tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-41989433146620490032011-10-10T12:22:32.749-05:00Denysehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08915865782072205878noreply@blogger.comBlogger3171100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198943314662049003.post-62556458981033387632011-08-23T22:20:00.000-05:002011-08-23T22:20:37.086-05:00

Despite the 106 degree heat today, BigJoel and I finally made a consolidated effort to reclaim all my school things that have been socked away in the deepest, darkest recesses of our garage, which meant purging the place of all unnecessary items.   Cleaning out things that are too valuable to throw away, but not valuable enough to merit a place indoors is tricky.  (I gave up a long time ago

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Today I went to my first teacher inservice in over three years and I have a confession...I LOVED it!  There's usually a lot of eye rolling that goes on this time of year when teachers trying to prepare for the new school year are pulled out of their classroom/lesson prep and subjected to "professional development". Maybe it's just the fact that I have been away from the school environment for so

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August? It's already August?  And I haven't blogged since March? Sheesh! Not sure how that happened. Although I do remember something about trying to upload pictures and getting really frustrated with Blogger... Then I'm pretty sure my mind just turned to mush... I will blog again, or at least I hope I will. But I should probably ease back into it... slowly...

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Wow, how is it possible that an entire month has passed since I last posted?  It's not that I don't have anything to talk about...well, ok, maybe nothing interesting to talk about...but that's never stopped me before. Things are good.  Busy.  Blogging just seems to be the last thing on my mind these days. Here are a couple of pictures to bring you up to date. We took a road trip to Lubbock to

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Last week, "Snowpocalypse" hit Northeast Texas.  After three days of being iced in on the verge of crazy, we finally woke to over six inches of snow.  Actual snow. Since we're relatively ill-equipped to handle extreme cold temperatures here in Texas, we had to get creative with our winter wear. HannahKate has cute leopard print rain boots and so does Hallie.  I have...Wal-Mart sacks over my

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It's been a busy day and it's bitter cold outside. I spent my evening snuggled in the covers listening to this guy. It's a good life...

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I can now say "Couch to 5K worked for me."  I took a brief stab at the program in 2009, but didn't make it past Week 3.  I'm not sure what possessed me to start up again back in August, but I became determined to make it through.  Ideally with this plan, you should be ready to run a 5K in 9 weeks.  Ahem.  I've done most weeks twice, so it has actually taken me right at 20.  But I had a goal in

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Well, here's another thing I never thought I'd be doing...Elizabeth said, "We should do a 5K." I said, "No." Elizabeth said, "C'mon.  It'll be fun." I said, "Maybe." Elizabeth said, "Here's one called the Jiggle Butt Run." I said, "If they'll give me a t-shirt, I'm in."

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A TV show you're currently addicted to... Ok, so it's not a TV show.  And I'm really not addicted to it.  But I've put this post off for days trying to figure out what to do.  I don't watch a lot of TV of my own choosing.  If its up to me, the TV stays off.  Of all the shows on our DVR, Glee is the only one I actually make a point to watch...and I'm embarrassed to admit that.  I also couldn't

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A place you've visited... I love to travel.  I've gotten to visit some really neat places.  By far, the most amazing, interesting, exhausting and challenging place I've been is Macchu Picchu...for many reasons.  Definitely one of those things I'm so glad I did, but seriously doubt I'll ever do again.

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Something you dislike... I dislike the misuse of the words your/you're.  I am by no means qualified to throw grammar stones, but I get so frustrated when people (especially teachers) use "your" instead of "you're".   This was a sign in Hometown back around Halloween. "If your feeling booey come get somethin gooey"  If my what is feeling booey?  What does "booey" even mean, anyway?  I guess as

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Something you ate today... HannahKate went to Olive Garden a few weeks ago with some friends where she had Chicken & Gnocchi Soup.  She's been begging me every since to make some.  I found several versions of OG's recipe online, but I chose the one that looked like it contained the most "normal" ingredients.  I think it was written for a person who knew what they were doing.  The directions were

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What do you do?  A representation of your day... Tuesday is newsletter day at work.  It used to be my worst day.  Now, that distinction is reserved for Fridays. Something is terribly wrong when Friday is the worst day of the week...

