Yesterday

Read today out of our copy of My Utmost For His Highest, by Oswald Chambers...

December 31
Yesterday
You shall not go out with haste, . . . For the Lord will go before you, and the God of Israel will be your rear guard Isaiah 52:12

Security from Yesterday. ". . . God requires an account of what is past"(Ecclesiastes 3:15) At the end of the year we turn with eagerness to all that God has for the future, and yet anxiety is apt to arise when we remember our yesterdays. Our present enjoyment of God's grace tends to be lessened by the memory of yesterday's sins and blunders. But God is the God of our yesterdays, and He allows the memory of them to turn the past into a ministry of spiritual growth for our future. God reminds us of the past to protect us from a very shallow security in the present.

Security for Tomorrow. ". . . the Lord will go before you . . . ." This is a gracious revelation that God will send His forces out where we have failed to do so. He will keep watch so that we will not be tripped up again by the same failures, as would undoubtedly happen if He were not our "rear guard." And God's hand reaches back to the past, settling all the claims against our conscience.

Security for Today. "You shall not go out with haste . . . ." As we go forth into the coming year, let it not be in the haste of impetuous, forgetful delight, nor with the quickness of impulsive thoughtlessness. But let us go out with the patient power of knowing that the God of Israel will go before us. Our yesterdays hold broken and irreversible things for us. It is true that we have lost opportunities that will never return, but God can transform this destructive anxiety into a constructive thoughtfulness for the future. Let the past rest, but let it rest in the sweet embrace of Christ.

Leave the broken, irreversible past in His hands, and step out into the invincible future with Him.

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My Girl and I went to the Dr. yesterday, I wanted to get in there before the hospital shuts down for three days so we could know for sure she if she had an ear infection and if I had something more than a cold. Well, My Girl is fine. The Dr. said that whatever she had that caused the fever seems to be on it's way out. She hasn't run a fever lately and her appetite has resumed.
I on the other hand have Bronchitis. I'm relieved to know that it's not "all in my head" and I now have a slew of meds to make me better and more comfortable.

We'll spend tonight here at home since the Dr. said to consider myself contagious for two days. We might stay up late enough to see the ball drop. I don't know though, I was out before 10pm last night! Have a safe and happy New Year's Eve!

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Wow, now it's been 8 days! We're back home to the very comfortable 60 degree weather. Nice and sunny and dry! We had a few days of rain in Virginia while we were there. And boy was it cold for the most part!
My Girl and I are both sick. She has been running a fever for two days, and I cannot get over this cough/cold I have had for 8 days! We felt miserable yesterday and just laid around watching TV. In the afternoon I gained a little energy and put what was left from our trip away. My Love did most of the unpacking in the morning while My Girl and I rested.
My Love is back to work today. He found out he will be working on Sunday, New Years, as well. Bummer. We were looking forward to the long weekend.
So for now I will leave you with two pictures of My Girl all bundled up to play on the trampoline at Nana and Da's house. Isn't she cute??

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5 days since my last post

I though I'd come on here real quick and update this a little. I have quite a few photos but will just share a few. We spend most of our time here at my mom's in her newly re-finished garage. They've made it real cozy out there. They have the pool table, flat screen HDTV, and the karaoke machine, and a really nice gas log fireplace type thing. (Don't know what it's called.)
Tomorrow Angie, my older sister, comes into town with her husband and three boys, and on Christmas day my Granny and uncle will be flying in as well. We'll have a really full house then. Rachel, her hubby and all the kids have been staying here since we arrived. It's been really fun. Kind of like when we all still lived at home, only add six extra people.
David has been having a real good time hanging out with Matt and my little brother Jacob. The hottest thing this season for them are these cars called XMODS. You get them at Radio Shack. They are RC cars that you can modify to your liking by adding body kits that you buy extra. They are obsessed with these things! I'll have to take some pictures of their cars so you all can see.
So for now here are a few photos of one of our all nighters out in the garage.

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Rachel's Angels

I have been dying to photograph Rachel's kids! I got a little mini session in yesterday in Nana's living room. They are all ADORABLE and have the most amazing eyes. Aren't they to die for?

