tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-73643749113914167062024-02-01T22:37:43.874-08:00Laura Herr PhotographyLaurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08721067591391046646noreply@blogger.comBlogger497125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7364374911391416706.post-84928475056076189352013-03-18T17:56:00.002-07:002013-03-18T17:56:46.978-07:00My New Blog<div style="text-align: center;">
It is with mild sadness that I am letting you know that I will no longer be posting my blog on this site. I realized this weekend that Facebook is boycotting Blogger for some reason and refuses to share any blog posts that I repost on my Facebook page. Since I'm a fan of sharing my posts through Facebook, I realized that I needed to try something new. </div>
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Long story short, I will continue to blog over at my new site:</div>
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I would love to have you join me there!</div>
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Blogger... it's been nice. I've loved my blogging journey which began just under two years ago. You've been a fantastic way to share life with so many of my friends, family and other kind strangers who have happened upon my posts. I wish you the very best and hope that you can work out your issues with Facebook soon. </div>
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With Kind Regards,</div>
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Laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08721067591391046646noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7364374911391416706.post-55265566265108208562013-03-16T18:38:00.003-07:002013-03-16T18:40:37.219-07:00Three Fortune Cookies Later...<div style="text-align: center;">
The past few days have been full. First off, I'm proud to share that my amazing husband started physical therapy yesterday, and it's been exciting to see the progress he is making. He's basically learning to walk again, after not walking for the past six weeks. We found a great place nearby and will now incorporate three days a week of physical therapy into our new normal routine.</div>
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I managed to get to the gym four times this week, including a fantastic morning of Spin today. I joined the gym just under a year sgo, and it's been such a wonderful journey. I've made some great strides in my overall fitness level, but the greatest benefit for me is how much going to the gym has helped me to work through anxiety and stress. I've met some pretty awesome people there and have also been able to have some of my friends join, including my amazing friend Olivia. There is something so fun and incredibly bonding about going to the gym with a friend. </div>
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I met up for lunch with some beautiful friends on Friday. These are girls that I have known since they were in Jr. High, and both are now in college. And it's just beatifully brilliant to see the amazing ways that God has worked in their lives. They inspire me in so many ways, like good friend should and I'm very thankful to have spent the afternoon with them.</div>
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Finally, I met up with one of the world's cutest babies for a photo session this afternoon. I'm excited to edit through the pictures and will share some soon. As the weather is warming up, my photography business is picking up as well. I'm excited for the beautiful clients and exciting opportunities that this year will bring.</div>
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And that's just a bit of an update on where I'm at. Jer bought us Shrimp Teriyaki and California rolls from The Pearl tonight, and it was delicious. Three fortune cookies later and I'm a very happy camper. My belly is full and so is my life and I'm feeling pretty thankful and blessed.</div>
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Laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08721067591391046646noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7364374911391416706.post-68259291527887528162013-03-13T16:47:00.002-07:002013-03-13T16:49:37.684-07:00If your son wakes up with an ear-ache...<div style="text-align: center;">
If your son wakes up with an earache, you might decide to take him to the walk-in clinic up the road. You go to the clinic, because you live in Eastport and for the life of you, you can't find a good pediatrician's office closer than 25 miles away and so you find that for the little things, the clinic works just fine. </div>
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When you walk into the waiting room, you will quickly scan the room to judge the length of your inevitable wait, depending on how many other people you see. On a day like today, you will breathe a sigh of relief when you notice only two other people sitting there. </div>
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While you wait, your son will read you interesting facts from the National Geographic Kids Almanac, because he is smart like that. He may ask you who was the president was when you were born, to which you will realize that you can't remember. When he tells you it was Ronald Reagan, you'll say, "Oh yeah, I remember that guy." </div>
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When you finally get called, you'll head on back to the examination room. You'll watch your eight year old son hop up on the table and you'll ask yourself, "Where did the time go?" When you try really hard, you will still be able to see his sweet baby face, but you'll quickly realize that your once tiny baby is now almost as tall as you are. </div>
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Upon closer examination, you'll also realize that your 8 year old is starting to outgrow his Size 10 jeans, and you'll make a mental note that a trip to Savers for Size 12s will be needed soon. </div>
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While you wait, your silly son will entertain himself by pretending to sleep. He will inevitably make those fake sleeping noises that we all make when we pretend sleep and they will make both of you laugh hysterically. </div>
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While you wait, you will also check out the medical supplies that are sitting on the counter and you will wonder who in the world would need to clean out their ears with Q-tips that long. </div>
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Your son may ask you to read some of the medical pamphlets that are in the room, so you will hand him the "Heartburn and Acid Reflux" one, because that one seems to be the only appropriate one for him to read. He will probably just laugh at the picture and right about then the doctor will finally walk in.</div>