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Your humble abode... Not exactly sure of the point for this challenge, so I'm just going to post a picture of the Christmas tree in "my humble abode."  I only have one tree this year.  I used to have multiple--like 4 or 5, but it's not quite as much fun now that everyone else seems to be doing it, too.  That, and the fact that I'm getting lazy-er each year.  I no longer get caught up in the joy

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What's in your bag...A make-up pouch, my wallet, one earring, keys, gum, Leora's camera and some loose change...but also, the story of Alice Okello, the lady in Uganda that made the purse.  Check out Epoh bags for more information. Great bags--I almost always get comments on it, great cause--helping women in need.

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Something you bought today... Hallie needed something "Christmas-y" for a program at church (technically we bought it yesterday, but this was the first chance she had to model for a pic).

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Someone you adore--5 reasons why... I adore BigJoel because...    he makes me smile.    he makes me feel safe.    he has a servant's heart.    he is smart.  (He "knows things.")    he loves the Lord.    he is an amazing dad.    he is my best friend.  Ever. Ok, so that was more than 5, but I couldn't help myself.  I just love that guy!

Denysehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08915865782072205878noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198943314662049003.post-39855610260749549222010-12-02T15:58:00.002-06:002010-12-06T14:43:22.653-06:00

Well, HannahKate is doing another blog challenge and this time I'm going to play along. It is a photo challenge. I'm already a day behind, but its been a busy week. Hopefully, I can catch up this weekend. Anyway, Day 1 is to post a self-portrait. Unlike the kids these days, I do not stand in front of every bathroom mirror and take pictures of myself. I don't like pictures of myself, so this was

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A cup of coffee and a bowl of oatmeal for breakfast...Whatever happened to Diet Coke and Pop Tarts?

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Sometimes, BigJoel's job stinks.  Like when he has to miss important events such as HannahKate being presented as part of the Homecoming Court at the Hometown High School football game.  Or when the fire alarm (which is excruciatingly loud, by the way) goes off in the middle of the night and I can't figure out how to make it quit. But there are other times, when the job has its perks.  Like when

Denysehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08915865782072205878noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198943314662049003.post-91283722943757705982010-11-11T21:11:00.003-06:002010-11-11T21:20:20.126-06:00

When I started my new job back in April, Joel bought a speaker dock for me to have at my desk.  This way I could listen to music and charge my iPod at the same time.  It was a cute little thing.  Just the right size.  Here's a picture.Unfortunately, after only a few months, the device stopped working one day.  Suddenly.  As in, right in the middle of a song.  One minute I was listening, the next

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All of these clothes are being donated to charity because they are now TOO BIG for me...by at least two sizes.

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So HannahKate has started another blog.  I think she has two, or three, but she keeps forgetting the passwords so she can never update them.  This one is called Confessions of a Decidophobic.  A decidophobic is a person who has a fear of making decisions.  I thought she made that word up, but I Googled it and found that it really exists.  I guess I should know that, because I believe I might

Denysehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08915865782072205878noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198943314662049003.post-2472063378606655072010-10-25T22:49:00.001-05:002010-10-25T22:53:20.990-05:00

A fierce storm blew through Hometown yesterday evening just before dark. The clouds looked as if they were on fire.

