tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19877411195824831442024-03-13T07:48:43.633-04:00Monkey & WormLauren Heuberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11685251336266562658noreply@blogger.comBlogger111125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1987741119582483144.post-39146297489481562192012-11-14T17:29:00.000-05:002012-11-15T14:17:20.590-05:00NO. 112 CHICKENS<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Every Wednesday, the kids and I get to spend the afternoon at a special place called RiverOaks. The place is pretty amazing and the people are more amazing and near and dear to our family. I drive in and the kids immediately start going a mile a minute about the dogs, chickens, ducks, fish and cats...its like a regular old day at the petting zoo. And here you can be king for the day!</div>
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If not living on a farm, these two may just start a band and hit the road. They hear a tune in a loud restaurant or crowded place and ask to stop to everything just to listen. Their current favorites include James Taylor to Irish Christmas music...</div>
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<br />Lauren Heuberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11685251336266562658noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1987741119582483144.post-51914199963336488822012-11-13T15:34:00.003-05:002012-11-13T15:34:34.874-05:00NO. 111 SUMMER RECAP<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Lauren Heuberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11685251336266562658noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1987741119582483144.post-50604100467329484242012-05-16T15:00:00.002-04:002012-05-16T16:52:54.518-04:00NO. 109 THE HUNT<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">We all hunt for things in life - happiness, joy, contentment, satisfaction - and the search continues or comes up empty handed until we (I) stop searching and instead find Christ. I am a slow learner too often, but gladly learning that I don't have to search, but need to accept <i>all</i> that is offered to me from the hands of God. His grace is sufficient and abiding in Him is better than what I was hunting for all along. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Speaking of hunting, some hunt for eggs at Easter and other's hunt for (insert choice word) moles in our front yard - and in the end, they all found more than they hoped for...</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"> I couldn't help but sneak these pictures in - Burns is right by her side every waking hour, even when he is tired and ready for a nap. Talk about a good sport...</span></div>
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<br />Lauren Heuberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11685251336266562658noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1987741119582483144.post-39677344395164594622012-04-11T21:50:00.000-04:002012-04-11T21:50:46.176-04:00NO. 108 WISHHappy Birthday Shannon - you are only how old???<br />
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Today is my sister-in-law's birthday and if I could also make a birthday wish today, it would be to have her live A LOT closer to me. I haven't thought the wish out enough to know if that means we would move north or they would come south, but not so sure somewhere in the middle is where we want to all end up...<br />
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I married into a great family, a really great one. They have thanked me for "taking them as they are" on numerous occasions and I always beg to differ - THANK YOU for taking me as I am, right from the very beginning. For the most part, I have always known Shannon as a mom and one that I admire greatly. I love watching the relationship she has with each of her children - all very unique from each other and the way she responds fits each of their personalities. I love watching her enjoy her children - really enjoy them and laugh along side them. And speaking of laughing, what a great laugh her and Greg have. Their relationship is one of those that stands the test of trials and comes through hand in hand...<br />
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Life is busy in their family right now, but I hope today she felt extra-loved. I thought about you all day yesterday in preparation for your birthday and then at 9pm glanced at my calendar and realized today was your day... enjoy that extra hour of the day that you have on me (until we live in the same timezone).<br />
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I love you.Lauren Heuberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11685251336266562658noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1987741119582483144.post-89350779596867334462012-04-05T15:18:00.002-04:002012-04-05T15:21:03.547-04:00NO. 107 ALL IN A MONTH<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">In the span of a few short weeks... Hadley has eased her way onto the soccer field (hence the hair twirls she is doing in the picture below). I sadly did have to have a little halftime pep talk to myself after the first game, reminding myself that this is suppose to be fun for us all -- and what is not fun is me yelling to "GET THE BALL" on the sideline as Hadley looks at me very confused. We both have agreed to try harder at our respective roles. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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"Muffin" as Bobby calls him continues to smile, laugh and giggle his way through life - nothing in this world compares to this little guys laugh. I pray he keeps it for as long as his days are long because it packs a lot of joy into our hearts to hear him cackle...<br />
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The weather has warmed up and playdates have made their way to the beach...<br />
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I was surprised to see the picture above because H & B are rarely far from each other's side - this is more the norm around here these days... walking down the road, walking down the hall, walking into school - hand in hand most of the time.<br />
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Not as many early morning walks downtown as I would like, but some that make it well worth it. I have been flat worn out lately and not able to get up before Hadley is starring me in the face and tapping my back. BUT, that too must change because I am in need of some alone time with my thoughts and the Lord on walks...<br />
