tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-70003986197833796062024-02-18T20:26:24.127-08:00Dear FamilyMay the Favor of the Lord our God rest upon us and establish the work of our hands for us; Yes, establish the work of our hands Psalm 90:17Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7000398619783379606.post-86901856805339617682010-12-08T20:27:00.000-08:002010-12-08T20:27:22.153-08:00a life surrenderedI'm stopped behind a bus, protruding into the intersection as cars whiz quickly by. Impatient, I attempt to maneuver myself into the next lane, only this time I forget how very large my car is and, just as I cross the dotted white line, I realize I'm too big to fit in the space between the bus and the next car coming and I quickly pull myself back behind the bus...and wait.<br />
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"Jemima", as the kids and I call our new van, is in fact, a small bus, with seats for 12 and a roof that stretches to 9 ft. To say we are thrilled with our new vehicle wouldn't even come close to the elation that we feel for this fun gift to accommodate our growing family's needs, but with it also has come certain realities. Like the other day when I tried to "run" into a few shops, only to realize the parking lot beams were too low for me to fit under and I had to execute a 3-point, maybe 5-point turn as the parking lot backed up with holiday traffic. And then there was today, after my bus incident, when I was rushing to an appointment to get shots for my upcoming trip to Africa. As I located the building and found the subsequent parking structure, I realized I was almost 3 feet too tall to fit inside. So, I found a nearby bank, withdrew some money, paid the $3 fee as it wasn't "my" bank and scurried around the block to the building which apparently was not at all the right location for my appointment, but that's another story.<br />
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Lately, God has really been teaching me what it looks like to live a surrendered life and believe me, I have a long way to go, and, as much as this may sound like a gripe against our new dream of a car for our family, in fact it has just reminded me that I am FAR from that little compact car that fits nicely into any space in any parking lot and can maneuver itself quickly around vehicles and be quite a "selfish" driver. I have been that driver so many times in life. The one who doesn't let others in front or quickly pulls into other lanes to bypass waiting in any kind of lines. The one who thinks about myself and my needs above the needs of others. Honestly, I am still that driver, deep down inside, but the Lord is teaching me, albeit the hard way, that he wants me to die to myself, to "not do as I please" so that I can find "joy in the Lord." (Isaiah 58)<br />
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Man I wish this was an easy lesson to learn. One that, once learned, is learned once and for all and doesn't ever need to be re-addressed. But really, this will be a lifelong lesson, a constant battle to not believe that I am the most important person in the world, that my needs don't surpass the needs of others. How can they, when my own Savior allowed others to kill him so that I might live?<br />
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But really, why would I want to be first or most important? The times in life, particularly recently when I have felt fully led by Jesus and dead to myself are the times when I've actually felt most alive. Isn't that just it, what seems backwards and awkward to us is actually the right way in the Lord's eyes? For we have "not received the spirit of the world but the Spirit who is from God, that we may understand what God has freely given us" (1 Corinth 2:12). The times when I understand this free gift, I am living, I am truly feeling, I am full. A friend and I were chatting yesterday about being more emotional lately and how we feel like it's God's gift to us as we continue to yield our lives to Him and his perfect plan for us. When I lay down my needs, my dreams, my life to His will and his direction, trusting that He knows what is best, I am overwhelmed with emotion at how he moves and uses my "compact-car" filled flesh for his glory! It is truly awesome to be a part of.<br />
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Jemima is teaching me to surrender, to let others go first, to park out of the way and walk and not be in the closest parking spot to the building. I love how God can use a car--one of our choosing in fact, one that we dreamed of and planned for and are excited, expectant and thankful for God to fill--to teach me a lesson in surrendering.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7000398619783379606.post-47969555532473780592010-11-04T12:30:00.001-07:002010-11-04T12:30:38.541-07:00I'd love to win this!<a href="http://www.madsencycles.com/?src=lcf10"><img alt="Madsen Cycles Cargo Bikes" border="0" src="http://www.madsencycles.com/images/banners-2011/madsen-cycles-girl-dog-clr.gif" /></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7000398619783379606.post-79538620267731935802010-10-05T17:08:00.000-07:002010-10-05T17:08:02.603-07:00Needy MeI was sharing with God a need I have this morning, something simple, but there nonetheless and I realized how many needs I have asked God for help with lately.<br />
Immediately, I felt like that person in the small group or Bible study that has "yet another" prayer request. The one who often gets overlooked or seems to have too much going on and makes others feel like they take up much of the time by asking for so many requests.<br />
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But God doesn't look at us like the world does, he hears each needs, accepts us just the same, and he HELPS us, especially when we authentically come to him, NO MATTER HOW MANY TIMES or HOW MANY REQUESTS.<br />
As I had this moment with God, maybe even a bit of an awakening, while unloading the dishwasher, I was overwhelmed once again by how awesome he is and how much he loves me and cares about even the smallest, simplest needs. Needs that I don't feel like sharing with others, secret needs between me and my Savior. He is just so good and I can't get over it!<br />
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There was so much freedom given to me by God's tender response that he doesn't get overloaded with my prayer requests. I had to take the kids to do pictures today about 30 minutes away and haven't been driving my car lately as the brakes are really bad and we're waiting on a new car, but I couldn't reschedule this appointment. On the way there, I simply asked God to get us there safely and to keep the brake light from coming on during our drive. I made it all the way there and back without that light coming on one time, not even a flicker. It was only on our way home from the second stop, about a mile away from home that the little light popped on and off, but that was it and I know God heard my need and helped us. <br />
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He is amazing and he wants us to come to him with our needs, whatever they are. When other people don't want to hear or take time to listen, he is there. <br />