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Afterwards, you will head next door to Rite Aid, where you will happily wait out the twenty minutes, because you just really like that store. You will pick up your favorite toothpaste, a new stapler for your craft loving daughter and snacks for Kids Club. When your prescription is finally ready, you will head out the door, happy that your son is on his road to recovery and thankful that it only took an hour and a half to get everything fixed. You'll breathe a quick prayer of thanksgiving and continue on to the rest of your day. </div>
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I'm not sure about you, but I've realized that I learn a lot of things from Facebook. And I thought I'd share some of them with you tonight. Also, I would like to half apologize for slacking on the blog for the past few days. It's been busy and I just haven't taken the time to keep up with it. And I'm only half sorry because in the whole scheme of life, it's really not that big of a deal. </div>
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Moving along... A few things I learn from Facebook include just how adorable my new nephew is. My Mom posted this picture today and it was so sweet to see his adorable face. Photo credit goes to my older sister Leslie and Cute Baby credit goes to my younger sister Sarah. Well done, both of you!</div>
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I also learn about games that my friends are playing. I'm not sure why Facebook thinks that I need to know this, but nevertheless there it is.</div>
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I also actually learn a lot of different health things. Sometimes I don't read them, because in all reality, I'm not sure that I really want to know if the things that I like to eat are bad for me. But sometimes I do read them and I learn a lot. Last week, I read this huge post about Aspartame, and I'm pretty sure that it's the worst. This poor woman had all kinds of horrible health issues, and turns out, it was just Aspartame poisoning from the Diet Coke that she was drinking. </div>
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Being a huge fan of good deals, I learn about all sorts of free things that you can get. This one was pretty funny, but hey, free bacon is free bacon. Ron Swanson would be pretty excited about it.</div>
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I also get all my sports updates from the posts that my amazing husband puts up on Facebook. It's good to be in the loop of what's going on in the sports world, especially when you're married to Jeremy Herr.</div>
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Facebook also is quite diligent about keeping me informed about important days. For instance, my beautiful sister in law's birthday was on Sunday. And for the record, even though I was reminded about it on Facebook, I forgot to write on her wall. So I thought I'd take a minute to send her birthday wishes here (because I know that she checks in from time to time).</div>
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Heather Herr. You are amazing and beautiful and wonderful. I hope that you had the most awesome birthday, because out of all the people in the world, you totally deserve it. I hope it included lots of love, fun food and good cake. Even though our times together are limited by the fact that we live hundreds of miles away from each other, please know that I love you and think that you are the best! Happy, Happy Birthday (a few days late)! </div>
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Finally, I actually learn all sorts of weather and news information from Facebook. Honestly, I learned that we were getting a Hurricane last year and also about our Blizzard this year from posts that people put up. It could be because we really don't watch the news, so I'm thankful for Facebook and the fact that it keeps me current. It's also amusing to read some of the shenanigans that happen in our world as well.</div>
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She was an absolute doll when I met up with her an her sweet Mom for a session this past week. </div>
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She remained awake for the majority of the session. </div>
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Which just resulted in a lot of wide eyed, gorgeous baby shots like this one.</div>
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A huge thank you to her sweet Momma for having me come by. Those first weeks are always a challenge but it was absolutely wonderful to meet up with them both for this precious session. </div>
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<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 16px;">I worry about things that I have no control over. I worry about the "what-ifs" of life (again, the things that I can't control). True story: When Ellee was a baby, she had a small bump at the top of her nose, and I worried that she would grow a horn. When I write it down, it's even more embarrassing than the fact that I thought it to begin with.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 16px;">We all have confessions. We all have issues and things that we struggle with. But today, I'm reminded, that God's love and grace and forgiveness covers it all. </span></span><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 16px;">A verse that was a huge encouragement to me today was 2 Corinthians 12:9, "But He said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness. Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses so that Christ's power may rest on me." Yes, I have issues. But for me, I know that God loves me despite them and works in me to strengthen me and teach me. I don't have to dwell on the things that I struggle with, I only need to dwell in the truth that God will help me in any and every situation. And that is a pretty amazing truth that can give us all the encouragement and hope on any day. </span></div>
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I am trying really hard to wait patiently for Jer to come home from youth group, but in reality, I'm so hungry for the amazing crock pot meal that I made earlier today. I'm sitting at my desk and I can smell it and it smells so good. I tried eating a few of Ellee's gummy vitamins which happen to be sitting on my desk just to try to distract myself. It didn't work, so I'm hoping that Jer will be home soon. </div>
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Moving on, another distraction I thought I'd use is to put up some pictures from youth group tonight. These were all taken during our game time and in between a few conversations with some of the world's greatest students and leaders.</div>
