Category Archives: Family

Things I Want to Remember, Vol. 5

Posted on March 5, 2010 by Jason

Last night at dinner, the kids got their Cheez-Its and juice and started playing Lord’s Supper. They got it mostly right, except for when they prayed for the “fruit of the wine”. ____________________ I want to remember how Jackson says … Continue reading →

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Things I Want To Remember, Vol. 4 (or “Thingers” for short)

Posted on March 2, 2010 by Jason

Yesterday, Joshua was telling me about his finger, how he got a cut on it. From a distance, it sounded like he was saying the word properly. But when he got up close, that’s when I heard it: “See, Dad. … Continue reading →

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New Blogs!

Posted on March 2, 2010 by Jason

A quick house keeping item: you may have noticed a few new additions to my “Blogroll” sidebar on the left. My nephew Micah is a fledgling photographer and he’s had a photo blog for quite some time; I’m just getting … Continue reading →

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March for Babies 2010

Posted on February 14, 2010 by Jason

The mission of the March of Dimes is to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth, and infant mortality. About 12.5 million babies are born too early each and every year. I went into preterm labor … Continue reading →

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The Sermon on the Mount 10

Posted on February 9, 2010 by Jason

Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. — Matthew 5.8 As I sit down to write this, our community is still in shock. Last Friday, a young fourteen year old boy was shot in the back … Continue reading →

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Things I Want to Remember, Vol. 3

Posted on January 31, 2010 by Jason

Tonight on the way home from church: Abby Kate: “Joshua, I just wish I was you.” Joshua: “Why?” Abby Kate: “I don’t know. I just do.” Joshua: “Do you like getting in trouble or something?” __________ Yesterday, the kids were … Continue reading →

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Football Friday Two Days Late

Posted on January 24, 2010 by Jason

Nobody cares, but here’s our standings: Sunny: 5-3 Jason: 3-5 Joshua: 3-5 I realize the only way I’m going to win this thing is by picking opposite of Sunny. I was already going to take Minnesota, but after she took … Continue reading →

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Football Friday Round Two: Divisional Round

Posted on January 15, 2010 by Jason

Well, in keeping with tradition, my NFL picks were woefully awful last week. And, in keeping with tradition, Sunny — who doesn’t really follow the NFL outside of the Titans and occasionally the Colts — completely mopped the floor with … Continue reading →

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Things I Want to Remember, Vol. 2

Posted on January 12, 2010 by Jason

Two stories I remembered today and I wanted to record them here for posterity: We were at the grocery store one night, maybe it was before Jackson was born. Joshua and Abby Kate were riding in the cart together, whispering … Continue reading →

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Dealing with Disappointment

Posted on January 11, 2010 by Jason

Today the news broke about Mark McGwire’s steroid use during his playing career. I can’t really say that I’m surprised by the news, but it’s hard not to be disappointed. Joshua’s been watching this old VHS tape I had about … Continue reading →

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