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I'm not really sure where or when my obsession for taking pictures of food began, but it is now a tradition, or a habit...or maybe a vice. Since we've been trying to eat healthier, I was a little concerned when I met Joel in New York City a few weeks ago.  I know its the "City That Never Sleeps", but it is also the "City That Always Eats."  So as much as I hate to admit it, we planned our days

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As we were wandering around New York City recently, we came across an art exhibit in a renovated old school.  The event was called ReForm School and was billed as "an art-based education event...designed to push forward new thinking about fixing America's schools."  It was really artsy and definitely forward thinking, but it was also a fun way to spend a few hours in the City.  You can read more

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Earlier this week, our family went to a new Mexican food restaurant here in Hometown.  Honestly, the last thing Hometown needs is another Mexican food restaurant...or barbecue place.  But, we have recently acquired both.  Woo hoo. Anyway, I'm always the last one to order because I can never make up my mind.   Hallie was sitting next to me and asked for the "Fajita Taco Loco" literally, "Crazy

Denysehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08915865782072205878noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198943314662049003.post-45576913945966212010-10-16T22:45:00.000-05:002010-10-16T22:45:06.257-05:00

Had the chance to go to NYC for a few days this week with BigJoel.  We had so much fun!  I've been trying to master the "art" of great photos with my iPhone.  Joel always takes the coolest pics with his, but mine never seem to come out like I want them to.   However, this was one of my favorite shots of the trip--Macy's Department Store in the foreground and the Empire State Building in the back.

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HannahKate begins her Driver's Education class tonight.  Where in the world has the time gone? Hopefully, they'll teach her to keep both hands on the wheel...

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Dallas World AquariumSeptember 2010

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Dear HannahKate, I just want you to know how proud I am of you and your accomplishments. I want you to know that your hard work and cheerful disposition do not go unnoticed. I want you to know that your fierce loyalty to your friends is appreciated. I want you to know that I pray you'll keep refusing to allow other people to dictate your self-worth. I want you to know that the firm stand you

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...now that's an odd expression. I have no idea what it means, but I needed a catchy title for this picture I took of a Gerber daisy. Whoopsie-daisy...it's also fun to say.

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Our dog, Moxie. She's a strange one...

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Just me and Hal tonight, but we had our dinner outside on the deck. Beautiful weather!

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Be careful what you ask for, Troy.

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I've always loved stained glass windows.  I guess I inherited that from my dad, who has actually made some stained-glass pieces.  I took this picture yesterday when we met up with a friend from college for dinner at an amazing restaurant in Big D called "Breadwinners."

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Recently, I was lamenting via Facebook status that I had spent an entire Sunday afternoon "trying to plan healthy meals on a budget for family that is never home."  The truth is:We are trying to eat better.   Dave Ramsey's voice now lives inside my head since we've been debt-free since January and are doing our best to keep it that way.   These factors, combined with busy schedules and a

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The girls and I decided to go walking this evening after dinner. There was such a nice breeze and the temperature was just right. I love this time of year!

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As is the tradition in our household, we observed the Annual First Day of School ritual this morning. First Day of School 2010HallieBeth--5th grade; HannahKate--10th grade HanK looks like she's delivering a dramatic monologue here, but she's really just talking with her hands...probably saying something like,  "Would you stop taking my picture?!"  Funny how speaking through clinched teeth can

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But, hey, I'm the mom.

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Trying to figure out mobile blogging.  I'm not nearly smart as I think I am...

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Well, I'm just now blogging about the 4th of July...but better late than never, right?There's only been one other time when I've been out of the country on Independence Day. When you're not bombarded with tons of fireworks and Lee Greenwood singing "Proud to Be an American", you really have to make an effort to appreciate the freedoms that we are privileged to have. Thanks to Elizabeth and Jen

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So I knew I wouldn't make the NaBloPoMo goal. It was harder than I thought since I didn't have much time to think about things. Plus every time I sit down at the computer, there are tons of people around. Added to that, the internet is off/on. Anyway, I'm sort of relieved that the pressure is off....We have been having a great time. Poor Joel has scraped and scraped and then scraped some

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Ok, so I know I'm not going to be able to stick with the theme this month without really, really stretching. So I SAVED some pictures from our trip to Huanchaco today. A rogue wave came up and got my feet wet. Brrrr...it was cold!