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My Hair

Well, I got it cut! And as always I love it! Rachel (my sister) went with me. We loaded up all four kids and went to the beauty shop! ha! While Rachel was there she was convinced to have her hair cut as well, so Julie scheduled her for the next day! She did a beautiful job on her hair as well! We're having a great time, and enjoying our vacation. It's a bit colder here, but that doesn't keep My Girl inside. She loves going out in Nana's yard and exploring and jumping on the trampoline.
Here are the pictures of our hair. I'll try to post more later, with pictures of all the kids here too!

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We're off!

We head off on our Christmas vacation tomorrow! We are so excited we can hardly sleep. Hence the post at 11:30 at night! Things have been busy this weekend in preparation for our departure. I didn't do any packing yesterday as I was tagging along with a local photographer and his wife on a wedding photoshoot!!! I thoroughly enjoyed myself and learned a whole lot! It was incredible! The photographer is Steve Slate his web address is http://www.capturedkeepsakes.com/ He let me bring along my camera, but I soon learned I am not adequately equipped to shoot weddings. Flash is almost required unless you have and incredibly fast lens! He had so much equipment that I really enjoyed handling and help move from each location! I am a bit sore today as I have not been working out lately! I was a bit nervous when they handed over the camera with the $2000 lens attached for me to hold! I had a fantastic time and would love to someday pursue that area of photography! In the meantime I hope there will be many more opportunities to assist! Here are two photos from the day. Not great, but all I could really capture with my equipment!

I hope to still be able to pop in here occasionally while we are away, but no guarantees! If I'm not on here again before then, Merry Christmas!

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Thought it was cold yesterday...

It's currently 33°. But it says it feels like 22°. We have icicles on our patio overhang. You know I couldn't resist photographing it! So here they are. Brrr...
We're off to run errands and pick up photo proofs for David's sister!

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COLD

It's officially freezing here! I'm sitting her with a nice hot cup of chamomile tea. About to turn in for the night in my nicely warm bed. (thank goodness for heating blankets!)I'm such a wimp when it comes to the cold! I love 60 even 50 degree weather sometimes, but this...
Currently 28 degrees!
We had freezing rain earlier tonight. AWANA at the church was cut short when they started encouraging everyone to go home. Tomorrow the high is only supposed to be 38 degrees! Sheesh...and I have so many errands to run!
Hope you all are staying warm!

Ice on our car mirror tonight.

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We're still alive. David has his first final exam last night and will take his last one tonight! Yipee! We are so ready for a break from night school! He will finally be able to eat dinner with us again!
I've been busy proofing photos from Sunday. I photographed David's sister and her family at a local art museum. It was fun, but this is the first time I am really applying all that I have learned as far as digital photography, to really present them with good photographs! Digital is exciting and rewarding, but with it comes a lot of learning and work. I keep at it though, knowing that I will get it down to a speedy system someday!
We are getting closer to Christmas vacation! We leave next week to visit my family in Virginia! I cannot wait! Every time I go home I get my hair cut by one of my longtime friends, Julie! She always does an incredible job! I am kinda stumped as to how to get my hair done this time, and am going to use this blog for a poll! (This is a good time for anyone who lurks here that doesn't usually comment to actually comment!) Below is a collage of all of my previous hair styles (the black and white photo with the flippy style is "a la Julie" she's good huh?) and one that I took today. (Lower Right) I liked the way my hair behaved today, but it doesn't always do that...Most of the time I just leave it curly...So, let me know what you all think. The very first photo dates back to 1998, so please stifle the laughter! ha! I also had long hair again between picture 3 and 4. I had a good time digging these photos out!

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These are some snapshots I took today when I went to scope out the local art museum. I am going to be taking family portraits of David's sister and her family there tomorrow. Beautiful grounds!
I got a new light meter to add to my photography equipment! LOVE it! The exposures were dead on! I was getting very frustrated with my in-camera meter.
We topped the day off with a yummy dinner of homemade Supreme Nachos...Oh, and beer. "Mmm...Beer..."
Till next time!

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Christmas Lights

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It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas

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Last weekend...

Last weekend we drove almost three hours to see one of my longtime friends, Maria.
Maria and I have known each other for about 12 years! We met in Japan. She is my first boyfriend's sister. She's a great person, and when we were together it didn't feel like 11 years had past since we last saw each other in person! We have kept in touch sporadically over the years. She is one of the few friends from Youth Group that I really keep in touch with. We also met her sweet sweet daughter Sabryna. She was so good with My Girl despite their 6 year age difference. My Girl absolutely adored her! On our way home she said "I miss my new friend Sabryna."
It was so good to connect with someone from the past! We had a great time. We went bowling with them as well. We think it was My Girl's first time "really" bowling. Our memories have failed us though, so we could be wrong! It's the first time I documented it with my camera at least!

