tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3888165820972833722024-03-13T13:01:52.730-04:00My Times in His HandsOne family trying to live this "never a dull moment" life together...and seeking to trust The One who walks beside us. {Psalm 31:14-15}kristinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00405615729161591346noreply@blogger.comBlogger204125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-388816582097283372.post-67466930567308389302016-11-01T08:32:00.000-04:002018-01-29T08:17:47.643-05:00Sharing my Journey<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I had the privilege of sharing my testimony at <a href="https://www.cedarville.edu/Chapel/Archive.aspx" target="_blank">Cedarville University</a> back on the 18th of October. I shared about "Leaving a Wake of JOY" through the storms of life. I'm working on the possibility of posting the video here on my blog, but for now you can <a href="https://www.cedarville.edu/Chapel/Archive.aspx" target="_blank">click here</a> to go to the university's Chapel Archive. In the search bar type in my name "Kristin Koning" or search for Oct 18 and it should pop up. You can listen to the audio version or watch the video which includes my powerpoint pictures and scripture. I pray it will be an encouragement to you...</div>
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I got to be a part of this Remembrance Walk on Saturday - Honoring and Remembering our babies together. It was a sappy "sad/happy" day, but it is always a good thing for me to be able to create good memories alongside such painful ones.</div>
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I also wanted to spread the word about Dupont's new support group. I do actually look forward to going! This is a place where I "belong," where I feel like I can breathe deeply, share honestly, and I don't have to explain anything…the other moms just get it. We meet the first Thursday of each month at 7pm.</div>
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<tr><td align="center" class="poemText" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; padding-bottom: 10px;"><span style="color: #990000;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I walk to remember </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">the steps you’ll never take.</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #990000;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I carry you with me </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">as I firmly plant my feet.</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #990000;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Our trek started long ago, </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">before my belly swelled.</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #990000;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">You were a love that grew </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">like butterfly wings that beat.</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #990000;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Your gentle flutters then become </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">kicks upon which I would dwell.</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #990000;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">And I would talk to you, sweet babe, </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">about the world you soon would meet</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #990000;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">the sun always shown upon us then - </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">when you were in my womb.</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #990000;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">And I was eager to show you the world </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">that would have been your home.</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #990000;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">How you’d have loved the sun shining - </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">blue skies without a cloud.</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #990000;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">The autumn leaves turning - </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">the snow falling all around.</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #990000;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">The flowers in the summer- </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">would have filled your eyes with smiles.</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #990000;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">And the rain that might have fallen </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">would have caused you great surprise.</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #990000;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">You would have traveled far with me </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">holding me by the hand.</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #990000;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">And I’d have shown you all I could </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">more than I can imagine.</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #990000;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">You hold my heart tightly now, </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">as though we’re holding hands.</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #990000;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">How far we’ve traveled, little one </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">and my life with you has been sweet.</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #990000;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">For I carry you in my heart </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">as I firmly plant my feet.</span></span>
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kristinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00405615729161591346noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-388816582097283372.post-58880271916186481502014-06-10T17:16:00.001-04:002014-06-18T17:23:14.747-04:002 years<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Oh boy, look who's 2!! I can't believe it. She's full of energy, joy, and mischief…just like her brother Drew. I think we'll have lots of crazy stories to share about this girl. She got a pink tricycle for her birthday and she just loves it. This girl sure keeps me hoppin. It's a great blessing to be her mama!kristinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00405615729161591346noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-388816582097283372.post-82655772819094839132014-06-06T12:23:00.000-04:002014-06-06T12:23:46.735-04:00Sum, Sum, Summa Time!We stopped quick at Solomon Farms this week to snap a few pics of the kids while they were dressed up. I'm so excited to spend my summer with these three loves! Can't believe how grown up they are getting!<br />
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Back in February I got to go to a Casting Crowns concert. It was a much needed girls night out with some friends I don't get to hang out with very often. We laughed and cried as we sang along. This song was a new one for me, but it struck a chord. God has been working in my heart in very specific ways these last 7 years…through much heartache and loss, and yes, moments of joy sprinkled in too.<br />
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So thankful that EACH day I've been HELD!<br />
