tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-186609442024-03-07T18:13:27.439-06:00Jaans KepaansThe journey of a life, lived!Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger251125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18660944.post-85010848968435015872013-08-25T07:07:00.001-05:002013-08-25T07:07:43.631-05:00Me and my girlsJust look at how big my girls are getting! Loving every second of being their mommy!!!<br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUXpCXIMKp49VSZo1N8n3tU9Z1H89ArzvaQkIqM-xeRkMulzpOvPaoReAhVKozwevy9x_ouqjDnjuxSEeWs7BBq0sAeWkHruzirTq4l7i4-BjZztextAyL61bGnaBl_qarcman/s640/blogger-image-9059175.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUXpCXIMKp49VSZo1N8n3tU9Z1H89ArzvaQkIqM-xeRkMulzpOvPaoReAhVKozwevy9x_ouqjDnjuxSEeWs7BBq0sAeWkHruzirTq4l7i4-BjZztextAyL61bGnaBl_qarcman/s640/blogger-image-9059175.jpg"></a></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18660944.post-27590360430770888972012-08-06T13:21:00.001-05:002012-08-06T13:21:49.053-05:00Will you look at me Mommy!Brilliant post by my friend <a href="http://www.lindsey-bell.com/2012/08/what-our-kids-learn-from-our-social.html">Lindsey</a>!<br />
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Mommy and Daddy, are you looking your children in the eye when you talk to them or are you distracted by your smartphone?<br />
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Take time and go follow the <a href="http://www.lindsey-bell.com/2012/08/what-our-kids-learn-from-our-social.html">link</a>!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18660944.post-30019388888776040742012-08-06T12:59:00.001-05:002012-08-06T12:59:49.352-05:00Little ChurchFor the last couple of months i've been giving my time for our childrens ministry. Age 2 to 6. Wow, how amazing it is to see people getting on board and starting to engage in something so big!<br />
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We dont baby sit!<br />
We are a tool for parants to use in teaching their children about Christ.<br />
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I found a great <a href="http://www.churchleaders.com/mobile/children/childrens-ministry-articles/144808-where-should-children-worship.html">article</a> with pro's and cons on children in 'big' church.<br />
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I enjoy seeing our children every Sunday, how they are getting used to our rooms, teachers and volunteers!<br />
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Only the Lord knows hoe I do this! Two girls in dailers, and a pastor husband... Sunday mornings are crazyness!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18660944.post-36814633168796861132012-07-12T14:21:00.000-05:002012-07-12T14:21:01.790-05:00Breakfast anyone?<div style="text-align: center;">
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The picture below was taken a month ago on our vacation!!! A full 8 months!!!! </div>
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Now, my sweet baby Lia is 9 months old, and crawling... Wow time F L I E S!</div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999;">Note that Iska, Renate and Amanda now have second babies :)</span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18660944.post-43423175664462524102012-06-28T14:07:00.000-05:002012-06-28T14:07:24.937-05:00at times...So I find myself in a season so out of my comfort zone, yet, here I am!<br />
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With two sweet little girls under two and a half, I'm on the back burner... Hair in a pony tail, jeans and a jacket. I never thought I'd be that kind of mom, yet, here I am!<br />
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<b>This season is so crazy. </b><br />
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At times I want to run away and hide.<br />
At times all I can do is PRAY. <br />
At times I dance with a baby in my arms.<br />
At times I laugh until I cry!<br />
At times I can't believe their mine.<br />
At times I can't believe God in trusted them to us.<br />
At times I'm overwhelmed.<br />
At times I'm overjoyed.<br />
At times I tickle.<br />
At times I read.<br />
At times I sing.<br />
At times I sleepwalk.<br />
At times I don't want to...<br />