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Walking to school was a little rough this morning. Winter Storm Saturn brought us crazy winds last night and a bit of snow as well. </div>
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Considering it will probably be the last snow of the season (hopefully), it's not so bad. Growing up in Michigan, I actually like snow, minus the cold and the shoveling. </div>
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After bringing the kids over, I came home and turned up the thermostat. We keep our home at a cool 55 at night and have gotten used to keeping it at 65 during the day. Heating costs on Long Island are pretty pricey, so we do what we can. When I feel cold, I try to remind myself that soon enough, it will be a muggy 80 degrees and that puts it into perspective.</div>
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In cleaning up the house, I came across this breakfast plate. Christian has graciously been making Ellee breakfast in the morning, but apparently I need to remind him to use a bit less syrup for the waffles. It's really been nice to see our kids grow more independent as they get older and even nicer to see them helping each other out.</div>
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Last week, I mentioned that I was making our favorite Crock Pot meal for dinner. I try to utilize the Crock Pot on Wednesdays or Thursdays, since they seem to be busier and having a meal that pretty much cooks itself all day is quite the treat by the time evening rolls around. Since a friend had asked about it last week, and I planned to make the same thing today for dinner, I thought I would share. </div>
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First off, a disclaimer. I am not gifted in the skills of cooking. So when I share my methods here, they are pretty simple and based on what works for our family. Just thought I should throw that out there. Moving along, the first thing that I do is to buy meat. As I mentioned before, I don't know much about meat, so I pretty much just go to the store, and find something that is beefy and has a bit of fat and doesn't cost too much. This week, I ended up with this gem.</div>
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I also buy a sweet onion and potatoes. I usually buy one regular and one sweet, because the sweet potatoes made in the Crock Pot with this meal practically turn into candy. They are amazingly good. That being said, unfortunately I forgot the sweet potato and had to supplement with these red ones. </div>
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Finally, I buy two pounds of carrots and then we're good to go.</div>
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After I plug in the Crock Pot, I splash in a bit of the worcester's sauce and mix it with a bit of ranch dressing. As for me and my house, we love the Hidden Valley. </div>
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Then I add the beef along with the peeled and sliced onion. </div>
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I peel and quarter the potato, using an amazing peeler that my Mom bought me from an Amish market. Kudos to the Amish as it's been the best peeler that I've ever had and works pretty great after almost ten years of marriage. I didn't peel the red potatoes, because I'm pretty sure you don't have too. </div>
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I add the potatoes and then peel and cut the carrots. For some reason, the carrots that I got this week were gigantic, so I just cut them down to a more cookable size. </div>
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And that's pretty much it. All of the food will cook down to sheer deliciousness throughout the day. On Thursday nights, the kids and I go to the gym before youth group and then usually get back and head straight to Youth Group. So I'll grab a bit out for them and it will continue to cook down to perfection for when Jer gets home afterwards. It's nice to have a meal that is simple and delicious for the busier days of the week, and this is ours.</div>
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Sunday night at TAG, we played a game called Spoons. If you've never, you should, because it's a pretty fun and exciting game. </div>
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To play the game, you need people, spoons, and a couple of decks of cards. Each person has four cards in their hand, and the rest of the cards are passed, while each player tries to make a hand of four of the same number. Once they do that, they grab a spoon and then everyone else tries to grab a spoon as well. Since there is one spoon less than people who are playing, the person who doesn't get the spoon is out. </div>
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I'm sure that there are many life analogies that can be made when pondering the game of Spoons. Like, sometimes you have to deal with the hand that you are dealt, but then you just have to wait, because better cards are a-coming. Or, be quick, or you'll be out. Come to think of it, I'm not really great at making up analogies about Spoons, so I'll just move on. </div>
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Moving on, quick side note. This is our amazing friend Zack Skarka, who is home from Boston College on Spring Break. He is cancer-free and doing quite well and we just praise God for the amazing work he's done in Zack's life. He had testing done this week, that brought continued great results and we are so, so very thankful. </div>
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This is another one of our much loved Youth Group friends. She hasn't been around as much but came on Sunday and it totally made my evening to see her there. Life lesson: Even if you haven't been around as much, you can still come back whenever and be incredibly loved. </div>
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Or, you can come around all the time, like these great friends. And we will still love you just as much.</div>
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This is another one of our college students, who is home this week on Spring Break. She is one of the most beautiful and incredible people that I know, and it is always, always so great to have her home.</div>
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Last side note. Our friend Anthony is performing in Eastport South Manor High School's Spring Musical, The Music Man this week. We are super proud of him and so excited to see his performance. We are so blessed to know so many talented students!</div>
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And there you have it. Life lessons and side notes to ponder. Thanks to the wonderful students who came to hang out with us on Sunday night!</div>
