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Tad Speaks - Bunny Hunt

Thursday, July 24th, 2008

As most of you know, Tad has a “lovey.”  His is Bunny, this now much-loved and many-times-washed bunny blanket (a gift from Great-Grandma when we found out he was a boy).  Bunny has been with him in the best of times (Bunny was in the carry-on diaper bag on our recent trip to Disneyland, because […]



Ane Speaks - the cheer

Wednesday, July 23rd, 2008

Ane is at Sports Camp this week - our church’s version of Vacation Bible School.  The older kids get to pick a sport (basketball, soccer, or cheerleading), while the younger kids (ages 3 to pre-kindergarten) get to sample everything, jump on the bouncy house, and do some crafts.  I kept Tad out of it this […]



The saga of the one ring

Thursday, July 10th, 2008

No, not the Lord of the Rings.  Ane’s ring.  The one ring which, for 12 hours, had us going crazy.
When we were at Knott’s Berry Farm, I discovered a little jewelry stand which specialized in silver and turquoise pieces.  Turquoise is the birthstone for December (if you want a “sparkly” gem, you get blue topaz), […]



Ane Speaks - Little Miss Bossy version

Wednesday, July 2nd, 2008

My new standard line when Ane asks for something is, “I’ll think about it.”
Can I play on the computer?  I’ll think about it.
Can I have some juice?  I’ll think about it.
Can I have a pony?  I’ll think about it.
Can we get rid of Tad?  I’ll… NO!
A couple of days ago, she approached me with a […]