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Most of the time, I <b>L O V E</b>...<br />
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What is up with 5am... </div>
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Anke wakes up at 5 and wakes up everyone around her!!!! </div>
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Anke is counting to 15 and loves reading books. She loves singing any song as long as she can remember the tune, she will just make the words up as she goes... She knows most of her colors, purple is the favorite :) Her favorite 'game' at the moment is cutting with her 'skertjie'.<br />
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LOVES Barney, Dora and Mickey Mouse.<br />
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Anke is so social, and greets anyone looking her way. Hilarious.<br />
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Potty training in winter is not my cup of tea... So we play now and then with going to the potty, but comes September, we will work hard at getting her trained!<br />
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Even thought I'm not getting enough sleep, she is truly bringing much joy to my life!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18660944.post-79315323703403262562012-04-01T12:56:00.004-05:002012-04-01T13:07:33.548-05:00"Some Fun Pics" Blog<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000ee;"><u><br /></u></span></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj52ZkUf4ErJNmihETn0UUz3Q8w2xtdgjpezwbvJtZemRCBFdusO_qvD8_IMmzP9Sp3Vyrub8-Aba39YSA2cyAxb6WUl7SGVxGiKXWPPOnsFDQvoeh-_x3PEVV3miJ32h7cbaSP/s1600/IMG_0499.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj52ZkUf4ErJNmihETn0UUz3Q8w2xtdgjpezwbvJtZemRCBFdusO_qvD8_IMmzP9Sp3Vyrub8-Aba39YSA2cyAxb6WUl7SGVxGiKXWPPOnsFDQvoeh-_x3PEVV3miJ32h7cbaSP/s320/IMG_0499.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5726493947842521330" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Martin and I attended a wedding without the kids in March! 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We ate like royalty and E N J O Y E D every minute!!!</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyuFaHYLshCzhL0CR4Mlg8O_Y2Pjo7Dyqs_Xj8DJc6TdXiW-ZAZ9999RfdhNGz-4BrTU5KpuWp7Z9KOhijsP6YqFRyyeFldySKE1HOid_qiI2mlLT208z5ZOJWcxYsBxzsE1XE/s1600/IMG_0455.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyuFaHYLshCzhL0CR4Mlg8O_Y2Pjo7Dyqs_Xj8DJc6TdXiW-ZAZ9999RfdhNGz-4BrTU5KpuWp7Z9KOhijsP6YqFRyyeFldySKE1HOid_qiI2mlLT208z5ZOJWcxYsBxzsE1XE/s320/IMG_0455.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5726493938205936034" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Our sweet Blue Eye Two year old on her birthday!</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBPUgJJ50mdc1GJbYv0Vap2ZqbRDKUA3rgiZdUoQiqysFiW6bPFaUCQcK2R3g3W0cmWB9ee8XinLNxuUENV5dxtvLYu9OsdLgW5BvufNaTIwyvDK6mJP2vGKYBmKmzgg2IfrPk/s1600/IMG_0431.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBPUgJJ50mdc1GJbYv0Vap2ZqbRDKUA3rgiZdUoQiqysFiW6bPFaUCQcK2R3g3W0cmWB9ee8XinLNxuUENV5dxtvLYu9OsdLgW5BvufNaTIwyvDK6mJP2vGKYBmKmzgg2IfrPk/s320/IMG_0431.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5726493930908315234" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Anke L O V E S Beetroot... Weird, right!</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjT-Wnqe7A2lXGrYt2s4oPhp2GvM9Z_WH7tLdXVneFzExL7FA0PA6LDDbh_qMnvogxRHihrz0CL35Yz0JGa3BZ166j9cW2fWNKtL9ZiqRF31DNrer3D2Xyz6NMFhiix_rgtk9nV/s1600/DSC_7023.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjT-Wnqe7A2lXGrYt2s4oPhp2GvM9Z_WH7tLdXVneFzExL7FA0PA6LDDbh_qMnvogxRHihrz0CL35Yz0JGa3BZ166j9cW2fWNKtL9ZiqRF31DNrer3D2Xyz6NMFhiix_rgtk9nV/s320/DSC_7023.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5726493912130644242" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">On the day we had Lia's Baby Dedication at Doxa Deo Brooklyn. Our family and friends joined us for this very special day! </div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18660944.post-88011966032578406992012-02-13T14:18:00.002-06:002012-02-13T14:26:23.911-06:00Lia at 4months<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhALzPt7JdpzBJZaZWm9HmW0Y2lXGKQtlEK_oSQjccOTAseFWC2iB4Vhd5Q5biUjrBmHXqfh2MkkP-RFq2Q2qFobYZiGMJcu97DiFFlnvdN9-jCgNHKDcDvkxhUnXOjxgmIhe34/s1600/Bravenboer+Fam+Jan+2012+37.