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On our little drive today I was also feeling a bit isolated. Homeschooling has its major advantages, but at times it can be a bit isolating, even with our many activities. I was questioning my decision a bit again today, but more by giving it to God and asking him if we are doing the right thing. Not long after, I got a call from my best friend wanting to know if she could come over with the kids. He listens, he knows, he cares, he longs to show himself to us. He loves us!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7000398619783379606.post-65602796229971750882010-09-25T09:19:00.000-07:002010-09-25T09:19:01.535-07:00SassypantsThere's a little girl who lives in our house. We call her Sassypants. Sassypants is bossy and stubborn and has enough attitude to fill a small country. She knows what she wants and she isn't afraid to say it. A brother approaches and takes her toy, she screams with shrill screams heard miles away. She climbs away to the top of the swingset, alone in her sassy world, unaffected by the swords and clammoring beneath her. She is sassy and wild and often joins the boys in their adventures, but when she's had enough, it's clear and she finds her own entertainment, often telling adults what to do or speaking her own imaginary language. She names her dolls names like "pail" or "Jenesay" or "Scottas". <br />
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I honestly have NO idea where this little girl came from, constantly wanting her nails painted, serving tea and cake and pancakes to each and every person that walks through our door, ordering a story to be read, twirling and spinning as music comes on, toppling over from dizziness.<br />
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No idea where she came from, but I LOVE her, every part of her, the scowls, the sass, the stink faces, the squeals of delight, the girl who hates to be tickled but loves to be hugged. I LOVE this girl. She is my daughter, my gift from the Lord, brought into our family by the miracle of adoption....and she's sure to tell you that, too "I came from Korea. I was adopted. My name's from Australia." <br />
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And really, she's not Sassypants afterall, she's my Addie.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7000398619783379606.post-55524774740216964352010-01-15T21:10:00.001-08:002010-01-15T21:28:05.880-08:00Life with Cocoa<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhD_p6qo_CEt-xlfP1mIclyKelQLMINh8wCxNvw29toDWe4lu4rYmllsKji8V04fQTkBKyKx7c_zqqgx-QkHecdSpbDM5__fqbH6d3obMy-GjcDyi56Jkx2cdsP5ldLaFqV56qsJhEFeuE/s1600-h/cocoa+007.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhD_p6qo_CEt-xlfP1mIclyKelQLMINh8wCxNvw29toDWe4lu4rYmllsKji8V04fQTkBKyKx7c_zqqgx-QkHecdSpbDM5__fqbH6d3obMy-GjcDyi56Jkx2cdsP5ldLaFqV56qsJhEFeuE/s400/cocoa+007.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5427204166855191058" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0SldSo5XpY4Q2m4V3j3qxR7G4q_dRyfEPGnd5xae97eemi51yL-p7QqY5mySaOpLCw0yLPYNmyqfmQ-tdNneI1FUj6RS6rtgdkrLagRYfP4yRp0f1ri8qY2FzjgsOY1MTKeOhs-uBMk4/s1600-h/cocoa+010.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0SldSo5XpY4Q2m4V3j3qxR7G4q_dRyfEPGnd5xae97eemi51yL-p7QqY5mySaOpLCw0yLPYNmyqfmQ-tdNneI1FUj6RS6rtgdkrLagRYfP4yRp0f1ri8qY2FzjgsOY1MTKeOhs-uBMk4/s400/cocoa+010.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5427204159398655234" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXA92uCZLR7ElDDnor-qYPIA2Na5HvM4qdTUVzQO9nmYRpEPnJp6WuiBkKWqy_MU34dPQ_5WuQMCgfvlxA5J-1cMStAkeeFJDRrlKCKj6t4EEQU6r8n6oR-RQpvX6ZbTtYtX_0_vNw-rA/s1600-h/cocoa+005.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXA92uCZLR7ElDDnor-qYPIA2Na5HvM4qdTUVzQO9nmYRpEPnJp6WuiBkKWqy_MU34dPQ_5WuQMCgfvlxA5J-1cMStAkeeFJDRrlKCKj6t4EEQU6r8n6oR-RQpvX6ZbTtYtX_0_vNw-rA/s400/cocoa+005.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5427204149923139810" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTwAnEO7YYjIdFb6uJGOZzYOR2bA2c4KnpgG5_zaqCfVuCwOCajFCUHm99ZDZSjiGQSp7Rgbm0ug7LlxFOzJOpP81cOhtnbCa_rDN8jfN009fRh9Xu8BCzKtCK7yCkCQTafOGzTBCFWAw/s1600-h/cocoa+001.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTwAnEO7YYjIdFb6uJGOZzYOR2bA2c4KnpgG5_zaqCfVuCwOCajFCUHm99ZDZSjiGQSp7Rgbm0ug7LlxFOzJOpP81cOhtnbCa_rDN8jfN009fRh9Xu8BCzKtCK7yCkCQTafOGzTBCFWAw/s400/cocoa+001.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5427204143413191314" /></a><br />I never dreamed that having a dog would be even harder than having a baby. At least with a baby you can put a diaper on them. (Although, they do have diapers.) And babies smile and coo at you....YET we are so thankful for Cocoa, even if our carpet has been scarred for life and our nights more interrupted. She is sweet and will really be a great help for us with Tallinn soon. Already she has woken us up several times when Tallinn's blood sugar was low. She has been getting better during the daytime as well, but I think it's harder as there are so many more distractions. We have already taken her so many places...the beach, church, Trader Joe's, restaurants, and she's done remarkably well. If only she would behave this well at home. Kinda like when your kids are perfect for their teachers, but naughty at home.<br /><br />Anyway, I don't get as much time to post these days, but here's our newest addition. We've also had a fabulous Japanese student living with us since September and she is a gift. We will be so sad when she has to go back to Japan, as we are with all of our special guests. So, this will be a mix of pictures.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7000398619783379606.post-84854166431514433022009-10-28T19:27:00.000-07:002009-10-28T19:33:53.227-07:00a gifttonight,<br />Tal said "I want you, mom" and needed me in a way that he hasn't in awhile.<br />He was cold,<br />getting out of the bath, wet, tired, and cold.<br />I wrapped around an extra towel, pulled him close,<br />and he gifted me with sweet smiles and then<br />eskimo kisses,<br />lots, <br />looking each other in the eyes,<br />giving eskimo kisses.<br /><br />I helped him with his jammies,<br />brushed his teeth, and tucked him in.<br />It had been a long day, and he needed his mom to take care of him,<br />not encourage him to do it on his own, <br />not make it a teaching moment, just serve him<br />and be his mommy.<br /><br />Now that he's five, these moments are few and far between, but tonight was one that I consider a gift.<br /><br />Thank you, Jesus, for your good and perfect gifts!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7000398619783379606.post-70376520964314979472009-09-13T09:42:00.000-07:002009-09-13T10:55:54.711-07:00Picture Parade...Continued<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgibpDFkn7Doo_6gBTcMyI6x1ZSIT3y4bw-I7DQwtu2K1dGF6XJ3YeHpKyVPZtZ7YHIcv5ahuwNq62Fe78CBPEyDRYo-f9C4EYSvtP-Dw8GGtlx-ue8CCy9VO-Hkgf1dgYadzjtRCERtVM/s1600-h/summer+087.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgibpDFkn7Doo_6gBTcMyI6x1ZSIT3y4bw-I7DQwtu2K1dGF6XJ3YeHpKyVPZtZ7YHIcv5ahuwNq62Fe78CBPEyDRYo-f9C4EYSvtP-Dw8GGtlx-ue8CCy9VO-Hkgf1dgYadzjtRCERtVM/s400/summer+087.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5381011296234329698" /></a><br /> fourth of July <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjELFLs75d8FEK_rNDg9Xi_KnrLIep7Qp08OjF0vy84j9w1I8ScIeXd9ypw01lUJsmGimG-7o53erK2UQac0vJ6-5lGQ_HPXklHmRO1-jZpX4-rqKnZ7fqiLGlpbdfveMS26pBAjrsv4Ts/s1600-h/summer+083.