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A Stranger In My House

I woke up this morning alone in bed and heard the sound of dishes clanking in the kitchen.
The dishwasher had been emptied by My Love yesterday, so I wondered to myself what he was doing... I slowly rolled out of bed, and took my time sauntering out to the kitchen. When I came around the corner I saw this man who resembled my husband but couldn't be! He was making pancakes! I was so surprised! Then throughout the morning I grew quite fond of this stranger! He bathed My Girl and even got the laundry started and kept up with it throughout the afternoon! I'd like to keep him! I wonder how long he will stay?...hee hee
We've been having a good day so far. My Love has been bringing in all the Christmas decorations. He even put some lights up out in the front yard. My Girl has been having fun following him around all day. She loves to help! My Love and I watched National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation last night. We watch that movie a couple times from Thanksgiving to New Years. It's so hilarious!

Here are some photos from yesterday...

Working off that Thanksgiving feast. Before these shots I had been out back playing "Red Grover" (My Girl pronounces Red Rover like this.) and freeze tag with the girls.

And the sunset....

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Happy Thanksgiving! I pulled out my camera this morning, because the light was so nice. (And because I can't help myself! ha!) We're heading over to Pop-Pops in a little bit. Hope you all have a great day!

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Punkin' Pie

Mmmm...I've been baking! Made Grandma Runyen's famous pumpkin pies. I even made one with a handmade crust! It looks so sorry! But I'm sure looks don't affect taste! I filled the two pre-made shells and had pie mix left for one more pie. Couldn't waste it!

I also made a batch of Spiced Tea. Mmmm..Having a cup as I type. It's a bit sweet, but brings good memories.

Have a Happy Thanksgiving!

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New Site

A site totally dedicated to my photography obsession. No journaling, just technical info and images.
http://khristarunyenphotography.blogspot.com/
Link is also to your left.

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Busy, busy...

I've got lots to talk about, but no time tonight. So I leave you with my latest photography endeavor...Still life... David's cousin Katie is in culinary school to become a pastry chef and asked me to photograph her latest cake for a publication she wants to submit it to. Isn't is gorgeous?! I really enjoyed the challenge and loved that my subject cooperated! ha!
I'll try and update tomorrow!
Goodnight!

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Fall is here...

Well it's officially cold here! Finally! I'm loving it! Monday we had a cold front move in and it's been nice and cool ever since. We even had the heater come on a few times during the night.
Fall is one of my favorite seasons. Especially living in this climate! Relief!

I'm a photo nut, as if you all didn't already know that! I take pictures of anything and everything. Digital enables me!!! It would be interesting to remember the most ridiculous thing I have ever photographed. I can't rely on my memory very much. So I will take a poll...What do you think is the most ridiculous or odd thing I have ever photographed?
You won't hurt my feelings...I already know I am a nut...it's wearing off on my daughter too! hee hee She already has an obsession with photographing feet!

Yesterday was a much better day than Tuesday. We went to ladies Bible study. Good stuff...I always leave there refreshed and assured that I have a heavenly father who loves me, and does care about me, even when I think he doesn't, or that I may not be so lovable. My Girl always does the most amazing crafts in her class when we go!
Here's the latest:

Yesterday I spent as much time cleaning my car as I did my house! It's ridiculous! The interior and exterior are sparkling! I love a clean car. But because it takes so much time I hardly ever do it! It was nice to get out in the fresh air and sunshine. My Girl helped, but soon got bored and wandered the yard, picking up rocks and picking more weeds for my window!


Pop Pop comes home today! So My Girl and I are picking him up at the airport later. We have him home for Pizza Night tomorrow!

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one of those days...

You'd think it was a Monday because of how things went this morning...One of those days where I said "I should have stayed in bed." You know those days, where nothing seems to be going right. Some issues with our bank this morning threw me in a funk. I'm really trying to adjust my attitude about money lately. Be a good steward...etc. and then there are these little waves that come along. I know they are tests, to see how I will react. I have to admit that I didn't respond really well to today's test.