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And also a quick update: Jer had another doctor's appointment today and he is in a walking boot! Granted, he's still not quite allowed to "walk" in it, but it seems like progress. The Dr. told us that there is one more area that they are waiting to see healed up and then he should be good to go. I'm so thankful that God continues to heal Jer's ankle and that we are getting closer each week to life returning back to normal. </div>
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Christian's slowly but surely been growing his hair out this winter. Partly, because he says it keeps his head warmer when it's cold outside, and partly because we just haven't cut it. Till today, that is.</div>
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After a smidgen of a bribe from Mom, we were good to go. I've done this hair-cutting dance with Christian since he was little. Shorter hair was always easier because we could just use hair clippers at home. As he got older, a wonderful friend of mine would come and cut his hair occasionally. I also took him to the Barber Shop right down the road a few times, just because it was a bit easier and he didn't complain as much when the stylist cut his hair. It only cost $12 but I realized that these haircuts would definitely add up over time. For instance, if I took him two times a month (to maintain a short haircut), it would cost $288 over the course of a year.</div>
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After I finished, I used a trick that I learned years back, when I would watch my friend's Mom cut his hair. After she was finished, she would use a bit of baby powder to help brush off the bits of hair that stick to his neck. It works like a charm and has been the trick that we've used over the years as well.</div>
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Ellee graciously volunteered to be on clean up duty after we were done. There was a good pile of hair to sweep up and she did a fantastic job. </div>
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After she finished, they both spent some time outside riding bikes. And yes, Ellee rocked the bike riding in a dress, with two different colors of socks and with her cleats on. Gotta love that girl and her fun fashion sense. It was a bit chilly, but they didn't seem to mind and I figured the fresh air would be good for them. </div>
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The rest of the day was spent cleaning up a bit and getting ready for tonight's events. We have our Bible Study group at 7:00pm and then our College and Career Group at 8:30pm. Thanks for stopping by to read about our day and hope you have a wonderful night as well!</div>
Laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08721067591391046646noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7364374911391416706.post-23163554781293176802013-03-02T19:37:00.000-08:002013-03-02T19:37:42.206-08:00Part of the Game<div style="text-align: center;">
I love watching old video clips of our kids. Because even though the videos are only a few years old, it's amazing to see how much Christian and Ellee have grown. Even more so, it's fun to see where they were and how far they've come in the past years. </div>
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It's awesome for a few reasons. First off, granted, I'm pretty biased, but our kids were just so cute. Secondly, it's funny how the video still show their personalities. Christian still likes to take control, and Ellee still cries pretty easily. I have to say though, I love what Jer says to Ellee at the end. As she's crying, apparently heartbroken over her brother tagging her out, her Daddy firmly, but lovingly states that it's all just "part of the game." </div>
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And isn't that true in life at times? Sometimes things come up, unexpectedly or unfairly (or even fairly, as is the case in the video). And we cry out, because we're upset, heartbroken, or just taken aback by the situation. But in all reality, it's just part of the game. We're going to have our wins and our loses. We're going to have our good days and our bad ones. We're going to experience, the amazing times, and the tough times. But in this life, it's all part of the game. We'll seek our comfort, and slowly, but surely the tears will stop. And we'll realize that it's all eventually going to be okay.</div>
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If you're experiencing a "part of the game" today that is tough, heartbreaking or just takes you by surprise, just know that eventually, it will all work out. For me, my faith affirms this even more. I know that God works all things for the good of those who love Him (Romans 8:28). I also know that God knows the plans that He has for me (Jeremiah 29:11) and that they bring hope and a future and that and no matter what comes my way, it's all a part of the game and will all work out for His good and His glory in the end. </div>
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I spent most of the morning preparing for tonight's youth group lesson. We've been dong a dating series, and tonight we talked about how important our heart is in any relationship, and how we need to monitor our hearts. That being said, I also spent a good portion of the morning making little plastic woven hearts out of straws. I watched a Youtube video on how to make straw hearts, and thought it was cute and then proceeded to make 75 of them. I thought it would be a cool take-home reminder for the kids on how important their hearts are. And it would have been, had I remembered to actually bring them tonight. Sigh. </div>
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Speaking of tonight, before youth group, my awesome friend Olivia joined me at the gym for my Cross Training class. I love the gym, and I love the classes that I take and it was so awesome to be able to share that with a friend. I'm pretty sure she had as much fun as I did, and hopefully we will get to take more classes together soon. </div>
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Youth group went well, and it was so good to see all of the amazing students and leaders that come each week. We love them so, so much.</div>
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After Youth Group, we headed home, put the kids to bed and then enjoyed our favorite Crock Pot meal. Goodness, I love the crock pot. A little preparation in the morning, and we get to come home, to a hot and delicious meal that just cooked itself all day. God bless whomever invented this little piece of awesomeness.</div>
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Finally, I just have to give a shout out to our new favorite show to watch (when our usual favorite shows aren't on). Lately, we've just been enjoying the Discovery Channel show "Storm Chasers." I mean, who knew there could even be a show that would make you root for tornadoes and think that<br />