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjELFLs75d8FEK_rNDg9Xi_KnrLIep7Qp08OjF0vy84j9w1I8ScIeXd9ypw01lUJsmGimG-7o53erK2UQac0vJ6-5lGQ_HPXklHmRO1-jZpX4-rqKnZ7fqiLGlpbdfveMS26pBAjrsv4Ts/s400/summer+083.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5381011286198468834" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTR_aFa2iA4zDxk_EqHmKwvNldZpmIYgxeUazOVLHZTixeBsYiL6hVfQWyhDk_eu4hytkW4GCTMaSNTQeZGl1GoSZ1ICwqzu1tE2N2Cqs0wG8BOGXyfBVbZi_Rwr-lCNaA5-SlyjNOarw/s1600-h/summer+058.jpg"><img style="display:block; 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Some highlights have been: a road trip through California with a camping stop at El Capitan Canyon, April's Wedding, our exchange student, Ene, from Spain who we loved so much and had a great time with, a trip with just me and the kids and my parents to the big new house in Cambria...<br />they'll come a little at a timeUnknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7000398619783379606.post-88164348784249116572009-06-02T20:41:00.000-07:002009-06-02T21:01:52.188-07:00here we go again<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg26pcG0Uyb-hlxjTeZRGF-myMEAkopXDogTLOoxGtd510YR4mIK3YdxFR9vfZ4x9E0EISv8vjlodOuRQglCk-L_p5yNhMSBoVmPQNaRVtYyMD3jE72DkRo1kGTUGmqaU571p4zOISk2w0/s1600-h/0508+312.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg26pcG0Uyb-hlxjTeZRGF-myMEAkopXDogTLOoxGtd510YR4mIK3YdxFR9vfZ4x9E0EISv8vjlodOuRQglCk-L_p5yNhMSBoVmPQNaRVtYyMD3jE72DkRo1kGTUGmqaU571p4zOISk2w0/s400/0508+312.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342945988179046370" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWdb0SR-GL9gkt_WH7jLi2Gm9jazgJiyVeLh9kLA2QiwO-zoSeob9PkLsuV8gYT44eCA-4qsbdRq_-rdx-I6_0oxXqhYGKw6uqG2vocRLL4rJRPRD4al_Z7R1_Wss1vhyphenhyphen_2rRj9tCoZ3g/s1600-h/0508+308.jpg"><img style="display:block; 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margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilTlidDga5UcvXk-AiSd-F6FNzolX2UPsFMDEfvfh1b8FP98n6-bZMcxrsD4y2famyaclZlce9wC4rHN0FL4txkU019S4T1IImb4MTRgT9ln13Ns4mG7_nvRt2ePJ_2Mod0nXaxu8RdrQ/s400/0508+274.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342944219849059922" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSFa-29ZO8s_hgqirhjXipVUE24JgCEErq5MDM-wUwqS6pVS06-IuIiHtH4Hacn2VXg5z4lrJewwBbLUI3z0hT06rbmjQg2FyiGmpGIk-TWYt9AWdm3mZQVkzKLRSql5lgCDBFeTzbyZU/s1600-h/0508+263.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSFa-29ZO8s_hgqirhjXipVUE24JgCEErq5MDM-wUwqS6pVS06-IuIiHtH4Hacn2VXg5z4lrJewwBbLUI3z0hT06rbmjQg2FyiGmpGIk-TWYt9AWdm3mZQVkzKLRSql5lgCDBFeTzbyZU/s400/0508+263.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342944214162603714" /></a><br />Another birthday, the big 5, I almost cried on this one. Saturday, we hosted a pool party for friends and family at Meme and Papa's house. Tal had so much fun with his friends and we did a "toy trade" where each child brought a wrapped outdoor toy under $15. They then drew numbers and selectively each chose a gift to open. We love doing this to cut down on massive amounts of useless toys and because Tallinn likes to invite so many people.<br /><br />Sunday, we headed to Disneyland, but first gave Tallinn his big boy bike. We took it to Meme and Papa's house to try it out in their big driveway and he did pretty well. Then, we spent 9 hours at Disneyland. Oh my goodness were we tired that night. Tallinn had a great birthday and we made lots of new memories.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7000398619783379606.post-80025776759090294552009-05-25T20:20:00.000-07:002009-05-25T21:17:56.911-07:00Ring Bearer<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeY-rJANhLIKpLJHO-bRaLo8mlfPFmyYoAL6pgsyZ7e69E2OYfGUDGKqtIbkCkEUcn5B5llCecWphqvRV_br8j3lI_BaFe5EtnChYUvvFtQqbdO4bCXaBPBGXyDMus9zVpeeiBUwHjF20/s1600-h/0408+154.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeY-rJANhLIKpLJHO-bRaLo8mlfPFmyYoAL6pgsyZ7e69E2OYfGUDGKqtIbkCkEUcn5B5llCecWphqvRV_br8j3lI_BaFe5EtnChYUvvFtQqbdO4bCXaBPBGXyDMus9zVpeeiBUwHjF20/s400/0408+154.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5339980342696627954" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJXrJIaqt5q5JUy2zKo_Yd4nUEpnPmSE151nMXhjO5uu2JPjyZmRmww2aQKoWU5gpdh-Cgf8mNX0r1yE4vu22ml06SncC3rRPndVXLuO74Pg-EgwUAuxW3Z9M3Pema-yhtXEwrEhdrAj4/s1600-h/David+and+Lindsay+Wedding+028.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJXrJIaqt5q5JUy2zKo_Yd4nUEpnPmSE151nMXhjO5uu2JPjyZmRmww2aQKoWU5gpdh-Cgf8mNX0r1yE4vu22ml06SncC3rRPndVXLuO74Pg-EgwUAuxW3Z9M3Pema-yhtXEwrEhdrAj4/s400/David+and+Lindsay+Wedding+028.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5339977571115599746" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRXSjoOFCpelyQSKnE3Ny95hG6yWSMKKMebvLOlYzmLVFND6WMC1yP6juGZmcl13yBNooXa1WRzysGZIkBOLP-kVQdaXMbcltsXPqLqlBrPnOnhAxr0fPB0QyxK4eaY-eIAv9yEwBxG8Y/s1600-h/David+and+Lindsay+Wedding+027.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRXSjoOFCpelyQSKnE3Ny95hG6yWSMKKMebvLOlYzmLVFND6WMC1yP6juGZmcl13yBNooXa1WRzysGZIkBOLP-kVQdaXMbcltsXPqLqlBrPnOnhAxr0fPB0QyxK4eaY-eIAv9yEwBxG8Y/s400/David+and+Lindsay+Wedding+027.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5339975454965781586" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTTiqUTo_RatW3G8iydBll7Ghfk1huormp39LQbe6neEfuHOZT2Bxp1Phkk_QB_ooi5XIgD1FrZ2mtYxdVhvovQvPtS3NNW5T2az9zGhNWGpekpiTA7ZAgaue7XLvkhA2Ynah67QmgWto/s1600-h/David+and+Lindsay+Wedding+057.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTTiqUTo_RatW3G8iydBll7Ghfk1huormp39LQbe6neEfuHOZT2Bxp1Phkk_QB_ooi5XIgD1FrZ2mtYxdVhvovQvPtS3NNW5T2az9zGhNWGpekpiTA7ZAgaue7XLvkhA2Ynah67QmgWto/s400/David+and+Lindsay+Wedding+057.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5339977574483009106" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7FHAn81MKUwMJGtywOfqCHOEGmB7SdYTpRuRLHl5c6CGUuzTfUodg4m6b4BC3S6hzzqizQfai9TQB25HE7P3c7RytbzNFNUnjKjsv7KZY8BaYxU8fVNxg3rqwSreirbR3vSOhFvoJYF4/s1600-h/David+and+Lindsay+Wedding+137.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7FHAn81MKUwMJGtywOfqCHOEGmB7SdYTpRuRLHl5c6CGUuzTfUodg4m6b4BC3S6hzzqizQfai9TQB25HE7P3c7RytbzNFNUnjKjsv7KZY8BaYxU8fVNxg3rqwSreirbR3vSOhFvoJYF4/s400/David+and+Lindsay+Wedding+137.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5339981750058817650" /></a><br /><br />Tallinn was the ring bearer recently in our dear friend Lindsay's wedding. During the rehearsal, it didn't seem like he would even perform, but after a fun dinner with lots of attention from the groomsmen and bridesmaids, he warmed up. The day of the wedding, he was quite the little ham. We had a lot of fun watching from the distance. It was the first time we were watching him be involved in something that we weren't a part of. He felt so "cool" to be with the older boys and enjoyed the hugs and kisses from the beautiful girls, of course. His favorite girl was the flower girl, who he described the next day as the beautiful girl in white.<br /><br />Tallinn also took the role of carrying the rings very seriously and we didn't have the heart to tell him the ones on his pillow were fake. At the point in the ceremony when the minister asked for the rings, Tal had a look of terror in his eyes as he desperately tried to get those rings off the pillow. Sweet boy.<br /><br />We love our little ring bearer. Turns out, he's on big demand this year as he'll be the ring bearer in two other weddings, too.