tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9845062107672468302024-03-05T03:47:02.685-08:00Em's Front Porch"...the view I love the most is my front porch looking in"Emily Grunenfelderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04058632259982446142noreply@blogger.comBlogger62125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-984506210767246830.post-6147539890279134332013-09-07T21:59:00.001-07:002013-09-07T22:15:05.755-07:00Summer Bucket List(*Warning: picture heavy post- you have been warned)<br />
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With the start of school this week it felt like summer came to an abrupt end. Rain and thunderstorms replaced sunny, clear days, reminding me just how beautiful a summer we had here in the Pacific Northwest this year. Our summer was extra special because Kyle had the whole summer off for the first time since Isaiah was born. We wanted to make the most of our time together so we made up a summer bucket list of fun things we wanted to do. Here's a little look at the Grunenfelder Summer Bucket List...<br />
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We pass by the army museum every time we drive to Tacoma and the kids have been wanting to go all year. The best part... it's free!</div>
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We camped at Lake Chelan with a few of our favorite friends and enjoyed swimming, playing, hitting the water slides and just being together</div>
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<li><b>Fishing</b></li>
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The boys got some fishing in with my dad at Bonaparte Lake on the Fourth of July. They were drifting all over the lake and my dad was constantly getting them back on course but they had a great time. It was a lovely and relaxing day. Lizzy didn't fish but she did go on a hike with my mom and I and she found lots of wild flowers and a bird's nest.</div>
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We had a great day exploring the park and sharing the wonder of the mountain with the kids since somehow we hadn't been there since Isaiah was a baby.</div>
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We saw Turbo at the Skyview Drive-in. We were nice and cozy in the back of the truck and had a fun and memorable night. Even Deb got to come.</div>
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We headed to Hood Canal for a day of crabbing with Nana and Papa. It was a beautiful day on the water and we got to bring some crab home too.</div>
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We spent a week in Florence, OR with my family. We enjoyed lots of beach time, a sand dune buggy ride, a day on the Umqua River with more family, good food and fun time in the beach house playing games and relaxing.<br />
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We wanted to explore Fort Worden so we joined Nana and Papa and Syd and Deb camping for a couple nights near Sequim. It was fun hanging out at camp, playing on the beach and exploring the bunkers. We also learned that Lizzy has a knack for rolling exactly what we need in Yatzhee!</div>
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Well, that's our summer bucket list. What a wonderful summer! Thanks to all our family and friends who joined us on our adventures! We are grateful for all the spontaneous get togethers and dinners with family and friends that we were blessed to share as well! </div>
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Now it's time to say a final farewell to summer and welcome in the fall. Hello school and soccer and hunting and pumpkin flavored goodies. Happy September!</div>
Emily Grunenfelderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04058632259982446142noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-984506210767246830.post-69698617318213094142013-09-04T22:52:00.004-07:002013-09-04T22:52:44.959-07:00First Day of School... a whole new yearToday was a big day. The boys headed off to school! After homeschooling them last year I am pretty used to having them around all the time. I'm going to miss their sweet little faces. They were a little nervous but pretty excited too.<br />
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This is our first time at a public school but our set-up couldn't be better. Dad is teaching 5th grade right down the hall and both the boys have amazing, super nice teachers. I am feeling really grateful!<br />
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They look ready to go don't they. They both came home all smiles today. I think it's going to be a great year! Lizzy and I had fun too. We did nails, and went to the library, and read lots of books. I'm excited to have some fun one on one time with my little girlie. Until the middle of March that is... and then she'll become my big helper with the new baby. Oh yeah, if you aren't on facebook you probably haven't heard we had a little surprise this summer...<br />
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Yep, it's going to be a great year. :)Emily Grunenfelderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04058632259982446142noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-984506210767246830.post-36681023753377792612013-09-02T22:24:00.002-07:002013-09-02T22:38:36.238-07:00Lukey turned 7!Our Lukey turned 7 in August. I can't believe it! He has always been our little guy with a great big heart. It's hard not to think of him as little, but as the marks on Grammy's door jam prove he is growing steadily... and his heart is just as big as ever. We sure do love this boy.<br />
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I'm still so thankful when I think about Luke's first couple years of life and how sick he was all the time after his bout with RSV. It was a stretching, tiring season for all of us but God is good and Lukey pressed through like a champ and is perfectly healthy and full of life. He makes us smile every day.<br />
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Luke got to celebrate his birthday a few times this month - four to be exact. Pretty lucky guy. We celebrated at the Oregon Coast with my family (along with the other summer birthdays)<br />
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Look at these cute brothers. The other day I was thinking about how Luke and Isaiah have pretty much been together 24/7 for the last year. Luke adores his brother and I think it might be an adjustment when they start school in a couple days.<br />
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We were camping near Sequim on Luke's actual birthday so he got to celebrate with Nana and Papa and Auntie Deb and Uncle Syd. He spent his day exploring and playing at the beach at Fort Worden. And he chose steak for his birthday dinner.<br />
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After we got back we had a family pool party for Luke and cousin Dylan. Birthdays are always a good excuse for a bbq and pool day, plus Auntie Kaylene was home for a visit.<br />
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A birthday wouldn't be complete without some friends so we had a few of those over too. Super Mario Brothers was the theme and Luke was in heaven having some of his best buddies play for hours and then spend the night.<br />
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Whew! That was a lot of celebrating but oh so fun. And Luke.... never forget .... you're worth it all!<br />
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My sweet Elizabeth Joy turned 4 a couple weeks ago. Leading up to her birthday if you asked her what she wanted she would say "a REAL unicorn and a REAL pink pony!" That is what she wanted. She was not discouraged with answers that we may not know where to find unicorns and pink ponies. "Mom- you just have to look in the magical forest!" Duh.<br />
