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    Congratulations, Nicolas – Class of 2010!

    Saturday, July 24th, 2010

    A big congratulations to my “big” little brother, Nicolas, as he joins the ranks of the Class of 2010! I am so proud of him and his accomplishment, his character, and his love and passion for the things of the Lord. Congratulations, Nick! I’m praying that the next years ahead will be wonderful and that [...]

    Happy Independence Day!

    Sunday, July 4th, 2010

    Oh, say! can you see by the dawn’s early light What so proudly we hailed at the twilight’s last gleaming; Whose broad stripes and bright stars, through the perilous fight, O’er the ramparts we watched were so gallantly streaming? And the rocket’s red glare, the bombs bursting in air, Gave proof through the night that [...]

    Happy Birthday, Emma!

    Saturday, July 3rd, 2010

    Today is Emma’s 8th birthday! A very happy birthday to the sparkle in our life! With her exuberant outlook on life, Emma Pa-Pemma is truly such a joy to our family. Happy Birthday, Em!

    Happy Birthday…

    Wednesday, June 30th, 2010

    …to two very special people! The first is my wonderful, adorable, scrumptious little brother Zachary Sean, who turns two years old today! He is sooooo much fun, and his obsession with sports, particularly golf, is absolutely hilarious in a boy his size and age. Plus he’s such a beautiful little guy with the most darling [...]

    Happy 16th Birthday, Jon!

    Tuesday, June 22nd, 2010

    Happy 16th Birthday to Jon! Jon has always just been the life of the party, and his (intentionally) cheesy jokes and laugh always just make the day. There’s no man in town as admired as you, You’re everyone’s favorite guy Everyone’s awed and inspired by you, And it’s not very hard to see why! “A [...]

    Happy Father’s Day!

    Sunday, June 20th, 2010

    (1990) You are my hero… (1991) You are my knight in shining armour… (1995) You are the protector of my heart… (2005) You are the standard for what I want in a man… (2005) And no matter where I go or how old I am, (2006) You’ll always be my Daddy, and I’ll always be [...]

    In Rememberance…

    Monday, May 31st, 2010

    “Remember the days of old, consider the years of many generations:”–Deuteronomy 32:7 Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn’t pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them to do the same. Ronald Reagan Let us be sure that those [...]

    A Tale of Two Birthdays…

    Thursday, May 13th, 2010

    Two people were born today. One fourteen years ago. The other seven years earlier. (Do the math. It’s twenty-one.) The two people were…. Alex, on May 13th, 1996, …and me! (That’s me w/my dad at 18 mths.) So a very happy birthday to Alex, my seventh birthday present! (Yes, he’s the one that’s fourteen.) And [...]

    Happy Mother’s Day!

    Sunday, May 9th, 2010

    Mom and I, 1992 Before I took a breath, Before I took a step Unnumbered prayers were spoken– Were spoken just for me. And as I rested peacefully There in your loving arms, You dreamed of what my future would bring And what tomorrow would bring. My childhood days are gone, And time keeps moving [...]

    Happy Birthday, Belle!

    Sunday, May 2nd, 2010

    Happy 11th Birthday, Belle! It’s been eleven years today since Isabella Margarete was born after ten years of praying for a little sister. Belle is such a huge help and blessing to the family! She has gone from an adorable and absolutely fearless little girl (who sang her first solo in church at the age of [...]