Sunday, May 23, 2010

Hello Folks,
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It was expected by many, it was hoped for by most (but especially us and the Axbergs) ... yes folks, we FINALLY closed on the house. It took forever to get too. Now that it is all said and done, we are home owners at last. Rebekah & I are excited, overwhelmed, relieved and very thankful to God. 
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Time is short ... 
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God is good!
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Peace!
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As always, 
Love in Christ Jesus,
Michael, Rebekah & Jack
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Book Recommendation of the week is my favorite pocket bible

Nkjv Version Smallest Bible With Snap Flap Black Bonded Leather **ISBN: 9780840784469**

Closing on the house and THE MOVE!!!





Jack and I work on our latest top secret project. Stay tuned ... all will be revealed in time. 



A little stale eating buddy?



After months of searching, hours of research, braving storms, snow, ice, sleet, dragons, pits, despair, fighting, torture, revenge, giants, monsters chases, escapes, true love, miracles and so much more, it was finally .... FINALLY time to close on our house (slight exaggeration for dramatic emphasis) 



Jack is passed around to all the realtors to squeeze and cuddle



I would like to take this moment to say to my dear wife .... I LOVE YOU! This girl did it all. While I was away at work having fun mowing and cleaning gutters and getting home way too late, she and her connections got everything packed up and ready to roll.




Art



The chaos of moving



Somebody gotta take a wizz?




Of course, we mustn't forget Jack



Moving day at last



For some reason, the only shot of these two great guys was one with both eyes closed. Since I couldn't leave them out of the coverage of this very important day, this shot must therefore go on



Loading up our Craig's List special



"Hi!"


Hans takes a moment to smile for the camera



"Hey! That's not authorized .... get back to work"



My exhausted help form a union, demand higher wages, greater benefits and paid vacations


The help begins to go crazy from exhaustion and hunger


The help snoops in my personal affects



Who da man!


Aww


At long last the day begins to wind down



Food!!!


Mom takes a well deserved rest



Hungry Aiden?


Art



Jeff is officially pooped



There's an App for that



Jack prepping for his upcoming Yoga For Babies DVD


A hearty welcome home from ALERT to Jon Lueken
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Well folks, that's all for now. Y'all come again, ya hear?

Sunday, May 9, 2010

Hello Folks,
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Life has been busy. At times I can either shoot it or live it. More and more I must choose the option of living it. What few photo's I have, I hope you enjoy. 
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Could we be new home owners? Next week may tell!
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As Always,
Love in Christ Jesus,
Michael, Rebekah & Jack
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Book recommendation of the week ...
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I know it might sound goofy, but I think the idea of communicating with those who are very very young tells them we are taking them seriously. My wife has really enjoyed learning from this book ...

Baby Sign Language Basics: Early Communication for Hearing Babies and Toddlers, New & Expanded Edition

Blessed be the Lord, my rock, who trains my hands for war ... Or in other words, "A time for donuts and a time for air soft"



Art


Ryan fuels up for action


Thanks to Becky for the sweet treat!


Munitions are gathered



My dad, the reliable sniper readies for combat


Just wait


Al Capone readies for action



Art



Rambo


Ok! Enough of the glamor shots ... let's PLAY! (sorry, but I didn't risk my camera in the melee)

Sunday at the Arboretum





Visiting the Arnold Arboretum (Click here for info) and checking out my tree of the year the Eastern Redbud. What is so cool about this tree is that the buds come all along the branches and THEN only THEN the leaves come out at the tips. Isn't that AMAZING!?!? Well how about really neat? Cool? Kinda sorta neat? Well, SOMEBODY has got to appreciate this kinda thing.




Jack isn't quite impressed by the Wisteria



Art



Art




Tucked away in that perfect spot, we rest, and talk ... but mostly rest. It's days like today that makes Sundays so perfect.



Jack chill'n out



Art




Art ... it's just EVERYWHERE



Lilacs of every type and description



So many options!



With my head full of all the beauty the trees have to offer, I can only wait until I have the property to begin to shape it into something great



My wife's art