Grr! Kids really enjoyed Paddington
This was a fun movie for the kids. Glad they didn’t come home wanting a pet bear. We already have 1 dog, 3 frogs, 4 lizards and 12 fish. I think a talking bear would make things crowded. from Instagram: http://bit.ly/1BKVsBb
New backlit keyboard for my home workstation. Should make my 5am writing take off!
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Setting Goals for 2015
Do you set goals each year? I do. Every year. For as long as I can think. I take time before the year ends to 1) look back at the year and reflect on the positive things that happened and what I’m grateful for and 2) review the major roles in my life and the 4–5 goals...
Great visit with my best friend Rob White
It’s always good to catch up with my best friend Rob White. Rob had the opportunity a couple of years ago to move his healthcare technology business to Fort Meyers, Florida. We’ve been friends from college since 1990. Rob majored in math and me in computer...
Daniel doubled up on the candles
While just one candle, when two are twice the fun? Daniel really got to enjoy the service and the songs. from Instagram: http://bit.ly/1xUX0Ih
Lily’s first candlelight service
It was a memorable moment having both of our kids with us at the candlelight service. Lily wasn’t quite sure which way to hold the candle, up or down, so that was a bit of fun. from Instagram: http://bit.ly/1xUX22Z
Christmas Eve candlelight service at Bible Center Church
Silent night, Holy night All is calm, all is bright Round yon virgin, mother and child Holy infant, tender and mild Sleep in heavenly peace, Sleep in heavenly peace. Silent night, Holy night Son of God, love’s pure light Radiant beams from thy holy face With the...
One creature was stirring…
C.K. was a good dog this year and didn’t leave us any surprises under the tree. from Instagram: http://bit.ly/1wr99hE
A Christmas necklace. I guess girls of every age love jewelry.
Lily has been really entranced by jewelry the past few months. Every day she wants to pick out a necklace to wear. When she puts it on she touches it so gently and has that look that she really feels all dressed up and special. from Instagram:...
Teamwork. They actually took turns this year.
I was surprised. For as excited as they were to get to Christmas morning, the kids really took their time and opened their presents in a rather calm, non-frenzied way. It was a real joy to see their appreciation at some of the gifts. from Instagram:...
Grimlock rules!
Transformers hit a home run with this one. Robot dinosaurs are awesome! from Instagram: http://bit.ly/1wr92Cx
The Christmas elf grew wings.
Sometimes little girls can be just be too cute! from Instagram: http://bit.ly/1xUWUAl
Daniel’s T-Rex versus Lily’s canary cage
I wonder what’s going through his mind? I am rooting for the hungry T Rex. from Instagram: http://bit.ly/1wr94u4
Loving the light brite!
Daniel loves the light brite. And the new ones are amazing. No messy black paper. Bright, long-lasting LED lights. Easy to insert pegs. It’s amazing to see how timeless toys like this can still be improved. And the best part of all is it still puts a huge smile...
Perfect present
I couldn’t ask for better gift than the blessing of this precious little girl! She truly had a wonderful time this Christmas! from Instagram: http://bit.ly/1xUWTMP
Venus fly trap. Now this looks exciting! Especially since Daniel loves bugs.
We had a fun time putting this terrarium together yesterday. Daniel is super excited and just can’t wait (3 to 6 weeks) for the Venus flytrap bug-eating monster plants to grow up so he can feed them some of the ladybugs and spiders that are crawling around our...
Toys from Christmas past
Every year my mother has my father climb up into their attic and pulled something down out of an old dusty box. She has kept some of our most treasured toys and gifts over the years safe and hidden away. Each Christmas she shares with us one of our past memories. This...
Piano time
Lily seems pretty excited about this new iPad application that connects into this tiny keyboard. It has about 25 songs and a video instructor that teaches you how to play with your left and right hand, at the same time lighting up the keys on the physical keyboard....
Daniel, dog, dinosaur.
Daniel is very content with all of his creatures. I still think CK is his favorite. from Instagram: http://bit.ly/144x4NX
Beautiful backyard morning
I just love the skyline views in our front and backyard every day. Blessed to enjoy seeing both the sunset and sunrise from our front and back porch. from Instagram: http://bit.ly/1AJewPh
Merry Christmas!
Christmas Kitty
The kids really enjoyed seeing this little kitty cat at our in-law’s Christmas party. I think it’s the first cat that they have got to touching pet up close. from Instagram: http://bit.ly/1wa2qIC