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7000398619783379606.post-7256569003085663482009-05-16T13:09:00.000-07:002009-05-16T13:19:29.572-07:003 years oldaddie turned 3 on april 19th! she's quite the character so we decided to take her to a place where there are lots of characters...Disneyland. she actually made quite the commotion on dumbo, but settled into an evening of fun family time and, by the end, was ready to go on Space Mountain, although she's a little short still.<br /><br />we are so thankful for our fun, feisty, girl, who handles her position in our family (squished between two crazy boys) quite well. <br /><br />thank you, Jesus for our Adelaide!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZNWzMIHA88XAdeBugRCGYZGBnsmA2lSEYyuNSB130ATXS8YlpqNf92SWiJlwhpxMXt1Zc9_-zm-dTRqd52BDyuPW2JCvtljBAxPJuCsPUTizL3PH5hUN97OieFLHgjgVOzzepQTCoMY0/s1600-h/0408+034.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZNWzMIHA88XAdeBugRCGYZGBnsmA2lSEYyuNSB130ATXS8YlpqNf92SWiJlwhpxMXt1Zc9_-zm-dTRqd52BDyuPW2JCvtljBAxPJuCsPUTizL3PH5hUN97OieFLHgjgVOzzepQTCoMY0/s400/0408+034.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5336518126658608370" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWC7SwxwEEQcjqK5rpey6c-rE8GI1BujkEiRL4uzsoXinr8Vrv4AIzgn2T-9c2yV-lQ3lAaBOzD9tQKnvDmLyv-uE55T4U2ap6MM94qLN1DEZIaJNLhwYqXyHyKFc0sD5ASBigapjLS6s/s1600-h/0408+109.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWC7SwxwEEQcjqK5rpey6c-rE8GI1BujkEiRL4uzsoXinr8Vrv4AIzgn2T-9c2yV-lQ3lAaBOzD9tQKnvDmLyv-uE55T4U2ap6MM94qLN1DEZIaJNLhwYqXyHyKFc0sD5ASBigapjLS6s/s400/0408+109.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5336518121232142690" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihwI6wFaRT1dH4didThqPJnKBvEA4dCVtAB5T6FYD8it4ufE2MfLdEogGlxQaxMTXp5Cxd6kljBnnnNHLkdGoB6su5o1RksMoTXYwSMSnPJCxLq5RWL1llfeaFwA98vUSsrUs8aERdxR0/s1600-h/0408+085.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihwI6wFaRT1dH4didThqPJnKBvEA4dCVtAB5T6FYD8it4ufE2MfLdEogGlxQaxMTXp5Cxd6kljBnnnNHLkdGoB6su5o1RksMoTXYwSMSnPJCxLq5RWL1llfeaFwA98vUSsrUs8aERdxR0/s400/0408+085.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5336518118579986770" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2J6WvlKAnnfwxWblPYo3XJzMmSHB40N5XQVCyAd7Z2PTOMlb_68CmhCLIiLEfSWk5jWcfgWfIGfOPkcpUkv0ToHPW5jxbIos01uSIxDLwuIECww8hcMkGZBuCNbFUb4kbf5icqzmwxu8/s1600-h/0408+073.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2J6WvlKAnnfwxWblPYo3XJzMmSHB40N5XQVCyAd7Z2PTOMlb_68CmhCLIiLEfSWk5jWcfgWfIGfOPkcpUkv0ToHPW5jxbIos01uSIxDLwuIECww8hcMkGZBuCNbFUb4kbf5icqzmwxu8/s400/0408+073.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5336518113330065842" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjY-yZpCNOwOFs0DHP4XfGO1FRQtjJ_4fMhZbZxvTO30oCN_iMZXuAPwkfSDa5qtDIV9Lsfm_7pem5R_HaNouUwjBvlYKbjSB-LD1hA3HijAX-0Dqc0JOOFZpNveZBR-JhFatw8kjRdods/s1600-h/0408+072.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjY-yZpCNOwOFs0DHP4XfGO1FRQtjJ_4fMhZbZxvTO30oCN_iMZXuAPwkfSDa5qtDIV9Lsfm_7pem5R_HaNouUwjBvlYKbjSB-LD1hA3HijAX-0Dqc0JOOFZpNveZBR-JhFatw8kjRdods/s400/0408+072.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5336518108355951970" /></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7000398619783379606.post-28755862666363828642009-04-10T20:13:00.000-07:002009-04-10T20:26:45.836-07:00Palm Sunday FunThe kids were sick last weekend and we decided to do an "in-home" Palm Sunday celebration. We decorated eggs-Cardiff mostly knocked over all the dye , and Brian even came into the family room riding on a rocking horse. I pulled branches off the trees and we shouted "Hosanna!". Then, we told the story of Palm Sunday. I even brought the kids into the kitchen and had them taste vinegar :). All in all, it was a very fun day and I think they learned something. Although, the other day Tallinn said to Brian about Cardiff "I know, maybe we should call him the king of the Jews." Kids!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9BXbW8pVAc9RW1WegjuDwt7ev1WGwZ7Ay3mAb4wy95XR9LGZ_2ZJrV0kR69ts7oqrijozAj6NUQyLBgZKnGtSutY5jI0d9ff0Nbf7I5SNz1COKIv2W7xYMwDlUSELmXeEgbiX4JosoUg/s1600-h/March+2009+252.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9BXbW8pVAc9RW1WegjuDwt7ev1WGwZ7Ay3mAb4wy95XR9LGZ_2ZJrV0kR69ts7oqrijozAj6NUQyLBgZKnGtSutY5jI0d9ff0Nbf7I5SNz1COKIv2W7xYMwDlUSELmXeEgbiX4JosoUg/s400/March+2009+252.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5323269606304468226" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUE_sAHuvnMsyX3uhZPVhscgEVOkbeeLn5fOvSsqNU_BawgXvr8rK-TXkFei1BwR-rL8tTVyWb0dG0W9SLcwqc1sdHajH4AfuzE57Izl75b-mJw1yHW77oahsO6q37akonHe3igG6q94A/s1600-h/March+2009+251.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; 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margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDsDMnYQ9-BGhkgYz0IJKgkX11giL1mrFPyeRGP6L8dOScWhBjEbXrxk1SlSQRc4x5fsKkHKjogzNe4EsNnnxAyBa9tVerIE6_GOHZbIAJ27G0_uJZcqy0xBnrE5Wqo2-BlqBK3-nysWE/s400/March+2009+250.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5323268336957259042" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgp1x-xj5qrOkhx1uoVpkWglacx6n-3u5Y3dG5PJSIYMKKXh9Zvfve9nS8LiTemlXvQ5s5yyEuFQDfdXn5B2NGdPUnhrGWFwzsaHbU2BoAcRgV2FP_QgusCiUUWacdNga2eaCf_A0INvNk/s1600-h/March+2009+237.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgp1x-xj5qrOkhx1uoVpkWglacx6n-3u5Y3dG5PJSIYMKKXh9Zvfve9nS8LiTemlXvQ5s5yyEuFQDfdXn5B2NGdPUnhrGWFwzsaHbU2BoAcRgV2FP_QgusCiUUWacdNga2eaCf_A0INvNk/s400/March+2009+237.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5323268335423929858" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1Wtl9OllgaZR13DbSP34VjWNfVl_kAJ4zZBxfOmoe3sUl2vl2vuYTO5c7DeSm_0gK8Q5Zzp4eROzjxe0pEFdU-uMo3KkobjnBF65hD19tsyiR390r3fos1IO0Kuxy5HspfXta0cS6eKw/s1600-h/March+2009+230.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1Wtl9OllgaZR13DbSP34VjWNfVl_kAJ4zZBxfOmoe3sUl2vl2vuYTO5c7DeSm_0gK8Q5Zzp4eROzjxe0pEFdU-uMo3KkobjnBF65hD19tsyiR390r3fos1IO0Kuxy5HspfXta0cS6eKw/s400/March+2009+230.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5323268323590852514" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiHCp8cpZlimODOoxpyfcOxEZbYNXZhQTqEh4YcHyMGhARai20opPvgFUMxa6z6wKy2qtrED19_7K0Ifyetrg9Csl2RNrO1AlbY6KI_8FBlOd5NFq8B_tj9B2HY1c45dwDB2bNRg2NBDs/s1600-h/March+2009+225.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiHCp8cpZlimODOoxpyfcOxEZbYNXZhQTqEh4YcHyMGhARai20opPvgFUMxa6z6wKy2qtrED19_7K0Ifyetrg9Csl2RNrO1AlbY6KI_8FBlOd5NFq8B_tj9B2HY1c45dwDB2bNRg2NBDs/s400/March+2009+225.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5323268322484160738" /></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7000398619783379606.post-57773037862414682202009-04-09T09:11:00.000-07:002009-04-09T09:17:58.498-07:00Big Stander, Funny Faces<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPFNh7k0vnNzrN8-c4wy_OptV9VBnXj7AVDjzL3FNhXvYYx1WVUSxj3xsa_SWP7t4ecWYWJugfutoiKw0LSHVL7VVqFb27nFsbkT5nIoSGRQAtLivQgoc6PXwkzr5Ekf37UVp-OgcEE4A/s1600-h/March+2009+163.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPFNh7k0vnNzrN8-c4wy_OptV9VBnXj7AVDjzL3FNhXvYYx1WVUSxj3xsa_SWP7t4ecWYWJugfutoiKw0LSHVL7VVqFb27nFsbkT5nIoSGRQAtLivQgoc6PXwkzr5Ekf37UVp-OgcEE4A/s400/March+2009+163.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5322726132523534962" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGCwUJRh5h5CI19TeL9TbozbGKV0spJLJ5WgTkxvpd44DB69c3iE89WbXWNghHR6HJRLvOtGN7uONCzPwQhot_sROLtNICF8Mel2Hs7riP0DmErm04nM0GtKj_eChyO7iBJ48AujFCyKw/s1600-h/March+2009+161.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGCwUJRh5h5CI19TeL9TbozbGKV0spJLJ5WgTkxvpd44DB69c3iE89WbXWNghHR6HJRLvOtGN7uONCzPwQhot_sROLtNICF8Mel2Hs7riP0DmErm04nM0GtKj_eChyO7iBJ48AujFCyKw/s400/March+2009+161.