meteorology is really cool? I am learning so much from this show. For instance, wall clouds and<br />
baseball sized hail often proceed a tornado. So, chances are, if you see either, you should run for cover. Also, I never want to live in Nebraska or Kansas, as these states and their neighbors seem to get quite a lot of tornado action. Finally, Reed Timmer, the primary storm chaser, is both crazy and cool at the same time. He makes you root for tornadoes and seeing someone so passionate about their work is quite inspiring. <br />
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I read other blogs, because I like reading about other people's lives and stories, and subscription box addictions. That being said, one thing that I've noticed is something called, "What I'm Loving Wednesday." It's pretty self explanatory, so I thought I'd write my own. Here goes. </div>
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Well, first off, what I'm NOT loving, is waking up to weird hurricane-ish winds and weird wind pressures. I'm pretty sure it was the reason that I had a headache this morning. I could be making it up, but I never get headaches and there was definitely something strange in the air. Thankfully, a few ibuprofen later and I was good to go.</div>
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I'm totally loving amazing people who randomly drop off food to our house. The other day, there was a knock on the door, and our friend Teresa walked in, bringing us some of the most wonderful food ever. It was totally unexpected, but just fantastic and delicious. Thanks Teresa!</div>
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I'm also loving Wednesdays, because they are Kids Club days and I get to hang out with talented friends like this one.</div>
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This afternoon, I was loving this awesomely fun group of kids and leaders. </div>
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The boys hung back for a quick picture. Goodness, they are so cute.</div>
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I'm loving this sweet girl and her beautiful brown eyes.</div>
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I'm loving the fact that I usually only have time to snap a few quick pictures during snack time.</div>
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And that when I take pictures during snack time, they usually end up being cute pictures of cute kids with crumbs all over their faces.</div>
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(Except for this exceptionally cute and clean face)</div>
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I'm loving Capri Suns, which my friend Laura graciously brought. </div>
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They were a huge hit.</div>
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And oh-my-goodness, I'm loving my amazing friend Emily, who was able to come and spend the afternoon with us. Her class schedule this semester conflicts with Kids Club, so we don't get to see her as often, but she showed up today and I was so excited to see her. The kids were pretty excited too!</div>
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I'm loving cute pictures of friends.</div>
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all of the amazing</div>
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parents and leaders that we have stay to help out. Honestly, I could not do the program each week, if it were not for the amazingly wonderful ladies that help out each week.</div>
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Those are just a few of the things that I'm loving this Wednesday. I have to say, it was fun to think about and write about. There are so many things each day, that I find I am loving and so very thankful for. Hope you all have plenty to love today as well!</div>
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Lately, our Tuesdays are all kind of looking the same. After we walk the kids over to school, Jer and I head up to East Setauket for his weekly ankle appointment. We sit in the waiting room with everyone all the while wondering why they are there, and how long it might be before Jer can get a cool walking boot like the others that we see sporting theirs. </div>
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On a very good note, everything continues to look good and is healing the way that it needs too. Jer actually got his stitches taken out today, so that was more progress that we are happy about. For the past few weeks, we've been meeting with Jacquie, Dr. Gamez's PA. She is so amazing and awesome and we are really thankful for her and the great work that she is doing. Once she checked everything out, she re-casted Jer's ankle and we were good to go. He's sporting pink this week, as per Ellee's request. Christian picked out last week's color and so it was her turn and her Daddy graciously obliged. </div>
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After the appointment, we drove over to Chipotle, because it's just what we do. In our minds, we figure we're closer than usual, and it really makes Tuesdays fun because goodness knows, we love that place. We sit in the car and listen to Colin Cowherd talk about sports, and it's just good. Good to be together and good to eat great food.</div>
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After Chipotle, we came home. Jer went to the church to work, and I went to Rite Aid. I got four boxes of Band-Aids, three tubes of Neosporin and two containers of really good almonds. I saved $49.25 and paid .26 cents for all of it. And then I got $6.00 back to spend next time. It was pretty fun. </div>
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Tonight, Jer headed into the city to see our friend's son play volleyball for his college. When the kids got home from Bible Club, we headed out to the gym. I worked super hard tonight at the Boot Camp class, and I'm pretty proud of myself. The gym has been so good for my health and for my anxiety and it's just such a cleansing process to go and work out. I've met some pretty awesome people there and I am really thankful to be able to spend time there each week. </div>
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So that is what our Tuesdays are looking like. They are pretty awesome days, in my opinion. Hope you all are enjoying yours as well! </div>
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Yesterday, we celebrated the birthday of one of Ellee's dear friends. </div>
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The party was held at Gym-Nest Gymnastics in Medford and everyone had a wonderfully-fun time.</div>
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Including this sweet girl.</div>