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Today, the children did a program over the first half of Genesis. They sang songs and re-enacted the story of Noah. Adorable. Then Manuel shared about Abraham. He talked about how God asked Abraham to sacrifice his only son, Isaac. But when Abraham obeyed, God SAVED the boy. When Abraham pleaded for the righteous people of Sodom and Gomorrah, God SAVED Lot and his family (with the exception

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So I just found out that NaBloPoMo's theme for July is "Saved". While I realize it will be pretty much impossible for me to accomplish thirty-one posts in thirty-one days, this topic intrigued me. When we got to DFW airport on Monday evening, it began to rain...for the first time in I don't know when. Really? It could not have waited just two more hours? Anyway. Because of the rain and

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We made it to Peru, but not without our share of drama and miracles. Our luggage has yet to arrive, but we've had an awesome day. First of all, it was wonderful to see Elizabeth and Lee! Of course I cried, even though I tried not to. She did a most impressive job of driving us home from the airport in Peruvian traffic and a standard transmission to boot.As we arrived and toured the albergue,

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For our second photo safari, we decided on the theme "Artsy-Fartsy". We planned a quick overnight trip to Big D which included a trip to the Museum of Art (hence the politically incorrect title of our safari).We left after I got off work, drove to Big D, ate at the Spaghetti Warehouse, walked around a bit, and then went to our hotel for a late night swim in the roof-top pool overlooking the city

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I took this last week on our photo safari, but it didn't really have anything to do with the theme. I just thought it was fun.

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This summer, in an attempt to keep the girls from getting bored with their new found freedom from school, BigJoel came up with the brilliant idea of a "Photo Safari". (Hallie actually coined the name.) The premise is that we decide on a theme and then drive around town taking pictures that depict our own interpretations of the theme. We will choose the best ones and compile a scrapbook at the

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I've been de-friended.Today on Facebook, I saw Friend A's comment on another friend's status. I realized I hadn't heard from Friend A in awhile, so I clicked over to her profile only to find that we are no longer friends. I have the option to "Request this person as a friend", but evidently Friend A terminated our relationship at some point, so why would I set myself up for rejection? This is

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I haven't done an official installment of "Ticked Off Topics" in a while, but yesterday we went shopping and this post began forming in my head.Since Hometown's mall is somewhat lacking in the latest fashions, we ventured "across the bridges" to the Big City to see if we could find HannahKate some spring/summer clothes. I seriously worry about the child because when she's not wearing

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Central Park, New York CityOctober 2008Just thinking about these girls tonight...thinking we need another trip to New York...soon!

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I mentioned a while ago that I got a new job. I am working part-time in our church office doing the weekly newsletter, Sunday bulletins and power point presentations of the pastor's sermons. Even though I love my job, I must say that my re-entry into the workforce has not been as smooth as I'd hoped. First of all, I had exactly one week as a train-ee before my train-er left the country for two

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This morning, while cleaning up the kitchen with BigJoel after making me a delicious breakfast of scrambled eggs and cheese toast, I overheard Hallie telling him about the story line of Glee-Season 1. I was convicted about what a slacker mom I am as I heard her recanting about Mrs. Schuster's "hysterical pregnancy" and how Quinn told Finn that she got pregnant because they were in the hot tub

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I was looking through old pictures tonight and I found this one of Hallie on her 5th birthday. When she was little-bitty, one of the nicknames Poppy gave her was "Sunshine". Wasn't she cute? I just love that kid.

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In the never-ending saga of shortness that plagues my life...this man stood in front of me the entire time at The Rock and Worship Roadshow. Seriously, I do not make this stuff up. Once again, the tallest individual in the building chose to sit directly in front of me.Here's an idea~remember how they used to make us line up by height from tallest to shortest on class picture day in elementary

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A few days ago, I opened the cabinet under my bathroom sink and was greeted by this guy."Somebody" thought it would be funny to scare their mother silly. Nice try, but you don't frighten me. First of all, cobras are not typically found in Hometown, Texas. And second, raising kids is much more dangerous than poisonous snakes hiding under cabinets!

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Previously, in "Sometimes, Life's Not Fair":Part 1Part 2*******************************************************Today, BigJoel is here.The Las Vegas Strip.Today, I am here.The Interstate That Runs Through Hometown.Yep....

