He’s My Favorite

I happen to be married to an incredible guy. John and I met 20 years ago. We fell in love at first sight. Yes, that does still happen. We got engaged 2 1/2 months later and got married 7 months after our first date. I had a friend from college refuse to come to my [...]

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More Family Photos (By Dorean Beattie)

Special thanks to our friend Dorean Beattie for these photos.

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I Can Never Think of a Clever Title for Family Updates

Just as it seems like we’re adjusting to our schedule and to life as a family of EIGHT, the schedule will be shifting with the start of school. I’m actually hoping that we’ll feel even more comfortable in our schedule and have more focus as we move into fall.
At this point, I will continue to [...]

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Cherry Pickin’…. and Eatin’

I almost forgot to post these adorable cherry pickin’ pictures. On our last day in Michigan, John and my sister Tara took the kiddos cherry pickin’ so that I could pack up without a whirlwind beneath my feet. (That’s way different from “The Wind Beneath My Wings”, just for the record)

Anyone want to calculate the [...]

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Happy Birthday Nick

Nick celebrated his 17th birthday in Michigan. I am so grateful that this kid is my son. He blesses me everyday with his kindness, his wit, his love for the Lord, and his incredible creativity.  I’m so honored to be able to watch him grow into an amazing young man.
 Nick started out his morning with [...]

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Family=Love

I was done for the night until I saw these in Nick’s photos. Pay to take a photographer on vacation with you!

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Paddle Boatin’

The paddle boat was the all time favorite activity for the toddlers. Honestly I think they would have spend hours out on the paddle boat if it would have been possible. 
Ready for a boat ride!
The daily boat ride with Daddy (sometimes multiples times a day!)
Hangin’ out on the dock.
Aiden headed out for a cruise with [...]

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Happy 4th of July

Time for the beginning of our vacation posts. We celebrated Independence Day at the parade in Central Lake, MI. This small town USA, really knows how to celebrate big, and we love this parade! 
The Arnold Clan at the parade!
Elia and Emma enjoying some pre-parade popcorn.

My big boys.
Daddy and Aiden at the parade.

Aunt Megan and Emma.
The [...]

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This Blog and Its Subjects Are On Vacation

See ya when we get back! With a full update and lots of pictures.
I promise.
We pull out tomorrow evening. Michigan bound!

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Got New Wheels!

Not the 15 passenger type wheels. Sorry to get your hopes up. I’m referring to the three passenger type wheels, thanks to all of my face book friends who decided to bless us with cash to get a stroller (or as it turns out strollers.)
In case you’re confused with all our talk of a triple [...]

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