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhALzPt7JdpzBJZaZWm9HmW0Y2lXGKQtlEK_oSQjccOTAseFWC2iB4Vhd5Q5biUjrBmHXqfh2MkkP-RFq2Q2qFobYZiGMJcu97DiFFlnvdN9-jCgNHKDcDvkxhUnXOjxgmIhe34/s320/Bravenboer+Fam+Jan+2012+37.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5708718181489324850" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">OUR BEAUTIFUL FAMILY PICTURE</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7HFyKtd0dWaVEVmBPgopvIRGHW3u7JfrbwZ3LdRJ-LJh2k8nFAZEW452q5WwymixJtiURahMYoGmAIBpAz3BzcEGa2Y_URlHecV4LUeVSWBjadu34jmcNMHHGJ6EhB1-jr0oc/s1600/Bravenboer+Fam+Jan+2012+30.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7HFyKtd0dWaVEVmBPgopvIRGHW3u7JfrbwZ3LdRJ-LJh2k8nFAZEW452q5WwymixJtiURahMYoGmAIBpAz3BzcEGa2Y_URlHecV4LUeVSWBjadu34jmcNMHHGJ6EhB1-jr0oc/s320/Bravenboer+Fam+Jan+2012+30.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5708718172939640130" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">One thing Lia knows how to do... pull a very unhappy face. I remember seeing this lip right after the ceaser. sweet girl</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDP64YfsxkUVfcrf165TjHVvudfG9f8cFkwUWjJZInVJXknaOY56VXoOdoxGY4formnDr2R4qhy4836x-d8xTLarR7DnJU1HdIAfXgLNT3TbuRYHJwra4CJAfTd-DOImJhKHH7/s1600/Bravenboer+Fam+Jan+2012+26.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDP64YfsxkUVfcrf165TjHVvudfG9f8cFkwUWjJZInVJXknaOY56VXoOdoxGY4formnDr2R4qhy4836x-d8xTLarR7DnJU1HdIAfXgLNT3TbuRYHJwra4CJAfTd-DOImJhKHH7/s320/Bravenboer+Fam+Jan+2012+26.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5708718135122024866" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Lia adores her daddy, she's always ready with a smile.</div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBgfujKaLf2MyPSczYECEL3TXoGCTHgwtiSSOrKdwwRRxb233jX7PumVZ7uHis9GGOSqHryYJx9NOuensMT86uiNQrDzeq5I-7RGntxaf5EdlqVRFvOqQJtftyMP6aGvZ9oa0g/s1600/Bravenboer+Fam+Jan+2012+18.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBgfujKaLf2MyPSczYECEL3TXoGCTHgwtiSSOrKdwwRRxb233jX7PumVZ7uHis9GGOSqHryYJx9NOuensMT86uiNQrDzeq5I-7RGntxaf5EdlqVRFvOqQJtftyMP6aGvZ9oa0g/s320/Bravenboer+Fam+Jan+2012+18.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5708718129286446098" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Once again, pictures taken by <a href="http://www.bravenboer.co.za/">Bernard</a> aren't they amazing...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18660944.post-88536711081591388022012-02-13T14:07:00.004-06:002012-02-13T14:27:50.039-06:00Miss Anke, allmost T W O<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOOiv1MLVhvyMX5qi-cp37a5rAMa9tx3r-DmcxyVumFr-sdbIPRd4bbjvrdFbQSVXQjfkbxxG_Ep91_gTN-6tYqx7HDDMDcD8tDufvH9vbN8xdiBBld67l52VuEY1ata4HSfVd/s1600/Bravenboer+Fam+Jan+2012+40.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOOiv1MLVhvyMX5qi-cp37a5rAMa9tx3r-DmcxyVumFr-sdbIPRd4bbjvrdFbQSVXQjfkbxxG_Ep91_gTN-6tYqx7HDDMDcD8tDufvH9vbN8xdiBBld67l52VuEY1ata4HSfVd/s320/Bravenboer+Fam+Jan+2012+40.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5708715133910273202" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:78%;"><a href="http://www.bravenboer.co.za">Bernard</a> took these amazing pictures of us in January on our very short visit to Durbanville!!! </span></i></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">As you can see, Anke is drinking a bottle, which we now stopped. It has been a very rough few weeks without the bottle. She REALLY loved drinking tea out of it. Every time she sees this picture she will point to her bottle... bless her heart!</div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYA6gr_7gMeJMpkpPkTs0SdGQ-fBqigFBaHbRWdOBrL7SePPrV2080XlWu1WrCjjMzmorQacYIrdldCNF-2pask6mNbpMF660HEwukTEA6MEay_iGTNh8TcZWBH3vJhN-mzj2a/s1600/Bravenboer+Fam+Jan+2012+17.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYA6gr_7gMeJMpkpPkTs0SdGQ-fBqigFBaHbRWdOBrL7SePPrV2080XlWu1WrCjjMzmorQacYIrdldCNF-2pask6mNbpMF660HEwukTEA6MEay_iGTNh8TcZWBH3vJhN-mzj2a/s320/Bravenboer+Fam+Jan+2012+17.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5708715130472244722" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">One of Ankes favorite things is swinging... Just look at that sweet face! </div></div><div><div style="text-align: center;">I L O V E this girl!</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZnTNkdFpuBFMjCtDwwhOnIk5LYLSzanU7vZLNorcsDCMlkPHIJKU0o-4x7y5doz9ZRKvPR_VI6bGjuswLBi_MFtLXa3Bn9S87DDoIPZwRxieY7YL_7PHgEodnon_vlDn-0gIU/s1600/Bravenboer+Fam+Jan+2012+10.