My Girl had gymnastics today so we left a little early to go and get a movie at Hollywood with one of our .99 cent coupon. We got Madagascar. I love .99 cent coupons! It just stinks that you can't use more than one at a time. Really dumb if I do say so. I can go in there tomorrow and use the other one, but couldn't use them both today...

We end up being really early for gym... I didn't want to just sit there and try and entertain My Girl  so I search for something to do.
She goes to gym right by the cemetery where Mom is buried. Her gravestone was just put in, so I decide it's time for a visit.
It's the first time I had been back since the day she was buried. It might not have been the best day for a visit as I was already emotional. It was flower pick-up day so there were a lot of workers out. I have never driven myself to her site, so I had a little trouble finding her. As we were driving, I asked My Girl if she knew what all the white stones are. She says "No." I told her I would explain when we got to where we are going. She said she had seen them on Scooby Doo before. (She's paying attention.) We get to Mom's plot get out. I read the inscription on the headstone to My Girl. The very last engraving on there is "Gramcracker." I saw a flicker of realization in My Girl's eyes when I read that. I explained to her that when people die their body stays here. It's usually put in a pretty box and buried under the ground. People put markers over the box with their name, birthday, and the day they died on it, so they will always be able to remember. I told her that even though her body is still here, Gramcracker's spirit, the loving person she was, her laugh and her smile and hugs are all in heaven, waiting for us! I had to hold back tears explaining all this to her. I think I was partly reassuring myself. I miss her so much and could have used one of her great big hugs today!My Girl was very serious and quiet as I was telling her all this. Her only responses were some barely audible "Oh"s and "Yeah"s.
As we left and went back to gym, I took that opportunity to explain a little more about heaven. I asked her if she knew how to get to heaven. She told me no. I asked her if she knew who was in heaven. She said yes, and told me that God was in heaven. I told her that God's son Jesus was there too. I also told her that Jesus came to earth and died one time just like Gramcracker. She said "Yeah, he died on a cross." (She is getting something out of Sunday School!) I told her that the only thing we have to do to get to heaven to see God and Jesus and Gramcracker again is to believe that God has a son, and he sent his son to our world, to die for us. I know it didn't make a whole lot of sense to a 4 year old...but I have planted a seed I believe...
We were still a little early to gym, so we sat in the car and My Girl asked me for a piece of paper to draw on. She doodled for a little while and handed it back to me. I looked at it real quick and say "That's cute." (You know how it is...you think all your child's art is cute, and sometimes don't study it that well before you give praise.) But...I looked at it a little more carefully after she shot me a look that said "Mommy, you didn't even see it!" Then I saw it...

She had drawn a person with a sad face and tears running down it's cheeks. She pointed to it and said "That's how I feel." I was amazed at how well she was able to express her feelings. And through art! She's such a special girl! I reassured her that I felt sad a lot that Gramcracker was not here anymore, but I mostly feel happy for her. She can walk and talk and laugh again. My Girl seemed to perk up after that, and gym helped her move past the sad feeling.
Sorry for the long drawn out post, but it is sort of therapeutic for me to write about the events of the day.
 This morning I found a card from my sweet hubby on the kitchen table. He surprises me sometimes. I have it by my kitchen window beside the "flowers" My Girl picked for me yesterday.
So today wasn't all bad...Just a rough start...After gym, My Girl's cousin called and asked if My Girl could come over. I was so thankful for that offer. My Girl was taken care of for three hours and I was able to come home and get the bank issue cleared up and the bills paid!

I am grateful for so much...I thank God even for the tests...I am a stronger person because of them...and he is so gracious in allowing it to be a short test today...

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I've got photos!

Not much going on here. But I do have new photos! I got my new (new-to-me) 50mm lens on Saturday and had to try it out yesterday! Our pear tree in the backyard it losing it's leaves, so My Girl and I raked them up into a pile and had some fun. I took quite a few pictures, and so did My Girl, but I will spare you all and include only my favorites.

David had a long weekend. We spent Friday around here. David worked on his car. He has changed the color scheme to red and black. Painted his dash, and put up the red crushed velvet on the ceiling. Looks NICE! I haven't been able to get photos of the "after" yet...soon.

