I feel like I am at the window, anxiously waiting for the mailman to come everyday... I want to hear from ALL of my family! You all know who you are, but just in case, I'll single you out:
Christian, Carrie and Josh, Kim and John, Jeff and Nat, Jen and Michael, and Mom and Dad (and any grand-kiddies who can type!)...
I know you all have exciting things going on! You need to write on our blog... we would love to hear all about it (besides... to read about the family is one of my favorite pass-times as I lazily hang out at home - don't take away my social life :)!!!! ) I'll be on the lookout... - Love, Amy
September 13, 2007
And the answer is...
For those of you who wanted to know which U.S. President was a Michigan Football star, look no further than President Gerald Ford. Here's a picture to prove it! Now I'll take $1 from each of you.
fun at the orchard
Just wanted to put up this cute picture of Ava, taken when we went to a peach orchard with Amy and Marshall in Spokane. All the kids had fun playing and getting buried in this "sandbox" filled with dried peas. I didn't know why Ava was crying until I looked at this picture closely; she's upset about the peas stuck between her toes! Click on the photo to see a larger version. -Tiffany
September 11, 2007
One really random post...
Ah, sports. In particular - Ah, football. I love the fall! There's nothing like getting up early in the morning, hurredly doing homework, fixing Ava's breakfast and sitting down to several hours of my favorite sport. Sure, I have to endure the occasional objection from the natives, but it's worth it. Oh, is it worth it!
This week, I'm headed to one of the most hallowed halls of American tradition - The Big House. Home of the Michigan Wolverines, the stadium seats over 107 thousand fans and has played host to Heisman winners, pro-bowlers, hall-of-famers and even one President of the United States. (1$ for whoever can say which one and what his position was!) One of my dreams as a Notre Dame fan will become a reality soon that I could have previously only imagined. While its true I am going at the risk of missing my daughter's birth, this will be - for lack of a better word - AWESOME. (Just kidding about missing the birth. The doc said it's not happening for another 2-3 weeks!)
See, I've been thinking about sports a lot lately. This is partly due to the fact that my life as a law student leaves very little else to get excited about. Don't get me wrong, I love determining whether a patient's transfer from Northcrest valley hospital violated EMTALA as much as the next nerd, but I love the sound of helmets crashing just a tad more. Football gives me something to look forward to every weekend. This has taught me a very valuable lesson: life is incomplete without both wins and losses. You really can't win them all, but it doesn't mean you can't still be happy. While I yell Mormon curse words at the tv screen as much as the next fan, I've come to a point in my life where I can walk away regardless of the outcome and say, "that was really fun." I've found this ability has empowered me to enjoy life at a level I never thought possible.
In sum, life is good. I love my family and I am so grateful for the blessings we have. I've come to the realize hobbies are fun and recreation is good, but when it gets in the way of what the real purpose of it all is, we're really just wasting time. Now go hug your kids, kiss your spouse, and "why don't you go outside or something - nerd!"
All this truly dizzying intelect and more from yours truly, Marshall
This week, I'm headed to one of the most hallowed halls of American tradition - The Big House. Home of the Michigan Wolverines, the stadium seats over 107 thousand fans and has played host to Heisman winners, pro-bowlers, hall-of-famers and even one President of the United States. (1$ for whoever can say which one and what his position was!) One of my dreams as a Notre Dame fan will become a reality soon that I could have previously only imagined. While its true I am going at the risk of missing my daughter's birth, this will be - for lack of a better word - AWESOME. (Just kidding about missing the birth. The doc said it's not happening for another 2-3 weeks!)
See, I've been thinking about sports a lot lately. This is partly due to the fact that my life as a law student leaves very little else to get excited about. Don't get me wrong, I love determining whether a patient's transfer from Northcrest valley hospital violated EMTALA as much as the next nerd, but I love the sound of helmets crashing just a tad more. Football gives me something to look forward to every weekend. This has taught me a very valuable lesson: life is incomplete without both wins and losses. You really can't win them all, but it doesn't mean you can't still be happy. While I yell Mormon curse words at the tv screen as much as the next fan, I've come to a point in my life where I can walk away regardless of the outcome and say, "that was really fun." I've found this ability has empowered me to enjoy life at a level I never thought possible.
In sum, life is good. I love my family and I am so grateful for the blessings we have. I've come to the realize hobbies are fun and recreation is good, but when it gets in the way of what the real purpose of it all is, we're really just wasting time. Now go hug your kids, kiss your spouse, and "why don't you go outside or something - nerd!"
All this truly dizzying intelect and more from yours truly, Marshall
September 8, 2007
We should've asked Dr. Tim!
Well, it's official. Marshall is allergic to plums! He had a reaction last year and we thought that it was pesticides and thought nothing of it... but as of last night, it's definitely the juicy plums! Last night when his eyes and throat started to swell shut, he ran in and took some medicine... A few minutes later I asked him what he took, and he accidentally took 2 NyQuil sleeping pills thinking they were Benadryl... don't ask me how you could mistake green gel tablets with hot pink pills, but he did it... We called the hospital to ask them if it was okay that he took Benadryl on top of the NyQuil and they said it was fine. So that's what he did... and he is still my sleeping beauty... Right now it's after 12:30pm and he is still totally zonked out on the couch - all drugged up... And I know he is totally out of it because Ava has been constantly crawling all over him and he hasn't budged an inch...
Can I do pictures?
