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Obedience
Yesterday, when I found Amelia's Christmas gift in disarray I asked Meredith, "Did you play with your sister's American girl doll?" Meredith cowered and said, "Mommy, it takes a lot of time to learn...
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What do you do?
I think there's certain jobs out there that when mentioned sort of end the conversation. Perhaps I'm entering a career like that, here was a recent conversation that occurred when I picked Amelia up...
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So what is my job
It seems only fair after the last post to describe what a specialist in Pelvic Reconstruction does. First, the terms "vaginal rejuvination" and "designer vagina" are not recognized by the American...
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Miscellaneous Pictures
Making Gingerbread houses with Grammie (and snitching a little candy too).Papa pouring out Washington State Clams, Mussels, & Shrimp steaming hot!Christmas Prime Rib...enough to make a vegetarian...
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Boards
Taking the oral boards in Dallas last Thursday was one of the most stressful experiences of my life. It started with snow in Seattle (seriously, how often does it snow in Seattle?) and an hour delay...
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God made me that way....
As I carried Meredith to the car after swimming lessons she said, "Wouldn't it be great if we had a bathroom in our car?" I said, "No, it wouldn't be great because guess who would have to clean it!"...
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Haiti
By the time this is posted Mom will have already been in Haiti one week--which means I was remiss and should've posted sooner. For quite a while my Mom has actively supported and participated in a...
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Together again
Amelia, Meredith and I flew to Bend, Oregon and reunited with Malin for the next week (it's been just over 5 weeks since we've seen each other). While he's working, we'll still enjoy some cross-country...
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A break..
I planned to take a little break from blogging, but that quickly turned into an entire month!We just traveled from Oak Harbor to Bend to start what I see as the final phase before our move to...
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"no wrong doing.."
It was more than I expected, but I am very grateful to have received an official letter from the Kenya saying there is no validity to the claims made against me and the hospital. Honestly I didn't...
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How to get a puppy....
1. Find a breed that doesn't shed (this was #1 for me)2. Ask your parents for 3 years.3. Write a letter to your daddy about all you'll do to care for a puppy and that he can even decide on the name...
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On the road....
We're in Rawlins for the night heading to Denver tomorrow. After an extended weekend there visiting family, we'll be heading to Albuquerque. Malin begins working April 4th. Amelia is traveling with us...
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Settling In
Few Pictures of the highlights of our road trip to AlbuquerqueDinner with Auntie Kiersten and Uncle JasonMovie night with the cousinsGreat Sand Dunes National Park-- a little detour on our road trip to...
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Bouldering
The Sandia foothills are essentially in our backyard. Amelia and Meredith have taken to evening hikes and climbing as many boulders as they can. Barley follows along and I'm often trying not to watch...
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Visitors #1
Thanks to Kiersten and Jason for coming to our house! We had a great time several weeks ago hiking, playing, and eating.
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Visitors #2
Thanks to Ana and John for coming as well to visit. We had a good time hiking, playing and eating with them as well. Malin and John also enjoyed a nationally ranked golf course (I didn't tell Malin...
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In praise of the church
Coming to Albuquerque we knew that we needed to immediately begin building community. We looked to the church as a natural place to meet and connect with people. Our experience in Akron during...
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Piano Lessons for Barley
Mrs. Ivy gives Amelia piano lessons at the piano source here in Albuquerque. Amelia then gives Barley piano lessons..but his paws are a little to big for the black notes. I (Malin) am competing with...
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8
Where has the time gone?In a year that has included three different schools, two continents, three new churches, and many new friends....we are proud of Amelia and her patience on her 8th birthday.
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Thanks
I think we had a theme for birthday gift. Thanks Nana, Papa, Auntie Ana, Uncle John, and Auntie Rachel. Amelia had a fabulous day and the celebrations continue now at Crescent Lake with Malin's family.
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Crescent Lake
I am 8!Cousins...and lots of girl cousins!Meredith & her decorated bike for the bike parade.
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First Day of School
Backpacks, dolls, lunches....ready to go!Meredith is in Pre-Kindergarden in the mornings this year. She likes learning songs, making friends, and earning coupons for a pizza party. She also gets...
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