Family Matters

Monday, September 10. 2007

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ALMENDRA

"Click" for the lovely ALme.

Happy Birthday Alme, ...a beautiful mother, wonderful friend, excellent teacher of my kids, great party match for my wife, fun, cheerful, playful, and on and on the list goes.

Wishing you a wonderful year ahead in the Lords service!

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Saturday, September 8. 2007

Congratulations to my brother Christopher and his wife Nani, with the birth of their third boy, "*Denephew". Weighing in at 4 kg 460 g. Naturally, they were hoping for a girl, but it seams someone who likes soccer had other plans.

*"In the hopes of it being a girl, the plan was to call it Denise. Since it was a boy, there was only one option... :-P"

Grandpa with grandson!

Big brother enjoying the new arrival.

PS: They are still fishing for a name.

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Wednesday, August 29. 2007

Tips for Living frugally

Most folks I know do most of these, but there are some nice links, benefiting mainly those in the US.

Cross posted from Aaron:The Cheapskate Guide: 50 Tips for Frugal Living

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Monday, August 27. 2007

Happy Birthday Angie

Every time I close my eyes
I thank the lord that I've got you

It's been a wonderful seven years that I've been living with Angie and enjoying the pleasure of her company, love, support, encouragement, fun, and all that comprises the beauty and wonderfulness of her. Babyface sums it up pretty good.
I love you Angie, now and always!

It's been a long, long time comin', yes it has
But I, I know that it's been worth the wait
It feels like springtime in winter
It feels like Christmas in June
It feels like heaven has opened up it's gates for me and you

Girl I think that you're truly somethin', yes you are
And you're, you're every bit of a dream come true, yes you are

To think of all the nights I've cried myself to sleep
You really oughta know how much you mean to me
It's only right, it's only right
(In my life) that you be in my life right here with me

Every time I close my eyes
I thank the lord that I've got you
And you've got me too
And every time I think of it
I pinch myself cuz I don't believe it's true
That someone like you loves me too

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Friday, June 8. 2007

You know you're a missionary kid if...

I came across this in another blog...don't remember now where, but I googled it and compiled some of the more relevant ones. It is geared more to Americans, but most are pretty universal.

So, here goes...

You know you're a missionary kid if...

You can’t answer the question, “Where are you from?”

You speak two languages but can’t spell in either.

You flew before you could walk.

The U.S. is a foreign country.

You have a passport, but no driver’s license.

Having four distinct seasons other than: dry, very dry, rainy, very rainy, is a new experience.

You have a time zone map next to your telephone.

You would rather eat seaweed than cafeteria food.

Your life story uses the phrase “Then we went to ...” five times.