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Archive for October, 2008

Boo!

Okay, so we’re not very scary. But here are the halloweeny pics from tonight.
And let me tell you: getting these people to NOT pose can be quite a challenge. Buncha hams!
Raphael (with a broadsword, yes, so inauthentic, I know):

Flower Princess Anna:

Flower Princess Sarah:

Flower Princess Naiah:

That smile reminds me of Gretel Von Trapp, from The Sound [...]

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I beg your pardon.

I was feeling kind of giddy on the way home from Awanas tonight. I started kidding around and singing in an obnoxious operatic voice with the kids.
Anna (age 7): Mommy, why are you acting like that? It’s not your style!

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P.S.

Our property manager says that the landlord might let the property slip into foreclosure in the next few months.
So I guess we’ll be moving a few blocks. Again. Soon.
Joy.

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Smiley

And a little scrunched up in the neck.
Miss Ella Jo (8 weeks):

She’s not a big smiler yet, but she certainly means it.
I think she might grow up believing her name is Misela, because I can’t seem to call her plain old “Ella” for some reason. It confounds my other kids.
And it seems I have failed [...]

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Girl

Jonah gave Naiah his beloved basketball shirt. He decided it fit her better.
Note the rug burn on the side of her face. Note the crazed grin.
She is her brother’s sister.

Jason: Naiah, you look so fun and sporty!
Naiah (age 3): No. I look cool.

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Pot, Kettle

Sarah (age 7): I wonder when Ella will learn to talk. I wonder what she’ll sound like. Maybe she’ll sound like me!
Anna (age 7): Well, if she sounds like you she’ll just keep talking and talking. . .

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Apples

I adore the fruit trees in our back yard. They make me want to bake. This is not good for the waistline. But Oh, the pies!!

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Wemple’s Farm

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Stayin’ Alive

I’m still here. My existence in cyberworld has diminished over the last week due to many trips out of doors and much baby-holding and pumpkin pie baking indoors. It’s been kinda crazy, but in a fun way.
Today after play group we took a breather from the craziness with a little off-road adventure into the woods [...]

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I’ll Save You, Nell!

When I grow up, I’m going to be a Mountie.

–Jonah, Future Canadians of America, age 5

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