I'm just trying my hand at uploading images...and at friendly "fan" banter. I guess I can say I know how to do it now. Nice. Thanks. --Kim
Fun at the Fundraiser--by Kim
I just feel like posting, with nothing to say. What am I supposed to do? I'll ramble. Last night our neighborhood sponsored a fundraiser dinner for Gary Larson's son, Brandon who will lose his foot to an amputation next month following a major motorcycle accident (His bones fused together and the nerves never healed. He will never have use of his foot). He has "hundreds of thousands of dollars' worth" of medical bills...with no insurance. He will need a prosthesis....
Anyway, I talked Mom and Dad into going with me...because John was called out of town at the very last minute, and there was no way I was going with 5 kids alone!
The good news: at $10 a plate, we feasted on Pork, salad, corn on the cob, rolls, and baked potatoes ALL donated by a family in the ward. I bet there were 250-300 people there (right, dad?) Dad won an auction for a $35 apple pie, I got a bucket of peaches, a chocolate cake, some drinking glasses, and a two-night stay at the Zermatt resort (with free golf, dessert, h'ors d'orves (or however you spell it) and a discount on dinner. Ashley got an art set, Natalie a HUGE picnic basket full of picnic ware, and Andrew got a swiss army knife (which he bid on, and won, all without asking my permission.) Fortunately, he only suffered a minor slice to his pointer finger before the night was over.
It was fun....and for a good cause. After the dinner an emotional Brandon and his wife thanked everyone for coming and donating. Someone even donated a Steve Young Hall of Fame football with career stats that sold for $550, Guns worth $750, and furniture. The neighbors were so generous. I threw in 7 of the "ugly" tiles that I couldn't get rid of at a boutique years ago, and boards that date back to business days with Carrie (remember the ugly Bethlehem ones?) Everything went. It was nice to feel like we were contributing! It was a great night!
That had nothing to do with the fam, but here's a quick invite: I don't know if anyone is interested, but on Monday night, we've invited an old high school buddy of Jack Bytheway's, who was on the same air craft carrier with him, who used to drag him off his bunk and make him go to church with him before Jack was a Mormon. (not a Jack Mormon.) :) Anyway, he will arrive at 7:30 and will talk for 30 minutes about days with Jack. It's probably only interesting to me and John, but if anyone would like to join, we'd love to have you. It is our combined FHE with John's family, but this is one that might interest you as well (maybe Mom and Dad at the least.) OK? Kisses to all....sorry for the eternal post. --Kim
Anyway, I talked Mom and Dad into going with me...because John was called out of town at the very last minute, and there was no way I was going with 5 kids alone!
The good news: at $10 a plate, we feasted on Pork, salad, corn on the cob, rolls, and baked potatoes ALL donated by a family in the ward. I bet there were 250-300 people there (right, dad?) Dad won an auction for a $35 apple pie, I got a bucket of peaches, a chocolate cake, some drinking glasses, and a two-night stay at the Zermatt resort (with free golf, dessert, h'ors d'orves (or however you spell it) and a discount on dinner. Ashley got an art set, Natalie a HUGE picnic basket full of picnic ware, and Andrew got a swiss army knife (which he bid on, and won, all without asking my permission.) Fortunately, he only suffered a minor slice to his pointer finger before the night was over.
It was fun....and for a good cause. After the dinner an emotional Brandon and his wife thanked everyone for coming and donating. Someone even donated a Steve Young Hall of Fame football with career stats that sold for $550, Guns worth $750, and furniture. The neighbors were so generous. I threw in 7 of the "ugly" tiles that I couldn't get rid of at a boutique years ago, and boards that date back to business days with Carrie (remember the ugly Bethlehem ones?) Everything went. It was nice to feel like we were contributing! It was a great night!
That had nothing to do with the fam, but here's a quick invite: I don't know if anyone is interested, but on Monday night, we've invited an old high school buddy of Jack Bytheway's, who was on the same air craft carrier with him, who used to drag him off his bunk and make him go to church with him before Jack was a Mormon. (not a Jack Mormon.) :) Anyway, he will arrive at 7:30 and will talk for 30 minutes about days with Jack. It's probably only interesting to me and John, but if anyone would like to join, we'd love to have you. It is our combined FHE with John's family, but this is one that might interest you as well (maybe Mom and Dad at the least.) OK? Kisses to all....sorry for the eternal post. --Kim
September 7, 2007
what's going on in september
- 9.2.2007: Ashley's B-day
- 9.16.2007: Josh M.'s B-day
- 9.17.2007: Jennifer's B-day
- 9.24.2007: September FHE @ Jeff & Nat's. We will be celebrating all the above birthdays, as well as Tim's that day. Watch for info by email!
- Miscellaneous: LOTS of fall soccer! If you'd like to come to one of Adam or Joshua's games, please give Tiffany a call. Or, sign in and add any other events you'd like the family to be aware of.
- LOOKING AHEAD:
- 10.4.2007 Natalie's baby shower
- 10.8.2007 John's B-day
- 10.22.2007 Amy's baby girl due
- Early November: Natalie's baby boy due
September 6, 2007
I Am A Mother
Jennifer gave me this book for my birthday, and I feel like the timing has been perfect in my reading it. Now granted, I've had a roller coaster full of emotions as my pregnancy comes to an end, but this book has been exactly what I needed. This book has completely refreshed my view on motherhood and the joy it is in my life (if I let it be!). I love being a mother and am grateful that we girls have been able to have these opportunities. I encourage all of you to read it - it's a quick read - and I'm sure you will all feel the same! I love you all! - Love, Amy
September 4, 2007
A blog ain't a blog till...
Yeah, you know you love it! A blog ain't a blog till the drum and feathers come out! I think this is a great idea. I look forward to a loveridge blogosphere complete with jokes about talking parrots, robber pigs and all other sorts of funny rants. Thanks to Tiffany for putting this together. Allow this to be my contribution for the time being... Love, Marshall
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