Monthly Archives: January 2016

The 7-Hour Battery

The following is an account of one of the most non-life threatening stressful experiences of my life earlier this week. [9:00 am] I park in this exact spot so that I could escort CJ to school. Although I am to … Continue reading

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Jonas 2016

During the heart of the blizzard at 10:30am, we all went out as a family to experience the beauty. Just kidding, we wanted to try out the new sled that we got for just $6 at Target, the last one … Continue reading

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G&T

Last Saturday Grace took CJ to take his Gift & Talented exam. We’ve been prepping him with patterns and puzzles and the like for months now and it all came down to a 15 minute pointing test which will determine … Continue reading

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Cars or Spider-Man?

Last Friday I took CJ to his second dental appointment and he did so well! The first time he wouldn’t sit alone so I had to lie down in the chair and he laid on top of my chest, but … Continue reading

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Happy Birthday, Sister!

When we were young I’d tease Kristen about her either really being from Abu Dhabi or mailing her in a box to Abu Dhabi. I think I got this idea from watching an old Garfield cartoon episode in which he … Continue reading

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Happy 10-Year Proposal Anniversary!

On this day ten years ago at the Bryant Park ice-skating rink, I declared my love and promised to marry Grace. And now ten years later I have the most beautiful wife with two wonderful children. Truly amazing grace! Can’t wait … Continue reading

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Oh…Did I Hit You?

Yesterday as we unloaded our kids from our CR-V in the school parking lot before service, our car was hit by someone who was pulling out and wasn’t supposed to be parked in the parking lot. Yes, our parked car … Continue reading

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My 2016 Preview

Where’d it go? I really haven’t given it much thought as to what I am most looking forward to in 2016. I think I’m coming to the realization that I’m getting old(er), more tired, and more patient (or less enthused) … Continue reading

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My 2015 Review

Let’s see how I did with my 2015 goals: EJ sleep through the night…seriously. PRAISE THE LORD! CJ get accepted into a good universal pre-k program. Not a UPK, but at least a good one. Reuse and recycle more frequently to save … Continue reading

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Stop Adding Numbers!

On Saturday we celebrated CJ’s 4th birthday with extended family. Lychee, red bean, and green tea ice cream from the Chinatown Ice Cream Factory…of course. Obligatory family photo. CJ received many wonderful gifts such as hot wheels tracks, a remote … Continue reading

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