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Like I said, more of these two living life together...<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I think as she was taking these pictures, she told me Burns went missing for a little while. See - "survival of the fittest" is not something I make up. But, he too survived and a great reminder that the Lord cares for my children more than even I do. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I came home at midnight from Market, to find these knuckleheads at our house {my Uncle Buck and cousin Katelyn}. It was such a treat to spend a surprise weekend with them -- they are awesome and so fun to be with. I hope Kate finds a job doing marine biology close by!!!!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Hadley, you love to pick out what you wear. I struggle with that sometimes because I really like to pick out your clothes too and create my style for you. But, as with many things, I let go of a silly want of mine in trade for the fun it is to see what your little head pulls together {or what you decide to leave off}. We have decided that doing dishes are a lot more fun around here if you are in the nude -- that is a joke, I promise. Now Bobby is going to get some crazy idea that this should be a new Heuber rule...</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">This face -- I am not sure what she said, but I know what she is thinking... "an artist needs time to create, please stop insisting I turn around to take another picture..." And something I would forget if I didn't write now, she is wearing a bandaid on her thumb in this picture for me. I have worn one for the past month or so and she has insisted on doing the same. I love that God created her with this trait. I pray that her heart continues to grow in compassion for others and has a willingness to go beside them and carry some of the load even when it isn't pretty. I love you Hads, now paint on...</span><br />
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</div>Lauren Heuberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11685251336266562658noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1987741119582483144.post-21120439727170781542012-01-29T21:38:00.000-05:002012-01-29T21:38:12.186-05:00NO. 104 FROM AUCTIONS TO BATHS AND ALL IN BETWEEN<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ATNDZ0eCFYw/TyYAOOxuFDI/AAAAAAAABV4/yE6qDSwk-qY/s1600/IMG_0338.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ATNDZ0eCFYw/TyYAOOxuFDI/AAAAAAAABV4/yE6qDSwk-qY/s640/IMG_0338.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">And a huge THANK YOU to the Heubers for keeping the kids. They are great kids, but they can WEAR YOU OUT. It doesn't mean that I love them less, it just means I love them from a tired vantage point quite often. When we got home, Rob picked us up from the airport - we loaded up our bags and got in the car -- and then before driving away, he let a big sigh -- I wondered secretly from the back seat, "was that sadness that we were home so soon or sweet relief that we are home just in time." </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">But seriously, thank you both for always supporting our marriage and encouraging us to make our relationship a priority. I am so glad I was hand-picked to join your family and appreciate all that you do to make me feel so loved. </span>Lauren Heuberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11685251336266562658noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1987741119582483144.post-68764272914100557872011-12-30T20:58:00.000-05:002011-12-30T20:58:28.666-05:00NO. 102 HORSES AND BUGGIES...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">My grandfather would tell me as a child that "if you take piano lessons, I will buy you a horse." He was a man that could be trusted at his word, but oddly enough, I laughed his offer off. Over time, he gave me a western saddle, bridle & reins ... perhaps as a tease. As much fun as a horse would have been, to be able to play piano now would be even better. Lesson learned: sometimes we think we know what we want when in fact the greatest gift would be to do what we don't want to do at the time.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">On one recent trip to Pinehurst, we stopped by the horse track to show Hadley where I use to ride. The old barn that I rode out of is now used for machine storage and the ring that I learned to jump in was still there, but was oh-so tiny. But the place as a whole is as classic as it gets in my mind - dirt roads that connect all the old white barns with green roofs. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Who knows if she will like to ride, but I would be more than happy to find myself back in a barn someday soon...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here are two stragglers from Halloween -- a hayride with Bobby, Dean, a pumpkin, a duck and a giraffe all at a pace that made us hold on for dear life. It was a great time, Paps!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This was picture day and we were practicing that morning before school. I would say, "when they say cheese, what do you do?" And this is what resulted...</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Somehow, the professional ended up getting great pictures that I did not buy. Again, one of those things I can't bring myself to do --- school pictures are too staged for my liking when instead I can have pictures like this that show the real range of emotion that comes from an 18-month old and 3 year-old in a matter of two minutes...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And this one of my little Hads -- oh how I am amazed by her wit, style and thoughts. She makes me laugh even when she should be in trouble. </div><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Bobby and I celebrated our five year anniversary on Friday and someone asked, "What is the five year gift?" I didn't know the answer at the time and I actually still don't know now -- not that I am opposed to giving gifts according to tradition, I find that quite the challenge sometimes, but this one snuck up on us both a little --- and it turned out perfect. </span></div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I have thought a little about the gift of marriage lately due to many factors -- our anniversary, the Gaffney's love story and the recent weddings I have helped with. And in all of these things I have thought back to our wedding day. A dream of a day it was for us and our families. I can go back to any hour of that day like it was yesterday. Ask me about two weeks ago and I will pause, but that day, I hold near and dear to my heart. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">And as I have thought, the day itself will always be a gift from the Lord, but the marriage is the real part. Five short years into it and I can say that no other relationship in my life has pointed me to my need for Christ than this one. I have seen more than I wold like to admit of my selfish tendencies, my desire to act one way and in reality do another, my expectations, my pride --- my sin --- and by the grace and mercy of Christ, Bobby and I have been humbled, broken, forgiven and renewed together. </span></div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">When I think of marriages that I admire, it is always a man and wife who have been through life together sharing all of the ups and the downs. Not that they hope for the downs, but they come through the other side with a deeper appreciation, trust and affection for their spouse. The "ups" in life don't do tend to do that. Like I was reminded recently, the most important day of a marriage is not the first, but the last --- because for better or for worse we stand together as sinners who need Jesus. I pray that we love another in a way that speaks volumes about the grace we have been given. I love you Bobby and so grateful that you were hand-picked for me.</span><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>Lauren Heuberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11685251336266562658noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1987741119582483144.post-85167499842287992542011-10-20T15:20:00.001-04:002011-10-20T15:24:07.109-04:00NO. 101 GIVE 'EM A PAINT BRUSH...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">And these kids would paint the world every color in the book...they both have been drawn to art from the get-go. I would imagine most kids are at this age and it goes without saying that I am always up for a craft project, so the apple should fall right where we expected, in an art room. One of these days I might happen into the children's museum without children and let myself feel what this little girl feels...pure satisfaction!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Since this blog is for monkey and worm, it is important to me that I log things that are going on in our life as a means to better remember and become more aware -- I forget small details from time to time and afraid that in the process, I am overlooking God at work in our lives. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">So monkey and worm, right now you too are the best of friends. I find you laughing with each other all the time. Hadley nurtures Burns {you have your own way of saying his name} in ways that I often hear from my mouth --- things like "It's okay sweet boy, you can do it" or "Come on, Tubs, it's time to rock and roll" or "Good Morning little buddy, did you have a good sleep?" Hadley, you read all the time. You have flashlights that you take to bed so you can read a little longer. We walk to bed every night to find a new collection of things from your room (stuffed animals, shoes, pillows, toys) in a pile in the hallway. Your daddy and I laugh outloud and then sneak a peak of both of you all cuddled up. It puts a smile on our face every single night to see you sleep. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">And Burns, you not only tolerate Hadley's {and the rest of our} loving, you get tickled by it. You have an infectious giggle that makes any stress melt away. You love to practice your golf swing, throw the ball, dance, hide everything of significance in a secret spot in the house. You are a little one of few words right now, but your ability to communicate what you want is not lacking. You point, grunt and climb your way into most things you need. You play well by yourself, but come check in with me to give kisses and hugs -- a trait that I hope continues for years to come. You get injured more than your sister ever did, but you are as tough as they come -- no time to cry when you could throw a ball instead.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I am finding that I am more creative now than I have been in the past three years -- ideas are coming to me and my heart beats fast as I think about new projects to dive into. I pray that God will direct me where to use this gift as the One with the ultimate creativity. </div>Lauren Heuberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11685251336266562658noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1987741119582483144.post-71677891824854516602011-10-18T13:38:00.001-04:002011-10-18T13:43:08.432-04:00NO. 100 WHEELS<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Some may know, some may not know that I have recently started working on weddings -- which means two things. I get the privilege of watching two young people on one of the happiest days of their life -- we serve them with the gifts that the Lord has given us. It is a lot of work, but very rewarding for me personally -- more on this for another post. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">But because I am busy on Saturdays, Bobby holds down the fort and spends lots of quality time with the kids. And despite being exhausted at the end of it, there are memories made during those "fun day" Saturdays that will be treasured for times to come. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">One being that they went to get Hadley's big girl bike -- Strawberry shortcake at a second-hand store -- and she rides that thing like she is in the Tour de France. If not riding it, she sits next to it and admires it. Not only does she not mind having an old bike that once belonged to someone else, she actually treasures it. That's my girl, Hads --- the older the better and with more stories on it then the new one from Walmart. We will remind you of this dear lesson as you grow older and desire for things new and shiny!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