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Well we didn't make it to the magical forest this year in time for her birthday but Lizzy DID have a wonderful birthday celebration, and she even got a pink pony (which she loved even if it wasn't real)<br />
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Lizzy chose the Spaghetti Factory for her birthday dinner and was joined by many of her adoring fans- thanks Nana and Papa, Auntie Kaylene and Uncle Syd and Auntie Deb. It was a super fun night! A couple of days later we celebrated with a princess tea party. We were joined by cousin Isabelle and a couple of dear friends. Lizzy was in heaven.<br />
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Oh how I love this girl! I love her smile. I love her dimples. I love her hugs. I love how she says big words. I feel so incredibly blessed to have a daughter. Lizzy is my constant companion. She is thoughtful and always ready to help me in the kitchen, or run errands, or give me fashion advice. I love watching Lizzy interact with people. She talks to anyone, is quick to compliment and encourage and gives out hugs without reserve. She is a light and brightens up any room. Lizzy adores her brothers, who she calls "my boys" and it has been fun to watch her enter into play with them even more this year. Oh, and this girl never. stops. talking. She can carry on conversation all day long. Shopping, fashion, lots of talking, fun.... all the makings of a great friendship and I'm looking forward to many coffee dates in our future.<br />
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Besides Unicorns and Pink Ponies Lizzy also has developed a new interest in Mermaids. Her new mermaid costume and mermaid dolls are helping to curb her desire to grow a tail for pool swimming this summer. (a "real" mermaid tail really was on her wish list- and they do make them for about $100)<br />
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Oh, so hard to believe my baby is four! We sure do love her to pieces. The other day I heard Lizzy sneeze a giant sneeze in the other room. She walked into the kitchen in need of a tissue and said, "Mom, I blessed you." Yes you did Lizzy, yes you did. You blessed me four years ago when you entered the world and you have blessed me every day since. Happy Birthday Princess!!!<br />
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<br />Emily Grunenfelderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04058632259982446142noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-984506210767246830.post-63751738700006114392013-05-13T23:25:00.000-07:002013-05-13T23:27:46.620-07:00Nine!<h3 style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> How did that happen? I don't feel like he should be that old. Wasn't it just yesterday that he was toddling around and falling asleep with his head on my shoulder. Things are changing. He doesn't snuggle in quite like he used to. He doesn't need me for every little thing. He can get his own breakfast and sometimes his sister's too. He stays up reading at night with his little bunk light. He understands things he didn't used to understand. He's best friends with his brother, and helpful and patient with his little sister. I can't make time stand still, but I can enjoy and appreciate all the new things that come with each new season of life and all the things that never change but make Isaiah who he is.... his huge smile... his contagious joy... his soft heart... his zest for life... his love of being with his favorite people, his patience and forgiving nature, his creativity and very active imagination. I feel so blessed to have Isaiah as my son. He brings life and laughter to our house. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">We took a fun family bike ride on Saturday on the Chehalis Western Trail. It was my Mother's Day request. It was a beautiful day and beautiful scenery and as we peddled along I realized again that my kids are getting older. Everyone was riding a bike (well, Lizzy on the trailer bike behind me) No one wears diapers any more. Everyone can communicate, and put on their own shoes and buckle their own seat belts. I love my babies and toddlers but new adventures await us and that's exciting too!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">There's some new girls at the Grunenfelder house. They're cute and soft and just a teensy bit messy. Yep, that's right, we got us some cute little chickees. I have wanted to have chickens for forever so I have been just as excited as the kids. They are growing like weeds so I thought I better introduce them before they get too big. I finally got them out on a little photo shoot on Easter. Here they are...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">On a side note, Lizzy has been going by "Cupcake" lately... she cracks me up!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I love Easter! Here's a couple of pictures of our day celebrating with my sister Megan's family, Kyle's sister Kaylene, and Kyle's cousin Kent's family...</span></div>
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Tonight I'm writing on a topic again alongside a couple of my friends. I think it will be harder to write about than love songs. It's been pressing and challenging me, but in a good way. <br />
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Here is what we are considering... <b> What if Jesus was serious when he said, "I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me." </b> Mat 25:40<br />
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Before this question even arose, God had been stirring something up in me. You know when something is on your heart and it seems like everywhere you look and everything you read is stirring that spot? And you're not sure if you really are inundated by it, or if you just see it because you are more aware of this thing that will not let you go? This is happening to me.<br />
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*It was Beth Moore's study on James this winter. Reading James boldly question what good our faith is if we don't act on it. (See James 2:14-19) I liked how Beth put it, "How are our individual worlds any better off because we believe in Jesus? Do those we encounter in passing, in working, in playing receive any direct benefit because we are Christians?" <br />
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*It was Myron's sermon with the challenge to look past ourselves to the needs around us. The reminder that God is compassionate towards us because He knows our story. How can I put myself in places where I have the opportunity to know people's story and love them like Jesus? <br />
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*It was a book my two friends made me read- <i>7 an experimental mutiny against excess.</i> Oh. my. lanta. I will not get into this book now except to say that it is all about sharing our abundant wealth to loose the chains of injustice. (Book review is coming soon in blogging challenge.)<br />
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*It was a children's book that I ran across at the library that made me cry. You know a children's book is good when it makes you cry. This one's called <i>The Quiltmaker's Gift (</i>by Jeff Brunbeau<i>)</i><i>.</i> It's about a quilt maker that lives in the mountains and makes the most beautiful quilts anyone has ever seen. <br />
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People come from all over trying to buy her quilts but she won't sell them. She tells them, "I give my quilts to those who are poor or homeless, they are not for the rich." Then as soon as she is done with a quilt she goes to town and finds someone sleeping outside and puts the quilt over them tiptoes away. <br />
