Monthly Archives: December 2008

Happy New Years!

Since I plan to be partying at midnight as the New Year rolls in, I want to say Happy New Years!Thank you for sharing my journey with me this year. Thank you for your insights, encouragement and love. I cannot … Continue reading

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Goodbye 2008!

Growing up, after my father banned Christmas from being celebrated, New Years was the replacement. It was a huge day. For a while we even got presents. Each of us received a morning watch… which was our church devotion book… … Continue reading

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The Oil Crisis

My mom is here. She is a good cook. It is her identity. It is her place of security… the kitchen. Obviously I didn’t inherit that … as I hate the kitchen as a place to be day in and … Continue reading

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Boys Will Be Boys…

The age old questions of guns has run through our home for many years. This week Josh took a bite out of his chicken nugget and then started shooting with it… bang bang. I give up. So here are my … Continue reading

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How Do I Love YOU? Let Me COUNT …

Josh has always expressed his love with “I love you this much” using his hands. 5 fingers is the most you can be loved by him. I have tried to teach him that he could love us with both hands… … Continue reading

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Momma’s Boys

There is a show on called Momma’s Boy. This show is similar to the Bachelor except the guy’s mom is there, living in the house with the girls and expresses her opinions… rather loudly. This is a show we started … Continue reading

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Zachary… The Boy that Believes!

My older children are not real believers in Santa Claus. Christmas was different when they were real small. Then comes Zachary… from the time he was old enough, he has been a believer in Good Old St. Nick. With that … Continue reading

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The Forecast

We are having a New Year’s Eve open house! Yes, you are invited! The problem is the weather. I have all these ideas for the party… but the weather is not cooperating. It is currently 9 degrees Celsius (that is … Continue reading

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Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh….

My pajamas are still on, the inlaws have left, the boys are playing with toys and I feel no pressure. It is a day I love. A “nothing going on day.” Sammy won tickets to go to Ottawa to see … Continue reading

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Sick

It is Christmas morning… this is usually synonymous with chaos, clutter and wrappings all over the place. You times that by 11 people and it is crazy. Here is a picture of my husband… as we are passing and opening … Continue reading

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OH! There’s a SMILE :)

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Precious Moments…

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Oh Santa Where Art Thou?

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Aw Mom!

This is a tradition … pajamas the night before… and the first Christmas picture Christmas morning!

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Merry Christmas!

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It’s Here!

My kids are scurrying around the house, I can hear Josh attacking his grandpa with an empty wrapping paper role. Sanj is off to the church to practice. My mom and mother-in-law are doing their thing. There is a buzz … Continue reading

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The Christmas Story

When Rome was a great Empire ruled by Caesar Augustus and Israel was governed by King Herod, in the village of Nazareth lived Joseph and Mary. Joseph was a carpenter and Mary was a young virgin who would become his … Continue reading

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My Grown Up Christmas Wish…

Do you remember meI sat upon your kneeI wrote to youWith childhood fantasies Well, I’m all grown up nowAnd still need help somehowI’m not a childBut my heart still can dream So here’s my lifelong wishMy grown up christmas listNot … Continue reading

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In 2009 I want to…

Today I have been thinking of some goals I would like to achieve this New Year coming. 2009!!! I am taking a break from Christmas… I had to go grab a few groceries and nearly had a panic attack from … Continue reading

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Starring Sammy Amusing Himself

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