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5322726122932699570" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgELwS1lYs9LukI5ptXqsJ1di97TYYgJicVGhRK4P5kyM4BqQloHkmDfzrYMuzVKUplniUaZjArr1BhcZ_Rr31Z-nMfpD_7EmXvmadVavsKTjz7NOOh06-EwDsSfpvEQMGzLQB-g3FTBxY/s1600-h/March+2009+160.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgELwS1lYs9LukI5ptXqsJ1di97TYYgJicVGhRK4P5kyM4BqQloHkmDfzrYMuzVKUplniUaZjArr1BhcZ_Rr31Z-nMfpD_7EmXvmadVavsKTjz7NOOh06-EwDsSfpvEQMGzLQB-g3FTBxY/s400/March+2009+160.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5322726121082675442" /></a><br />Car cracks us up with some of the faces he makes. While we were at the zoo the other day, he was standing for awhile on the grass and showed off some of our favorites.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7000398619783379606.post-27338621781418298372009-04-09T09:05:00.000-07:002009-04-09T09:11:39.133-07:00Prima Ballerina, or Little GymnastAddie started gymnastics last week for the first time. We were waiting until she turned three and since she's almost there, she just made it. After watching Tallinn for a few sessions and getting comfortable with the teacher, mostly because the teacher always gave her a stamp, she decided she wanted to do gymnastics, too. Pretty cute! Auntie Alicia gave her her little ballet outfit as a shower gift.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-QbQogtPq0NY1bnoR-jIH834L7M7RVWcMZk768gjAYWXrD9UZH8CMiY14SkIFpmoERwU_XX1JAxbf8Z8OXs37qYpmI2gZsRsZFr_cVYxf1cR8VVrf9VZlZGx2WD9wwMh8phsAe9SnRzQ/s1600-h/March+2009+146.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-QbQogtPq0NY1bnoR-jIH834L7M7RVWcMZk768gjAYWXrD9UZH8CMiY14SkIFpmoERwU_XX1JAxbf8Z8OXs37qYpmI2gZsRsZFr_cVYxf1cR8VVrf9VZlZGx2WD9wwMh8phsAe9SnRzQ/s400/March+2009+146.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5322724903542308114" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcYNoGyRiRfcpjSgv8y9VHuXKh2rX3RxoMG50DM6UYms_D-YkW2EIL1tFUPppHEkNmVHHlE5lo4J8Je9umpoLO2eICgi66JOemOtEEImAOtSnzKGXic36KVcZT0Bzb0WfrSKGtYd3HLIs/s1600-h/March+2009+145.jpg"><img style="display:block; 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margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEge_LMP1OAd4BpLX2eouDxi1sgSWc68TDySFUn9Ig2RhRUSpE_caUMU6HFsZ2vSC-P0fnDynDzRee9enJsgDj6myaIpUZX2UTbqigDPzxTvEftPCH8A3OIZ_F-68sudElfvajheEwpUaUg/s400/March+2009+117.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5322724891349134018" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNdHWtwR-_YvFUMMABwVYQVIHk-tT11ULL4sdDs-zwOrzSurjYz1snqvEgOCYhJ0BDex-EyUOJpqV-GSbH6qvfFeu6JM9Ook0_Tjyd1ZVUDfh3jdSntqTyvg5vSm9VuPcexU6-85NsFfI/s1600-h/March+2009+116.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNdHWtwR-_YvFUMMABwVYQVIHk-tT11ULL4sdDs-zwOrzSurjYz1snqvEgOCYhJ0BDex-EyUOJpqV-GSbH6qvfFeu6JM9Ook0_Tjyd1ZVUDfh3jdSntqTyvg5vSm9VuPcexU6-85NsFfI/s400/March+2009+116.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5322724887594619810" /></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7000398619783379606.post-18252000934719563852009-03-22T16:28:00.001-07:002009-03-22T20:55:44.516-07:00Going Back<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhA06JrSpjUkndqVRbQYaIuP1941FVPjKcN83JbRMxLS2MJ6Eq25d6734cApcZly6-mpi486RjZ5v08uxoei9sxkFI8AAqVFUb8i5ffqyPTCxiwWSS4dLnSx_t6TSObVcHy5MYxSKb-Bg/s1600-h/IMG_2518%5B1%5D.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 286px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhA06JrSpjUkndqVRbQYaIuP1941FVPjKcN83JbRMxLS2MJ6Eq25d6734cApcZly6-mpi486RjZ5v08uxoei9sxkFI8AAqVFUb8i5ffqyPTCxiwWSS4dLnSx_t6TSObVcHy5MYxSKb-Bg/s400/IMG_2518%5B1%5D.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5316158639212842674" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJFP9Uv5pcvuttZS2I4SC9qaAgwpwuvhX7d6sZ-lwAmF3Jr5XVVGo76l4zcOY_fPC6ptiZMAq0Dfd_NjXi5Pp3mflqXDIcrejJfGqLt7cdVpus-FVpvlorCCkkyCFqaWGX61YaHEv22hs/s1600-h/IMG_2524%5B1%5D.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 268px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJFP9Uv5pcvuttZS2I4SC9qaAgwpwuvhX7d6sZ-lwAmF3Jr5XVVGo76l4zcOY_fPC6ptiZMAq0Dfd_NjXi5Pp3mflqXDIcrejJfGqLt7cdVpus-FVpvlorCCkkyCFqaWGX61YaHEv22hs/s400/IMG_2524%5B1%5D.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5316158633818350370" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgY54lEVRiYTfq1VM35VLAG1nPxRAo_FmP5dygskZ5WrfneYFOL-NIFLGwpBOLtg56rlLmgVYdcCBZpqEeuti39CdOEW_sr1JPTmtkqBaLXhkHqqlZZ3FKWErxhOaRH_Uy-z-Cj-Z2zeGA/s1600-h/IMG_2502%5B1%5D.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgY54lEVRiYTfq1VM35VLAG1nPxRAo_FmP5dygskZ5WrfneYFOL-NIFLGwpBOLtg56rlLmgVYdcCBZpqEeuti39CdOEW_sr1JPTmtkqBaLXhkHqqlZZ3FKWErxhOaRH_Uy-z-Cj-Z2zeGA/s400/IMG_2502%5B1%5D.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5316158631994822754" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-Fc8SZ7FfjyM9yLTcfCxkL07RAqFfnZUgmzoMC4zmI4XWScg22rCe4TcPpX-GSIhwucQ2KsxPcVk_cK96hMBLU2Uzz3LfmOWUGTlRjvnTFWJDikmUZ0VMOxxie9CkgSRjKo9tLkc6zWQ/s1600-h/IMG_2500%5B1%5D.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 268px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-Fc8SZ7FfjyM9yLTcfCxkL07RAqFfnZUgmzoMC4zmI4XWScg22rCe4TcPpX-GSIhwucQ2KsxPcVk_cK96hMBLU2Uzz3LfmOWUGTlRjvnTFWJDikmUZ0VMOxxie9CkgSRjKo9tLkc6zWQ/s400/IMG_2500%5B1%5D.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5316158630904322034" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgginn0sOx8SI06Tf_bMJZJHKeEQwKG37o5mQdI-u2GOkdmChowQ0Skoxv0m-z_y5V1cq8srvvnehamfumXuy0KQ7AfQexs1HIr6N-psWEC82S7zY_-d5HPgZCMfJc4S44t65vzfcuD3IA/s1600-h/IMG_2498%5B1%5D.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 268px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgginn0sOx8SI06Tf_bMJZJHKeEQwKG37o5mQdI-u2GOkdmChowQ0Skoxv0m-z_y5V1cq8srvvnehamfumXuy0KQ7AfQexs1HIr6N-psWEC82S7zY_-d5HPgZCMfJc4S44t65vzfcuD3IA/s400/IMG_2498%5B1%5D.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5316158615630127442" /></a><br />So, today I found some sweet pictures I hadn't seen of the kids preparing for Cardiff to come at the airport with their cousin, Bella. I thought I'd share them.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7000398619783379606.post-4627862934601148182009-03-04T15:07:00.000-08:002009-03-04T15:15:15.917-08:00Around the World with the Dear Family in 26 letters<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxELQUs3Mj_iLfIHlkxBJ8u8wYZW5PydGVqGcG0xGd1KOV1KdZaVcYbtf928jm49vy1F-Iz0xnb8QCsLc1NUXbGOOxLSkuVVwZcz3OXZhe9nRE-72EcXy7L2zicrcD8MLn_D5l3xBFpJg/s1600-h/ali's+painting.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxELQUs3Mj_iLfIHlkxBJ8u8wYZW5PydGVqGcG0xGd1KOV1KdZaVcYbtf928jm49vy1F-Iz0xnb8QCsLc1NUXbGOOxLSkuVVwZcz3OXZhe9nRE-72EcXy7L2zicrcD8MLn_D5l3xBFpJg/s400/ali's+painting.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5309474494663086818" /></a><br />I saw something similar to this in the Land of Nod catalog and decided to customize one for our family. Since I told a few of you about it, I thought I'd post it on our blog. One of the few things in life I've really started and finished and not got burned out in the process :).