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Now there's a powerful king who liked to get presents so much he passed a law that his birthday be celebrated twice a year and he orders his soldiers to search the kingdom for people that haven't given him a gift. His castle is filled with the most beautiful things in the world but he is not happy at all.<br />
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He hears about the quiltmakers quilts and he goes to demand one from the woman thinking it might be the one thing that will finally make him happy. She refuses saying they are only for the poor and needy but she tells him to give away everything he owns and for each gift that he gives she will sew in a piece of his quilt. The king doesn't want to give away his treasures at first and tries to punish the woman but finally he agrees. At first the only thing he can give away is a single marble but as he starts to see the joy his gifts bring people he gives more and more, finally going out into the world to find people in need of his gifts.<br />
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The woman is piecing together the king's quilt all this time and when it is done she gives it to him saying she promised when the day came that he was poor she would give him a quilt. Of course he replies that he may look poor but his heart is full to bursting and he is the richest man he knows. <br />
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So what do I do with all of this? This is the question I'm wrestling with. Who are the least of these that Jesus spoke about? The hungry, the thirsty, the stranger, the homeless, the sick, the prisoner, the orphan, the widow, the exploited? This is a long list and that is where my head starts to swim. How can I help? It can seem overwhelming. How can the little things I can do really make a difference? Then I read Matthew 25:40 in the Message Bible. In place of <i>the least of these, </i>The Message Bible puts it <i>someone overlooked or ignored</i>. Aha! (light coming on) Isn't that the first step in giving? To become <i>aware of the need</i>? To really see someone that I have been overlooking or ignoring? Isn't that exactly what Jesus did when He traveled from town to town; needs arose and He met them because he sees us all. As I write I'm realizing that this is what God has been stirring in me, a new <i>awareness</i> of God's children and a desire to love more.<br />
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I will be the first to tell you that I am far from being like the rich king and giving away all I have. I don't know why I am blessed to have food to feed my children every day and some mom's in the world don't. I do know I want to invite my kids along on this journey of becoming <i>aware. </i>Together I want to see those we have been over looking with new eyes. <br />
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So we decided to find a way as a family to show love and hopefully meet a need. To do something. Let me be honest, I struggle with doing the little things that seem insignificant. I know that one meal is not going to transform someone's life. But yesterday I felt God whispering that one act of kindness can soften a heart to let God in so he can begin the changing. The kids and I made some meals and packaged them up, then we all went out to find someone who might be hungry. We made calzones and cookies.<br />
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Then we headed out in the van. Our first destination was the corner by the Olympia Red Robin and sure enough we found a gal there who seemed very thankful for some dinner. Then things slowed down a bit. We know some things to do differently next time (don't look for hungry people hear the Union Gospel Mission when they are serving dinner, and avoid dinner time when people may turn you down because they already had a quarter pounder) Another thing I learned is my kids want to help and they are learning to care. We drove around for an hour and the kids were getting hungry. What a perfect opportunity to think about what it would be like to not have a cupboard full of food every time our stomach growled. We finally headed back to our first spot on the Red Robin corner and sure enough there was someone new standing there who eagerly accepted our food. <br />
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Isaiah and I were talking more about our night today. He was remarking on how it was kind of funny that the people we gave food to were in the same place. If you are reading this you probably already know that Red Robin is our favorite restaurant and we frequent it more than I care to say. But Isaiah and I thought, what if every time we got to go, we had something to give to the person that is almost guaranteed to be standing at that corner? <br />
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*Please click <a href="http://www.mrsbeeinthe253.com/">here</a> and <a href="http://www.simplicitywithpower.blogspot.com/">here</a> for more deep thoughts on this topic<br />
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<br />Emily Grunenfelderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04058632259982446142noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-984506210767246830.post-65848392154983147912013-02-28T23:31:00.001-08:002013-02-28T23:31:15.338-08:0010 Things I love...<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">As we come to the end of the month of love, here are </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">10 things</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> I love... in no particular order</span><br />
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...<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> When Lizzy picks her own outfits. Here she chose polka dots... and lots of them! </span><br />
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..<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">. The fact that Kyle can shoot his bow out of three of the four doors in our current house... the back garage door, the laundry room door, and the sliding door in our master bedroom. It's become his post work ritual to shoot a few arrows, a great way to unwind. </span><br />
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... The majesty of Mt. Rainer that never ceases to remind me that we serve a big God who reigns on High, but dwells in my heart.<br />
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more things to love at <a href="http://www.mrsbeeinthe253.com/">Mrs. Bee in the 253</a> and <a href="http://www.simplicitywithpower.blogspot.com/">Simplicity with Power</a><span id="goog_449203735"></span><span id="goog_449203736"></span><a href="http://www.blogger.com/"></a>Emily Grunenfelderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04058632259982446142noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-984506210767246830.post-36388004337081985032013-02-20T22:04:00.001-08:002013-02-20T22:04:29.467-08:00I really love my... pink yard sale cowboy bootsI've been wanting to write this post for a while now. Ever since Lizzy got her second pair of pink cowboy boots I knew it was a must. You may remember her first pink boots from Target that I wrote about <a href="http://emsfrontporch.blogspot.com/2011/02/i-really-love-my-pink-target-cowboy.html">here</a>. She wore those babies out. I couldn't even hand them down to my sister. They were much loved.<br />
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When she outgrew these little guys I was so excited when my friend found her a new pair of pink cowboy boots at a yard sale in Yakima. They became her new favs. So.... here's the second edition of <i>I really love my.... pink yard sale cowboy boots.</i><br />