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</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">And if Hadley is going to ride her bike, you better believe this one is going to be right there in his gear cheering her on. For the record, that helmet is mine and fits him just right. Little bear has a noggin the size of a pumpkin and a face that I could kiss all day long. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-qL9iNSF7Oq8/Tp210eySv1I/AAAAAAAABH0/RJH7lqtbm1w/s1600/IMG_0006.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-qL9iNSF7Oq8/Tp210eySv1I/AAAAAAAABH0/RJH7lqtbm1w/s640/IMG_0006.JPG" width="438" /></a></div>Lauren Heuberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11685251336266562658noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1987741119582483144.post-63574357164286638462011-10-02T19:13:00.000-04:002011-10-02T19:13:37.206-04:00NO. 99 SUNDAY NIGHT BLUES<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">The weekend has come and gone and the work week starts tomorrow --- I could use another day to ease back in, but the cooler weather gives us all a little more pep in our step. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-StL2amBME0A/TojvSz7r9pI/AAAAAAAABHw/4F-clQo7LtI/s1600/DSC_2018.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-StL2amBME0A/TojvSz7r9pI/AAAAAAAABHw/4F-clQo7LtI/s640/DSC_2018.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>Lauren Heuberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11685251336266562658noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1987741119582483144.post-85892104263438781912011-09-30T16:42:00.001-04:002011-10-02T19:09:11.290-04:00NO. 98 HIDE AND SEEK<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">If either of our kids get lost (in the house), the other one knows right where they are... </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
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</span></div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">In a short matter of two weeks, I snapped these pictures of the two of them hanging out together (excuse quality and lack of editing). Seriously, that is what they do -- they hang out together kind of like Bobby and I do. They sit on the doorstop in the morning and watch Bobby leave together, they hide behind curtains, under bags (not for long people), behind doors together, they cuddle up together in bed or on the couch, they dance together...</span></div><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>Lauren Heuberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11685251336266562658noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1987741119582483144.post-38091428162194175462011-09-28T08:52:00.000-04:002011-09-28T08:52:06.526-04:00NO. 97 SCHOOL IS IN SESSION<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">We are so grateful for the kid's sweet school program this year. Burns has Mrs. Tiffany and Mrs. Jennifer and Hadley has Mrs. Mollie and Mrs. Susan. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">When I walk down the hall of Hadley's building it smells strongly of elmers glue and I secretly wish I could stay and play with the crafts for the morning. The teachers are so creative and patient with the kids and a blessing to have them love on ours they way they do. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">My great friend has inspired me to try a little homeschooling during the off days -- we do our best and have a new appreciation for parents that commit to it full-time. We will cross that bridge when it comes, but I have noticed Hadley lights up when I mention that it is time to work on numbers or alphabet. And I happen to treasure the one on one time with her more than she knows. </div><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I love this picture --- it sums up the reality of our day --- chasing after Greg as he ran through the streets of downtown Chicago. He was in his town and we were along for the ride!</span><br />
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</div>Lauren Heuberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11685251336266562658noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1987741119582483144.post-67712892630433801692011-09-05T21:16:00.000-04:002011-09-05T21:16:47.377-04:00NO. 95 SAY IT AINT SO...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I am not ready for school to start tomorrow morning --- I will need to take another post to go through our summer highlights, but for now I have that empty feeling in my stomach as we get ready for Hadley and Burns' first day of school tomorrow. Keep in mind this is a two-day a week for three hours, but it is the idea of a set schedule that I am fighting right now. Is it normal to always fight what is good for us? A schedule is good, but if I could press rewind on this past summer, I would in a heartbeat. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The ages of these two right now can't get any better --- everyone promises it gets better and I will take their word for it, but man oh man do I love this stage. It is a mutual admiration -- I love them to the stars and they think I hung the moon. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">These pictures were quick ones I grabbed from our go-with-the-flow summer...lots of walks, parks, bikes, messes, art projects, snacks and pretend play. And for the record, Hadley is about to bust with excitement for tomorrow and Burns doesn't have a clue what is going to hit him.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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Lauren Heuberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11685251336266562658noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1987741119582483144.post-73628791554427463802011-08-20T21:34:00.001-04:002011-08-20T22:07:06.354-04:00NO. 94 IT DOES THE BODY GOOD<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Consider yourself forewarned --- this does indeed happen in our house. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">You can't sneak anything by them at this age. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
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Lauren Heuberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11685251336266562658noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1987741119582483144.post-80270918166375300182011-08-17T21:37:00.000-04:002011-08-17T21:37:23.441-04:00NO. 93 SAY WHAT<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Hadley loves creating things equally as much as she likes to sing. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">We were driving down the road today and having a good conversation -- a song came on and she said to me, "Mommy, I will finish talking to you when this song is over because right now it is time for me to sing." </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