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZnTNkdFpuBFMjCtDwwhOnIk5LYLSzanU7vZLNorcsDCMlkPHIJKU0o-4x7y5doz9ZRKvPR_VI6bGjuswLBi_MFtLXa3Bn9S87DDoIPZwRxieY7YL_7PHgEodnon_vlDn-0gIU/s320/Bravenboer+Fam+Jan+2012+10.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5708715112376121794" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">We have plenty of these, these days. Being almost two can be so confusing... But no matter how many tantrums, we are still madly in love with our Anke Louise.</div></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXcySMy-7WVpED8vV2-AQ0rcQsK9wCE0S486UGrWBsHYTCPSYzFO9itDPrWSqZn4NE1PFRLNgySP8Aq9fb8KL85B6xInjnAyPf0x3ZpxwomLrwJyVvpuDpMH17LBMzC4uVAwG7/s1600/Bravenboer+Fam+Jan+2012+04.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXcySMy-7WVpED8vV2-AQ0rcQsK9wCE0S486UGrWBsHYTCPSYzFO9itDPrWSqZn4NE1PFRLNgySP8Aq9fb8KL85B6xInjnAyPf0x3ZpxwomLrwJyVvpuDpMH17LBMzC4uVAwG7/s320/Bravenboer+Fam+Jan+2012+04.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5708715108045309858" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Anke, almost two, the sunshine in our lives. </div></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18660944.post-68185697748872925082012-01-12T11:09:00.001-06:002012-01-12T11:09:53.294-06:00ShoesIt seems like Anke is developing a love for shoes!<p>She picked out a pair of polka dot flip flops in the beginning of summer. They aren't the most comfortable shoes, but they sure are cute!!!<p>This morning she arrived at a play date, on a farm with brown winter boots. Luckily she took them of before they became farm boots:) I've read you should chose your battles with toddlers. I seem to agree!<p>Tonight she got very upset when I took her slippers off, before bed! No, they are going to bed with Anke, still on her feet...<p>Sweet thing! <br>L O V E. L O V E. L O V E. her!!! <br>Sent via my BlackBerry from Vodacom - let your email find you!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18660944.post-89891160609540055052011-11-13T12:59:00.003-06:002011-11-13T13:12:40.431-06:003*2*4<span class="Apple-style-span">Going from a family of 3 to a family of 4... has been eventful! Lia is 6 weeks old, and we are getting more used to having 2 girls </span>(everyday)<span class="Apple-style-span">.</span><div><br /><span class="Apple-style-span"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSKUwR2MiXDrI_HpVPjyMy4f_EG5__L3lBu3ngk86ACAJ_QV4_EbTODhaDoQsTyFyeqjhBxZyJzvFKL4oYySiStllYRwcQUIZN-aFt2-lgi4qrN6U-oaqTeSFDKB2g3OCam9EB/s1600/IMG_8362.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSKUwR2MiXDrI_HpVPjyMy4f_EG5__L3lBu3ngk86ACAJ_QV4_EbTODhaDoQsTyFyeqjhBxZyJzvFKL4oYySiStllYRwcQUIZN-aFt2-lgi4qrN6U-oaqTeSFDKB2g3OCam9EB/s320/IMG_8362.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5674558285941444402" /></a>Our amazing friend Jon Hill took this picture almost a year ago, with the Franschoek Valley in the background. Anke was 8 months old, and we had just decided to move to Pretoria.<div><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh835i5BikAF7PhbvtuByZu_G1wSHlxOVMXoeZGXhzs9mrbvaQ5qIcUkIz9ehjMEYbIJAhcKeamZzme78wr2xKji-kQT5lMujuA1qcHUcqeh9yLwv63oktU4j2h1TK96qe2wAJb/s1600/IMG_0982.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="text-align: left;display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px; " src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh835i5BikAF7PhbvtuByZu_G1wSHlxOVMXoeZGXhzs9mrbvaQ5qIcUkIz9ehjMEYbIJAhcKeamZzme78wr2xKji-kQT5lMujuA1qcHUcqeh9yLwv63oktU4j2h1TK96qe2wAJb/s320/IMG_0982.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5674558277600391106" /></a>Here we are, the family of 4. Picture taken by my wonderful mother-in-law, on our coach 3 weeks ago. </div><div><br /></div><div>Never in a million years did I think we would ad another baby to our family in 2011 but God did... Who are we to argue? I love that we now have our 2 daughters, to dream of their future and personalities... Temperament and love language!</div><div><br /></div><div>We pray for lots of grace, wisdom, patients, endurance and love.</div></span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18660944.post-58965096261963448702011-10-30T21:00:00.001-05:002011-10-30T21:00:17.715-05:001 Month LaterLia just turned a month old. WOW.