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These boots had a good run. Lizzy has now outgrown them too. Those kids just keep getting bigger. She may have more pink boots in her life, or she may move on to other things. One thing I know for sure,...for the rest of my days, whenever I see a pink cowboy boot I will think of my little golden haired, dimple-cheeked girl.</div>
Emily Grunenfelderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04058632259982446142noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-984506210767246830.post-45874648636735779342013-02-17T00:13:00.000-08:002013-02-17T00:21:52.097-08:00Mucho AmoreWell, for any of you out there that actually read my blog (Hi Mom!) you may have noticed that it has been a while since I've posted. October 4th to be exact. Chalk it up to homeschooling, or lack of pictures, or homeschooling, or exhaustion at the end of the day from homeschooling.... whatever the reason may be I'm not letting it be an excuse any more. I like this little documentation of life and luckily I have some friends who want to blog a little more too. Enter... blogging challenge. 3 friends. 3 topics a month. 3 blog posts to do by the end of the month! Fun right?!<br />
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Speaking of fun, this week was Valentine's day. Oh how I love any day out of the ordinary. I also love the little things that make ordinary days special... like dressing your dog up like a princess...<br />
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But special days are built in celebrations and I love it! We started the day with a special breakfast. I broke out the china for the first time in our 10 1/2 years of marriage and served up our traditional heart shaped egg-in-a-hole and red smoothies.<br />
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The kids and I had a great day making cards and cookies and deliveries. And we ended the day with a big family date to Red Robin. Wonderful day with my favorite loves!<br />
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Secret #1... My husband loathes Valentine's Day. Yes, I know, loathes seems like a strong word but he really "dislikes" it. He thinks St. Valentine was probably a cool guy and he has no problem showing his love but he is one of those people who are convinced that the actual day of Valentine's was created by Hallmark and flower companies and chocolate companies to make some big bucks. He loves ME, He just doesn't love Valentine's Day. Even though he has talked about it, he has never yet boycotted Valentine's Day, for example, he thoroughly supported my request to get tulips at Costco and he brings me all the chocolate he gets from kids at school.<br />
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Secret #2.... My husband is an A-M-A-Z-I-N-G card writer. He really is. By amazing I mean he writes the most heartfelt, meaningful, funny, adorable messages ever. They are always perfect for whatever the occasion. And in his cards he never skimps on words. He writes tiny and he fills every available space. Really, I rarely get a card that is not filled completely on both sides. He looks for cards with as little of their own writing in them as possible so he has more room. <br />
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Some of my favorite cards from him have been his homemade ones. Being a teacher he usually has crayons and paper around. Sometimes he even gets his kids involved. Here's one where each kid made a miniature card to me and then he put them all in one giant card.<br />
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Secret #3..... Having a fantastic card writer as a husband can sometimes put a lot of pressure on me, the wife. Not that Kyle has placed any expectations on me, they have entirely come from myself. It's just that when your own card is completely filled with words you feel a little bad if the one you are giving seems a little sparse. Now let me assure you that I love my husband just as much as he loves me, I just maybe communicate it in a more concise manner. Writing a little bigger can only take you so far... so this year in my Valentine's Day card I used a song. Confession, Kyle and I have never officially had "a song" but we were listening to Kenny Rogers, "Lady" last week so it seemed like the perfect choice. I just tweaked it a little.</div>
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<i>You're my knight in shining armor and I love you</i></div>
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<i>My love, there's so many ways I want to say I love you</i></div>
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<i>Let me hold you in my arms forever more...</i></div>
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<i>...For so many years I thought I'd never find you</i></div>
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<i>You have come into my life and made me whole</i></div>
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<i>Forever let me wake to see you each and every morning</i></div>
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<i>...Your love's the only love I need</i></div>
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<i>And beside me is where I want you to be</i></div>
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So you see, a song can be a great way to up the wordage on your cards. I think we also might have found ourselves an "official song." In all seriousness, I am so thankful for my husband and happy to celebrate every day of the year with him. He is my knight in shining armor. Love you babe!<br />
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For some other great love songs (or card material) check out these: <a href="http://www.mrsbeeinthe253.com/">Mrs. Bee in the 253</a> or <a href="http://simplicitywithpower.blogspot.com/">Simplicity with Power</a></div>
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Emily Grunenfelderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04058632259982446142noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-984506210767246830.post-51695180046712310932012-10-04T23:57:00.001-07:002012-10-04T23:57:57.957-07:00The beauty of backyardsWell, here we are at the beginning of October, finishing up our first month at our new house. It has been a month of unpacking, organizing, adjusting and starting new endeavors. Kyle's new job is going great and he loves teaching math all day. The kids and I are ending our 4th week of home school. This has probably been a bigger adjustment for me than the move but we are getting the hang of it and the kids are having a great time.<br />
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There is lots to share and talk about from the last month but today I'm just going to tell you about one of the biggest blessings of our new home... the backyard. My kids will play outside in whatever size space they have, but an almost two acre yard has been so fun, especially with this amazing weather we have had the past month. We are still eating out on the patio; in fact we ate dinner outside tonight. Love it! Here's a little peak from last Friday...<br />
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Debbie loves it too; running through the woods, laying in the sun in the front yard and chasing after squirrels. This last weekend the boys were cowboys and spent the day moving their horse camp around the yard and setting up their cooking fire for their pots of beans. We've also been able to do some school and art projects on the picnic table. Gotta do it while we can!<br />