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Just wanted to share this tonight as I reflect on Emilie's 3rd birthday in Heaven.<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit;">Hold it all together</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit;">Everybody needs you strong</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit;">But life hits you out of nowhere</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit;">And barely leaves you holding on</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit;">And when you're tired of fighting</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit;">Chained by your control</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit;">There's freedom in surrender</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit;">Lay it down and let it go</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit;">So when youre on your knees and answers seem so far away</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit;">You're not alone, stop holding on and just be held</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit;">Your world's not falling apart, it's falling into place</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit;">I'm on the throne, stop holding on and just be held</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit;">Just be held, just be held</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit;"><b>If your eyes are on the storm</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit;"><b>You'll wonder if I love you still</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit;"><b>And not a tear is wasted</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit;"><b>I'm painting beauty with the ashes</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit;">Lift your hands, lift your eyes</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit;">In the storm is where you'll find Me</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit;">And where you are, I'll hold your heart</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit;">I'll hold your heart</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit;">Come to Me, find your rest</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit;">In the arms of the God who wont let go</span></div>
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Third time's the charm! This is Trent's 3rd and final race. This year he came out on top with a WIN! Pour Drew had to start down at 4th place for his first year (just like Trent)…in fact, Drew's times were better than Trent's first year. This year the times were SO VERY close! Good job boys.</div>
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When I went searching to find posts about the other 2 cars, I discovered I never blogged them…well, here, see what other fun you missed…<br />
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2013 = 3rd place - Speed! I didn't get a picture of the results, bummer! But, I tracked down the times:<br />
First Place 10.3242, Second Place 10.5978, Third Place 10.6182<br />
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We thought the church shuttle bus was clever - maybe win a design award, never thought this block of wood would actually be in the running for speed. Pleasantly surprised us! 4th place, time: 10.6798</div>
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kristinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00405615729161591346noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-388816582097283372.post-91243877161998226762014-03-17T11:00:00.000-04:002014-03-20T13:09:16.317-04:00FAME Festival<span style="font-family: inherit;">Every year <a href="http://www.famearts.org/" target="_blank">FAME</a> (The Foundation for Art and Music in Education) puts on a festival downtown. Their website said there would be "60 schools displaying art and sculptures representing approximately 6000 pieces of art. There would also be "45 choir, band, dance, and drama performances by local schools and organizations representing over 3,000 student performers."</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Trent sang back in 2nd grade and this year he not only sang, but played in the band. They combined with 2 other schools from our district and it was amazing to hear how much they have </span>improved since September<span style="font-family: inherit;">. I'm very thankful my boys have the opportunity to participate in something like this!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #37404e; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Not a baby anymore! **Sniff, sniff.** Love her spunky, determined, joyful personality. </span><br />
<span style="color: #37404e; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Funny story from this week, I found her in the bathroom sitting on top of the potty seat (i didn't know she even knew what this was) which she ha</span><span class="text_exposed_show" style="color: #37404e; display: inline; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">d put on top of the toilet. She climbed up and got stuck and began crying for help to get down. How did she do that by herself??? I can hardly wait for the terrible two's to officially begin ;)</span><br />
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<span class="text_exposed_show" style="color: #37404e; display: inline; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Kinda reminds me of her big brother who had the same curiosities and no-fear tendencies. Remember the old refillable popcorn buckets from the zoo? Yep, he wanted some popcorn…so he climbed on top of the fridge to get the special bucket. Oh my, that kid!</span><br />
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she's a year and a half and I can't believe it! We are loving this holiday season so far. She giggles at the lights and has learned to say tree. When we go outside she looks at us and shivers and says "co-o-o-ld." She's just a bundle of fun.kristinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00405615729161591346noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-388816582097283372.post-53635032272439785892013-10-15T15:18:00.001-04:002013-10-15T15:18:53.355-04:00A mom, a camera, and her girl!So here are my favorite pics from a couple weeks ago...at the farm...but without animals. The leaves...the sunset...so pretty!<br />
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"Hi, hello, daddy, mommy, drew, trent, uh-oh, pretty, doggy, kitty, tickle, peek-a-boo, shoes, cracker, thank you, wow, outside, bye-bye, all done, please, ni-night, up, cookie, go, ball, down, hot, kick, duck, more, cup, diaper, poo-poo, & No!"</div>
<br />kristinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00405615729161591346noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-388816582097283372.post-10954665702748717292013-10-01T10:45:00.000-04:002013-10-02T11:27:03.862-04:00Runners!!I just love that my boys have the opportunity, at a young age, to experience cross country. I must say, knowing how much they enjoy basketball and baseball and football, I never imagined they'd enjoy running so much. I didn't think cross country would even be on their radar, especially if'd they'd have to choose that instead of the other sports they've played since they were 5. I enjoyed running for my school when I hit junior high. My only experience up until that point was probably the 50 yard dash at the annual field day. If you ask Mike, he'd admit, the running genes come from my side of the family. My dad and younger brother were also runners.<br />