Saturday I cleaned the entire house. David helped with some dusting and vacuuming. He also hung some shelves in My Girl's room for her Beanie Baby Bear and Barbie collection. I still have to paint them, but they are up!

Sunday we made it to church. And I got to play around with my new lens!

Hope you all had an excellent weekend!

P.S. Click photos to see them larger.
P.P.S. Yes, My Girl has a thing for photographing feet... cooky girl...

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her new puppy

My Girl painted the figurine I bought her. Isn't it cute? She is such an artist. Didn't go with just a couple colors...had to use them all!
After a few months of searching and reviewing lenses...I ordered one today! I have the most awesome hubby who gave me the green light. I'm so spoiled! Should be here next week! I can't wait to try it out!
Off to go do some homeschool with My Girl!

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photos that were supposed to be in the last post...

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nothing much

I already typed a long entry, but took too long to post it, so I was signed out! argh! I'll sum up the past few days quickly.
Sunday we stayed home from church because My Girl wouldn't be allowed in there with her cough. I wouldn't have taken her anyway...she sounded horrible. We did go to the Air Show since it was outside and My Girl couldn't get anyone sick there. She was miserable though. She whined almost the entire time. We were not prepared for this at all. It was stinkin' hot, sunny and hear 90 degrees. David and My Girl could have used hats, and sunglasses, and I got sunburned of course! We were only there two hours too! We would have left sooner, had we not run into Laura (David's sister) and her family. Of course My Girl perked right up when she saw them. We wandered around with them a while. I didn't get great pictures. Totally not my element. I was going to leave my camera at home, but David mentioned taking it.

We stayed home from gymnastics today. I knew My Girl wouldn't be able to run around like she normally does. Bummer too, because it was a gloomy day and she could have used to running around.

We aren't going to Bible Study tomorrow. We'll have to hit the library before school gets out or something. Got-to-get-out-of-this-house! Going-stir-crazy! We will be stopping to pick up the new Charlie and the Chocolate Factory DVD. My Girl has wanted it since we saw it in the theater. David and I loved it as well.

So, for now we are just taking it easy here. Being lazy, watching a lot of movies! (well My Girl is.) I did get out for a couple hours yesterday all by myself! I asked David if he would mind and he said no. So I went to the scrapbook store: gave myself a $10 limit. I only got a few pieces of paper. I won't be going back to that store, poor selection. I didn't spend my whole $10 there. I went to Walmart and bought the new Scrapbooks Etc. magazine for inspiration, I picked up some paints and a plaster of paris puppy figurine for My Girl to paint. I also got her some generic watercolor paints. They are already almost gone! Stick with Crayola! I stopped by Starbucks to top my outing off with a Tall Caramel Frappuccino. Yum...

I have a great hubby for staying home with our sick girl and giving me a break!

I'll leave you all for now, before I get signed out again!

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Sick baby

My Girl fought a fever all day yesterday. As I was fixing dinner she fell asleep watching "Willy Wonka" (the original, she really wants the new one when it comes out next Tuesday!)
Her fever went up and down. Finally peaked at 102° at 8:30 last night. She was awakened by a horrible bad dream. She wouldn't tell me what it was about, but it took her a good five minutes to get her bearings again. Scared me. She is fine today all except some congestion. I think we will still go to Cubbies at church tonight.

Not much going on...Just did a little grocery shopping today and cleaning up around the house.

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Cutest Cheetah

Isn't she the cutest cheetah ever?!

The rain let up last night, but brought with it some really cold temperatures! My Love stayed home from school to go to the Fall Festival with us. I'm glad he did, because he kept up with My Girl better than I could have. She wanted to go everywhere. She played a few games and got a bit of candy. She finished off the evening with the jumper castles and rides.

My Girl woke up feeling cruddy this morning. She woke up at 7:15 and came and told me her head hurt, she climbed into bed with me for a little while and then was up for good 45 minutes later. She sounded congested and said her throat felt "slobbery." I didn't feel so great this morning either. Probably some cold we picked up somewhere. We did attempt gymnastics but half way through My Girl came out and said she was cold, so we packed up and came home. She's been watching movies and resting.

We're off to the store to get some Gatorade and snacks...

