Happy Birthday, Daddy!

Our Dad is one in a million. He is a protector and so caring.

He spends time with us and shows us how much he loves us each and every day.

He is a godly leader and teacher. He has taught us so many life lessons: faith, love, humility. 

Dad is the best husband and father anyone could ever ask for.

He works so hard for us, even when that means getting up early and staying up late. Dad has a willingness to serve, even when he has already gone above and beyond.

Dad is so funny and can almost always make us laugh.

And last but not least, Dad is our best friend.

Happy Birthday, Dad! We Love You!!! 

♥Momo

Our County Fair

We love going to our county fair! We go almost every year and enjoy it every time. Here are some pictures.
This first one is of SquiRe on the ride he said was his favorite!

What goes up. . .

Must come down!

 

Goldilocks LOVED that slide! At first we thought SquiRe would be the bravest and do the most rides, but he only wanted to try the slower and safer rides. Goldilocks on the other hand wanted to go on all the rides. She was very happy when we started climbing those steps to get to the top of the slide, and very sad when we said no more!

They both liked the carousel.

Cotton candy, oh so yummy!

The bad thing when you go to the fair is that there are so many tasty temptations!

The Zipper is my favorite ride, even though I have only been on it three times! I don't like going on rides all by myself so I guess I'll just have to wait until Goldilocks is older! ☺ 

SquiRe liked the bumper cars but was too polite to actually bump very many people!

♥Momo

Pure in Heart

Some time ago we were given the "Pure in Heart Award" by our dear friend Riah. So now one month later, in typical BBB family fashion, we're finally posting about it! As we've done before, answers will be color-coded with my answers in red, Momo's in pink, and Sam's in blue. Thanks again, Riah, for the award!

Here are the rules:
1. Post about the tag.

2. Choose up to 5 bloggers who deserve this award.

3. Leave a comment on the blogs of the people you tagged, letting them know they were awarded.

4. Answer the questions along with your post.

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1. Which do you prefer–Apples, Oranges, or Bananas?
Apples, oranges are too unpredictable
Apples
Oranges

2. How many siblings do you have?
5

3. Where do you live – a prairie, woodland, city, or other?
A suburban neighborhood (though daily becoming more and more urban)
I think it's in the city, just not at the heart of it ;-)
I think it's suburban, but you could both be right.

4. What is something you enjoy doing with your family?
Watching movies
Walking/Hiking
Playing board games/card games even though they rarely want to

5. Is your room clean?
“Clean is a relative term…” ;-D I try to keep it neat
Clean is always better
Not if it were left to me

6. Which would you prefer to visit–Italy, Greece, France, Spain, or England?
That’s tough! Probably France, though not the big cities
France…No, Spain…or maybe France
In order France, Italy, and Spain- I can’t narrow it down to just one (of course I jump at the chance to go to Greece or England--I'd love to travel!)

7. What is a scripture that encourages you?
2 Timothy 1:7
Galatians 2:20
Joshua 1:9

8. Gum, chocolate, or jelly beans?
I don’t consider that a serious question. Chocolate every time!
Ooh! Jelly Beans! I’m a jelly belly girl
Chocolate, even though I have more gum

9. What are your favorite types of books?
Fantasy, Historical Fiction, Christian Novels
Missionary Biographies, Real-Life Fiction
Mystery, Historical Fiction, Fantasy, Adventure, etc.

10. Which is your favorite ice cream flavor?
Coffee
Neapolitan, minus the chocolate
Chocolate chip cookie dough or cookies and cream

11. If you had to eat one type of food for two weeks, what would that food be?
Pasta
Fruit
A full Mexican meal

12. Are you an outdoor or an indoor person?
I'm an indoor person (I’d love to say outside, but inside is so much safer)
Wherever people are
Outdoor

13. Describe yourself in three words.
Cautious. Thoughtful. Loyal.
Silly. Caring. Vibrant.
Strong-willed. Animal-lover. Reserved.

14. What chore do you like to do the most?
Organizing or re-organizing pretty much anything!
Cleaning the kitchen
People actually like chores?!