<br>It feels like I completely missed October. Pretoria is so BEAUTIFUL with its purple Jacaranda Trees, and I almost missed it!
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<br>Life is settling in to a 'normal' rhythm. I no longer have a mom or mother in law here to keep Anke busy during Lia's feeds. I'm doing my own dishes and hardly get a nap due to feed and sleep schedules :)
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<br>I know it is a pretty dumb idea, but why we don't grow an extra pair of arms for n year or two, I don't know... (Than we would not need a community, right).
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<br>I have not cooked a single meal in a month! YES! Amazing right! Love being in a church community! I love my DOXA DOXA BK Family. So blessed by so many servant heart!
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<br>Praise Jesus for friends! They are our extra pair of arms! Could not do life as it is, without YOU!
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<br>Lia is having a hard time with cramps! I'm not sleeping that much, but its just a season!
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<br>@ 2weeks Lia weighed 3,18kg
<br>@ 4weeks Lia weighed 3,8kg
<br>She is no longer wearing new born clothes. She is more awake and wiggles allot more than a couple of weeks ago!
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<br>We love having two girls and Anke is getting more and more used to her new life! Oh, Anke has 3 new teeth since Lia was born! Ouch...
<br>Sent via my BlackBerry from Vodacom - let your email find you!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18660944.post-1351784359355961522011-10-23T13:26:00.002-05:002011-10-23T13:38:19.241-05:00Big Sis AnkeSo how are the older sibling/s supposed to react to this new baby? <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Anke</span> was only 18 and a half months old when we brought Lia home... Except for the first weeks crying tantrums, I think she did awesome!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTTHBYiW6Y15BdlBl0-P6BTDHvvC_VLDjtb8doqn6SSbqeMljGjnR9LZlMCBu5Fo0wgyDaeo0gXu_ggoGZ596I1wWnHOmDi5KFzT-W78xLlxRMBgD216HLvDJLQ-J2U-0whOhf/s1600/DSC00277.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTTHBYiW6Y15BdlBl0-P6BTDHvvC_VLDjtb8doqn6SSbqeMljGjnR9LZlMCBu5Fo0wgyDaeo0gXu_ggoGZ596I1wWnHOmDi5KFzT-W78xLlxRMBgD216HLvDJLQ-J2U-0whOhf/s320/DSC00277.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5666756415698073570" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:85%;">Here she is helping Mommy, give Lia a bath. </span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>Lia loves to bath, and <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Anke</span> loves helping. One of the best things I've learned (from my Aunt) is to wrap Lia in a towel and put her in the tub, with it. Slowly open it as you go along. This way, there are no arms and legs flopping around = no screaming baby = happy mom and sis.</div><div><br /></div><div>My mom stayed 10 days during my hospital stay and first week home and Martins mom, came the week there after and stayed 11 days. i loved having them here, and truly miss their help and companionship!</div><div><br /></div><div>Our big Sis is helping (playing) by putting Lia's dirty close in the laundry basket, and diaper in the trash can... She is so cute trying to help. </div><div><br /></div><div>She gives Lia soft kisses on the head, and love to touch her tiny toes.</div><div><br /></div><div>So far, so good. </div><div><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Anke</span> is truly Miss Grace... </div><div><br /></div><div>and we L O V E her!</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18660944.post-64461362262127524132011-10-23T13:14:00.003-05:002011-10-23T13:25:36.616-05:00Welcome Lia Mari Bravenboer<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRopBqFh3gR_7FIkKhNXYaUbnERsyiYql146KXLZyYJDhg3Acu6LPhK3eXrsHlfxpy6OHZPv8byj5RyKOXDmnSl6n6L_-ekDj8eF6cJ1aqkS59IiGV35iTE-aOGWYGgB4Pw9Eu/s1600/DSC00248.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRopBqFh3gR_7FIkKhNXYaUbnERsyiYql146KXLZyYJDhg3Acu6LPhK3eXrsHlfxpy6OHZPv8byj5RyKOXDmnSl6n6L_-ekDj8eF6cJ1aqkS59IiGV35iTE-aOGWYGgB4Pw9Eu/s320/DSC00248.