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Lauren Heuberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11685251336266562658noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1987741119582483144.post-52525832000023025062011-08-12T09:40:00.001-04:002011-08-12T09:41:35.603-04:00NO. 92 LONG BEACH<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">The Kramer beach week is a tradition that started before I was born. My grandparents would rent a house and take the family for a week --- a storm came and took that house in the ocean. Grandkids started to come along and they rented a different one and I still have very clear memories at that house. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Then about twenty-five years or so ago, they bought the current house, "Pig Out Palace." It is on the sound, we all treasure the sights from the back porch, we learned to ski in the back, we would strip down and shower as little ones in the hose, we have come to expect the same menus each year, we have grown and multiplied and now rent another house --- but we make it work and feel so lucky to share this place with my kids. Hadley found a pair of my old flip flops in one of the closets this time and it took me back very quickly to being 8 years old. It's that kind of place....</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Mom and I kayaking with Hads and Burns --- it was fun taking her out and she does exactly what I do when I am all alone on the water ---sing! Our song choices are different, but something about cruising along brings out the tunes in us both.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">All I am going to say is, Amy's homemade salsa fell on the ground and after a short pause of shock, this is what followed...</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Crabbing --- no luck but she didn't know what were we doing anyways, she thought the fun was holding a string with a piece of bacon on it.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Part of the crew on the beach --- look at them in their glory! Every year takes on a little different focus --- sometimes it is boat heavy, others it is beach and bocce ball heavy, others it is moped heavy. This year it rained hard the first four days --- like nothing we have experienced while there together --- so the first day the skies parted, we plopped ourselves on the sand and sat.</span><br />
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Mom Mom --- she is the best, really she is. And each and every one of us feel that way about her. I was there a couple days before she got there and it was not the same until she showed up --- no, she is not on the beach or boat with us, but <i>she is there</i> and having her there this year was very special. It was not easy on her and I know she doesn't feel the greatest, so thanks Mom Mom for making the effort. I was packed up and driving down the road on Wednesday to come home and it hit me like a ton of bricks --- these times are few and far between and I wanted to be there with her. Sometimes those things happen and you have to act on them. So we turned around, unpacked the car and stayed for the rest of the week.<br />
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Cha Cha and Ella dancing --- look at the little kick E has going on. She has learned from the best...And the tennis in the background brings back a memory --- who remembers Cha Cha playing the tennis video game last year?<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">We had a dozen neon-frosted cupcakes and what better way to get rid of them then to sing "happy birthday" to everyone --- nope, it wasn't anyones birthday but we are family that likes to pretend! And the look on this girl's face tells you she can get into character and act the part of birthday girl...</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">The guys going out for a fishing trip ... I think they had a good time from the looks of their return.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Sweet Moss</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Packing up our goodie bags before hitting the road --- a longtime tradition that Pop Pop started when we were young as one last send-off treat.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">And many of you have prayed for my cousin who had a recent eye accident --- God has His hand on him and it is very evident to see the work He is doing. Not only are they hopeful that he will regain 20/20 vision with the use of a contact, but Ryan's way of handling this whole situation has been amazing to watch. Continue to pray for healing and that God will continue to use this experience to bless their lives and others. </span><br />
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Lauren Heuberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11685251336266562658noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1987741119582483144.post-10274447537011935702011-08-09T17:23:00.000-04:002011-08-09T17:23:59.949-04:00NO. THE MIND OF A CHILD<div class="" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Before being a parent, I thought about how fun it would be to ask my children questions --questions that allow me a glimpse into how their minds work and laugh at the responses. And more than not, I am blown away by both the simple and profound depth of Hadley Tate's little noggin.. </span></div><div class="" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-4Ks280DL_9c/TkGiYvOgr_I/AAAAAAAABCA/w03BdVMZTU0/s1600/bobby+and+hadley.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426px" naa="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-4Ks280DL_9c/TkGiYvOgr_I/AAAAAAAABCA/w03BdVMZTU0/s640/bobby+and+hadley.JPG" width="640px" /></a></div><div class="" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Today she was singing in her loud voice, "If you're saved and you know it, say Amen..." </span></div><div class="" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">So I asked, "Do you know what "saved" means?</span></div><div class="" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">She said, "Yeah, saved from the water or the lake or the ocean."</span></div><div class="" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">I said, "Yes, you can be saved from those things and that is a good thing. But it also means that you love Jesus and ask Him into your heart."</span></div><div class="" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">She replied without skipping a beat, "I love you Jesus. Praise the Lord."</span></div>Lauren Heuberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11685251336266562658noreply@blogger.com0