Our Curly Mom

About two weeks ago, Mom got her hair permed. We just had to share these fun pictures of her. One of the many things I love about my Mom is that she is so young-spirited! We have so much fun with her! She is one of my best friends and my biggest cheerleader. She always tells me I can do it. And in those times when I don't have the faith to hang on, Mom stands in the gap for me and believes for me. And yes, there are times that we butt heads, not always agreeing, but she's still my mom and I love her a lot! I am so glad God gave her to me!

Love ya, Mom! Thanks for all our good times!

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PS. I thought of another random/weird thing that should have been a part of that list we did a couple days ago. When Tiff, Mom and myself are out together, people often mistake us as sisters. The best part is that once someone thought Mom was Tiffany's daughter!! BIG smile!

The Brennemans!! (My second family)

Meet the Brennemans... for the last eight months I've been a nanny for them. From day one, I've loved my job. Everyday is an adventure and with the kids-lots of kids- life is never boring. The funny things they say and do keep me rolling on the floor. I love the great talks with the older kids, which are very intense and somewhat heated at times. I've learned a lot from Mrs. Brenneman about cooking and other household stuff. All the way around, it's been a great experience.

So I thought that after eight months, it was high time you meet them!

Matthew - A little heart-robber

Brock - The walking, talking poultry encyclodpedia

Brianne - The family hugger

Bridgette - Miss Drama Queen

Brooke, Bronwyn, & Brian - The Three Musketeers

Brandt - The best driver in Iowa on snowy, wet, and muddy roads

Brielle - My buddy... sometimes

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I'm sorry to report that I will be leaving them at the end of this week. But don't think our good times together are over because somehow they've managed to get in my heart.

I love you guys!!!

Two Bonuses

I just thought of two bonus facts that you really will want to know. *smile*

ONE:

All seven of us were very big babies... I was the smallest (nicole), weighing in at (9 lbs 7 oz.).  Aubrey was the biggest, entering the world at 11 lbs even.  And I might add - since we are on the subject - we were all overdue!  (Isn't our mom a hero?!)

TWO:

We have a secret life.  Well, ok, not really.  But we are historical renactors.  Every Labor Day Weekend, we dress up and work in a Post-Civil-War village.  Way fun!!

Ok, that's it.

We've Been Tagged!

A blogger friend, Tori, tagged our family to share seven facts - random and weird - about us.  We have tagged the seven people listed below, who should share seven things about themselves on their blog!  Enjoy!

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* Since Mom and Dad were married 22 years ago, we have moved 13 times!

* None of us kids have ever broke a bone in our body... except Timothy.  He was hit in the mouth with a fast-pitch baseball which broke the bone in the roof of his mouth.

* We dip out grilled cheese sandwiches in ketchup

* All of us, except Mom, LOVE football!  (She's learning!) *smile*

* We had a cleaning job at a local animal sales barn... three separate times.  

* We like to pour milk on our bowls of ice cream.

* We actually have another brother, Jeremiah David... he's waiting for us with Jesus!

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Now we would love to know seven random things about these friends!

Seth

Morgan

The Bontragers

Kristen

The Wissmanns

David

Christy

Caption Contest

What do you think little Matthew is thinking/saying?!

Valentines Party

I know it is frightfully overdue, but this is what we did on Valentines Day. (We meaning the non-sick persons!) *smile*

Our friend, Mikeala Yoder, was at our house all day and helped us celebrate.

Just a sampling of all the goodies!

According to tradition, the kids all went outside after the tea party to play in the snow. They are definitely taking advantage of the 50+ inches of snow we have received this winter thus far!

The snow-buddies!

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Tho I don't have pictures to show this, you all should know that Chris came home that night with a red rose for each of us; Mom, Tiff and myself and candy for the other kids. We were melted! He is getting all practiced up for being a great husband.

Love ya, Chris!

A Braid

Tiffany recently checked out a book from the library on 'Braids', Grace was her practice-client!

Ready... Set...

Done.

Tiffany is now ready for business!