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I was so proud of our Ellee girl. She has really worked through her shyness this year and we are so proud of her. She had so much fun at the party.</div>
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All of these sweet girls are in Ellee's Kindergarten class.</div>
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The birthday girl was so darling and also took good care of her little brother throughout the day.</div>
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The kids ended their time with a group picture all together.</div>
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Then they headed upstairs for pizza and cake.</div>
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A huge thank you, to this sweet family for hosting such a memorable day! </div>
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Today was Christian's last week of MYO Basketball. </div>
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We've always been fans of MYO and our kids have enjoyed playing soccer and basketball through their sports programs. </div>
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This was Christian's third year playing basketball for MYO and he has really grown and learned a lot over the years. This year, he played on the Third and Fourth Grade team.</div>
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He started out the afternoon working on a few drills. </div>
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You gotta love a boy who will flash this smile at his camera-wielding Mom.</div>
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Coach Tony led the boys through a variety of drills. </div>
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Our whole family came to practice this afternoon to watch Christian play.</div>
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Jer was so proud watching Christian play. </div>
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Which reminds me. It was exactly four weeks ago that Christian had basketball when Jer was on the Youth Group ski trip. I remember driving home from his practice and getting the call that Jer had broken his ankle. Thankfully, four weeks later, things are going well and with each new cast color we are a week closer to Jer being able to walk again. </div>
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After drills, Christian's team played their game. He put all of the things he learned into practice, including his excellent guarding skills.</div>
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Christian also got two baskets during the game, the first of which I was able to capture here. I think that at this age, for the most part, it's impressive when any kids gets a basket considering they are still at the phase when double-dibbling isn't called and most kids don't like to actually pass the ball.</div>
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At the end of the game, the kids got their trophies. It was a pretty proud moment for us.</div>
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Congratulations to our awesome son on a great year of basketball. Thanks for being amazing and for sharing your lollipop with your sister. She loves you and we do too!</div>
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This afternoon, I had the privilege of hanging out with this sweet boy</div>
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He just so happens to the be the little brother of one of Ellee's dearest friends.</div>
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Through the past year, I've been blessed to get to know this sweet guy and his super awesome Mom. </div>
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We had a pretty fun afternoon.</div>
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As a Momma whose kids are both in school this year, I have to say it definitely made me miss the special times that I was able to have with Christian and Ellee when they were both home. It honestly seems like yesterday that we had these kinds of days to ourselves. And whereas I'm very happy knowing that they are happy in school and learning and growing, it certainly makes me cherish the times that are passing by oh-so-quickly.</div>
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I have to give a huge thank you to these two for allowing me to share such a fun time today. </div>
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Here is a Mini-Movie that I put together of videos clips and pictures from this afternoon.</div>
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This leads me to my announcement. First off, I absolutely adored the time I had today with our wonderful friends. It is so incredibly fun to me to be able to capture such precious times, both in video and pictures. </div>
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Since I shoot primarily on-location, and it's still pretty chilly out, this will be a fun and easy way to try lifestyle photography while allowing me to capture the times that you will cherish for years to come.</div>
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Neither your house, nor your family needs to be perfect to set up a session. I photograph real people, in real homes and work to capture the real emotions in the images that I take.</div>
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The details are simple. Message me to save the date for any day during March. I'll come to your home and capture photos and video clips. I'll create a Mini-Movie of the memories made during our session. I'll put up a gallery of the very best shots that I take as well. </div>
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You'll receive your Mini-Movie and a Gift package of prints (chosen from your online gallery), including 2 8x10s and 4 5x7s (with the option to purchase additional prints if you prefer to). </div>
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I would absolutely love to come and meet you and share life for an afternoon. Dates are limited, so please message me today to set up your Mini-Movie and Photography Session.</div>
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Today we had a friend date and took a trip up to Port Jefferson. We stopped for lunch at The Pie and enjoyed fantastic appetizers and an amazing thin crust pizza. I would have taken a picture because it was seriously awesome, but I was too busy enjoying the great conversation and fantastic food.</div>
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It's always great to get together with friends. As I mentioned before, our kids are off from school this week for Winter vacation so it was nice to spend a day out with some of our favorite people. </div>
