Rhetorical Answer?

Keeping in mind Ronnie's 17-month-old-limited vocabulary, he usually answers 'yeah' to every question... apparently James hasn't figured this out yet...

James: "Owww! Don't shut the door when someone is walking through. Do you like it when someone does that to you? Huh?"

Ronnie: "Yeah."

James: "No... it's not nice & it hurts people."

...and along with the recent words of "gate" and "don't touch", Ronnie has also learned "uh-oh" and "be nice"... he hears that one a lot. :o)
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Reading...

So, James has been reading really well in Preschool, and he likes to show off his new skill. In the bathroom last night, he continued to show off...

James: "Mommy, that says 'baby bath'... that says 'shampoo'... that says 'Act mint'... that says 'Tampax'...

And, of course... Ronnie's vocabulary is also growing. He says "doggy", "puppy", "truck", "tu'tle" (turtle), "ki'y" (kitty), "cow".... "gate" and "don't touch". :o)
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Prayer Request

My Aunt Geri has been in the hospital since last Thursday night after being taken to ER by ambulance during a doctor's appointment because she was unable to breathe. She has been having a lot of trouble breathing for several months and was treated for pneumonia recently.

Since she's been in the hospital. many tests have been run to rule out possibilities and diagnose what is causing her breathing problems. After more than one diagnoses over the last several days the doctor's have determined she has pulmonary fibrosis. They are currently working on a treatment plan and waiting for additional blood cultures to come in before she will be able to return home.

Please keep her and Uncle Ken in your prayers.
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Visit from Grandma

My mom took some vacation time and stayed with us all last week. It really was a great visit, and the kids had a lot of fun with her. Ronnie followed her around like he was her shadow...every time she left the room, he would stand at the gate and wait for her, or just yell until she came and got him. We had a few nice days, so Mom cleaned up the backyard so Ronnie could play outside, and even got on the trampoline with the kids.

James coerced her into sleeping with him in his room every night, and she even had the opportunity to go to Grandparent's Day at preschool with him on Friday. They had so much fun - the kids sang songs, introduced their grandparent, and made crafts together. Haydee also got spoiled because her Grandma loved to hold her and carry her around. I'll admit, even Jesse & I got spoiled because Mom stayed home with the kids so we could do Easter shopping.

If anyone knows my mom, they know that she can't sit down for 5 seconds without finding something to do to keep busy. Thus, by the time she left, all the laundry was done, the furniture was rearranged, the carpet got shampooed, and she even cleaned the food splatters off the kitchen ceiling (don't ask! ;op).

I'm really thankful to have spent this time with my mom - hopefully we will get more opportunities in the future.
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Back in Touch!

I was so surprised last night when Jesse yelled for me to come in the office. I checked to see what was going on, and my brother, Rick, had messaged me through Facebook! We were united with Rick about 6 years ago - my dad had not seen him for over 30 years when Rick was an infant. In 2002, we met him, his wonderful wife Teresa and their 6 kids.

After losing touch over the last 5-6 years, we are back in contact again. Yay!

We love you, Rick, Teresa & family!
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Prayer Request

We found out last night that a friend of ours died in a climbing accident. Bobby & Laura Silva have been good friends of ours as we have gotten to know them through married student activities and general life on Multnomah's campus.

While they were rockclimbing in the gorge, Laura & Bobby's brother fell from a climbing pitch. TC (Bobby's brother) died at the scene, and Laura was life-flighted out but died from her injuries later. You can read the article at http://www.kgw.com/news-local/stories/kgw_040509_news_rock_climbing_death.a7601d67.html.

Bobby & Laura were very special people. You could always see them outside their apartment hanging out with other people, BBQing and having a good time. They are both avid sportsmen, so much so that Bobby bought Laura a gun for a wedding gift when they got married!

I can only imagine what Bobby is going through right now, so please pray for him as he mourns the loss of his wife and his brother. Please also keep their families in your prayers, as TC has a wife and two small boys. May God give them great comfort and peace in this difficult time.
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Getting to know you...

James & Ronnie are enjoying getting to know their baby sister Haydee... and she kinda likes them too, although they can get pretty loud.





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