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I think I've always loved the simplicity of playing in the backyard. You can have some pretty big adventures back there, no matter now big or small. Here's a few of my favorite backyard fun photos from the summer. I think they're just too cute not to share.<br />
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Alright, now that I got those pictures posted I am ready to admit that it is fall. The pumpkin spice candle is out and we had pumpkin muffins this weekend. Bring on the apple cider and cozy mornings with coffee and the beautiful fall colors. I have a feeling there is one more thing our new yard will be good for.... raking up and jumping in leaves!Emily Grunenfelderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04058632259982446142noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-984506210767246830.post-2387284528658258222012-08-28T22:38:00.000-07:002012-08-28T22:44:37.120-07:00The Calm Before....<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I'd like to be writing a really creative blog post right now. I wish I could share these fun pictures with catchy commentary and a fun theme. But here's the truth... I've got nothing. My mind is filled with thoughts of packing our house and Kyle's classroom bulletin boards, and home school curriculum and returning library books and gymnastics registration and lost bills.... you get the idea. What I do have is lots of pictures of August and fun times with family and friends. We had a really nice couple weeks of respite before the craziness of the fall season kicked in. That craziness started this week. Kyle had his new employee orientation yesterday. Yes, for those who haven't heard Kyle has a new job teaching 6th grade at his former elementary school in Tumwater. Crazy. As much as he will miss his high school students at Mt. Tahoma, he is really excited about this new venture. They called him to interview before he even saw the job posting and since we already had made a decision to rent a house in Tumwater this felt like the Lord's confirmation and provision. So..... we are moving this weekend! There will be some adjustment ahead- some really fun things, some harder things- but before I think about that and the 10 lists I have written down throughout my house, here is a little peek into our vacation this month. The calm before the storm.<br />
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We enjoyed the Thurston County Fair with Nana and Papa. Shaved ice and horse rides... can't get much better.<br />
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Luke had an awesome Spy Party for his 6th birthday<br />
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So there you have it. Lots of fun memories made and traditions continued and hopefully started. I kind of wish we could stay in summer mode a little longer and postpone fall a tiny bit more... but, time does not stand still, so I better get to work. We're planning on taking this new season by the horns and I'll be sure to try to keep you all updated. Cheers to a great summer!</div>
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Emily Grunenfelderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04058632259982446142noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-984506210767246830.post-25895921625043422142012-08-08T12:29:00.000-07:002012-08-08T12:30:23.017-07:00Happily Ever AfterLast month Kyle and I celebrated a decade of marriage. Ten years seems like a long time until I remember that we have an eight year old. What a fun adventure our life together has been so far! Kyle is my best friend and I really do love him more everyday. The night of our anniversary we went to a wedding at a cute red barn out in the countryside. It was fun to sit there together remembering our own vows and watching another marriage begin... plus we got to dance!<br />
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In case you didn't know, ten years is the "tin/aluminum" anniversary. Pretty exciting! Since our washing machine broke the week of our anniversary our gift to each other was a new washer/dryer in a lovely slate color, which is pretty much the same as tin. :) And we did get a night away later on. We left the kiddos with my parents and hung out at a great resort on Oosoyos Lake in BC. It was great! We hung out by the pool and rode bikes and I forgot to take a single picture.<br />
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Speaking of weddings, we have had a few really fun ones this summer. My baby brother got married in June up in Stanwood. So fun to see him happily married off to sweet Meghan. Yep, that's right we now have another Meghan Ann Lentz in the family. (my sister was Megan Anne Lentz before she got married)<br />
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The boys were very proud little ring bearers and took their job very seriously. <br />
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Lizzy and Isabelle were flower girls and sooo cute. Lizzy was surprisingly a little intimidated by the crowd and not so into pictures that day... that is until reception time.<br />
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The wedding was perfect- there was lots of burlap, and boots and a barn and a beautiful couple.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">We got to see all the Grables- out best friends growing up- and their cute kiddos... what a group!</td></tr>
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We had another fun country wedding a couple weeks ago. Kyle's cousin got married at the Grunenfelder homestead. Again, it was a beautiful setting and a great celebration. They had it set up so cute I kinda wished Kyle and I had thought of getting married there.<br />
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Some cute cowgirls...<br />
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Lots of fun weddings this summer! My cousin Carissa is getting married next weekend in Kimberly ID too, and although we won't be able to make it to that one I'm sure it is going to be beautiful. Nothing like weddings to remind you have thankful you are to be happily married yourself. Here's to many more years together!<br />
<br />Emily Grunenfelderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04058632259982446142noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-984506210767246830.post-30665916103417030702012-05-30T23:04:00.000-07:002012-05-30T23:04:11.131-07:00What's new?Well, my last post was almost 2 months ago. Kyle asked me the other day if I was giving up on trying to blog. No, not giving up... the last couple months have just had a few things going on and it just took a back seat. So, what have the Grunenfelders been up to? Here's a little look on what's been going on:<br />
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We took a day trip to Ocean Shores...<br />
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Isaiah learned how to whittle...<br />
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Lizzy completed her potty training!<br />
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Luke finished up his year of Pre-K with a luau...<br />
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We celebrated my sister and her upcoming baby boy...<br />
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Isaiah turned 8 years old!<br />
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Captain America made a visit to our house...<br />
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Elizabeth and Isabelle showed their modeling potential...<br />
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We've been watching lots of fabulous soccer! May soccer weather is MUCH nicer than November soccer weather...<br />
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This one handed bandit showed up with his bear and dog side kicks and caused some ruckus...<br />
