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Shout-out : Dad

March 27, 2009 – 10:24 pm

My dad’s birthday was this week and I just wanted to post two of my favorite childhood pictures with him.  I remember the days he used to sandwich me between two pillows and carry me—laughing, screaming, and kicking—into the kitchen, to “put the sandwich back in the fridge.”  And all those logic puzzles he made me solve.  They probably have something to do with why I’m an engineer!  I love you, Dad.  Another year wiser but still ever handsome!

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Hong Kong & Malaysia

February 11, 2009 – 10:50 pm

FINALLY, favorite photos from our trip to Hong Kong and Malaysia last month. YAY!!  Eric and I were just blown away by the hospitality of our relatives, especially our second cousins in Malaysia.  If any of you see this, THANK YOU for showing us around and feeding us so well!  We had a wonderful time and hope to visit again soon!
Now onto the people shots, which my mom prefers. : )  We feel so blessed by our friends & family!

Looking at these reminds of an Irish blessing that my mom once read me (insert tear!) as I was leaving home for college:

May the road rise to meet you,
May the wind be always at your back.
May the sun shine warm upon your face,
The rains fall soft upon your fields.
And until we meet again,
May God hold you in the palm of his hand.

Til we meet again, much love…  j+e

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Shout-out : Kevin

February 7, 2009 – 11:56 pm

Happy Birthday to my little brother, who is not so little anymore! Love you a ton. Like, Shady Maple + 5 HungryMen a ton. (Pace yourself!!)

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My Parents

January 27, 2009 – 11:52 pm

Mom: 

Dad:
Completely unscripted… enjoy them before my mother makes me take them down!!  I felt inspired to share a couple pictures of my hip & spunky parents, upon finding out today that they have joined Facebook.  Oh. my. 

Anyhoo, hellooo web friends, it’s been too long!!  I have much to write but not enough time. For now, I just want to say thank you to my loyal readers (”I’m tired of looking at the tree, Jen”) and not to worry, because I’m baaaack and can’t wait to share photos from our trip to Hong Kong & Malaysia!

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Perfect feet

November 21, 2008 – 11:43 pm

A girlfriend once told me that her feet were her favorite body part.  You can eat all the ice cream, pizza, and candy in the world… your skinny jeans will stop fitting.  But feet?  They’re faithful and true. They stay the same. They’re fun and like to dress up… what could be better?

I totally understand what she meant.  And I grew up liking my feet a lot, too… but for an entirely different reason.  Look for yourself, my feet aren’t exactly model feet… the toes are long & bony, the second one taller than the first. The fourth bend inward like little shrimp. But to me, they are the most perfect imperfect feet, because they are just like my mother’s!

My mom’s fourth toes are crooked and so are my brother’s. It’s just one of the million ways she has shaped us.  Sometimes as I fold laundry, indulge in dessert, sing quietly at church or try to love my husband, I find other little traces of her in me and realize how much she’s molded my very being.  And for that I am blessed, cause I couldn’t ask for a more beautiful and compassionate role model.  Now I ain’t sayin that she’s a saint, cause she’s not… nor am I… and we both know it!  But there is a humility, sincerity and gentle strength in her that I truly admire and try to emulate.  Mirror, mirror on the wall, I am my mother, after all.  Oh goodie!

Why all this talk about my mom? Today’s her birthday!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY MOM!!!  Like you said, 50 is the new 30 (note to blog readers, it’s just a saying.. she’s not actually 50), so live it up and let’s celebrate!!!  I love you lots and am sooo thankful to be your daughter. Blessings & prayers always, especially today.

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