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5666753096021954066" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">Welcome sweet baby <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:130%;"><b>Lia</b> Mari <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Bravenboer</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">Born on Thursday <b>September 29th, 2011</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); "> at 10:35am</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">Weight: <b>3.2kg </b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); ">Length: <b>49cm</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">We are ecstatic to introduce you to the newest addition to our Bravenboer Family! </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">We are totally <b>I N L O V E</b> with this girl. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">We believe God has an enormous dream for Lia, </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;">and we can hardly wait to enjoy this journey with her. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><b>WE LOVE YOU LIA</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><i>Daddy, Mommy and Anke</i></span></div><div><br /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18660944.post-14391816318879217182011-08-12T04:41:00.004-05:002011-08-12T05:17:29.552-05:00Wild Africa - Pilanesberg #2<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';">Here are some of our high lights of the wild animals we saw... </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">(in no chronological order)</span></span></div><div>
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<br /></span></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMrqpgylMXR_uqePi4YuJH9pvGz_Z0xUZypfDCTZc6kL0UnpEgFVxvytQO9GVvdZo-UsaHpT4fOUbR_VS62w3XcH-wv1vScbavMGr6LyuD8h0lM8hCXmQWBdIM_46MfuuDx-2l/s1600/_MG_6311.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMrqpgylMXR_uqePi4YuJH9pvGz_Z0xUZypfDCTZc6kL0UnpEgFVxvytQO9GVvdZo-UsaHpT4fOUbR_VS62w3XcH-wv1vScbavMGr6LyuD8h0lM8hCXmQWBdIM_46MfuuDx-2l/s200/_MG_6311.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5639908270672101506" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';">Our highlight was seeing this BIG guy... </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';">The elephants in Pilanesberg are known for being a little 'obnoxious'... Especially the old bull without a tail. EEEEEEEKKKKK. Who do we find on our morning drive, Mr Stompie. And yes, he was intrigued by us! I was freaking out, and Martin was just taking photos :) We would reverse, and wait. He would walk closer, and wait. We would reverse more, and wait. He would walk closer, and wait. This went on for about 30 min. There was a 4x4 that decided after talking to us, that they would take the 'of road' challenge and drove through the field, around Mr Stompie... And left us to fend for ourselves with our Toyota Corolla (which seemed so small). </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';">He later lost interest in us, (PRAISE JESUS) and turned to the field. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';">He did look kind of sad, as we quickly took the gap (and drove as fast as we could on the dirt road), past him.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';">
<br /></span></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh22O4JtnI_4STrQFVyL1gmuNl_CFXfq3pbugjXCpxjSKU15jG4Qi9o4RF0Tx0B8yQ5pHuO30PFmISS2BBSqy0UQVmjYAgWMNIDALV_a67HLZqg0rcl3sR0nOHq5onDCDRhSwwD/s1600/_MG_6158.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh22O4JtnI_4STrQFVyL1gmuNl_CFXfq3pbugjXCpxjSKU15jG4Qi9o4RF0Tx0B8yQ5pHuO30PFmISS2BBSqy0UQVmjYAgWMNIDALV_a67HLZqg0rcl3sR0nOHq5onDCDRhSwwD/s200/_MG_6158.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5639908264208832418" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';">Mr Giraffe was <i>posing</i> for his picture. He was right next to us. I almost had to zoom in to get his entire body in a picture. Just look at that face, isn't he just kissable?</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';">
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<br /></div><div>I'll have to post more nature pictures of the WILD animals but here are a few moments with Anke, in the car and camp!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTQSC4tXo0snx95ZfcHx6HtY1lMDiYPgHvcPg_G1xvIA_yiTf3oob5YrBiywOI_cNPZemxHTw8YYIqntu9jNO3Q3cw5WrDnxqFw-ol3GjRj-EoSaUrLi6WSTebKt48Ii6Vuazg/s1600/_MG_6378.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTQSC4tXo0snx95ZfcHx6HtY1lMDiYPgHvcPg_G1xvIA_yiTf3oob5YrBiywOI_cNPZemxHTw8YYIqntu9jNO3Q3cw5WrDnxqFw-ol3GjRj-EoSaUrLi6WSTebKt48Ii6Vuazg/s200/_MG_6378.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5639533995525835090" /></a>As a 17 month old, she is getting so wise... and understands so well. I love it. I think it will help once our second baby arrives (i hope).