<br /><br />I chose cities around the world that either we've been to, want to go to, support a missionary from, have hosted a student from or are our children's names :).Unknownnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7000398619783379606.post-22569683502317972602009-03-01T19:34:00.001-08:002009-03-01T19:47:25.093-08:00"Mom, Why Did God Make Me Have Diabetes?"Wow! I'm not sure I could have ever been prepared to answer this heavy question and tonight, as I tucked my sweet eldest son into bed, after being gone from him for a few days, that was the question he popped on me.<br /><br />Teary-eyed, I answered him that God let him have diabetes, but that he loves him very much and promises to take care of Him. We talked about it for awhile and I asked him how he felt about having diabetes and he said "good". Then, a bit later he asked "When am I not going to have diabetes?" The reality of this answer made me again quite sad and not wanting to explain in detail I answered "unless God makes you better, you'll have it your whole life".<br /><br />If only I could just flat out face the Lord with those tough questions myself my relationship with Him would be so much more authentic. Tonight was really the first time we've had a heart-to-heart like that and, while the content wasn't fun, the conversation had a new depth and I was honored to listen to Tallinn's deep concerns and be a part of what goes on in his head.<br /><br />A little later we talked about the new possibility of getting a "diabetes" dog. I asked him if he wanted me to pray about it and he said "No, let's talk about the dog first." I went over the list of responsibilities it would require-cleaning up poop, feeding, exercising, which he agreed to do. Then, he came up with a name--Scooby Doo Adventure :). After we finished talking about it I asked Tal if he wanted to talk about anything else. He said "Let's pray about the dog." <br /><br />So, we did and God is good and I am thankful for this little honest conversation we had, just the two of us. And, while I know this is just the beginning of many questions to come...I feel like we connected and addressed his four-year-old concerns with hope.<br /><br />I'll finish this post with Tal's life verse as I feel it so applies to what he is going to face in the future.<br /><br />"Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him and he will direct your path." Proverbs 3:5-6Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7000398619783379606.post-60783622493982199092009-02-17T21:19:00.001-08:002009-02-17T21:30:18.466-08:00Puddle Jumpers<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNz_WfQniSXqpUK2o_XrAzkTl-Ou_83vWbxUoxvcQx7iYy5UKXijxIsYcZZCYV7joNTxd8k2btB9RtjzvemqIEBLaamqWDug9sMloylNPrzyPySaOqmFKmwCmcdQFOhlVenPW8Ky56-d8/s1600-h/2009+207.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNz_WfQniSXqpUK2o_XrAzkTl-Ou_83vWbxUoxvcQx7iYy5UKXijxIsYcZZCYV7joNTxd8k2btB9RtjzvemqIEBLaamqWDug9sMloylNPrzyPySaOqmFKmwCmcdQFOhlVenPW8Ky56-d8/s400/2009+207.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5304004972149155074" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibdeF8OkaGXeD4edVICqyEEHQtLMsis6_y4ECJ11gzTqnf6ItWOY73Myv5RLRjcF1SlIWNty6FT3ebv2Q8kEvFQMgQuucqjrywkQS8220Fp7Ec43LQcIwoVVsf2QEaVmgQhEyLFSrdyc0/s1600-h/2009+211.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibdeF8OkaGXeD4edVICqyEEHQtLMsis6_y4ECJ11gzTqnf6ItWOY73Myv5RLRjcF1SlIWNty6FT3ebv2Q8kEvFQMgQuucqjrywkQS8220Fp7Ec43LQcIwoVVsf2QEaVmgQhEyLFSrdyc0/s400/2009+211.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5304004965937570642" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_7iuJvrmNhcQHBvKRNlL2xCcvrqF_vtkZFBcaLbReooFqAj7tedLfNIriTCKl49tzYCJ_mshRswAEcxWXBD68yf-1msqMeJwX3dRy3ty7DeG_aWDEEotxhldOb-nSvYyPq7v8lhCYbKw/s1600-h/2009+209.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_7iuJvrmNhcQHBvKRNlL2xCcvrqF_vtkZFBcaLbReooFqAj7tedLfNIriTCKl49tzYCJ_mshRswAEcxWXBD68yf-1msqMeJwX3dRy3ty7DeG_aWDEEotxhldOb-nSvYyPq7v8lhCYbKw/s400/2009+209.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5304004964507434386" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSy2xwjld7cP35FGhh2MaPiDrE-YRNp7FYI3Ln78v2jLlMJUByn9gOGp2nKTt-LTOp-ryviQNIptjGSpLAsWNpaGPXYheejyA0XwAhlHi9Jc4mHL0MrRzGCSQGpFbUFeroIi_1xHMmUD4/s1600-h/2009+208.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSy2xwjld7cP35FGhh2MaPiDrE-YRNp7FYI3Ln78v2jLlMJUByn9gOGp2nKTt-LTOp-ryviQNIptjGSpLAsWNpaGPXYheejyA0XwAhlHi9Jc4mHL0MrRzGCSQGpFbUFeroIi_1xHMmUD4/s400/2009+208.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5304004958201156962" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtR8aBbhiVb0JconDHrVriMekHBYV0RYo2Yi-hbJoT3eSg0KG7cIJ9xalKRrtQ4usY9LX4Kvj4x5tl7TO4OaZ8eldVIuOhWwiYV7e3s3j8ORVKsKyVSmsIySVNl3TQqw0-NUsdRwVICaw/s1600-h/2009+206.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtR8aBbhiVb0JconDHrVriMekHBYV0RYo2Yi-hbJoT3eSg0KG7cIJ9xalKRrtQ4usY9LX4Kvj4x5tl7TO4OaZ8eldVIuOhWwiYV7e3s3j8ORVKsKyVSmsIySVNl3TQqw0-NUsdRwVICaw/s400/2009+206.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5304004956332408562" /></a><br />Okay,<br />So we took a chance to get away last weekend and ended up resting during the rainy, rainy days. Brian has been promising Tallinn during these few weeks of off and on rain to take him in the puddles to splash. Unfortunately, the puddles usually dry up before they get a chance to go. <br /><br />This time, they just went for it, even as it sprinkled and Tallinn and Addie had a great time, coming home to some steamy hot chocolate. Plus, it gave Tallinn a chance to wear his new rain boots. I had to share these cute pictures.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7000398619783379606.post-35523262841311439392009-02-17T20:56:00.000-08:002009-02-17T21:17:02.172-08:00At Long Last-Korea Pictures<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcHzJcQl9b05lREFoHVFyM8T6jrDEszfyA0qpnmpHpz6kluHhhCKDMMjxuLysKZS093NUIAWQuNPzxkqDYZxlhuHHRUUbakmHZs_11McGtBvWk47SKmau12NqWEGHzAtmUqJMvv3HToIM/s1600-h/Korea+2009+098.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcHzJcQl9b05lREFoHVFyM8T6jrDEszfyA0qpnmpHpz6kluHhhCKDMMjxuLysKZS093NUIAWQuNPzxkqDYZxlhuHHRUUbakmHZs_11McGtBvWk47SKmau12NqWEGHzAtmUqJMvv3HToIM/s400/Korea+2009+098.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5304001832442294834" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPZYTAfWSKrGvLy2yZYPIiRZ05ISSg88C1sfPU0rj4haLl2QlQ-GQ1ipxdIXj3cjESsexHS0w2It5G3nhYrVL858GJI3KYhk_CzJoa0y4_1OidqDdIi7kqsEYpU30ZOjP4ZmG_KSRIX7E/s1600-h/Korea+2009+095.jpg"><img style="display:block; 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margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaWC5go5HqFMHemuh0sZ0MRLPR6D0xSmevFA_DUYm97UIqXP1p-puCCMMB7B3ABEZgV53eCdzYg7jVYMFqDBEcqbixAU6gZK-Xr1EeSpkLvkcZ1Ux1iAh3rIalydPbUMcQBXuUnL9etN4/s400/Korea+2009+005.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5303998752212499506" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8UZOw00Rsv_827Vpp9iSgYlkwdx5yEiHoD-reP00T8FzD66CwSrmLhGriU6QyAHyvI0DtNAdE5HHgVh7tihPbFjxWMpANlb_C11aQI2a70BYvlPjvVd72BdU_jtL6CMmTmzrw06ruuwI/s1600-h/Korea+2009+003.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8UZOw00Rsv_827Vpp9iSgYlkwdx5yEiHoD-reP00T8FzD66CwSrmLhGriU6QyAHyvI0DtNAdE5HHgVh7tihPbFjxWMpANlb_C11aQI2a70BYvlPjvVd72BdU_jtL6CMmTmzrw06ruuwI/s400/Korea+2009+003.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5303998749405773026" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBazHAQEAlqQ3yQXUOfox3ovhyphenhyphenyV4SYIBfDAQVE8H-fbosymNWCiPlR-q2x-4H7pMj-gZ37G7bxf0qIFfVPgjTKE0x3P173lEwMJZz76ox_OgZxjniVM6dPW_0R228cdWesAxR7uefZ1U/s1600-h/Korea+2009+002.