So, we thought we’d better join the twentieth (wait, is it the twenty-first?) century — and here is our effort. Our very own blog, dedicated to our family, which we think is pretty awesome. (The family, that is, not the blog!) We hope you enjoy your visit to the land of superheroes as much as we enjoy living here!

The Wisdom of Jack

• When asked, as Red Power Ranger, why Jack was tooting so much today, “I don’t know. He’s a boy. Jesus just made him that way.”
• I don’t have bare feet, Daddy! I have people feet!!
• We were dropping off Nanny’s car at the mechanic. I ran in to sign
  the car in as Jack stayed in the car, watched over by Miss Mandy.
  The mechanic came out to check something and Jack took one look
  at him and said, “Excuse me, you need to get out of here. This is my Nanny’s car!!”
• For Nanny’s surgery: Heavenly Father, please bless Nanny that when they cut her belly, she won’t say “Ow”. Bless her to be brave. And bless her if she gets scared to hold onto my Batman car I gave her.
• Mommmmmaaaa? I need a weapon.
• (at a funeral, jumping around) Jack — we need to be quiet. Why? Because Aunt Mary’s family are sad, and Jesus said we should be sad with them. But Mommy, I’M not sad, I’m happy!!
• Why does the moon fall to pieces sometimes?
• Nanny, you should listen to Jesus.
• Look at the stars, mommy. They are so brilliant.
• Is Uncle Owen in Iraq? Yes. Are there bad guys with guns there? Yes. He better get out of there FAST!!!

Favorite Family Activities

• Visits from Nanny
• Going to the tractor store (Home Depot)
• Playing with our friends
• Swimming
• Sunday Naps
• Chasing Shelby, our dog
• Eating brownies
• Playing hide and seek
• Watching movies and eating popcorn
• Geocaching

my sophie soulmate sent from above

• we have a bond that will never break
• laughs at my silly-ness
• bumps into walls, just like me
• doesn’t get caught in strainers
• builds a better campfire
• gives stuffed animals their voice
• triathlet
• did I say she loves horses?
• my soul mate
• got politics?
• life of the party
• funny, outgoing
• dream house: med size house with horse pasture at entrance
• addicted to youTUBE
• well of obscure not so historical facts
• allows me to cry at those chick flicks

How I know there’s a Heavenly Father (..I wasn’t smart enough to pick a husband this perfect.)

• Proves over and over he would walk through fire for me. Better yet, will drive to Meijer at midnight for tampons and gummi bears.
• Loves my mom.
• Cleans the kitchen! (who cares if he has selective vision)
• First thing he wants to do after work: play with Jack
• Handles bath time!
• Knows the answer to, Do these jeans make me look fat??
• Always on my side
• Loves cuddling on the couch in front of the TV
• Addicted to The Weather Channel. Who knows why? But it always puts a smile on my face.
• “Honey, I’d really like to get a hair cut, but isn’t it too expensive? ” “No, if it’ll make you feel good, you should do it. What about trying some highlights??”
• Loves the beautiful things of the world just like I do.
• Four words: Cries at chick flicks
• Knows not only WHERE the skeletons are buried, but what they are. Exactly. And still loves me!
• The man LIKES TO SHOP. More than I do.