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I haven't blogged in a while. I've been a little down lately what with Joel being gone for so stinking long on this silly tour. Then, I spent most of last week sitting with my dad in the hospital. I've tried a few times to write something or at least do a "Weekly Pic", but honestly, I got nothing. Or the things I do have are gloomy and a little depressing. I didn't want to sound like the

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I love shows about how things are made. It always boggles my mind just how much work goes into making something as simple as bubble gum or sewing needles. Since I've been busy, busy, busy making necklaces for the spring tour I thought I'd do my own rendition of "How's It Made"~which may or may not be interesting to you. The MM guys are kind enough to let me sell a line of jewelry inspired by

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...Well, at least about as "official" as anything gets with the life we lead around here... The girls and I have been planning to spend a month in Peru this summer working at the children's home with Elizabeth. But as of this past week, Joel will be joining us for part of that time! Can I just say how excited I am?! Actually, I can NOT~because words are totally inadequate to express my

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Dallas Zoo, May 2009Monkey on the right: ...98, 99, 100! Ready or not here I come!Monkey on the left: *snicker* He'll never find me here. *snicker, snicker*

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I love these girls. (This pic was taken in Arkansas at Thanksgiving.) This past week was Spring Break and I must admit I was not looking forward to it. BigJoel left on Monday for a ridiculously long run of shows and Elizabeth, well, she's still off in Peru doing God's will. So honestly, I was afraid that this equation would add up to a week of whining, pouting and arguing (and that was just my

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Here's a video the LandRover people probably don't want you to see. This was taken during our Thanksgiving getaway to the Shepherd Of The Ozarks retreat center last Thanksgiving. The best line of the day came from 4 year old Sydney who said, "He should've just walked."

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A few weeks ago, BigJoel scored us some tickets to WinterJam, a Christian concert featuring about a bajillion different bands. Ok, not really a bajillion, but a LOT~Revive, Robert Pierre, Fireflight, Sidewalk Prophets, Tenth Ave North, Newsong, Newsboys, and Third Day. I didn't get a lot of pictures, (I don't know why) but here are a few highlights of the evening.Hallie wasn't so sure what to

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Hallie recently brought home a composition she'd written in school. It sounds suspiciously like someone we know, even though she wrote it in first person perspective. I have to say it brought a little tear to my eye, so I thought I'd share it here. She's only ten, but I think "someone" has already rubbed off on her.Peruby HallieB"Snap! The lady at the drugstore took the picture for my passport.

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I took this picture of rocks in a riverbed in northern Arkansas during our Thanksgiving trip to Shepherd of the Ozarks last year. I *heart* SOTO.

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I remember being so excited last summer about the movie Alice in Wonderland coming out in March, and then being so sad when I realized that Elizabeth wouldn't be here to see it with me. Well, today was the day. BigJoel is snowmobiling in Alaska and due to scheduling conflicts, none of my friends were able to go with me; but HanK was sweet enough to let me tag along with she and her two friends.

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Mar y cielo~sea and sky. This picture was taken looking through the massive aquarium at the Atlantis resort. I thought it was kinda neat how you could see all the way through to the huge arched window. If you look closely, you can even make out blue sky and palm trees in the window.

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Joel and I have a "tradition" of taking one-armed pictures. Someone asked me one time why I am always on the right and he's always on the left. I think the person thought I might be hiding some secret scar or blemish on the left side of my face, but the simple truth is that Joel has the longest arm and he has to hold the camera in his left hand to push the button. Instead of writing about

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So the biggest miracle of last week was not that we received a record 12 inches of snow in north Texas, but that the sisters called a truce in their sibling rivalry long enough to build a pretty impressive snowman.

