Category Archives: Family

On Turning 33

Last Monday I turned 33 years old. I had a great day spending time with family and dear friends. I think this is the moment that truly made my day, though.

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Jack Speak

Over the past few months, our little Jackson has become quite the big talker. But if you’re not around him very often, it might be difficult for you to interpret what he’s saying. So here’s a little glossary of sorts … Continue reading →

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Before He Speaks

Yikes. Looks like I need to come up with a new sermon illustration for Sunday. And I soooooo wanted to tell everybody about Sunny’s latest run-in with the law. There goes that one. And for the record, she doesn’t snore.

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Until Dreams Come True

Today is the 22nd anniversary of my father’s death. I’ve written several tributes to him at my former blog and, honestly, I am finding it difficult to summon up the energy and inclination to write another one. But last night … Continue reading →

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Best Buddy

Tonight I took Joshua to Wal-Mart to pick out a toy. He’s been working really hard on his manners, his “sir” and “ma’am”, his behavior at school…several things. Since he’s been doing such a good job with everything, we decided … Continue reading →

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Chuck News

This may be some of the best news I’ve heard all week. Well, other than the news that our little hospital scare with Sunny was nothing major. But this news is right up there!

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Breadspread

I think its funny that Abby Kate calls her bedspread a “breadspread”. I thought “breadspread” was peanut butter.

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Hey Cutie!

Spoken by Joshua to his twin sister tonight as he walked past her on his way to his bedroom.

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Ten Years

In many ways, ten years is a long time. 3,650 days 87,600 hours. Like I said, its a long time. But then again, it really doesn’t seem like such a long time, not when you’re married to your best friend. … Continue reading →

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Hotels in Heaven

Tonight I had one of those conversations with my daughter that I know I’ll never forget. As I was tucking her in bed, I noticed a pained look on her face. Abby Kate is my thinker. She spends time pondering … Continue reading →

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