We are very excited about Kids Against Hunger. All of us have been to the "factory" several times to help pack and we love being able to serve as a family. Although Jocelyn's & McKailyn's attention span doesn't really stretch 2 hours of doing the same repetitive task, they now know why we are doing it. Jill & I have also volunteered to serve on a leadership role as well where we'll help set up and stage all the ingredients and equipment on at least one Saturday a month. I've also volunteered to help run the KAH blog(http://blog.hungernomore.us). Jill and I have been hoping to find a way to serve with our whole family for a while and felt that the girls were too young for the homeless shelter, etc... After our first packing session, it was confirmed that this was what we've been looking for. It's awesome to know we can make an impact.
We believe we are not only making an impact by helping feed these starving children, but even making an impact in our family.
Maybe two weeks ago during bedtime, I asked McKailyn to say prayers. She did a great job, but in the middle of the prayer she said, "God please bless Kids Against Hunger and all those kids so they don't have to eat dirt anymore." (We've showed them pictures of the mud cookies kids are forced to eat in Haiti). I think I started to cry :-)
Then just last week during breakfast, Jocelyn (out of the blue) told me, "Dad, when I get older I want to adopt 2 kids." I told her that is awesome and asked why she would want to do that. She responded, "Because I want to help kids be alive and not be hungry." That's what you call a pretty cool breakfast :-)
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
Thursday, November 27, 2008
Happy Thanksgiving!
While we are entering the second hour of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, I thought I would wish everyone a happy Thanksgiving. I hope everyone has a fun, safe day with your family & friends.
Since I'm on here, I thought I would give everyone a quick update on the girls.
Addison - she is doing great and tomorrow she will be a happy & healthy 8 month old! Wow, how time flies. I don't think Jill has slept in the last 8 months, so any prayers for Addison sleeping all through the night would be great, thanks!! :-) Addison is trying to talk, right now all she gets out is "dadadadada" and "ahhhhhhhhh". She is always smiling and her latest enjoyment comes from looking at herself in the mirror. Just recently she started holding her arm up in the air in attempt to wave.
McKailyn "Gracie" - she is doing great as well and continues to amaze us with her constant dancing, singing and ability to make us laugh. McKailyn is in her second year of preschool, going three days a week for 2.5 hours each day. After some challenges with a school mate, she is doing much better and enjoys going to school. We are amazed at how well she can navigate on the laptop. We can log into the Barbie site and she'll be fine all by herself. She can click, drag, drop, etc... all by herself! The other thing that sticks in my mind is how just the other night during bedtime, McKailyn offered to say prayers. Of course we encouraged her to do so, and she then went to pray for "Kids Against Hunger" and all the little kids that have to eat dirt. We're amazed at how selfless she can be for a four year old.
Jocelyn - she is doing just as well as her little sisters! She is thoroughly enjoying Kindegartern at Cincinnati Christian and has made lots of new friends. Her teacher has told us several times how helpful Jocelyn is and that she is very thankful for having Jocelyn in her class. Jocelyn is also very proficient on the computer and has computer class once a week. She is also learning sign language and knows close to 40-50 words; she even went to the library and checked out a video to learn more! Just last week, Jocelyn also asked to say bedtime prayers. She then started to pray for "the men fixing our roof" (thanks Hurrincane Ike) and for "all our troops that are keeping us safe". We are blown away with how compassoniate and thoughtful she is, most of the time she continues to put others' needs first.
Jill - wife of one and mother of three, and she is the most awesomest of them all. She operates on limited sleep and continues to serve her family. Hopefully during this Thanksgiving break I'll be able to help her get more sleep. She is constantly doing something for our family and putting her needs last. I'm sure I don't appreciate all she does, but am extremely thankful for her. Just two months ago we celebrated our 9 year anniversary and we're looking forward to celebrating our 10 year on a nice quiet getaway to a New England bed & breakfast. One of the things I'm most thankful for is our marriage and how we continue to grow as best friends.
Since I'm on here, I thought I would give everyone a quick update on the girls.
