Monthly Archives: December 2008

The story continues…

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I don’t know if you even remember teasing me about taking my ring off at night.  It was right around the time it started to fit again this fall, after losing baby weight for the second time in twelve months!  If you haven’t noticed, your comment made an impression.

For that brief moment a few weeks ago, when I thought I’d lost it after the race, my heart hurt.  Hearing you say it was safely on my dresser, was the greatest relief!  But it got me thinking.  The hands that wear these two rings are stronger and yet more gentle than they were five years ago.  They have wiped away tears of joy and sorrow, and recently come to ache for the tight grasp of a timid toddler.  These rings have a history, and a future.

I meant every word of my vows when I spoke them.  But now, living them, seeing them unfold before us, the meaning they carried is only beginning to be realized.  So now, when I snuggle in beside you, and twist my ring around my finger, I smile, knowing and loving all it represents!

Happy Anniversary, Love!

Wordless Wednesday ~ Sibling Fun

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If only I could keep up on all the changes going on around this place.  Here are a few pictures of the latest antics!

Hungry

He kept saying “pi-o” (pillow) then laying on her tummy!

Snuggles

Here he’s drinking milk AND juice simultaneously!  I’ve decided to stop trying to figure out his crazy requests.  He really did want both.  He rotated between the two until they were both empty!

Why Not

You HAVE to look at the big version of this picture.  It cracks me up every time I see it!  Seneca’s crazy tongue and Calder’s slightly scared expression seem to hint at the crazy days ahead!  It’s like he’s thinking Wait a sec!  You mean she moves now?!

Let the fun begin

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Go Hawks!

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Upon my return from a morning spent shopping with the other crazy folks the Friday after Thanksgiving, I was shocked to find this.

Bloody Nose 

Apparently, he “picked” his nose.  See, he likes to use brushes, combs when I’m getting ready.  Well, I guess he found my pick while I was out shopping and when Garth when to lay Seneca down for a nap, Calder shoved the pick up his nose.  Ouch, I know!  He’s just fine now, but that sure made him look really tough.  Thankfully, we cleaned him up and headed to Ford Field with most of the town to watch our LHS Blackhawks fight for a state title victory. 

It was an amazing experience to see so many friends and families rally around this young team as they made history for our small town.  Since the game, Calder has been ecstatic about football (actually football, basketball, soccer, you name it…).  I would have liked to get a few more pictures, but between holding a sleeping Seneca and wrangling a crazy toddler, my hands were fairly full.

Hawks

I just love this shot of him so fascinated by the action on the field!  By this point in the evening, we was glad for the opportunity to run around, and when something big happened he would clap and scream wildly!  A Blackhawk fan for sure! 🙂

Into the game

Family ~ Best Shot Monday

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I’ve always been one to get into the spirit of the holidays.  I love the cozy glow of white lights and the older I get the sooner I find myself bringing out the decorations and tuning to holiday music.  Perhaps its all the fond memories I have of Thanksgivings and Christmases spent laughing uncontrollably with friends and family. 

This year, I was particularly excited because it would be the first time my immediate family would be together since January!  And it would be Luke and Ann’s first introduction to their new niece!  Over the course of the three days we spent at Mom and Dad’s we had a tremendous time.

The weekend began Thursday morning when Dad, Julie and I particpated in the Turkeyman Trot along with 1207 other runners!  We thought it would be a pretty small race considering it was on Thanksgiving – guess we were wrong!  I may have mentioned it before, but all three of us finished in our best time ever!  Though it’s nowhere near a truly competitive time, I was shocked to wrap it up on 31:30 – now my goal is to be under 30 minutes! 

Julie 2

Jules and Dad

Dad 2

Julie

Race 1

We feasted on delicious dishes, took the annual Turkey Day picture and went with the crew to the movie that night as we’ve done for over a decade now to name a few of the festivities. I think the thing that thrilled me most was being able to capture a shot of our entire immediate family – something that’s not altogether easy to do long-distance. This was such a great way to close the weekend!

Family

This is defintely my best shot for today.  Slip on over to Tracey’s to see more!