Monday, February 09, 2009

Happy Birthday, Grandma!

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Grandma lived in the Philippines when Josiah was born. Mom and Dad sent a telegram when he was born. Because of the time difference, Josiah was born on the 10th in the Philippines...and the 9th in the U.S.A. They sort of share the same birthday.

Grandma is always willing to play with us. We love her visits, wherever we are living. She explored Spanish missions with us. She rode on a dog sled with us at the Iditarod headquarters. She walked on glaciers with us. She let dad take her out geocaching even though there are snakes in TX. She even jumps on the trampoline with us, which Mom says is doing pretty good for someone in their 60's.

Grandma always takes us to Dairy Queen when she visits. In MT, TX or AK.

Happy Birthday, Grandma. Did Grandpa take you to Dairy Queen? We wish we were there to help you celebrate.

Choosing Joy!
©2009 D.R.G.

For Couples Only - Shaunti & Jeff Feldhahn

Blog Tour and Giveaway!
Publisher's Note:

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Leave a comment in the contact section if you would like to win this set of books. Please be sure I can contact you. We'll draw a winner MONDAY 16, Feb. You'll have one week to respond with your address after being notified that you have won.

This book is part of 2009 Reading List.

Choosing Joy!
©2009 D.R.G.

Sights from the Sick House

I may not have time to blog...but I continued to click away. Brief Update: Arielle is sick now. Jamin is also sick. The others are all on the mend.

Ah, checking for a birthday blog...
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Anything becomes a competition with this many boys in the house.
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Especially with a Princess to officiate.
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Josiah discovered these balloons on his car as he left Sunday night. (The week before his car was tagged when he left our home. It's not US!)
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On the mend but not quite well....
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I spent some time Monday finishing up this gift for coach. (I'm not worrying about last names and such in this photo. In true man fashion none of them signed by their photo. ::snort::)
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I also made a 12 x 12 layout of each player and had all the others sign it. I'll have to get a photo of Jared's later. Mike took lots of photos of the games. I made a photo disc for each player.

Jared was surprised to be asked to give the gift to coach....and said he "reverted to humor, it works for me." ::snort::
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Choosing Joy!
©2009 D.R.G.

Sign the Petition

There is a grass roots petition of citizens urging the Senate to vote no on the Economic Stimulus package. Go here to sign it if you would like.

Choosing Joy!
©2009 D.R.G.