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Afterwards, we shopped around a bit and ended up at a toy store called Lainie's Way. The kids (and moms) had fun checking out a great selection of cool and innovative toys. </div>
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I'm thankful for friends. I'm thankful for the amazing people that we get to share our lives with. I'm thankful for fun days, in fun towns and memories made. Life is always meant to be shared, and I'm thankful for fantastic friends to share it with.</div>
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Tonight I built a bridge. It was symbolic. In case I've never mentioned, we have a son who is extremely strong-willed (we are pretty sure that someday he will use it for absolute greatness, but in the mean time, it can be challenging and we're working on it). With his strong-will has come this intense desire at times, to control the environment around him. However, we've been trying to teach Christian that there are things in life that we can't control. And so, our new saying is to "build a bridge and get over it." But as much as I'm working to teach him, I'm realizing that I need to apply this concept in my life as well. There are so many things that hold me back, that bug me, things that I wish I could control, but I can't. And I'm realizing that with many of these, I need to build a bridge and get over them. </div>
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Gotta love a little life lesson that you learn while trying to teach your child a life lesson. I think I'm ready to move forward with building bridges and getting over things. And I'm pretty sure it's going to bring me to a much better, much more productive place. Good things. Oh, and the picture below wasn't so much a bridge, but this amazing tower that Christian built a few weeks ago. I thought I'd post a picture, because it was much cooler than mine. </div>
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Speaking of Christian, he and Ellee decided to form a band tonight. It looked something a bit like this. </div>
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And Ellee was the "lip-singer." Tonight, while they were practicing I overhead Christian encouraging Ellee to "Show more expression!"</div>
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After a mini-concert of "The Final Countdown," "Eye of the Tiger" and "Written in the Stars," Christian broke out his awesome dance moves. </div>
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Laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08721067591391046646noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7364374911391416706.post-65079456506896112582013-02-18T15:58:00.000-08:002013-02-18T15:58:00.800-08:00Dear Kate<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
On Sunday, we celebrated the birthday of our dear friend Kate.</div>
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Her original party was postponed by the blizzard last week. Thankfully yesterday's weather was perfect for a fun get together with friends. </div>
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Goodness, I think I'll remember her at this age forever. She is just so sweet these days, but learning and growing and loving. It's so precious to see.</div>
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Back to Spoons. These were the three that lasted the longest. I'm not positive, but I think that the birthday girl was the winner.</div>
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Then we sang and watched our beautiful, now nine year old friend make a wish and blow out her candles. It was a purposeful and strong candle blowout, something that must come with another blessed year of living. Well done Kate!</div>
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And a few rousing rounds of Just Dance.</div>
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Now for a quick update on this handsome guy. He is doing well, and his cast got looser this week, which I think is a good sign that the swelling is going down. That, or his foot is shrinking. He preached in church yesterday and did a fantastic job. His biggest challenge is learning how to slow down a bit and rest, but thankfully everything else is going quite well. Thank you all for your encouragement and prayers!</div>
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Ellee had a great time passing out chocolates to all of her friends. </div>
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And Christian hung out, somewhat patiently waiting to play Valentine's Day one-ball dodge ball (as evidenced by the red ball). </div>
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Jer also had fun watching on the sidelines. Granted, he would love to be in there playing. But those times will come.</div>
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Yes, Thursday night at Youth Group was awesome. Being around our amazing students and leaders was a pretty great way to spend Valentine's day. We continued our series on "Staying in Love," and talked about valuing others above ourselves when it comes to relationships. I have to say that I really enjoy teaching at youth group. I also have to say that I'll be really happy when Jer is feeling better and up for teaching again too.</div>
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Speaking of my amazing husband, we had a nice Valentine's day together too. We got lunch at our favorite seafood place, and shared crab cakes and good conversations. He also sent me a delicious treat in the mail. I was pretty excited, because I have seen ads for Shari's Berries, and have always wanted to try them.</div>
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They were pretty amazing. And there was something about the combination of fruit and chocolate where I didn't feel totally guilty for really enjoying them, because I'm positive that there were some healthy aspects to them as well.</div>
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Yes, today was a good one. I'm thankful for days where you get to play catch up. Ellee and C also enjoyed a little time outside. A light dusting of snow beckoned them out and they had a blast playing in the remnants of our big snow storm from last week. Hope you all enjoyed a nice relaxing Saturday as well! </div>
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I was going to post cute pictures from youth group last night. I was going to share about how awesome it was to spend Valentine's day with some of the most amazing youth group students and leaders ever. I was going to write a great post because for some reason, I feel guilty when I neglect my blog, even if it's only for a day or two. </div>
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I'm super tired. This week was awesome, but really busy.</div>