Addison - she is doing great and tomorrow she will be a happy & healthy 8 month old! Wow, how time flies. I don't think Jill has slept in the last 8 months, so any prayers for Addison sleeping all through the night would be great, thanks!! :-) Addison is trying to talk, right now all she gets out is "dadadadada" and "ahhhhhhhhh". She is always smiling and her latest enjoyment comes from looking at herself in the mirror. Just recently she started holding her arm up in the air in attempt to wave.
McKailyn "Gracie" - she is doing great as well and continues to amaze us with her constant dancing, singing and ability to make us laugh. McKailyn is in her second year of preschool, going three days a week for 2.5 hours each day. After some challenges with a school mate, she is doing much better and enjoys going to school. We are amazed at how well she can navigate on the laptop. We can log into the Barbie site and she'll be fine all by herself. She can click, drag, drop, etc... all by herself! The other thing that sticks in my mind is how just the other night during bedtime, McKailyn offered to say prayers. Of course we encouraged her to do so, and she then went to pray for "Kids Against Hunger" and all the little kids that have to eat dirt. We're amazed at how selfless she can be for a four year old.
Jocelyn - she is doing just as well as her little sisters! She is thoroughly enjoying Kindegartern at Cincinnati Christian and has made lots of new friends. Her teacher has told us several times how helpful Jocelyn is and that she is very thankful for having Jocelyn in her class. Jocelyn is also very proficient on the computer and has computer class once a week. She is also learning sign language and knows close to 40-50 words; she even went to the library and checked out a video to learn more! Just last week, Jocelyn also asked to say bedtime prayers. She then started to pray for "the men fixing our roof" (thanks Hurrincane Ike) and for "all our troops that are keeping us safe". We are blown away with how compassoniate and thoughtful she is, most of the time she continues to put others' needs first.
Jill - wife of one and mother of three, and she is the most awesomest of them all. She operates on limited sleep and continues to serve her family. Hopefully during this Thanksgiving break I'll be able to help her get more sleep. She is constantly doing something for our family and putting her needs last. I'm sure I don't appreciate all she does, but am extremely thankful for her. Just two months ago we celebrated our 9 year anniversary and we're looking forward to celebrating our 10 year on a nice quiet getaway to a New England bed & breakfast. One of the things I'm most thankful for is our marriage and how we continue to grow as best friends.
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
Monday, November 10, 2008
Jocelyn's Limo Ride
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
Yummy Baby Food
Friday, September 19, 2008
McKailyn's 1st Date
While at target, McKailyn found a set of baby doll clothes that she picked out as her special daddy daughter date present. During the 20 minutes we were at the store, she walked me up and down 5 aisles of toys and pointed out atleast 50 different toys that she "wants for my birthday." Leaving Target I asked her what movie she wanted to watch with me, she picked "The Princess and the Pauper", a Barbie movie classic. But to our surprise, when we got home Jocelyn already got the new Ariel movie for McKailyn to watch tonight! McKailyn was so excited that she wanted to give Jocelyn the baby doll clothes we just picked out at Target. We thought that was pretty cool.
Thursday, September 11, 2008
McKailyn's tonsils
Saturday, August 30, 2008
Friday, August 29, 2008
More cute pics!!
2nd day of cereal! Yummy!
Climbing trees at Ault Park (where Brian and I got engaged)
Family Fun!!
Sweet Addison
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Sunday, August 17, 2008
Addison's Dedication - 8/17/08
thank God for the child He has given them, give their child back to
the Lord, and to ask His blessing on his or her life. Parents who
dedicate their child to God are acknowledging their role as a loving
steward of the gift of God, and are asking for God's wisdom and
direction as they raise their child. This act is not something that
takes place of water baptism, at which time a believer has the
opportunity to express their own personal faith in Jesus.
Saturday, August 16, 2008
McKailyn's First Sleepover
Jocelyn & Dad date night
1. The attractive young man dressed in a tie arrived to pick up Jocelyn and brought flowers!
2. Cashed her check from her Great Grandpa Vince
3. Dinner & Desert at Ci Ci's pizza (and the acquisition of the Billy Bob teeth)
4. Shopping at Kohls to spend Great Grandpa's gift (Hannah Montana's Secret Star Headset)
5. Orange Ice Cream Cones from The Cone
6. Singing Hannah Montana songs in the car
7. Making popcorn
8. Watching "A Secret Garden" while cuddling on the couch
Friday, August 15, 2008
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