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We said goodbye to our home of 7 years at 824 N. Cedar...<br />
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We celebrated Meghan and her upcoming marriage to my lucky brother Eric...<br />
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Isaiah went back in time and spent the day as a Colonial boy...<br />
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Lizzy turned 3 with a Minnie Mouse party and a celebration at the canal<br />
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Whew! It's been a busy month. As May was nearing and we had yet to find a place to live I was feeling a little overwhelmed but when I thought about all the Joyous occasions we were going to be celebrating in the coming months I was overwhelmed instead with gratitude for all the blessings in our life. Now that things are a little more settled I will hopefully have another post much sooner. Yay for May!Emily Grunenfelderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04058632259982446142noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-984506210767246830.post-36216711682427313022012-04-08T23:09:00.000-07:002012-04-08T23:09:35.555-07:00He is Risen indeed!<b>The tomb is empty. Death could not hold Him down. Hope springs new. Jesus is Alive today!</b><br />
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This morning we read the Easter story to the kids all cuddled up on the couch. Then we read The Tale of Three Trees. I made Kyle read that one because I make it about two pages before I start tearing up and taking really long pauses to keep from breaking out in a cry. Isaiah knows of my tendency to get teary. Today I walked into the room at the end of a feel-good movie and caught Isaiah watching my face instead of the screen, waiting to see if I was going to shed a tear. This kid knows me all too well.<br />
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</tbody></table>What a happy day it was today! Celebration, beautiful blue skies, warm sunshine, kids running around outside, family, unexpected surprises.<b> So, So Blessed!</b><br />
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<b>Charge!!!</b><br />
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Watch out for this little gal... she's got some egg hunting intensity. William Wallace egg hunter...<br />
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<b>Happy Easter everyone!</b>Emily Grunenfelderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04058632259982446142noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-984506210767246830.post-48662165414056290732012-03-10T23:05:00.000-08:002012-03-10T23:05:48.834-08:00The Simple ThingsI love my kids. And I love how doing the simplest things with them can be filled with so much joy. It is so fun to watch kids play isn't it? I am encouraged by the fact that despite having SO much more than so many kids in the world, they can take something as simple as a log and be thoroughly entertained.<br />
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</a>Emily Grunenfelderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04058632259982446142noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-984506210767246830.post-9503425852693469602012-02-25T08:06:00.000-08:002012-02-25T08:06:59.788-08:00Retired, but not slowing downEarlier this month we made a quick weekend trip over the mountains to Omak. I can't remember the last time I went home on an ordinary two-day weekend. With kids it's a long way to go for such a short time, plus once we get there none of us want to leave that soon. But, there was a big event going on that we just couldn't miss... my dad's retirement party!<br />
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For as long as I can remember my dad has gotten up at o'dark thirty and left the house by 6-6:30am to go to work. He has rode his bike all year round, in rain or shine... taking the car only if there's too much ice on the road. He has persevered through some stressful and challenging work situations and I never remember hearing him complain as he provided for our family for over 35 years. You don't really appreciate these things as a kid, but once you're an adult with three kids of your own, and long days...and long nights, you realize what a sacrifice it can be and what a blessing it is. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My dad working in his early years... (copied from a power point so it's kinda blurry)</td></tr>
</tbody></table>Yep, that's one of my dad's work locations. He's a geologist so he got to get out in nature and off the beaten track more than most people probably. Many of the old mines he went to were only accessible on foot (or in some case bikes). My sister and brother and I had fun reminiscing about all our hiking and camping trips as kids. We got to learn the names of every plant and rock we saw along the way. (I still know my plants pretty well but I'm a little rusty on my rocks.... sorry dad!) Another advantage of having a geologist for a dad...<br />
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</tbody></table>...you get to have the prospector come to your class. Very cool now... possibly a little embarrassing in third grade. Now I just need to figure out how to get the prospector to Isaiah, Luke and Lizzy's classroom.<br />
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We had the party in the basement of an old flour mill. I didn't get as many pictures as I would have liked. The lighting was not great and I was chasing after a two year old, but he's a couple.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">the cake I made... complete with a mining car and edible rocks :)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Liz putting the charm on Grammy</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">opening cards and gifts at home, notice Debbie Dora thinks she needs to be right in the action</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A new kayak for the river</td></tr>
</tbody></table>It was fun at the party to hear everyone talk about all the qualities about my dad that make him great that I have always known. He's the hardest worker I know- I like to think I got this quality from him. (I can also thank him for my fast metabolism) He loves to help people and he's very generous with his time and resources. He's adventurous and fearless. (that last part can make us all a little nervous at times) He's very resourceful and handy and will always find a way to get things done. I can't really imagine my dad not working on something. So.... what is he doing now that he's retired?<br />
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Yep, that's right it's broken- a snow boarder collided with his leg on the first morning of a ski trip right after he retired and he's in this bad boy for six weeks. But as soon as the cast is off and the snow is melted you won't see my dad sitting around. He'll be over at the river building their new retirement home. So enjoy the rest while you can dad...and Happy Retirement! We love you!!!Emily Grunenfelderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04058632259982446142noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-984506210767246830.post-10930320451878872012012-02-18T07:49:00.000-08:002012-02-18T07:49:23.633-08:00A Pinterest-ing Valentine'sI may have mentioned that I kind of have a thing for Pinterest these days. I just think it's so fun to pin cute little fun ideas to my boards. If I could have a room full of bulletin boards in my house I would. But since that isn't very practical Pinterest is a perfect alternative. I've heard it said that Pinterest can be addicting and that may be true... but if you follow the right people 5 minutes is all I need to find some great stuff. The one downside is I now have ideas for redecorating every room in my house... but on the up side we've started drinking green smoothies for breakfast- so it's all good. It's funny the things you find out about people on Pinterest too. This week I found out my cousin was engaged after noticing all the wedding ideas she was pinning. Congrats Carissa!!! Anyway, I did try out a few things from Pinterest for Valentines day. We had a day full of hearts... starting with breakfast.<br />
