Reflections: My favorite books when I was 10 years old

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I remember reading these little books cover to cover, over and over again. My mother had kept them safe and gave them back to me almost 35 years later. I never knew for sure what I would find under every rock and log I turned over. In my heart I was an adventurer, an explorer and the world … [Read more...]

Merry Christmas 2012

Merry Christmas from Paul, Kristen, Daniel & Lily Helmick 2012!

Wishing you our very best this Christmas! Paul, Kristen, Daniel & Lily Helmick   … [Read more...]

Family Photo’s Thanksgiving 2012

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So blessed and thankful for Kristen, Daniel and Lily!   … [Read more...]

The cost of raising a child – Infographic

Cost of Raising a Child

I think they will be worth every penny... It just seems like a lot of pennies <grin>. via Infographic: The cost of raising a child - San Jose Mercury News. … [Read more...]

Burning the Midnight Oil

Burning the Midnight Oil

I found myself with some extra energy and time tonight. It's quiet. No interruptions. I'm in the zone. Could 11pm-3am be my new 'productivity peak'? … [Read more...]

Happy Mothers Day 2012 Kristen

Happy Mothers Day 2012 Kristen

http://youtu.be/sVp3gYrFSyE We love you sweetheart (belated) but beloved! Your first mother's day video from Daniel and Lily! xoxo … [Read more...]

Kind of sad… Barely Half of U.S. Adults Are Married – A Record Low

New Marriages Down 5% from 2009 to 2010 In 1960, 72% of all adults ages 18 and older were married; today just 51% are. See the full report at Pew Reports . … [Read more...]

Lily’s first bite of baby food!

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Lily making cutie eyes

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Fun with Big Frog

Caught the biggest frog tonight in the yard. Daniel had a blast!! And yes, we let him go free after some playing jump and chase.. … [Read more...]


Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men,
since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward.
It is the Lord Christ you are serving. ~ Colossians 3:23-24