<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbXvxEEaYL4MXRZ3TU1SHpjsLWia_i5BQCTlrn5ls0D6VnczXW3OwrmzSwJiBN8Z1nSl5zqsPmeMaPkLmLOXwjuVys1SwKkiRhe8suzj2vzOFqzUhHqpdJzLn7pnEwmx4yvlmJ/s1600/IMG_5814.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbXvxEEaYL4MXRZ3TU1SHpjsLWia_i5BQCTlrn5ls0D6VnczXW3OwrmzSwJiBN8Z1nSl5zqsPmeMaPkLmLOXwjuVys1SwKkiRhe8suzj2vzOFqzUhHqpdJzLn7pnEwmx4yvlmJ/s200/IMG_5814.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5639533995485790370" /></a>This was one of our early morning drives, MieliePap in the car... She calls it Miemie, she loves corn, in any form.
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<br>2 years ago Ilze visited us in Cape Town, for almost 3 weeks! I was not pregnant then, and I didn't have a 16 month old demanding all my attention!
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<br>I have a new appreciation for my Mom! Having a mentally disabled child in your home, 24/7 can be challenging and draining!
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<br>A few things I've learned, noted or thought to write down this week -
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<br>1. Buy cheap mayonnaise, and no matter what or how you season your food, a spoonful of Mayo will be added... LOL
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<br>2. Double check that if/when sister makes two min noodles she adds water to the bowl before turning the microwave on.
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<br>3. Keep the schedule the same as much as you can. Over explain quick changes or delays...
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<br>4. Don't expect a 7 year old to act 19...
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<br>5. If you will pamper me, you can get away with lots of smiles, hugs, kisses and I Love You's...
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<br>I love my special needs sis! She can do so much for herself, in that regard we are truly blessed!
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<br>To more visits in the future :)
<br>Sent via my BlackBerry from Vodacom - let your email find you!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18660944.post-31215093997574386462011-07-10T07:54:00.001-05:002011-07-10T07:54:06.292-05:00A-Lu-YaMonday morning Anke started saying A-Lu-Ya...<p>No I don't walk around singing Hallelujah all day. At church on Sunday the worship band did a song that repeats Hallelujah a few times! Anke and I go to big church and that is where she heard it!!!<p>I love how even though we sit in the back and play with blocks, Anke picked up a word so significant! <p>I will never again say Church at this age doesn't really have an impact!!! <p>Today she is singing Alle-Luya, very proudly! <br>Sent via my BlackBerry from Vodacom - let your email find you!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18660944.post-49554979691700482392011-07-04T03:52:00.002-05:002011-07-04T03:54:57.691-05:00BenJoeI love that my brother is now blogging.... Just look at his cute little <a href="http://benjoeboerdery.blogspot.com/2011/06/benjoe-se-toekoms.html">boys </a>on the farm! I just love them!!! <div><br /></div><div>He tagged this blog as the Future of BenJoe. He is a very proud dad... (And I'm a very proud sis)</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18660944.post-611190242284670982011-06-28T23:51:00.001-05:002011-06-28T23:51:55.223-05:00Sleep Training a 15month oldWe are currently done with night 6... A quick rundown:<p>Night 1: Martin took the shift... Anke slept from 7:30 till 11 had her bottel (100ml) and slept well till 6ish.<p>Night 2: Martin was brave and took the shift again... Not a good night. Anke was up every hour, with screams! Dad got no sleep!<p>Night 3: my turn! Anke woke up around 12, gave her passi, she slept till 2 and them screamed till 4! Martin eventually calmed her down, and she fell asleep. She slept till 6ish.<p>****<br>Ok so I started writing this post, and never finished... We finished night 11 last night but due to fever, blocked nose and runny eyes, I'd call last night SHOT!<p>I have to say my HERO mom took Anke night 9 and 10! So if you ask me, Anke did well, but looking at Mom, Anke did ok...<p>Still going strong in second week of sleep training! Still NO fun though. <br>Sent via my BlackBerry from Vodacom - let your email find you!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18660944.post-58394671198598673752011-06-13T02:11:00.002-05:002011-06-14T08:09:59.012-05:00Pretoria Zoo<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhW-TMMmKZe3mWLdWqTdgUNpes3p1wywUkg0EsRAPQ54fptQ5BZ09g83ukhnndauPxanEKqO6cnoZkCTni_5z_m0krLpnOmZLtLdD9LEuq0Ci1cA4jm-hqHYcAm0cP3EsusHYzS/s1600/IMG_0863.