Football
Something my boys taught me today which is essential to know if you want to qualify as a “cool” Mom.
Tony Romo is QB for Dallas, Brett Favre is QB for Green Bay Packers, and Philip Rivers is QB for the Chargers.
Posted on January 19th, 2008 by Abi
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Christmas
This year the boys, with their friends and cousins performed for 6 different retirement homes, 3 daycares, and a firestation. They prayed with 250 people to receive Jesus and touched many through their songs.
Posted on January 1st, 2008 by Abi
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Thought this was a good post for the new year
Life Jewels
Imagine you are walking down the road in New York City and see a homeless person on the street. There is a large chance that his or her thoughts are about mainly about the near future, maybe towards the next hour.
Imagine that you carry on walking and see a hot-dog stand. Chances are that the hot-dog stand attendant’s thoughts are mostly tending towards what will happen today.
Imagine then walking into a shop. The chances are that the salesman’s thoughts are largely focused towards this week.
Imagine then meeting the owner of the shop. Their thoughts will mainly be focused towards the next month or so.
Imagine then going to the office of a large company. Imagine seeing a senior manager, the chances are that their thoughts will be focused towards the next year or so.
Finally, imagine meeting the CEO of that company, his or her thoughts will be focused towards the next decade and beyond.
Throughout history, all of the great achievers have had one thing in common, they have always focused their thoughts decades ahead of where they want to be. Stalin, for example, used the 10-year plan to outline where he wanted Russia to be in a decade’s time. By ensuring that the whole of Russia elevated their thinking and focused on the long-term, Russia grew more in those 10 years than it had in any decade previously.
As you enter a new week (or a new year), try to think on a long-term basis. Think about where you want to be in 10 years time and see what steps you need to take to get there. Shift your attention from the present to the future.
Posted on December 30th, 2007 by Abi
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Courtesy of Linda and Connie
Posted on December 23rd, 2007 by Abi
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Christmas Post
I’ve been reading everyone’s post on how they are getting in the Christmas spirits, singing carols, setting up trees, baking cookies etc. but for some reason it seems like ever since Thanksgiving I haven’t had any time to breathe, we have been so busy getting ready for Christmas that I haven’t had any time to enjoy the Christmas season yet. Last night we had singing and hot chocolate by the tree and I had been planning for it all day, but when 8:30 came around I was sound asleep, as I had been running around all day. I felt like I just missed my chance to get in the Christmas spirit, until tonight when John asked me to come and listen to him and Niki sing a Christmas song, of course my first response was I’m too busy, I’ve got the kids, there’s dinner etc. I ended up sitting down for a few minutes to listen to them and I finally did get the Christmas moment that everyone’s been writing about, but not only that, I realized that even with so much to do in our busy lives, it’s very important to just enjoy life, enjoy my family and enjoy those that I live with. We really do have a lot to be thankful for.
Hey, I just realized since I didn’t post anything for Thanksgiving, this could double up for a Thanksgiving post too. And now I’ll stop rambling and stick to posting pictures.
Posted on December 6th, 2007 by Abi
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Richard just got glasses for reading and I think he looks so sophisticated and cute.
Posted on November 20th, 2007 by Abi
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This post is for the most incredible man I know
I know this isn’t your birthday nor is it our anniversary, but I wanted to add something along with these pictures.
John I think you are amazing!! You are everything I need and I couldn’t have asked for a better husband and friend, you really know how to take care of me and how to love me. Thank you also for being an incredible Dad. The kids and I appreciate you being you and for everything that you are for us. Love you!
Posted on November 18th, 2007 by Abi
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