Tag: family
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Reindeer Games
With the whole family here for a length of time, we had the opportunity to interact with quite a few different activities, games, and outings. We’re all a little tired; the cousins have had free rein with video games and the rousing competition that happens when they all get together, we’ve been eating a lot…
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Redefine The Win
Soccer has become a way we connect as a family. Not all of us are able to play at the level and speed of some. Sydney is recuperating from a torn ACL; Jillian has had knee surgery as well and has been warned that running too much could lead to early knee replacement. John and…
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Lavish And Luxurious
photo courtesy of Heather Gill on Unsplash The holidays are approaching, and everyone’s thoughts turn to… Turkeys! Turkey is our meat of choice for both Thanksgiving and Christmas. It’s tradition. Growing up, because of our family’s Slavic background, we paired turkey with dumplings and sauerkraut. I thought that was what everyone did. Until I got…
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Grin A Little Grin With Me
Babies typically aren’t born with smiles. People have explained that an early grin is just a matter of gas, not an intentional attitude of joy. Babies learn to respond as they grow, connecting with those who interact with them, figuring out what works to bring the best responses from those they’re with. Because God made…
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Welcome Inn
We received this several years ago from a friend who knew what it meant to be present with others. To quietly sit, actively listen, and provide a safe space for someone who needed a friend. We hung this in our kitchen, a gathering place for family and friends. A location for the preparing and serving…
Tip of My Iceberg 