … Continue reading

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Unfair

This week when we went to the Back to School bbq there were rumblings of some families that are not coming back. One in particular has broken my heart. Some families choose not to come back for reasons that are … Continue reading

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Water Snob

I am a water snob. I hate tap water, but can handle it with ice or if it was refrigerated. I prefer bottled water… but dislike no name brands. Actually I really prefer Dansani or Aqaufina and Culligan’s water. I … Continue reading

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Discombobulation

My life for the most part is peaceful. Not quiet (ever)… but peaceful is good. I know that issues, whether money or relationships or whatever issues that come our way, that we will deal with them together. I have avoided … Continue reading

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The Big Picture!

At the start of each school year, there are so many decisions that must be made before school starts. I can’t even begin to fathom all of them. But two that affect my children are staffing decisions and classrooms… how … Continue reading

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Milestones

As I went in to the school early this week to take care of some stuff, I was hit with a weird sensation. This year is our 10th year at Rhema. Sammy will be graduating from grade 8 this year. … Continue reading

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Back To It!

The Wednesday before school starts every year, our school has a Back to School BBQ. It is time to meet the teachers and check out your classrooms before school starts. We went to the BBQ and I suddenly felt very … Continue reading

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Telemarketing 101

My phone rings off the hook with nonsense numbers. 1234567890… or 111222333… when I pick it up there is that all to familiar pause… just enough time to hang up. Zachary and Jordan love answering the phone. It rings once … Continue reading

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Crossing the Line

This picture has already been posted… I know. But I am not sure how many saw my brother’s comment after the posting.“I love the house. Lose the clothes lines!” It is funny how childhood experiences shape us so differently. A … Continue reading

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Mirror Mirror

Every since I was little…I have had issues with my looks. I remember looking at the mirror wondering WHO was going to love this face. I had thick glasses and horrid buck teeth. When you add uncool clothes and hair … Continue reading

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A Fine Line… Love and Insanity

It is late. Or rather very early. Hey, I am a morning person! It is 12:05 a.m. But I couldn’t sleep as I listened to Josh’s groans as he slept. His finger looks bad. So I will have to take … Continue reading

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Crazy!

My children are loud. Actually they are very loud. ALot… most of the time. Is this normal? I wonder what someone walking by thinks of the decibels coming from our house? Sanj was in the basement studying and commented on … Continue reading

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Help Me…

What a day! I was on the phone catching up with a friend while the boys were playing hide and seek. Zach comes running in…”Josh got cut with a razor!” Yup… blood everywhere… a nice ugly gash on Josh’s pointer … Continue reading

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Friends…

One of the greatest blessings in my life is friends. I have an abundance of great friends. I appreciate so much the fact that I am never alone. I don’t mean in a physical sense as much as in a … Continue reading

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Counting Down

Just 3 and a half weeks before we move. I am so excited! Wednesday of this week, we went to see the house again. This was the boys first visit inside. It was very exciting! They were gone, checking out … Continue reading

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Temper Tantrum

Zach has been going to Vacation Bible School this weekend at Ferndale Bible Church. He has loved it! He is up, bathed, dressed and ready by 8 a.m. Today was the finally day, ending with a BBQ for the families. … Continue reading

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Happy Birthday Mom!

Today my mother turns 72! She has lived an interesting life… and I am sure that God will grant her many more years filled with peace and happiness. She is a great grandmother… Ammama to my kids. They love her … Continue reading

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