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhW-TMMmKZe3mWLdWqTdgUNpes3p1wywUkg0EsRAPQ54fptQ5BZ09g83ukhnndauPxanEKqO6cnoZkCTni_5z_m0krLpnOmZLtLdD9LEuq0Ci1cA4jm-hqHYcAm0cP3EsusHYzS/s200/IMG_0863.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5618059592163410098" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Sweet Miss Anke had her first taste of The Zoo yesterday! During the morning she was on her daddies back in the carrier, and after lunch in her stroller!</div><div><p style="text-align: center;">It was Martins weekend off (we get one every quarter). So fun to have 2 days to spend together. Yesterday was a perfect June day. Not to cold, not to hot, there was hardly a breeze or cloud! Perfect.</p><p style="text-align: center;">Anke loved the animals, but she was more entertained by the Algerian sports team... Funny girl! She would wave and say Hello to anyone who would listen or wave back!</p><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnItA6sdDFkQIfgzyyhaXPHZDSRbQlFHz63Z61ewnMl-GhkTttI15amD-6Jybn3YStMhSjCWv9DJ1fA7ivgzevIXlLriCAtwcO5zUiTnWNfAZ03Hp-6d1REsGlwZdWLNZi-UzT/s1600/IMG_0894.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnItA6sdDFkQIfgzyyhaXPHZDSRbQlFHz63Z61ewnMl-GhkTttI15amD-6Jybn3YStMhSjCWv9DJ1fA7ivgzevIXlLriCAtwcO5zUiTnWNfAZ03Hp-6d1REsGlwZdWLNZi-UzT/s200/IMG_0894.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5618059596783870978" /></a><p></p><div style="text-align: center;">We are so in love with this 15month old girl!!!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18660944.post-52648518945158908402011-05-26T04:58:00.002-05:002011-05-26T05:06:42.893-05:00USA Hometown - JoplinOn Sunday a Tornado hit, our "home town" - Joplin, MO. If you need more information please read <a href="http://www.news-leader.com/article/20110525/NEWS11/110525042/Search-mostly-complete-Joplin-tornado-death-toll-125?odyssey=mod%7Cnewswell%7Ctext%7CFRONTPAGE%7Cs">here</a>... (or go to youtube)<div><br /></div><div>Our friends Eric and Torry Epperson, lost their entire home, read his blog <a href="http://ericepperson.blogspot.com/">here</a>...</div><div><br /></div><div>We praise Jesus, that all our friends are ok and safe. We do mourn with all the suffering many families are going through. </div><div><br /></div><div>Our hearts long to be with our 'family' friends in Joplin but we are so proud of our fellow Christian brothers and sisters for surving there currently. Proud to be a part of the <a href="http://ccochurch.com/joplin-tornado-information/">BODY</a>!</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18660944.post-17848468019057444772011-05-26T04:34:00.003-05:002011-05-26T04:50:42.409-05:00Anke @ 14 months<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUq0W5OLWVThaRRPZ_wSM48uS27xlunJsy3iYoSrSZbXQeFeo3C_JKgBnO91J_jASV_SH2JHvYmVdtnS2gsP4DGO69wzuhJF9T8dtazZKgF_0oG82trR-MkX0Ow1cficVBM6D2/s1600/IMG_0731.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUq0W5OLWVThaRRPZ_wSM48uS27xlunJsy3iYoSrSZbXQeFeo3C_JKgBnO91J_jASV_SH2JHvYmVdtnS2gsP4DGO69wzuhJF9T8dtazZKgF_0oG82trR-MkX0Ow1cficVBM6D2/s200/IMG_0731.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5610956747237112226" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><div style="text-align: center;"><i>This picture was taken at a friends 2nd birthday party! </i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><br /></i></div></span><div style="text-align: left;">Our sweet baby is turning into a Toddler (cry!!!).</div><div><br /></div><div>I taught Anke that a sad baby's heart is sore and that is why they cry. You would ask me why would you teach your 14 month old something so sad... Well, this little girl can whine! And because she doesn't have words, she will just stand at my feet and whine! </div><div><br /></div><div>Anke is very vocal, especially with the word NO. She will say it at the top of her lungs, she has a pretty strong voice (it is actually very sweet). She will point to something she is not allowed to touch and say NEE! (no)</div><div><br /></div><div>Martin taught her to sing... That is sweet, she just goes DAAA DA DA DAAAA on demand. SWEET GIRL</div><div><br /></div><div>Poor thing has Roseola (baby measles). She had a fever the weekend, at our Church camp and now has a spotty body. She was 'fragile' the entire weekend. Poor Iwan, didn't really get to play with her much. </div><div><br /></div><div>We saw a frog the other day, and now she loves them. Not that the green plastic play frog she has, looks anything like the cold, brown gutter frog... Kids are amazing, though.</div><div><br /></div><div>Anke loves books. That is by far her favourite 'toy'. </div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0