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBazHAQEAlqQ3yQXUOfox3ovhyphenhyphenyV4SYIBfDAQVE8H-fbosymNWCiPlR-q2x-4H7pMj-gZ37G7bxf0qIFfVPgjTKE0x3P173lEwMJZz76ox_OgZxjniVM6dPW_0R228cdWesAxR7uefZ1U/s400/Korea+2009+002.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5303998743947822210" /></a><br />So, it's been over a month now and I am finally getting to posting some pictures of our trip to get Cardiff. It was just me and a good friend, Debbie Hartford, as we didn't think the kids could handle the 19* Korean weather. <br /><br />We had a great time and I was an emotional wreck the whole time thinking about this precious gift we were receiving. Honestly, everyday, we are blown away by the goodness of our Lord. What a gift we have been given!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7000398619783379606.post-16222497477032284902008-12-20T16:35:00.000-08:002008-12-20T20:50:56.304-08:00PerspectivePERSPECTIVE<br /> Looking back at the year, there are many things that could label this year “a rough year” for our family…a shattered wrist requiring months of therapy and an inability to hold my children, a failed adoption, the breakdown of all major appliances, including our water heater on top of the load of paying for two adoptions, and most currently, still waiting after 8 months to bring our new son home while dealing with the chicken pox. In all honesty, I have given in to the temptation to have a pity-party and feel like I “deserve” certain things. Even after I had set out to give more to others this year, I have believed the lied that I “needed” new things, different things, better things. In reality, I had lost perspective. How great our God is! How much he has given us and blessed us with! While I stay nestled in our cozy home with warm clothes, sipping hot chocolate, listening to crisp songs playing on freshly installed new speakers, I have lost touch with the heart of God and his heart for those in need. Those who have nothing compared with all I have been given.<br /> And, after a hard day spent Christmas shopping :), the current edition of the Shaohannah’s Hope newsletter caused me to think. How easy it is to lose perspective during this time of year when the world is telling us what we “need” and reminding us what we don’t have. When, as Christians, we have the greatest gift ever given, Jesus Christ. I pray that this Christmas would be a time when you would find perspective through the gift of our Savior. <br /> Alison <br /><br />*In typical Dear family fashion, we will not be sending out a Christmas card this year, but here is a fun new picture of the kids.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCIULuXHfHNscGIwffRb3aLacebjD6oSPSIKUOJpRGX8CsVn07ZEIW6ZsStCZfvlwLlLSQzHM6p2Pp7LU3tmjpGAzkNEYKBIaniFM9YEaWTpUt3BKA49iJzInmGt0Z4FY_bTGIS0FFZnQ/s1600-h/IMG_1607.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCIULuXHfHNscGIwffRb3aLacebjD6oSPSIKUOJpRGX8CsVn07ZEIW6ZsStCZfvlwLlLSQzHM6p2Pp7LU3tmjpGAzkNEYKBIaniFM9YEaWTpUt3BKA49iJzInmGt0Z4FY_bTGIS0FFZnQ/s320/IMG_1607.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5282036960651332274" /></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7000398619783379606.post-42822758519926540932008-11-15T09:35:00.001-08:002008-11-15T09:49:33.048-08:00The Great Love of the LordYesterday I was reading the Psalms and was so reminded of God's great love for us. Today, I'm going to a baby shower of a friend who is adopting two sweet girls from Ethiopia and was looking through Psalm 107 for an appropriate verse. There were several to choose from and, again, I'm reminded of how much God cares for those in need.<br /><br /> Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his love endures forever. Let the redeemed of the LORD say this- ...<strong>those he gathered from the lands, from east and west, from north and south... </strong><strong><br />But he lifted the needy out of their affliction and increased their families like flocks</strong>. The upright see and rejoice, but all the wicked shut their mouths. Whoever is wise, let him heed these things and<br />consider the great love of the LORD. Psalm 107:1-3, 41-43<br /><br />What a great God we serve! I love that God cares about the needy.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7000398619783379606.post-53880213135113995882008-11-14T14:02:00.000-08:002008-11-14T16:15:17.249-08:00So ProudFor about a year we have supported a ministry called the "Free Wheelchair Mission". Basically, it provides wheelchairs to people in third world countries that cannot get around otherwise. Recently, they sent us a "thank you" book with pictures of the people and stories of how these wheelchairs have changed their lives. Brian has been reading it to Tallinn and his little heart has been so touched by these people. Tallinn decided he wants to buy a wheelchair for someone who doesn't have one. So, we did a bake sale initially to start raising some money. Tallinn made about $20 on his first day (the wheelchairs cost about $50). He's also been telling people at his swim lessons about how he's buying a wheelchair for someone and we're going to do a "mini" bake sale next week at swimming. We are so proud of our sweet son and love his heart of compassion for others.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZGIeK9XAPZ8IeKnScfubgFxuYtzG-QNTbqQ8U_GBeljpSIYehIcrpgWjCB7SoX0vLnWXvyXG7HmfACV4a0NbmjLTR98nAZIY5hLD1x9bSbB7E3kMAaFhZ3_raKtS_UYRO3D4IBlD6-dY/s1600-h/10-08+049.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZGIeK9XAPZ8IeKnScfubgFxuYtzG-QNTbqQ8U_GBeljpSIYehIcrpgWjCB7SoX0vLnWXvyXG7HmfACV4a0NbmjLTR98nAZIY5hLD1x9bSbB7E3kMAaFhZ3_raKtS_UYRO3D4IBlD6-dY/s320/10-08+049.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5268670911421884226" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhp0UK3iIjQZPCgDNVg-5ztzE28FgzvULoFJwPWiYDzKBAtNXOXwGPtWyhKENz9wJyS_CaSEA_8Pnx3giD3tjont7lIQhjUbaIW-p6o013W3mLRuhi1u8pkiNtmeFBEeds-J_W086q7irM/s1600-h/10-08+046.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhp0UK3iIjQZPCgDNVg-5ztzE28FgzvULoFJwPWiYDzKBAtNXOXwGPtWyhKENz9wJyS_CaSEA_8Pnx3giD3tjont7lIQhjUbaIW-p6o013W3mLRuhi1u8pkiNtmeFBEeds-J_W086q7irM/s320/10-08+046.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5268670906872702498" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwnRrHGz_9Pr58HHbVQq963-943Vp3Q29K42yHMzn6n0l8ChfPesRs7tNmtNP_9twoAbUWeewVMLNU7f3YeqP7E8sKG78YhqF57dfYb8-0h0LIbgjNSzTctxhs0yk59F3CaicCP0jKCHY/s1600-h/10-08+042.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwnRrHGz_9Pr58HHbVQq963-943Vp3Q29K42yHMzn6n0l8ChfPesRs7tNmtNP_9twoAbUWeewVMLNU7f3YeqP7E8sKG78YhqF57dfYb8-0h0LIbgjNSzTctxhs0yk59F3CaicCP0jKCHY/s320/10-08+042.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5268670898337275362" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiedmB675bDBnlG2gkCEl-VDgycv8ureEW2HuJNh6_u0YZDRTy06bv6NwafrifXEAfb0FO7EMD24vpH9nYJIHJN2YtHLkQVSAJ1MEBNbi9cOgai9URGjBbxrXo0oJ2kIF4pAwect5WbOFk/s1600-h/10-08+039.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiedmB675bDBnlG2gkCEl-VDgycv8ureEW2HuJNh6_u0YZDRTy06bv6NwafrifXEAfb0FO7EMD24vpH9nYJIHJN2YtHLkQVSAJ1MEBNbi9cOgai9URGjBbxrXo0oJ2kIF4pAwect5WbOFk/s320/10-08+039.