Valentine's Celebration and Pizza Hut...

Last year on Valentine's day we started a "tradition" for our family. We visited several older couples in our church and then went to Pizza Hut. Pizza Hut is not busy on Valentine's Day evening!

Tonight we continued that tradition. Dan took some friends to the airport on Tuesday, and we went to the Clemson basketball game, so tonight was the night to make our visits. I was so blessed. Both couples we visited have been married for a long time! One couple is going through a struggle with cancer; the other alzheimers. To see their tender love and care for each other, even in the midst of great trial is so encouraging. God's grace is sufficient!

Pizza Hut is not very busy 2 days after Valentine's Day either, just in case you were wondering.

What a wonderful afternoon and evening with our family!

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1.22.2012

D had a cold today and was not able to go to the nursery. Dad brought him in as Dan was opening the evening service with the question "Why do we meet on the first day of the week? To Celebrate Christ's resurrection." Hearing the word celebrate, Daniel asked Dad "Whose birthday is it?" He is into birthdays these days, and his is a week away. I made a cake for the Chinese New Year Celebration banquet and he asked me "Mommy is it my birthday cake?" He really gets it this year!

1.21.2012

If Chickfila ever started issuing frequent diner cards, we would be getting lots of free sandwiches. We frequent our store in Clemson multiple times weekly (it seems). Love it!

1.20.2012

E has found the lights! It is fun to see her development. I remember when Daniel found the lights. It is funny what you forget that comes back to mind with #2.

1.19.2012

I really need to take more pictures. They help remember what happens daily. Nothing is coming to mind from this day!

1.18.2012

A big day. Daniel first used his potty (twice successful). We celebrated with donuts, and m&ms and all kinds of things. Not sure he really is into the whole concept yet, but at least it's a start!

3 recipes of cookies...Chocolate chip, White Chocolate chip/cranberry/blueberry, and Coconut/Oatmeal/Pecan. Yep. Getting ready for vacation!



1.17.2012

Again, my brain is drawing blanks. I guess I can tell you that we have been getting MANY political calls this week! And here is a picture for you. Does it even need a caption?





1.16.2012

Eyes are closed in both pictures. However, only one is peacefully sleeping (through the noise of the other)!




1.15.2012

Sunday night relaxation!

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1.14.2012

Special Friends Visit!

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1.12.12
It just doesn't get much better than this!

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Naptime? The "mess" pic was around 2:30. Asleep by 3:30 for about 4 hours. Someone really did need a nap!!!! Loved the feet when I went in to wake him up!

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1/10/2012

D loves to watch his sister and shares toys with her to try to make her happy.

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We really do enjoy watching football! Tonight's game Bama vs. LSU was something else. Great great defense, and AL was in it to win it. Rach and Matt were delayed leaving for AZ due to a sickness, so it was nice to have them around a little longer (sorry Matt you had to make it possible). So thankful for family and for friends and for the sweet times we have together!

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1.8.2012

Daniel is into photography these days. It is not very good. We are working on getting people and things in the pictures he takes. It is so much fun to watch him try so hard. This picture is one of his better ones :).

So thankful for D! He loves his new sis and is very helpful, believe it or not!!!

Of course, he is in the dirty mouth all the time phase. We need to learn how to use a napkin. Spaghetti face is pictured here!

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1.7.2012 We celebrated our birthday tonight. Life has always been "we" and "our" for me. I love being a twin. Of course, we know nothing different, but I wouldn't trade being a twin for anything! Elizabeth and Josh came to celebrate with us. It is so wonderful to have a life-long "sister" friends like Elizabeth. Truly blessed!

Mom made the most delicious pineapple coconut cake for dessert. Wow. It was amazing, and beautiful too :). A great night!

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1.6.2012This evening, Rach and Matt and Dan and I celebrated our
birthday. What do "mature" people (not that we qualify) do to celebrate? Eat at
panera and go to Bed Bath and Beyond to pick up a few things for the house. How
grateful I am for a wonderful twin sister (who married a great guy). We miss
them when they are away, but we are thankful for the times we have together (and
skype and facetime).

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1.5.2012

Today was Miss E's Due date! No complaints that she has already been part of our family for a little while! We are blessed to have a little girl. She is already well-loved. D takes good care of her. I did find him trying to get in the bassinet with her. Now he knows that it is only big enough for one person at a time!

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1.4.2012

Through "thick or thin" we'll always be Clemson fans! Enjoyed watching the Orange Bowl with the family...not necessarily the outcome, but there is more to life :). That is one thing I have learned being a Clemson fan. The other thing that I have learned is that real fans support and encourage their team no matter what (and they don't leave games at half time).

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1.3.2012

While "the boys" had a "Guy night," the girls had a girl night. Making memories already!

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1.2.2012

We took the great-grandchildren over to Grammie's for a visit. So thankful for a wonderful Grammie who loves all of her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren!!!

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1.1.12 Happy New Year dinner. So blessed to be with family, and to have our new little addition with us. God has been so kind to us. Praise Him...from whom all blessings flow!

Just in case you aren't sure what is what...Collard greens with Jerusalem artichoke relish (from dad's garden); pickled beats (also from dad's garden); cornbread (made in an iron skillet, yes that is important); ham; black eyed peas with sweet onion and rice; tomato.

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7. Thankful for our Grammie! Tonight we had dinner with her, and Daniel enjoyed reading with her for over 30 minutes. We love Grammie!

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6. I am thankful for laughter! We do a lot of that around this house these days. Daniel is such a little funny character!

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4. Thankful for the gift of a little girl due to arrive January 5 (but probably December 29 :)

5. Thankful for God's Word and His Spirit that opens our eyes to Truth!

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3. Thankful for a visit from Grandpa Smetana. Wish Grandma was here too!