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I have Michaelangelo's pizza in the oven. Confession time. I'm on a first name basis with the people at Michaelangelo's in Eastport and it's like doing a walk of shame when I walk in there two nights in a row to get pizza slices for dinner. However, it's Jer's absolute favorite, and when the love of your life is in pain and just feels like having a nice slice of buffalo pizza, it's just what you do, right? </div>
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My house is a disaster zone. My pile of laundry is downright scary and I'm running out of good clothes and am having to check out the reserves... you know, those clothes that you never wear but for some reason have just chillin on the shelf. Yeah, I'm starting to wear those ones.</div>
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I definitely feel a small amount of guilt about these things, but I think I'm just going to tell myself to build a bridge and get over it. I am sleeping in tomorrow morning instead of going to Spin, because I think it will be better in the long run, to get rest and all. The pizza will be awesome and Jer and I will check out our favorite Friday night shows while eating it. And my house will get clean and the laundry will get done. Because it will have to, or I'll have nothing to wear and then I'll have a real problem. </div>
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The truth of it is, is that God is good, and there are many things to be thankful for, so that's what I'm going to dwell on tonight.</div>
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This afternoon at Kids Club, my dear friend Emily stopped in and totally made my day. Emily helped out last semester, but had a conflict with a class this semester, so we have missed seeing her beautiful face. </div>
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Speaking of beautiful faces, I caught a quick picture of this one. She decided to sit out during game time, and I decided that it was okay, because even though life is good and fun, sometimes we just need to sit out and take it all in. </div>
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After craft, we had some delicious cupcakes baked by one of the most wonderful women in our church. The kids enjoyed them quite a lot, as you can see. </div>
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Christian stopped by just in time to help out with the cupcakes. On Wednesdays, he has "Math Club" after school, because he is awesome and smart like that. We miss having him help out at Kids Club, but Jer and I are super proud of him for picking Math Club over Dodgeball Club and loving it. </div>
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It's hard to believe that we are almost done with Kids Club for the year. The kids are off from school next week for winter break and then we only have three more weeks left. As much as I will miss seeing these precious faces, I think it will be a good time to end another great year of this ministry.</div>
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I've realized lately that focusing on the bright side of things is so much better for me. Granted, it's easy to dwell on the bad side of things... the downside, the side of things that I have no control over. It's easy to complain, and to find others whose misery would love my company. </div>
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Jer having an amazing ankle appointment today. We got to see the surgeon that we love and he said that everything looks good. Which was so, so good to hear.</div>
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My kids have been home from school for the past few days. We've chilled and played with friends. And for the past few nights we've had awesome movie nights, which they absolutely adore.</div>
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I finally got to get back to the gym this week. It might seem like a small thing, but it's a big thing to me. It symbolizes that life is finding a new normal again. It's so stress relieving and so awesome to work hard and sweat and feel strong. </div>
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I had a beautiful afternoon with two amazing women. It was so good to talk and share and connect. God has blessed me with some amazing friends and I am so thankful for times spent together. </div>
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Jer and I had a Chipotle date this afternoon. Seriously, that place never gets old. It was delicious and amazing and I hope, hope, hope that they start up new branches closer to us soon!</div>
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Anyhow, that is a tiny bit of the bright side that I'm soaking up tonight. Hope that you find lots of bright sides to dwell on as well!</div>
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So, the blizzard that we got this weekend cancelled basketball practice, three birthday parties and church on Sunday morning...</div>
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But it didn't touch our annual Spaghetti Supper and Breakaway Youth Service. Granted, a few less people were able to come but we were very happy to see and serve those who were able.</div>
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A wonderful group of our students arrived early to help decorate.</div>
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In the craziness of the past week, I actually forgot to pick up decorations, but thankfully we had a slew of leftover supplies from past parties and we went with it.</div>
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It was wonderful getting together for an evening of food and fun. Side note, this is my dear friend Cindy and she is due within the next week or so. I cannot wait to meet this precious and oh-so-loved baby girl!</div>
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We absolutely love all of the families in our church. </div>
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Ellee had fun running around with friends.</div>
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I'm so thankful for the wonderful buddies that she has.</div>
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After the dinner we met up in the sanctuary for a youth led service. Jer spoke a bit and showed an incredible highlight video that he worked hard to put together this past week.</div>
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And then we had a sharing time and many of our students and leaders talked about how God worked in their lives over the weekend. It was incredibly powerful and touching to hear their testimonies.</div>
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I'm incredibly thankful to everyone who helped out with and came to our Spaghetti Supper!</div>
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