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Each year our Children's Ministry at church hosts "Baking with a Buddy". Its basically a cake decorating contest for kids and their dads or some significant adult. Hallie and BigJoel had a pretty tough act to follow after last year's Love Bug; but this is one of Hal's favorite things, so they were up for the challenge.On Monday, HanK and I had to go dress shopping (oh, the drama) so Hallie

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Well, I made it! Thirty-one posts in thirty-one days. The topic sounded easy at first, but proved to be more difficult than I expected. Some days I had to rack my brain to come up with something. The only other time I've taken on the NaBloPoMo challenge was back in November of 2008. Then, the topic was "Thankfulness". It was relatively easy to think of something for which I was thankful each day.

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I tease BigJoel about a lot of things~like when he does "math" inside his head, or watches all 30 hours of the Barrett-Jackson car auction on TV, or that he's such a softy when it comes to our girls. But in reality, he is the BEST husband, the BEST father, and my BEST friend. I was reminded of that again tonight, for reasons I'd rather not share (except to say that I'm an idiot~just because

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Our church is reading through the Bible in chronological order this year. The BEST tool I've discovered online is YouVersion.com. It is a resource offered by lifechurch.tv. It shows me just what to read each day and tracks my progress. The thing I like the BEST is the parallel option. I can pull up the readings in two versions at the same time side-by-side. I personally enjoy the ESV (or

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The BEST thing today? I got new tires on my Jeep. Seriously. The tread on my tires had worn so thin, that the last time we had the oil changed, the dealership wouldn't renew our roadside assistance plan until we got new ones. It didn't seem like the tires I had were all that old, but they were out of alignment/balance so badly that it took both hands just to keep the car going straight down

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Happy Birthday to the BEST 10 year old ever!We love you Hallie Beth!

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I've mentioned before that we don't have a lot of traditions that stick in our family. I'm just not creative enough or disciplined enough to really establish any long lasting rituals. However, this year we've revived one of our BEST traditions.After Christmas, we save all of the cards we received from family and friends in a basket by the kitchen table. Each night when we sit down as a family

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Our little friend Emma has become quite the showgirl. She's the BEST entertainment and really keeps us laughing. As Hallie would say, "She's better than cable TV". Unfortunately, I'm not the BEST videographer.

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About four years ago, maybe more, Elizabeth came up with the BEST idea to start a book club. (She's always full of good ideas, that one.) My memory is fuzzy, but I believe our first official book might have been Searching for God Knows What by Donald Miller. The club consisted of Elizabeth, myself, and Nancy our wise, cultured friend. We've read some of the BEST books. Books of all different

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I mentioned that one of the BEST things about BigJoel's job is when I get to travel with him. I've gotten to go California, New York, Pennsylvania, Maine, Chicago, Boston, Washington, Washington D.C., the Bahamas and many other places. I've enjoyed them all and I'm so grateful for the opportunities. But by far, the BEST place we've gone is Hawaii. Of course its beautiful, but there's more to

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Some of the BEST memories I have growing up are the slumber parties I'd have each year for my birthday. My dad always said they should be called "slumber-less parties" because there wasn't a lot of sleep going on. Tonight, Hallie has four of her BEST little buddies over to celebrate her 10th birthday. We've eaten pizza, opened presents, had cake, done two art projects, painted nails and sang

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Over a year ago, Elizabeth came up with the BEST idea--Monday Night Supper Club. Last week, we had a MNSC send-off for our founder who has now moved to Peru. We'll try to continue the tradition, but it just won't be the same for a while. *sigh*

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There are some drawbacks to BigJoel's job--such as being gone for days, even weeks at a time. But there are advantages as well--such as being home for days, even weeks at a time. However, the BEST perk is when I get to go with him. Like in a few weeks when we'll board this:And go here:It's a tough job, but somebody's gotta do it...

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The BEST reality TV show:I have to be honest and say that I'm looking forward to this season without Paula. I may regret that statement in a few weeks, but right now I think Ellen's quick-witted humor will be a huge improvement over Ms. Abdul's dim-witted antics.