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We had the heart shaped egg-in-a-hole last year but this year I added the heart shaped bacon. It was as tasty as it is cute. Someday I should have Kyle blog about bacon... he has a lot to say on that subject.<br />
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Isaiah got a heart shaped sandwich in his lunch and then we all joined him at school for his Valentine's party.<br />
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I brought the heart shaped watermelon... and we had some left-over for dinner too, which was...<br />
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Individual heart shaped pizzas. Mmmmm! Complete with heart shaped pepperoni. <br />
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Notice that most everything here involves food? Hmmmm... and I didn't even take pictures of the m&m cookie bars I made or the heart shaped jello jigglers. We try to eat healthy most the time, we really do! I did make one non-food related item.<br />
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A felt heart wreath courtesty of... you guessed it, Pinterest.<br />
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The best part of the day though was not eating hearts (although good) but spending the day with the ones who fill my heart! It's such a blessing any day of the year to be loved by all my sweeties and to love them back. I love you Kyle, Isaiah, Luke and Lizzy! <br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1180.photobucket.com/albums/x407/kyem143/Winter%2011-12/IMG_0425.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://i1180.photobucket.com/albums/x407/kyem143/Winter%2011-12/IMG_0425.jpg" width="476" /></a></div>Emily Grunenfelderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04058632259982446142noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-984506210767246830.post-80907695395763915632012-01-19T23:32:00.000-08:002012-01-19T23:32:13.669-08:00Snowed (Iced) in!That title makes it sound like we have 10 foot snow drifts blocking our door or something. It really isn't that bad. I grew up in Eastern WA after all, where we never got a snow day and we had sleds and cross country skis at school. I also just saw on Facebook that a friend of mine lost power, got stuck in the snow driving to her in-laws and then went into labor. I can't compete with that story but... I haven't left home in three days and I'm getting a little stir crazy. I'm a little jealous that Kyle has gotten out in the old truck a couple times a day. Unfortunately we can't fit our whole family in there. Don't get me wrong, I love getting cozy at home with the family and I'm really glad our house is still warm and we haven't lost power. We have however lost a few branches, as I'm sure most people around here have. I finally got out and took a walk by myself this afternoon. It was nice to get a little fresh air... here's our tree a little weighted down by the ice, a couple more branches have broken since then.<br />
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</tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Well, Kyle and Isaiah are home from school again tomorrow. I can't believe they've haven't gone to school all week! It feels like one <i>really</i> long weekend. Looking forward to more games, books, hot cocoa and maybe a trip to the grocery store. Hope everyone else is staying safe and warm. Thankful for my cozy bed tonight!</div>Emily Grunenfelderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04058632259982446142noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-984506210767246830.post-64562030435592323792012-01-15T11:12:00.000-08:002012-01-15T11:12:19.883-08:00SnOw!There's nothing like waking up to snow outside your window, especially when you live in western Washington. You just have to love a snow day!<br />
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Back to Christmas, we had a great holiday and got to spend time with all of our families. Here's a few pictures.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Grandma and Grandpa Grunenfelder with the great grand-kids (minus 4 Haury's)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Lizzy dancing in her tutu auntie made</td></tr>
</tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">We made a little trip over to my parents property in the Methow Valley while we were in Omak to see the progress on their retirement house. The bonus... we found some snow to play in.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">my dad wasn't feeling so hot here... sorry we got you sick dad!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">LuKeY!!!</td></tr>
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We had a Christmas brunch with my family on New Years Day at our house. Oh how I love brunch foods!<br />
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</tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">My family loves to play games and Eric and Meghan got a new one for Christmas that is a new favorite. It's called Time's up and it gets you laughing. We played girls against guys and... um, I can't quite remember who won this round. :)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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The winner of the most entertaining to watch award goes to Eric. He gets a photo collage all to himself.<br />
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Well, that's the Christmas wrap-up. Now on to a new year and all that it has to offer. I have a feeling that 2012 will hold some changes for our family. I'm now exactly sure what they will look like yet... but I'm trying to wait patiently while everything unfolds. Time will tell...<br />
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Happy New Years!!!Emily Grunenfelderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04058632259982446142noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-984506210767246830.post-88413725079725514732011-12-24T15:37:00.000-08:002011-12-24T15:37:44.999-08:00Christmas NewsletterGreetings family and friends!<br />
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Welcome to our Christmas family newsletter! We've gone high tech this year and are just putting our letter online. Oh the world we live in now. As a teacher in the high school Kyle knows that technology is the way of life. :) I'm always learning something new from him. We have enjoyed hearing from many of you already this year. It's always fun to get family updates. Our year has been full and blessed. Here are some of the high lights...<br />
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Our kids:<br />
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Isaiah is seven and in second grade this year. He continues to love school and thoroughly enjoy life in general. At this moment his favorite subject is science. Isaiah had to say goodbye this year to two of his best friends who moved across the state but has made several close friends at school. He got to be on a soccer team this fall with old friends and some of his new buddies with dad as his coach. Soccer is one of Isaiah's favorite things and he put in lots of time in the backyard practicing his skills. He also started playing the piano this year and his playing has been a joy for all of us. Isaiah continues to be a responsible, patient and compassionate big brother. We love Isaiah's soft heart and his infectious cheerfulness. He is always humming a tune and using his very active imagination. At the top of his Christmas list this year is legos and a leather Bible with his name on it. <br />
