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Another Birthday
Happy 5th Birthday, Little Man! Little Boys Little boys come in all shapes and sizes, Shy and adventurous, full of surprises, With misshapen halos and mischievous grins, Small dirty faces, and sweet, sticky chins. They’ll keep you so busy, and yet all the while Nothing can brighten the world like their smile. And no greater treasure has brought homes more joy Than a curious, active, and lovable boy! from Sweet Remembrances Copyright 2008 Treasuring the Moments
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Anniversary Memory Book
We had an enjoyable anniversary get-away. We went to Sedona for the night and then took a train ride the next day through Sycamore Canyon to Perkinsville. One thing I began doing a few years ago was an Anniversary Memories notebook. I asked Russell different questions and wrote his answers down and in the column next to his I wrote my answers. On another sheet of paper we each wrote about the get-away. I also put in a couple of brochures of places we went that I thought were interesting. The questions I asked were: What is your favorite supper? What is your favorite breakfast What are the 3 top things…
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Stubborn, Stubborn Lamb
Well the time has come for my kids to sell the 4-H lambs they’ve been raising for the last several months. Starting Wednesday we haul their animals in, Thursday they show and Saturday they’re auctioned off. Wesley decided, with strong encouragement, that it was high time to work with his lamb, Billy. But lambs, as Wesley experienced, can be quite stubborn. First things started off with a smile – even if it was just a courtesy smile. But just minutes later, fierce determination had set in. "Billy, get moving." "Ha! Just try and make me!" "You’re going to move if. I. have. to …. IF. I. HAVE. TO. bite my tongue off!" With that dire…
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What's Been Happening in My Life
Too many things were going on this month for me to be able to post. Things like a trip to Louisiana, a lot of visitors and a lot of cooking. It’s a good thing I like to cook or I’d be in a heap of trouble. Zachary, my second oldest turned 16. Our church is in the process of building a church. A few weeks ago we had an Amish-style barn raising except it was for our church. The slab was poured ahead of time – then Thursday, Friday and Saturday about 25 men showed up and put up interior and exterior walls, doors, windows, trusses, started the roof shingles, and siding. It was an incredible three…
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Go to Bed!
I heaved a sigh as I prepared Audrey (2yo) for bed. She looked up and said, "What happened, Mommy?" I said, "Nothing, I’m just tired." Her immediate reply. "Go to bed." Good advice, sweetheart. I’m enjoying Audrey so much. I remember when my first two boys were little (they were 17months apart) I would get tired and frustrated at them. Now that I have 6 children I realize they’re little for such a short time, to enjoy them. Things are also a little different now because when you have older children they help out a lot with the younger ones. Don’t get me wrong I still get frustrated but I’ve learned (am learning) to…