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We would now like to award . . . Amanda, Michelle and Lady L, Courtney, Rachel, Miss J, and Abbey! We enjoy reading your blogs and look forward to reading your answer!

~Risa

Memorial Day

The very first Memorial Day was in 1868.

    

    Although the holiday is now celebrated with barbecues and sales at furniture stores, that is not why Memorial day was started. Memorial Day is a day to consider those who gave their utmost.

    Many Americans today have no sense of reverence or obligation for the liberty they enjoy. So many will “celebrate” Memorial Day as any other holiday, with barbecues, beer, and commercial sales at local malls. Basically, they have forgotten Memorial Day.

    This Memorial Day and every one, Americans are supposed to stop and think of the fallen troops at 3:00pm. I only recently found this out and I think it will be a new thing for some of you also. But those of us who do understand the cost of liberty should advance this custom in honor of fallen Patriots. It is because of holidays like this we are able to most clearly see the honorable history of our country.

“The dead soldiers’ silence sing our national anthem”

~ Rev. Aaron Kilburn

“The patriot’s blood is the seed of freedom’s tree.”

~ Thomas Campbell




~Momo

Thank-you

Since, you're all probably bored of Baby Jack by now, I thought I should post about something different. ;-D


This video called The Gratitude Campaign demonstrates a unique way to show gratitude to those who serve. It is quick and simple to avoid awkwardness and in situations when you're unable to approach someone. The man who started the campaign felt that the usual ASL sign might be misinterpreted, so it instead uses this sign, originating in 18th century France, which fully translated means "thank you from the bottom of my heart."



If you haven't already heard of this, please take the time to watch this short video. Also, please keep our Uncle N in your prayers as he is deployed in Afganhistan.

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For any of you who haven't lost interest in the newest addition to our family and are eager for an update: Baby and Mom continue to do well. She doesn't get much sleep at night, of course, but she usually gets a nap during the day. All things considered, this seems to be her best recovery. Jack is a precious little thing who still spends most of his time sleeping and "smiles" often. Usually he only cries when he's hungry; then he wants food NOW!

I would also like to give a BIG thank-you to all of those women who have generously brought us meals these past two weeks. We have been so blessed by how kind and thoughtful you have all been, and the meals have been simply wonderful! (Plus,  it makes planning and preparing meals much easier for us girls! ;-D)



~ Risa

Definitely a Girl

A few people have asked us recently, "So is Goldilocks going to be a tomboy? I mean, she is boy-trapped, and all her sisters are so much older..." and other questions of that nature. It is a reasonable notation, I'll admit. But see, they don't live with her. If they did, I can assure you that no such questions would enter their minds.

So I thought I'd answer that question here. And, since actions speak louder than words, I'll give an action.

This evening SquiRe asked her to play soldier with him, and she agreed. Soon guns were firing, both from enemy lines and "guguy" sides. (I know, I know, sounds pretty boyish to you? Just keep reading.) Suddenly, the unthinkable happened. Amidst the blood, sweat and tears of war...Goldi's shiny pink purse (you know--her favorite, the one with the bow and silk flower?) snapped open! And not only that, but the carefully placed knick-knacks inside poured out! A shrill scream sounded from the front lines (yes, that was Goldilocks' scream). When the shriek subsided, several yells "STOP! STOP" and many more calls for help rang in the ears of innocent, chore-doing bystanders (*cough* me *cough*). As soon as the insides which fell were placed properly back inside, Goldi took a deep breath and sat down, wiping her forehead in exhaustion. I'm sure if she knew how, she would've been saying "That was close."

Believe you me, there are several other instances I could give you to prove her girly-ness. Like the time she spent nearly fifteen minutes searching through drawers looking for nail polish. Or the time she couldn't decide which shoes to wear. Oh, and don't forget the dress. Shall I go on? Well, I think you get the picture.

And while I'm posting, I figure I should give you some updates on Jack. He's doing great! Eating well, getting plenty of sleep. He wakes up about three times a night...not sure if that's good for a newborn or not, but it sounds okay to me.

Here's some pics.

Isn't he cute?

That one ^ is my favorite. His face is so funny!

~SAM