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Luke is five and preparing for Kindergarten this year. He has been doing a PreK class a couple days a week and working on reading and math at home with mom. He played soccer for the first time this year with a bunch of his little buddies. We laugh because at first he was trying hard to be polite on the field and not take things from others like we have always taught him. Once he figured out it was OK to be aggressive he was a scoring machine. Luke is always up for an adventure and his adventures usually include Isaiah or his buddy Jakey, legos, ninjas, pirates, star wars, or when he plays with Lizzy, stuffed animals. He is turning into a great big brother and it's fun to see him take the lead with Lizzy when Isaiah is gone to school. Luke is a sweet, cuddly, bouncy little guy! Legos are at the top of his Christmas list too even though it seems like legos have made their way into every room in our house. :)<br />
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Elizabeth is two and learning new things everyday. It has been so fun to see Lizzy's personality emerge this year. Lizzy is a sweetheart! She is all at once the sweetest, most tender little girl I know and at the same time a force to be reckoned with. In her mind everything is up for negotiation and she has already developed some very good negotiation skills. :) Lizzy loves her babies, Dora the Explorer, fruit snacks, reading books, Minnie Mouse and her brothers. Her favorite game is tackling Isaiah when she is saying goodnight to him in his bed. She is also mommy's little helper. She helps with cooking, dishes, cleaning, laundry... it may not always make things easier to have her help but I love her heart to serve. The other day she was giving me a hug and whispered in my ear, "You're my bes fwend!" She said the same thing later in the day to the fall scarecrow in storage and all her babies but it melts a mommy's heart just the same.<br />
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Other highlights that are probably in this blog somewhere...<br />
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<ul><li>Our first time clamming as a family at the Washington coast</li>
<li>Kyle and I's first time competing in a triathlon together in Chelan</li>
<li>Camping trip in the Methow Valley this summer filled with hiking, biking and swimming</li>
<li>My brother getting engaged to Meghan in August</li>
<li>Lots of swimming and fun times at Kyle's grandparents throughout the summer</li>
<li>I got to run a half marathon with my sister Megan- our first together</li>
<li>Our first family trip to Disneyland!!!</li>
</ul><div>This year has been filled with lots of growth, family time and memory making moments. We are so aware as the year comes to an end of how extremely blessed we are. We are so thankful for every gift God has given us and every person he has given us the priviledge of spending time with this year. May your Christmas be full of joy and peace. We are so thankful for all of you!!!! Much love and Merry Christmas!</div><div><br />
</div><div>love, the Grunenfelders</div><div>Kyle, Emily, Isaiah, Luke and Lizzy</div><div><br />
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</div>Emily Grunenfelderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04058632259982446142noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-984506210767246830.post-49986373967415067622011-12-23T23:24:00.000-08:002011-12-24T00:39:48.950-08:00Preparations...Today was such a fun day of final preparations for Christmas. The kids and I spent a relaxing morning at home decorating cookies and doing some art. All we needed was a little snow falling outside. White Christmas- where are you?!?!<br />
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Cookies and icing... Mickey Mouse Christmas watercolor pictures... coffee...and Christmas music on Pandora... a lovely day<br />
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We ended the day with our "Christmas Eve Eve" service at church. So fun having all the families together to celebrate. I love singing to candlelight and seeing all our friends dressed up for the holiday. We grabbed some dessert afterwards with a couple friends. According to the hostess the previous record of number of people in this booth was 11. We squeezed in 14, counting baby Katie who is not pictured.<br />
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Speaking of Christmas preparations, we did get to drive around and look at lights a couple night ago... I think we found the biggest and best display in town...<br />
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Just kidding!!!<br />
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Here's the best one we found for reals... it's pretty nice,<br />
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One more day!!!!Emily Grunenfelderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04058632259982446142noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-984506210767246830.post-71395017426642301552011-12-21T21:33:00.000-08:002011-12-21T21:52:21.608-08:00Christmas DuetsOne of my favorite things about this Christmas season has been playing Christmas duets on the piano with Isaiah. This is his first year in piano lessons and he is loving playing so many songs he knows and it has been so fun for the rest of us to hear him singing and playing throughout the day. Here's a little video of a couple of our duets...<br />
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Last night we had a little date night to the singing Christmas Tree performance at Life Center. Isaiah was less then thrilled that I was calling it a "date night" but he thoroughly enjoyed the show (and the hot cocoa and cookie at intermission). <br />
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I can't believe how fast Christmas is approaching! It felt like I had all the time in the world and all of a sudden Christmas is only days away. We have been busy celebrating birthdays, going to Isaiah's Christmas program, baking cookies and scones and Kyle is sneaking in hunting days when he can. Lots of fun!<br />
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</div><div>Happy 9th day of Christmas! </div>Emily Grunenfelderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04058632259982446142noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-984506210767246830.post-3632979739301736232011-12-14T15:23:00.000-08:002011-12-14T15:24:31.696-08:00Silent Night<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This picture was taken exactly one year ago tomorrow. I think Kyle took it and I just love it. I love the boys in the background in their white t-shirts... I love the glow of the candle light... and most of all I love the peace that I feel when I look at it. A good reminder for me today during the hustle and bustle of the season to quiet my spirit and tap into the peace of the One who came that first Christmas day.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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"Silent night, Holy night, all is calm, all is bright... sleep in heavenly peace, sleep in heavenly peace"<br />
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P.S. stay tuned for more christmasy posts soonEmily Grunenfelderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04058632259982446142noreply@blogger.com0