Family Recipe

1 silly, devoted, hard-working Dad

1 loving, playful, consistent Mom

1 caring, over-protective, athletic Brother

1 cautious, thoughtful, precious Sister

Once mixed cover with love, affection, and honesty. Do not separate.

More Important

A good friend of mine asked when I was going to blog about this past week's events; emergency appendectomy for Mike, Molly baptizing my van with our first, but certainly not last, bout of vomit, 3 tests on one day for Alec, and me catching the flu bug as well. I replied that I wasn't in the mind frame to do so.
I don't want this blog to turn into my personal forum to throw temper tantrums, to stomp my feet like a toddler, or scream like a movie diva. I want this blog to be a place of celebration, milestones, and accomplishments.

So instead expressing all the emotions I've felt during Mike's hospital stay and recovery; I've decided to write about something much more important - BDSRA. Most of you have heard of Thirty-One products and now is your chance to purchase the item you've always wanted while justifying your purchase! There is a fundraiser to benefit Batten's Disease research and all you have to do is follow this link and make your purchase in February. Seems like a much better deal than listening to me complain about this past week!

Molly Smiles

Please wait for music to begin.

Time Flies

when you're having fun!

2008
8lb 8oz
21.75 inches

2009
22lb 2oz
29.5 inches

2010
26lb 11oz
33.75 inches

Replacements

We've replaced the sandals with boots, baseball with football, and work with vacation. And boy does it feel good!

Opportunity

If you've been a Columbus Wendels' follower you've read about Batten's Disease; its horrible stealing of a child's life and it's family's hearts. You know that we're passionate about this disease because we're good friends with a family who's living this nightmare. But you also know that we're so thankful to have Celia in our lives because at the ripe old age of 3 1/3 she's taught us so much!

As you're preparing for 2011, think about all the greeting cards you need to send. Until the end of the year if you purchase a card(s) from the link below 20% of all purchases will be donated to research Batten's Disease. The promo card is Celia.

http://newblog.cardthartic.com/?p=159

Since some of you haven't had the privilege to meet Celia and her family, use this opportunity to send them a supportive hug as a friend of a friend.