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Back in November, we went to a surprise birthday costume party. The theme was "Famous Couples". Here is our interpretation of one of the BEST love/hate relationships of all time: Charlie Brown and Lucy. And the funny thing is...we had to stop at Wal-Mart on the way to the party. We walked in, dressed as Charlie Brown and Lucy, two days after Halloween, and no one even batted an eye. The

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Man! This is getting tough! Let me think...how about the BEST thing about today? I love Sundays, especially Sundays when BigJoel is home. Its the BEST feeling when we get to ride to church together, in one car. And the second BEST thing about Sunday...a nap, of course!

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Today I discovered the wonder that is Skype. I realize I'm probably a bit slow jumping on the bandwagon, but until now I really hadn't had much use for it...or so I thought. Since the time had come for Elizabeth's departure, I finally downloaded the application this week. It was worth it (even though its free) when I got to talk to Elizabeth this morning all the way from Trujillo, Peru. It

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Home pants, movies on the new TV and time with BigJoel~the BEST way to spend a Friday evening.

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The needs resulting from the recent catastrophic earthquake in Haiti are staggering. As we watch from the comfort of our homes, we do not have to feel helpless. If you would like to give and be assured your money is well spent, here is what your dollars can do through Compassion:*$35 helps provide a relief pack filled with enough food and water to sustain a family for one week.* $70 gift helps

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Today's BEST reaches back to one of those days that I had every intention of blogging about when it first happened, but time got away from me and I never got around to it. In September, Mrs. Cheryl, Elizabeth and I packed up and headed to Colorado to meet up with Paige and celebrate Elizabeth's big birthday. Big as in, the BIG 30. On our first day of travel, we drove to Amarillo. The

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The BEST meal that I had this past year~outside the U.S.~was Avocado stuffed with Chicken Salad at Oviedo's in Trujillo. Its amazing how big avocados grow in Peru!

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The BEST concert I went to last year was, of course, U2. The production was amazing. And the band was pretty awesome, too.

Denysehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08915865782072205878noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198943314662049003.post-2240920831152907652010-01-11T20:22:00.000-06:002010-01-11T20:22:37.365-06:00

I entitled this thread "Simply the Best" intending the emphasis to be on "the Best" for the NaBloPoMo theme. Instead the emphasis seems to be on the "simple" part. It is a difficult thing to come up with material each day, so I'm afraid some of the posts (most of them, actually) are really plain, dull and even a little boring. But I'm one-third of the way through now, so I'm not ready to give

Denysehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08915865782072205878noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198943314662049003.post-56489424549899030352010-01-10T23:31:00.005-06:002010-01-11T00:25:20.114-06:00

My BEST purchase last year was most definitely a MacBook. I've always been a PCer, but Joel made the switch to Mac a few years ago and finally convinced me. I saved my pennies from making jewelry so I could buy it all by myself. Apple was running a deal that included a free iPod Touch with the purchase of a MacBook. I must admit, I was almost more excited about the Touch. I absolutely love

Denysehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08915865782072205878noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198943314662049003.post-20916179583335426632010-01-09T22:13:00.005-06:002010-01-09T22:30:09.655-06:00

The BEST gift I received this Christmas was a new blanket for my bed. Seriously. In the 18 years that we've been married, we've had three other blankets. A mauve rose one, a powder blue one and a plain vanilla cream. They were all exactly the same kind~that slick, synthetic stuff. But this one is red and red is always good. And it's one of those fuzzy, soft, micro-fleece jobs. It is so

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The BEST movie I saw last year, hands down, was The Blindside. There aren't too many movies I enjoy enough to own, but I will be watching for this one's release on DVD. Loved it!

Denysehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08915865782072205878noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198943314662049003.post-1103045584858587732010-01-07T12:59:00.003-06:002010-01-07T14:31:02.328-06:00

I will get around to the theme sooner or later, but it might take a while.Disgusted with myself for the slovenly sloth I'd become before the holidays, I set out to make some changes. Seriously, you have. no. idea. how much time I wasted in my pajamas, goofing off on Facebook and letting my household crumble around my ears. Anyway, I've determined that I will do better. And I have. I go to bed

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