more photos from the park picnic

more photos from the park picnic

We spent the evening at one of the county parks last month, and here are a few more of the pictures that I had been meaning to post. John, getting his fishing pole ready cooing at the trees (they make a beautiful and fascinating mobile) Emma and I hung out for about an hour while John was fishing, and I entertained myself by taking pictures of Emma and reading. Mostly taking pictures of Emma, though. :) Emma was so excited…

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first ride in the front pack

first ride in the front pack

first ride in the front pack, originally uploaded by Lizi Beth. this may the best thing we have bought for Emma so far (other than the car seat/stroller, of course). It is wonderful! Emma loves, John loves it, I love it ………. yes, the entire family LOVES this carrier. We bought the Snugli “Hug” and are enjoying being able to carry Emma hands-free. Emma is enjoying being able to take in the world. The world is enjoying being able to…

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getting ready ….

getting ready ….

… to move. I just wanted to share a picture of our bedroom, because 1: I really like it (found out that I am quite fond of the color gray. John picked it and now I think that everyone should try having a gray bedroom at least once.), 2: I thought you might like it, 3: we have some wonderful memories here and 4: I know that it will never be the same again. Once you move it never is….

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quick post before heading out to Bible study

quick post before heading out to Bible study

Emma is just too precious. I don’t think I am able to not photograph her. Well, I could if I was forced to, but I would still be taking pictures with my mind. Those dimples will stretch out to knobby-ness all too soon (although I think she will keep her habit of sleeping with her hands by her chin)!

so excited!!!!!!!

so excited!!!!!!!

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father’s day & hummingbirds

father’s day & hummingbirds

Emma got John a Popeye shirt and a onesie (for her to wear) that says “I Daddy“, and I got him a hummingbird feeder. We were so excited to see that the birds have found it! We stretched Father’s Day into a weekend event with John opening presents here on Saturday before we drove over to Indianapolis. Everyone was at the Smillie’s except Brian who had to work on Sunday.It was a fun and relaxed day and a half. The…

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the next 30 days of the Bible reading schedule!

the next 30 days of the Bible reading schedule!

Day 31: 2 Sam 16-18; Ps 26/40/58/61-62/64; 2 Sam 19-21; Ps 5/38/41-42Day 32: 2 Sam 22-23; Ps 57/95/97-99; 2 Sam 24; 1 Chron 21-22; Ps 30/108-110; 1 Chron 23-25Day 33: Ps 131/138-139/143-145; 1 Chron 26-29; Ps 127/111-118; 1Kings 1Day 34: 1Kings 2; Ps 37/71/94; Ps 119:1-88; 1Kings 3-4; 2Chron 1; Ps72; Ps 119:89-176Day 35: Solomon; Prov 1-9Day 36: Prov 10-23Day 37: Prov 24; 1Kings 5-6; 2Chron 2-3; 1Kings 7; 2Chron 4; 1Kings 8; 2Chron 5-6Day 38: 2Chron 7; Ps 136/134/146-150;…

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