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5268670895312558914" /></a><br /><OBJECT class=BLOG_video_class id=BLOG_video-6bf3831bee5ce60c height=266 width=320 contentId="6bf3831bee5ce60c"></OBJECT>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7000398619783379606.post-89988623343184738502008-11-04T19:44:00.000-08:002008-11-04T19:59:43.816-08:00Trick-or-TreatIt's become a tradition for our family to trick-or-treat with our good friends, the Wilsons. We intentionally choose "non-scary", well-lit homes to not freak our quite fearful children out. (Tallinn even remembered a house from last year that was scary as we set out on our adventure and wasn't sure he was up for it.)<br /><br />Our sweet little spiderman, with tight buns, abs and arms, in a costume at least a size too small and our little fairy, focused entirely on the end result----CANDY---paired up with Captain Hook and the infamous golf pro, Bodie for a night to remember.<br /><br />Here are a few of the memories.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhE1nwi5fLire8pRNAXi4BaFmdMAQzx9GG9C-jXR95dxAI0PXUgmfmjZesoSjmUhhiHMQatBXRQT7AM_QdMgh08_UmaP7_BVgRojIRFdvyAUG2l3cQQwzO64UlTNHS-Egr3Mbh1lt7KDDg/s1600-h/10-08+031.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhE1nwi5fLire8pRNAXi4BaFmdMAQzx9GG9C-jXR95dxAI0PXUgmfmjZesoSjmUhhiHMQatBXRQT7AM_QdMgh08_UmaP7_BVgRojIRFdvyAUG2l3cQQwzO64UlTNHS-Egr3Mbh1lt7KDDg/s320/10-08+031.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5265016905632974626" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5Qlnnbnc5VqiLspxgXN_n2COP3_WUDwh4SuXuhbscTYpuPiMLH-R1rlBYow-w01YLpzQVfXT439sdkxg3JK45t2c80sONuDp73brL8C0GTcmKWmPnNZGL7t_tmHZ5f0GcOIMO9Br2lzE/s1600-h/10-08+021.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5Qlnnbnc5VqiLspxgXN_n2COP3_WUDwh4SuXuhbscTYpuPiMLH-R1rlBYow-w01YLpzQVfXT439sdkxg3JK45t2c80sONuDp73brL8C0GTcmKWmPnNZGL7t_tmHZ5f0GcOIMO9Br2lzE/s320/10-08+021.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5265016896592387666" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpOAoOpAIyIg_ux8975qUQBeH6WS2jzVaTmrZfodpxVD7AHiLUoHFMJNwMH2PJZMBJNoSl60s311lGYzHiRcxoBQpD9Tw1jk4AZnE2KmaN6T_we7NBmpoVfn1Ty6m7ZSe663qE63CFJHY/s1600-h/10-08+020.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpOAoOpAIyIg_ux8975qUQBeH6WS2jzVaTmrZfodpxVD7AHiLUoHFMJNwMH2PJZMBJNoSl60s311lGYzHiRcxoBQpD9Tw1jk4AZnE2KmaN6T_we7NBmpoVfn1Ty6m7ZSe663qE63CFJHY/s320/10-08+020.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5265016892538387298" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilleMJPJik_4kMv79WN6SUS-jwiO_RpLBddLd4yraLZFUO8MHKFTndRBlZTJ0whLeRj0V_wYfdAhQSl9k8WR1EGlKkYEyy1u5V9v2dZKSJA5Kc8o6WYTX8sokukqhcqfiyLiY2WbC1Umo/s1600-h/10-08+015.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilleMJPJik_4kMv79WN6SUS-jwiO_RpLBddLd4yraLZFUO8MHKFTndRBlZTJ0whLeRj0V_wYfdAhQSl9k8WR1EGlKkYEyy1u5V9v2dZKSJA5Kc8o6WYTX8sokukqhcqfiyLiY2WbC1Umo/s320/10-08+015.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5265016882885140482" /></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7000398619783379606.post-28658310968380586392008-10-26T09:18:00.000-07:002008-10-26T09:50:58.372-07:0011 Friends....10 Years, It's Amazing What Can HappenWe just celebrated our 10-year college reunion from Westmont. While not all of our friends could make it, between the 11 of us it seems an EXPLOSION of children has happened. Tallinn and Addie had lots of fun getting to know all these second generation friends and we loved watching them interact. We all connected in the lobby of the dorm where our friendships originated over 14 years ago. <br /><br />I am so thankful for these friends and for the blessing of Westmont. What a treat to have remained friends for so long and to see our children now forming friendships.<br /><br />Here are some fun pictures of the activities.<br /><br /><br /><br /> Tal liked playing with Elizabeth and helping her around campus.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiApSYv0DylHnJj_j2TZkxoeZKZ2tK9rmuRn-QVM-lzasiBES_lAAthPak9GfIGigxE84C3erV4T37adztlRcvovuRPzaMYKfG-u4lWvtkkYq_aeGV9bsLHLxlOKJT1tblf65pMWfLErVc/s1600-h/10-08+018.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiApSYv0DylHnJj_j2TZkxoeZKZ2tK9rmuRn-QVM-lzasiBES_lAAthPak9GfIGigxE84C3erV4T37adztlRcvovuRPzaMYKfG-u4lWvtkkYq_aeGV9bsLHLxlOKJT1tblf65pMWfLErVc/s320/10-08+018.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5261505242849059858" /></a><br /><br /> Here is Tallinn praying for our fabulous breakfast prepared by Sarah. She lavished us with quite the spread and welcomed us and the Smith's into her beautiful home. We had a great time!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAQhTtdB-dd7_GG619vtOaj4vNok2SF7yaMhIeuMGeqz-goC9fmMwRhbeJt2EzcsAvJOLVzGNhNLq8_3zn3rfRJGHJOGZKHDjsZWpYVeLwA-1UhyphenhyphenWwksw0zcD6Aia7phAAgbjchsJQHZY/s1600-h/10-08+017.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAQhTtdB-dd7_GG619vtOaj4vNok2SF7yaMhIeuMGeqz-goC9fmMwRhbeJt2EzcsAvJOLVzGNhNLq8_3zn3rfRJGHJOGZKHDjsZWpYVeLwA-1UhyphenhyphenWwksw0zcD6Aia7phAAgbjchsJQHZY/s320/10-08+017.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5261505238825700914" /></a><br /><br /> The girls (minus Christine, Leah & Sandra)<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgl9b1UDgRKrMnfLtqoQ11-Eob9LcDG7Zm67gqFy087s30Lr2mbGaLWTEfGTcA7q2UJyWM8CAybSjDPx54dQZ7_HafQDGVk5KXrwrhfdGl0XmuByY2tptTGGb743Pn-7nJdWWRAljdR1Bg/s1600-h/10-08+006.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgl9b1UDgRKrMnfLtqoQ11-Eob9LcDG7Zm67gqFy087s30Lr2mbGaLWTEfGTcA7q2UJyWM8CAybSjDPx54dQZ7_HafQDGVk5KXrwrhfdGl0XmuByY2tptTGGb743Pn-7nJdWWRAljdR1Bg/s320/10-08+006.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5261505237079795410" /></a><br /><br /><br /> The kids: Gracie, Fiona, Wil, Samuel, Reece, Addie, Tallinn, Vera, Brady, Owen, Elizabeth, Jackson, Ella<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYHMtUmna8PtH0O1ogQf3NqokX2k-LJvaMMMSCWvjqSLu_GnHwgB2h9FDXJujFP2-pbPsxF5DVQlYMCqaGDmwWrzMMu0VhXDCe7njsAk12Db8tFYxkaoNNbGghnwHq8KrmUxF73pRg2OY/s1600-h/10-08+003.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYHMtUmna8PtH0O1ogQf3NqokX2k-LJvaMMMSCWvjqSLu_GnHwgB2h9FDXJujFP2-pbPsxF5DVQlYMCqaGDmwWrzMMu0VhXDCe7njsAk12Db8tFYxkaoNNbGghnwHq8KrmUxF73pRg2OY/s320/10-08+003.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5261505227788061474" /></a><br /> <br /><br /> <br />This is the good life!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7000398619783379606.post-31198260322820356212008-10-18T20:30:00.000-07:002008-10-18T20:34:19.013-07:00Cardiff Aaron Min<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMYN1CjfOGHUc068nKz2xkajpFt2-WIHYtg_jmXdNH5kngFEYomypnZuuAClS3J8GMtpfakCSIgn8DvgVdl7vCx-3l39N-5W5AzwtZg7wxQi8-PWQPJBCQeRnKrQvcLkRafs8q3vLZYUg/s1600-h/2nd+pic.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMYN1CjfOGHUc068nKz2xkajpFt2-WIHYtg_jmXdNH5kngFEYomypnZuuAClS3J8GMtpfakCSIgn8DvgVdl7vCx-3l39N-5W5AzwtZg7wxQi8-PWQPJBCQeRnKrQvcLkRafs8q3vLZYUg/s200/2nd+pic.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5258703204918947762" /></a><br />Here is a new picture of our sweet little boy! He turns 6 months on Monday and we are anxious to bring him home. We are really praying that we will have him before the new year, but trust that God will bring him in his perfect time.<br /><br />In the meantime, we're enjoying this two squirly kids and all the fun things they are up to and saying.<br /><br />Thursday, they returned to swimming after being off a few months and Tallinn had heard that their teacher broke her hip. She was in the pool when we got there and he was so excited. In the car on the way home he said "Mom, Ginny came back to life. Yeah, Ginny." I couldn't hold back the laughter.<br /><br />This is the good life.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3