Archive for “September, 2008”
Tuesday, September 30th, 2008 | By Amy
Hannah’s Primary Talk 9/28/08
Rob asked Hannah some questions about prayer and wrote down her answers. This was the talk she gave in primary. It was very cute and fun to watch.
Today my talk is about saying prayers.
When you say your prayers you fold your arms and close your eyes so you can be reverent.
In my [...]
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Monday, September 29th, 2008 | By Amy
On Sunday morning I discovered that someone had removed a bumper sticker from the back window of my mini van while it was parked in my driveway. Rude!
Considering what it was for, I started thinking about the type of person that might do this. It read “Restore Marriage, Yes on 8.” So the person that [...]
Posted in General, Prop 8 | 10 Comments »
Sunday, September 28th, 2008 | By Amy
Thanks to Auntie Korby who sent the kids an Unbirthday package in the mail. We opened it yesterday! What a fun idea you had and they all loved their gifts. Hannah and Sabrina watched the Barbie Diamond Castle movie and the Strawberry Shortcake Spring movie back to back and are still talking about them. Hunter [...]
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Saturday, September 27th, 2008 | By Amy
I have had my fill of most reality shows. I stopped watching Dr. Phil years ago because it was just too sad to see all of the messed up families and individuals on the show. And last time I saw part of Wife Swap it was all about creating conflict and peeking in on dysfunctional [...]
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Tuesday, September 23rd, 2008 | By Amy
When Hannah was at preschool, Sabrina and I were playing in the backyard playhouse. I was crouched over in a little chair listening to her chat away on her play cell-phone.
“Who are you talking to Brina?”
“Hannah”
“Oh”
“How is your school?…. Oh, I just playing Barbies with Mommy… Have fun time, I love you… bye!”
Earlier today, the [...]
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Tuesday, September 23rd, 2008 | By Amy
This article written by David Blankenhorn (a democrat, by the way) appeared in the New York Times. I meant to just copy over the best points, but the whole thing is great, so most of it is here:
In all societies, marriage shapes the rights and obligations of parenthood…
…marriage is a gift that society bestows on [...]
Posted in General, Prop 8 | 3 Comments »
Monday, September 22nd, 2008 | By Amy
So, did you hear about the government bailout of AIG? I’m no economist, and don’t know much about Wall Street, but even I could see this disaster coming. My theory is that it all has to do with the pervasive feeling of entitlement in our country. I am a part of it too, thinking [...]
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Friday, September 19th, 2008 | By Amy
Happy Birthday to our Emma Elisabeth! We love you sweetie.
Emma is a wonderful sister and friend. She is always adored by her teachers because of her positive attitude and willingness to help in class. Emma loves to be happy and make other people happy. She is adventurous and loves to read the American Girl books. [...]
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Monday, September 15th, 2008 | By Amy
Going back in time a little: Rob put together this slideshow from the pictures off our camera and my dad’s. I just love it!
Posted in Emma, General, Hannah, Hunter, Sabrina | 4 Comments »
Monday, September 15th, 2008 | By Amy
Hunter and Emma both updated their blogs over the weekend. If you have a second, take a peek at what they’ve been thinking about.
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