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Happy Halloween

It's raining here! We're hoping it clears up by tonight for the church fall festival. My Girl is so sad! We went up to Claire's to get some things to complete My Girl's cheetah costume. This year's costume cost us a total of $4 for the ears and tail. Apparently we went to Claire's on the right day because the price tag actually said $8! Love a bargain! The actual outfit was borrowed from her cousin. Since Claire's is right by Starbucks I dug through my wallet and came up with enough cash for my first Frapuccino in months! Mmmm... I will probably be bouncing off the walls soon, because I gave up coffee a few weeks ago!

So we are sitting and waiting this rain out!

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S-A-T-U-R-D-A-Y Night!

We're getting ready to grill some Caribbean jerk chicken, and I am making a side dish called "Jamaican Coat of Arms." It's red kidney beans boiled in coconut milk and then you add rice and seasonings...smells heavenly. We are sure to be entertained by the horribly awful garage band across the street... (really bad and really loud...)

We had buttermilk waffles and bacon this morning and then went to vote at the early voting poll. Awesome because we were in and out. No line. I worked on some photos on the computer while My Girl rode her bike in the garage, and My Love studied for his two tests coming up this week. Later we went to Walmart to pick up the photos I worked on and buy some Krylon Fusion paint for My Love's car. He is now changing the color scheme of the interior. My Girl came out of there with an .88 cent toy horse.

So I'll leave you all 'till Monday with two of the photos I worked on today... Meet Midnite. Dad R.'s new puppy. Isn't she gorgeous?! And My Girl!

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TGIF

It's Friday! PIZZA NIGHT!

We have pizza every Friday night! It's a tradition that started about 3 years ago with Dad and Mom Runyen. We usually ended up there every Friday to visit and it was so much easier to order pizza than to cook for such a crowd. The tradition has stuck. It has remained so through David's tour in Korea, our move to Kentucky, our move back, and even with Mom R.'s passing...it's even stretched into my side of the family. I believe they have pizza on Friday's quite regularly now...

We all love pizza night, first because it's so yummy and easy, and also because it's when we all stop what we're doing and get together as a family for just one night!

I need to get pictures...these are all I have at the moment...taken last year when Angie (my sister) and her family came to visit.

Have a great weekend everyone!

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Sooped Up Ride

So...Daddy has this interest in trucks and off-roading. A few weekends ago we got My Girl's Barbie Jeep out and she washed it, and Daddy rolled it up onto his car ramps. With a little tweaking he "turbo charged" her Jeep. Apparently he messed with some wires or something and now it goes twice as fast as it used to! He also added "dual exhaust", and a flag. Nothing wrong with living your dreams through your child, right?!

She loves it, and I have to admit it's pretty darn cute, and special since Daddy and her did it together.

P.S. If you click on the images, they will appear larger in a new window.

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hanging out

It's a beautiful day here. Sunny and 70 with a cool breeze. My Girl has spent the better part of the afternoon out back. I was out for a little and we had some fun with my camera. She took some pictures of me. She has a pretty creative eye.

She scared me to death a few minutes ago... "BUG!" "MOMMY! MOMMY! There's a BIG bug!" She came running over to me and was crying. I held her and her heart was pounding! I asked her to tell me how big, and she did a hand space of about a foot. I went over to investigate and found this bug. Not a foot long! Apparently it "buzzed" at her though and scared her even more. Anybody know what it is?

Hope you all are having a great week!

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2 Hours to Myself!

Today after Gymnastics, My Girl is going over to her cousins house for two hours! That gives me two hours to do whatever I want! ALONE! I want to make the most of that time, but don't know what to do! What would you do?...

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Pumpkin Carving 2005

We had a very beautiful day on Saturday! Sunny, and cool...Perfect weather for pumpkin carving! Since we carved our pumpkins later in the day the sun set and we were able to see our finished creations glowing in the night. My Girl's two cousins chose a Kim Possible design, and one free formed her design. My Girl chose Sully from "Monsters Inc." Katie came down for the occasion and was so kind to make Pumpkin Soup, and a beautiful, delicious winter salad with romaine, apples, herbed goat cheese, and vinaigrette dressing made with fresh herbs from her garden. I have decided to make the Pumpkin Soup part of our annual pumpkin carving tradition. My Girl and her cousins did more playing than carving. When it came time to gut the pumpkins, they all had a chance to roll up their sleeves and get their hands dirty. My Girl wasn't crazy about sticking her hand into the gooey innards. ha! But she gave into peer pressure!

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