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The boys have run 3 races so far this season. Last Friday, Trent set a goal, went for it, and got first place. His determination is amazing to me. He was white as a ghost after he crossed the finish line and walked over to me. His lips were quivering both from the emotion of his excitement and sheer exhaustion. He half whispered through his dry mouth "I did it, Mom!" He gave me a big HUG! (you know, in front of EVERYONE!)<br />
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Yes, I totally teared up! So amazed by his drive and determination and accomplishment. He has not yet won in his 3 years of running. He's been 2nd many times, so this was fun for him. I loved cheering him on and sharing in his success!<br />
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Drew has done well this season too. He's enjoyed running and being part of a team. I'm learning more about his personality as well. I love that he is just as excited, if not more, to see his friends do well than he is for himself. He's got a good heart.<br />
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Enjoy a few pics from the race...<br />
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<br />kristinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00405615729161591346noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-388816582097283372.post-81910343331043940042013-08-09T12:00:00.000-04:002013-08-21T23:41:26.982-04:00Celebrating!...another year of life...<br />
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We always do a big b-day party with Mike's family on our vacation together. We spanned June through September this party. So here are, of course, 3 of my sweet 6 gifts!<br />
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I love making these monthly reminders of my baby girl growing up. Really, I just know I'm probably not going to get to making her a scrapbook, so this is going to have to do! I love looking back at the 12 other pictures I've got and seeing how she has changed.<br />
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Have a great week all!kristinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00405615729161591346noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-388816582097283372.post-29874807749176350262013-07-09T10:15:00.001-04:002013-07-09T10:15:27.973-04:00Walkin'<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">We reached another milestone...she's on the go. This last week <strike>I gotta break</strike> my mom and brother took countless steps with Anna. She knew where she wanted to go, but needed there hand for stability, and they graciously obliged! It was so funny to watch her take off and practically run. When we arrived back home she ventured on her own after a ball in the family room. She took a two steps, then four...then seven! Ahh!! She was so pleased with herself. I snapped a few of her outside as well...</span><br />
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kristinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00405615729161591346noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-388816582097283372.post-45905520566667489512013-07-09T10:02:00.002-04:002013-07-09T10:03:24.777-04:00Idependance Day 2013We got to celebrate the 4th with my family in Ohio. We took the kiddos to King's Island and had fun going on the big rides! We hardly spent any time in the kiddy area. They are just growing up so fast. We stayed with my brother and had a nice afternoon in their pool.<br />
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kristinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00405615729161591346noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-388816582097283372.post-26816733443933345712013-06-17T23:35:00.000-04:002013-06-17T23:35:58.634-04:00Happy 13th!Just looking back at some pictures of this day 13 years ago! I posted some a few years ago <a href="http://www.koningklan.blogspot.com/2009/06/happy-anniversary.html" target="_blank">here</a>...<br />
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Here are some <strike>out-takes</strike> candids I took the other day when I was trying to get a good pic of Anna for her "12 month" picture! I just love to watch these two together. Drew is the sweetest big brother! He is pretty attentive to her (when he isn't playing on his dads iPhone). He likes to help keep her entertained in the car and he LOVES to make her LAUGH! He's better at it than any of us. She just cracks up for Drew.</div>
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My mom and I made fresh strawberry cupcakes with strawberry frosting...they were DELISH!<br />
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it's all I've had time to do since our basement flooded. We have been in the thick of it -doing the work ourselves & fitting it in around baseball games- then with the storms last night we had some water again. This time it was pouring in one of the windows. Thankfully Mike braved the downpour to investigate and he removed debris away from a drain spout and that seemed to solve the problem for now! I do see replacing lots of the cracked black drain pipes in our future this summer though. Augh! It never ends does it :) Opportunities to work on my attitude and response to difficulty are abundant.<br />
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I plan to post more of her cupcake smash and pics of her and Drew just playing in the back yard later.<br />
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<br />kristinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00405615729161591346noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-388816582097283372.post-72325434011593837872013-05-08T00:09:00.001-04:002013-05-08T00:09:27.957-04:0011 months<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<span style="color: #37404e; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">My goodness, am I really documenting another month? I've been looking back at how much her hair has grown, wow! </span><i class="_4-k1 img sp_dymwb8 sx_05ed83" style="background-image: url(https://fbstatic-a.akamaihd.net/rsrc.php/v2/yZ/r/UhMLg0EVnbW.png); background-position: 0px -1211px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; background-size: auto; color: #37404e; display: inline-block; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; height: 16px; line-height: 18px; vertical-align: -3px; width: 16px;"></i><span style="color: #37404e; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"> I snapped this pic outside at Trent's baseball game! I'm so thankful she just 'goes with it' and has a happy personality. She loves to say "hi" and loves the response she gets from strangers/friends even more. It's pretty funny for me too. People don't expect such a clear greeting from a "baby." We love hearing her chatter (yes, she LIKES to talk) though she has also learned she can screech. Fun times...No, really, I'm SO blessed!</span><i class="_4-k1 img sp_dymwb8 sx_05ed83" style="background-image: url(https://fbstatic-a.akamaihd.net/rsrc.php/v2/yZ/r/UhMLg0EVnbW.png); background-position: 0px -1211px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; background-size: auto; color: #37404e; display: inline-block; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; height: 16px; line-height: 18px; vertical-align: -3px; width: 16px;"></i></div>
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<br />kristinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00405615729161591346noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-388816582097283372.post-68288136394427412432013-04-08T13:07:00.000-04:002013-04-08T13:07:07.354-04:0010 months<span 18px="" arial="" helvetica="" left="" line-height:="" neue="" sans-serif="" style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;" text-align:="">A cheery pic...outside!! So glad for warmer weather and a bit of sunshine.</span><br />
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