I’m having the first of many 29th birthdays. Hee hee hee.
And omigoodness, I can’t believe I’m already at 29! This last decade has gone by so quickly and my life has changed so much. Some times I barely recognize myself. But I can say that (most days) I’m happy with who I’ve become. I’m also happy with who I’m still becoming, and where my life seems to be going.
At milestones like this, people (well my hubby for one) like to ask themselves what their goals are for the next ten years. By the time I’m 39….
-I hope that my marriage is still going strong, and happy and better than ever!
-I hope that my children are healthy, emotionally, physically, mentally, spiritually. (I hope I am too!)
-I want to have contributed a lot more to the art world, through pottery and drawings for sure, but also anywhere else my talents may take me.
-I would like to have a money-making job of some sort. Something that fits in very well with what my husband does and doesn’t steal time away from my growing children.
-I want to have traveled more, if not overseas, than to at least several more of the States that I haven’t already seen.
-I might even want to go back and get my masters degree…of course, that depends on a lot of things.
-I want to know God even more than I do now.
-I hope that I’ve spent more time laughing than crying, more time talking sweetly than yelling, more time praying than worrying.
Here’s to the future! And Happy Birthday to all you July babies too!
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July 23rd, 2008
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Whoops two days late! That’s what happens when I have too much going on wait to upload cute pictures… Anyways…pretend it’s Monday as you’re reading this. 
Dear Selah,
As of 8:01 this morning, you are a year old! You will probably hear this many times in your life, but a year has gone by so fast. It seems like just yesterday I was going into labor with you. You have accomplished so much in a year. Of the classic milestones, you’ve done them all; laughed, rolled over, crawled, stood up, walked, sprouted many teeth, but you are so much more than that. You are a beautiful and very aware little girl. As your grandma says, you don’t do anything without knowing what you are doing. You are naturally curious and always exploring everything, and willing to embark on precarious adventures to check something out. You are already rather independent and strong willed. You absolutely love your two older brothers, and always want to be in the midst of what they are doing. You are forever at their heels, and picking up the parts they leave behind. (I cannot tell you how many legos I have pulled out of your mouth since you began to crawl!) You have a very sweet personality, full of lots of smiles. You’re still a little unsure about some people though, especially if mommy is not right there with you, but that is not a bad a thing. These are just a few of the many wonderful things about you, and I’m looking forward to seeing you grow and change in the years to come, even though a part of me wishes you’d stay this small forever.
As for me, your mom, I have very much enjoyed have a girl around this year. Getting to dress you up and brush your fine hair, and make you as cute as possible is a gift. I’m thankful to have a fellow female in our home full of testosterone (I’ll have to explain that later.) My prayer for us is that we become great friends, and are able to share much the older we grow. You are my darling little girl, my promise from God, and I count it a privilege to be your mother, and an honor to raise you. I love you so much!
Love,
Mama
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July 23rd, 2008
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Monday: Salmon, rice and veggies
Tuesday: Dinner Out with Family
Wednesday: Kev and I are going on a date for my birthday!
Thursday: Roast Chicken with Paprika and veggies
Friday: Steaks and salad
Saturday: Chicken Fajitas
Sunday: Leftovers
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July 21st, 2008
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-I’ve found this to be an odd and yet, interesting summer so far. I don’t know if it is that my high school reunion was supposed to happen this summer, so friends are thinking about old friends, but people are coming out of the woodwork. I’ve recently been in touch with people I haven’t seen or talked to for several years. Some of it is due to things like Facebook, but other people have just emailed out of the blue, or I’ve (almost) run into them at the mall. I’m enjoying catching up with some old friends, I’ve really missed their presence in my life. Some, I’m not so sure about…but isn’t that always the case? In any circumstance, I’m discovering it’s good not have burned any bridges.
-Selah is cutting a molar today. Yay me.
-We are getting a concrete slab poured in our backyard today. Then we will eventually build a little storage shed out there. Does this mean we will finally have room in our garage to park our cars? Wait and see…
-I haven’t seen my sister, Hannah, in almost a year. In August, she’s flying in to go to a friend’s wedding and will be in state for 30 hours, give or take… We’re planning to go see her while she’s here. A year is too long, and a little bit o’ time, is better than none at all. Should I bring her Christmas present with me?
-Swimming lessons are going swimmingly. Pictures are, ehem, still, ehem, in my moms camera. Will get on that asap.
-The rest of this weekend is a whir of family activity. We will take part in a funeral for Kevin’s grandfather tomorrow.
-Sunday is a birthday party for Kevin, Selah and myself. As you might remember from last year, our birthdays are all a day apart. We’ve got lots of family around to help celebrate…so it should be fun!
Have a happy July weekend! And a Happy First Anniversary goes out to two friends of mine, who share their happy day with my little girl’s birthday! 
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July 18th, 2008
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So we started the swimming lessons today, which was a whir of activity and left me kind of feeling like, “Did we just do that?” I’m thankful my mom came down to help out, because, my, would it have been super difficult to coordinate all three kids this morning taking lessons at the same time. I think we could have used an extra person this morning as it was! I am actually in the water with Selah, so I’m required to be in my suit and ready to go as well. Selah absolutely loves the water! She splashes and splashes, and much to my amazement tries to jump right out of my arms. Yikes. The thing I was a little bummed about was that I didn’t get to see much of how the boys were taking to their classes. I didn’t realize that I would miss just sitting and observing them learn and become their own little selves. (You learn so much about your children when watching from afar.) But it is good. We do have some pictures, but they are currently in my mom’s camera, and I imagine Kev will come and shoot with the D50 later on and get some really great shots.
The kids are all tuckered out. The boys were fast asleep within minutes of saying their goodnight prayers. Tomorrow we are at it again. Then I think we are going to have a good old fashion water fight in the back yard to help beat the heat. (Must remember to take pictures of that too…)
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July 15th, 2008
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Monday: Wing it!
Tuesday:Speedy Peanut Pan Fry
Wednesday: Burritos
Thursday: Grilled Salmon with veggies
Friday: Don’t know…family visiting
Saturday: Same as above
Sunday: Same as above
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July 14th, 2008
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So…I haven’t been around a whole lot lately, and I have to admit it’s because I’ve been playing on Facebook. It’s kinda fun!
So…I wanted to invite you, add me as a friend if you’re already a member- or join and add! See you there!
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July 10th, 2008
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